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Alpha Romeo Tango (ART) Program
Alpha Romeo Tango (ART) Program
FREE Ceramic Art Classes & Related Events for veterans, active duty service members, and members of the National Guard/Reserve.
Let ART inspire and connect you!
Learn More & Megister Below.
Download an ART Program Fact Sheet
ART Program sessions focus on the creative aspect of using clay-creating for participants to connect; tell a story about themselves, their families, their pets, and their service; and to support each other. The related poetry and guitar classes encourage further outlets for creative arts expression and exploration. These are not “art classes” in the traditional sense – there is no right or wrong, no pressure, only expression and enjoyment designed to build resiliency and well-being in all. The ART Program stresses being a “safe place” to create with each other, support each other, and also to share experiences. However, participants are “learning” and the process is engaging and meaningful.
ART's clay classes allows participants to feel connected, to feel like they belong to a larger community of learners — and through art, to feel like they can share their stories. Some past participants expressed:
- “Spending time working with other Veterans was a real joy.”
- Very relaxing, I like working with my hands and thoughts.”
- "I had no clue on how to make something with clay. I found working with the clay so relaxing and meditative. I have a creative side I love tapping into.”
- “People are always thanking us for our service, but the Museum [Program] is a good example of ACTUALLY thanking someone for their service.”
ART ceramics / clay classes are led by artist, teacher, and military spouse, Susan Mentrak. Susan is a ceramic artist and illustrator born and raised in Ohio. She graduated with a degree in Illustration from The Columbus College of Art and Design. She devotes herself to learning, developing, and sharing her expertise in clay creation.
Related ART sessions are led by:
• Canton Museum of Art’s Eduction Director, Amanda Crowe, and Pegasus Farm’s Military & First Responders Center Program Coordinator, Missy Howard, with Immersive Poetry classes inspired by artworks in the Museum’s Collections; and
• Guitar classes by Denny Vlahos of Fretz4Vets, a way for Veterans and First Responders to experience various styles of music, including blues, jazz, and more.
Fall 2025 Class Offerings:
Ceramic Art Classes | Led by Susan Mentrak
10 Wednesdays, September 10 - November 12
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Canton Museum of Art 1001 MARKET AVENUE NORTH | CANTON, OH 44702
Immersive Poetry Classes | Led by Amanda Crowe & Missy Howard
(September and October classes to be announced September 1)
Pegasus Farm 7490 EDISON ST NE | HARTVILLE, OH 44632
Registration opens September 1
Guitar Classes | Led by Denny Vlahos, of Fretz4Vets
10 Thursdays, September 18 - December 4
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Stark County VET Center 4220 CLEVELAND AVE NW | CANTON, OH 44709
Spring 2026 Class Offerings:
Ceramic Art Classes | Led by Susan Mentrak
10 Wednesdays, February 25 - March 29
6:00pm - 8:00pm at Canton Museum of Art 1001 MARKET AVENUE NORTH | CANTON, OH 44702
Immersive Poetry Classes | Led by Amanda Crowe & Missy Howard
(March classes to be announced February 1)
Pegasus Farm 7490 EDISON ST NE | HARTVILLE, OH 44632
Registration opens September 1
Guitar Classes | Led by Denny Vlahos, Fretz4Vets
10 Thursdays, January 15 - April 2
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Stark County VET Center 4220 CLEVELAND AVE NW | CANTON, OH 44709
All Spring classes will culminate in a Community Exhibit Celebration at Canton Museum of Art on the last class meeting date of March 29, 2026.
QUESTIONS? Contact Amanda Crowe, Education Director at Canton Museum of Art, amanda@cantonart.org, 330-453-7666 ext. 114
If you need assistance, please contact Patron Services at the Museum: 330-453-7666 ext.111
Funded in part by Creative Forces®: NEA Military Healing Arts Network to “improve the health, well-being, and quality of life for military and veteran populations”. https://www.arts.gov/
Funded in part by ArtsinStark | Using the arts to create a vibrant Stark County, Ohio
