Max Barton

Max Barton has been the Executive Director & CEO at Canton Museum of Art since December 2012. Prior to that, they were the Director of Corporate Communications & Strategic Planning at Myers Industries from August 1994 to December 2012. Max has expansive experience in directing corporate communications, crafting executive speeches and presentations, and leading company rebranding initiatives. Max has also been a corporate spokesperson and media manager in all public relations efforts. Max is a strategic thinker who can develop long-term plans and implement them with success.

Max Barton attends Georgetown University for a semester exchange in Theology/Theological Studies. Max completes their BA in Political Science, Theology, and Art Max'story from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Max Barton then attends The University of Akron for their MA in Arts Administration. Max finishes their degree at Bellarmine University with a BA in Political Science, Theology, and Art Max'story.

Some individuals on their team include Dianne Papes - Therapeutic Arts Coordinator, Erica Emerson - Education Director, and Libby Doss - Development Director.