# Event Details

- **Event Name**: September Canton First Friday- Canvas on Concrete
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 04 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Fri, 04 Sep, 2026 at 09:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Downtown Canton turns into an open-air gallery and art festival on Friday, September 4, 2026. Sidewalks become studios, storefronts become stages, and the whole district gets a little louder, a little brighter, and a lot more colorful.

See art created by local artists in real time. Painters, live artists, and Hub Art Factory regulars.

Andy Tokarsky brings his signature mystical, dream-realm style along with flow arts and improv flair.
Andrew Wells, an Alliance High School and Columbus College of Art and Design grad, is known for his community-focused exhibitions and created pieces for Stark County Job & Family Services’ 2026 Heart Gallery adoption-awareness exhibition.
Sally McAfee brings layered, emotion-driven color work fresh off her Full Saturation solo show.
Eve Neiswander, known for live and blacklight body-painting showcases, and Bella Feliciano round out the art festival showcase.
 
Watch them strut. Velvet Runway: Fashion in the Street brings runway energy straight to downtown sidewalks.

Dance to all the music! Don’t miss:

The En-Rich-Ment drum line, steel drums, and guitar band.
Nikolina DJ Diva take over 4th Street with a dance party built to keep feet moving.
The Raja Belly Dancers bring bold costuming and movement to the mix.
Beach City Postal Service deliver rock and grunge-leaning music with original and tribute sets.
Buskers Jason Sansbury, acoustic guitar, and Pixi Spinz, flow artist.
 
For the night’s biggest music draw, catch Anya Van Rose, Canton’s own dream-pop/bubble-grunge four-piece, live at Centennial Plaza, 5:30–7 p.m.

Be mystified. The Alans Magic & Mentalism act brings 20+ years of polish to the street, with roaming interaction and short stage-style sets throughout the evening.

Bring the kids. The Kids Zone is back with inflatables, as always, plus DJ Bullet Tooth keeping the energy up all night. Sponsored by IBEW Local 540.

Connect with your community. Stop by the ConnectWell Community Health Connection Zone to link up with local resources—housing, food, transportation, healthcare, and more, all in one place.

Art, music, fashion, magic, and community, Downtown Canton Ohio has all the things to do at September First Friday. See you on the street!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/canton/september-canton-first-friday-canvas-on-concrete/200030604429620
- **Event Categories**: Art, Music, Entertainment, Festivals, Exhibitions, Kids, health-wellness, fine-arts
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Canton
- **state**: OH
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Downtown Canton
- **lat**: 40.803723
- **long**: -81.373512
- **full address**: Downtown Canton, Canton, Ohio, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: September Canton First Friday- Canvas on Concrete
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/ba978467635a18a65ebb9be17170e4e53756a59791f26bcb1a4d39838340a42c-rimg-w1200-h628-dcc8c8c8-gmir?v=1787482580

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is September Canton First Friday- Canvas on Concrete being held?
  - **A:** September Canton First Friday- Canvas on Concrete takes place on Fri, 04 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Fri, 04 Sep, 2026 at 09:30 pm at Downtown Canton, Canton, Ohio, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing September Canton First Friday- Canvas on Concrete?
  - **A:** September Canton First Friday- Canvas on Concrete is organized by Canton First Friday.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** September Canton First Friday- Canvas on Concrete 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 September Canton First Friday- Canvas on Concrete sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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