Animals have long been a source of inspiration for many artists, spanning artistic time periods, themes, and styles. From surrealism to abstraction, to animals as mythical creatures or representations of people, wildlife has played an essential role in the scope of American art history.

For our 85th anniversary, the Canton Museum of Art's philanthropic group, the Volunteer Angels, along with CMA's staff, have chosen their favorite pieces from our Collection. All of their choices are displayed in this exhibit - Collection Gems: Celebrating 85 Years of CMA.