St. Catharines Arts Awards - Nominations Open! | |
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Who will you nominate?
Join us in celebrating the vibrant arts community of St. Catharines by nominating someone deserving for the 2024 Arts Awards!
Award categories include:
- Arts in Education
- Emerging Artist
- Established Artist
- Making a Difference
- Patron of the Arts
Submit your nominations by 4:30 p.m. on June 14. Nominees must be at least 18 years old and either a resident, business owner, arts worker, or volunteer in St. Catharines. Mark your calendars for Nov. 3 when the St. Catharines Arts Awards will take place in Robertson Theatre at the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre.
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Call for Artists: Phases: City of St. Catharines 15th Annual Juried Exhibition
Entry deadline: Monday, June 24, 2024
All established, emerging and student artists living in the Niagara region are invited to submit to the 2024 City of St. Catharines Annual Juried Exhibit, Phases. Inspired by the total eclipse this coming April, Phases is asking the artist to explore this phenomenon and how we understand and interpret it.
Phases will be displayed in the third-floor gallery space at City Hall (50 Church St., St. Catharines).
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Art Exhibitions at City Hall | |
Cultural Services is excited to be getting more of the City's Civic Art Collection out on display! The following three exhibitions have just been installed on the second and third floors at City Hall. They can be viewed during the building's regular opening hours:
Mon-Fri, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. | | |
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Vibrant!
On Display: now to Fall 2024 at City Hall (2nd Floor)
Among the various palettes available, vibrant colors hold a special place in the realm of art. This exhibition's name references the six pieces’ captivating colours that lend depth, energy, and visual impact to the artworks.
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Downtown: a walk through time
On Display: April 8 to Fall 2024 at City Hall (3rd Floor)
An artistic time capsule for the transitions and transformations of not only downtown St. Catharines’ infrastructure, but also the community’s relation to and perception of this space.
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Spotlight: Recent Acquisitions
On Display: April 8 to Fall 2024 at City Hall (3rd Floor)
This exhibition features recent acquisitions into the City’s Civic Art Collection from two recent exhibitions, including the City’s 14th Annual Juried Exhibition, “open-ended”, as well as “Recontextualizing Black History Through Art”.
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St. Catharines Cultural Investment Program | | |
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Application materials are now available for programs with a Spring 2024 deadline:
📅 April 11: Sustaining - Core and Midsized Programs
📅 May 2: Arts Development, Culture Builds Community, and Culture Days Activity Programs
Interested in applying? Visit the City's Cultural Investment Program webpage, which details eligibility requirements.
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News from the Cultural Services Office | | |
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Welcome Jessica!
Culture Services is pleased to welcome Jessica Wilson (she/her) as the new Supervisor of Cultural Services.
Jessica has worked in the arts and culture sector since 2006. She has held roles at the Edward James Foundation, VTAPE, Oakville Galleries, Corkin Gallery and Westerkirk Works of Art. For the past five years she held the position of Cultural Development Coordinator at the Town of Lincoln and the Lincoln Museum and Cultural Centre. She holds an Honours B.A. in Art History and Criticism from the University of Western Ontario, and a Masters of Information from the University of Toronto, with specializations in Museum Studies and Archival Management. She has additional certifications from the University of Pennsylvania in Arts and Culture Strategy and the International Society of Appraisers. As a sector volunteer, she has held positions on the board of directors for both the Kawartha Lakes Museum and Archives and Scarborough Arts (LASO).
We’re very excited to have Jessica as part of the team!
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Submit your event!
Non-profits and community groups, take the opportunity to promote your events on the City and Community Event Calendar. With easy sorting and integration onto the City's landing page, we aim to make this calendar a go-to resource for staying in the loop. Plus, the City will spotlight selected events across social media platforms.
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NAC Presents: Skirting Eras, Mori McCrae
Thursday, April 4, 7:00 p.m.
Niagara Artists Centre
Closing reception for "Skirts and Cores" and poetry reading. With Carla Hartsfield, Eva Tihanyi, Kaitlyn Langendoen, Katerina Fretwell, and Sahar Saeidi.
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The Gallery Players Present: Song of Songs
Sunday, April 7, 3:00 p.m. at Silver Spire United Church
Gordon Cleland (‘cello) and Leanne Vida (soprano) bring a celebration of love and merriment! Featuring music by Beethoven and Canadian composers Srul Irving Glick and Jeff Smallman.
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Niagara Symphony Orchestra presents: Classic Rock Radio
Saturday, April 13, 7:30 p.m. in Partridge Hall, FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre
The music of Queen, The Who, Foreigner, Led Zeppelin, and many more performed by an all-star band, backed by the full power of NSO!
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Suitcase in Point Presents:
Melt
Friday, April 19, 9:30 p.m.
Avenue Ballroom, 7 James St.
A dance party in support of In the Soil Arts Festival!
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Scratch Night
Friday, April 26, 7:30 p.m.
The Green, 36 James St.
Artists test their fresh, raw material!
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Avanti Chamber Singers Presents: Lure of Wonder
Saturday, April 27, 7:30 p.m.
St. Thomas' Anglican Church
"Whether sixty or sixteen, there is in every human heart the lure of wonder…” Anchored by these words of poet Samuel Ullman, Avanti Chamber Singers offers a spirited program filled with whimsy and adventure!
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Carousel Players Theatre School
Registration now open
July and August at Carousel Players' Arts Education Centre, Silver Spire United Church, 366 St. Paul St., St. Catharines
Carousel Players is offering Summer Theatre School for children ages 5 - 14! Week-long camps are age-specific and include topics such as puppetry and mask, improv and more!
More info
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Carousel Players presents: Niagara Children's Festival
Passes now on sale
May 11, 18 and 19
Various times and locations throughout St. Catharines
The Niagara Children’s Festival is an exciting explosion of creativity, offering live theatre, performances and arts-based activities for young audiences and their families!
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Suitcase in Point Presents:
In the Soil Arts Festival
Passes now on sale
June 13 - 16
Various times and locations throughout St. Catharines
Suitcase in Point presents the 16th annual In the Soil Arts Festival, featuring new performance, music, digital art, theatre, interactive experiences and more, including site-specific immersive experience, RHIZOMES.
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Carousel Players is seeking applicants to fill various positions this spring and summer.
Positions include:
- Audience Services Manager
- Volunteer Coordinator
- Summer Theatre School Coordinator
- Summer Theatre School Assistant
Deadline to apply: April 7, 2024 and April 14, 2024
(depending on the position)
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Open Call for Arts Educators
Are you passionate about sharing your expertise with others? Rodman Art Institute of Niagara (RAIN) is looking for creative individuals to collaborate with them in developing workshops, events, pop-ups and more.
Whether you specialize in painting, sculpture, photography, or any other medium, RAIN welcomes your unique perspective and innovative ideas.
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RiverBrink Art Museum is seeking applicants to fill various positions this spring and summer.
Positions include:
- Visitor Services Attendant
- Art Education Assistant
- Marketing and Outreach Assistant
Deadline to apply: April 19, 2024
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The Foster Festival is seeking applicants to fill various positions for its summer season.
Positions include:
- Box Office Representative
- Scenic Carpenter
- Wardrobe and Props Coordinator
- Theatre Technician
Deadline to apply: April 19, 2024
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RiverBrink Art Museum is accepting proposals for their On The ‘Brink Installation Art Festival, a two-day outdoor exhibition of installation art on the beautiful grounds of the art museum, overlooking the Niagara River.
Deadline to submit: June 1, 2024
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The Mighty Niagara Film Fest (MNFF) is now accepting film submissions for the 2024 film program, to be presented at select venues in Niagara this fall. MNFF screens films made about or in Niagara by filmmakers with connections to the region and films of particular interest to Niagara audiences.
Deadline to submit: July 15, 2024
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We want to help you get the word out about your upcoming arts and culture events, programs or helpful resources. Email us at: [email protected]. | |
The Cultural Services office is a division of the City of St. Catharines' Community, Recreation and Culture Services department. Cultural Services focuses on public art, community development, planning, and policies related to arts and culture in the City of St. Catharines. | | | | |
