# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Brushes and Bright Minds
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 13 Jun, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat, 13 Jun, 2026 at 12:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Art, books, and big dreams – all in one morning!About this EventFREE EVENT!  Art, books, and big dreams – all in one morning! Join us for Brushes and Bright Minds, a free youth paint-and-story event at the National First Ladies Library & Museum – First Ladies Park.Young artists will paint their favorite characters while listening to stories read aloud by author Valerie Thompkins, creating a truly one-of-a-kind creative experience.All materials are provided, including:● Canvas & paint● A complimentary book for each child● RefreshmentsCome ready to create, imagine, and explore your dreams!Meet Valerie Thompkins:Valerie is the author of “Girls Like Me” and “Boys Like Me”, celebrating children of all backgrounds as confident, capable main characters. A finance professional, speaker, and mentor, Valerie inspires curiosity about STEM, careers, and big dreams through literature. Born and raised in Canton, OH, she now resides in Atlanta, Georgia. Follow her on TikTok & Instagram: @authorvaleriethompkins.💲 Cost: Free – registration required to save your spot!✨ A fun, hands-on morning for kids – don’t miss it!Generously funded by the Stark Community Foundation’s Women’s Fund.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/canton/brushes-and-bright-minds/100001985857418998
- **Event Categories**: Art, literary-art, Kids
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Canton
- **state**: OH
- **country**: United States
- **location**: First Ladies National Historic Site
- **lat**: 40.79761799999999
- **long**: -81.37534099999999
- **full address**: First Ladies National Historic Site, 205 Market Avenue South, Canton, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Brushes and Bright Minds being held?
  - **A:** Brushes and Bright Minds takes place on Sat, 13 Jun, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 13 Jun, 2026 at 12:30 pm at First Ladies National Historic Site, 205 Market Avenue South, Canton, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Brushes and Bright Minds?
  - **A:** Brushes and Bright Minds is organized by First Ladies National Historic Site | National First Ladies' Library.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Brushes and Bright Minds is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Canton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Brushes and Bright Minds sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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