Volume 9 - Issue 18

Friday, July 3, 2020
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FROM THE CITY OF ST. CATHARINES
 
Information about the City's response to COVID19


FRAMEWORK FOR RECOVERY
On June 3rd,  The City of St. Catharines released its Framework for Recovery. 
The Recovery Plan outlines the strategic efforts to reintroduce services; reopen facilities; and support both residents and businesses as we adapt to a new post-COVID-19 'norm'.
To read a copy of the plan go to this link: 
https://bit.ly/3cDra96thForward_AC.pdf


COVID 19 INFORMATION
The City updates the COVID19 Information website frequently as new details become available. Find it here:
www.stcatharines.ca/COVID19





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CITY OF ST. CATHARINES VIRTUAL EXPERIENCES

Stay engaged at home with a variety of virtual experiences, activities and programs. Watch a performance or film, explore our history, stay active with fitness videos, find options for local delivery / pickup, and so much more!

 
STAY CONNECTED WITH THE CULTURAL SERVICES OFFICE
 
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ST. CATHARINES CULTURAL INVESTMENT PROGRAM (SCCIP) UPDATES

2020 SCCIP PROGRAMS
 
St. Catharines Arts & Culture Community Revitalization Program  - Deadlines and details are coming soon. In 2020 this program will replace the Culture Builds Community and Arts Development Programs. Make sure you subscribe to the Cultural funding newsletter to get notified of details as they become available. Visit www.stcatharines.ca/subscribe and select "Cultural Funding".
 
Deadlines for the following programs have closed: Culture Days Activity Program, and Core Program (Sustaining, Midsized and Festivals) 

For More Information: www.stcatharines.ca/SCCIP
 

 
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FOR LOCAL ARTISTS & ORGANIZATIONS
 
We want to help you get the word out about your upcoming arts or culture events, programs or helpful resources. Content may be included in upcoming issues of Culture Ink and may be featured on the St. Catharines Culture Social Media accounts.

Submit content for consideration:
Please email us at  culture@stcatharines.ca to submit.

Please include:

  • who is presenting/performing/involved.
  • date & time.
  • 1-2 descriptive sentences.
  • a link to a website/facebook event where people can find more details.

 
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Virtual Programs from The St. Catharines Museum & Welland Canals Centre

MUSEUM BLOG
Hear about interesting artifacts that are being catalogued, exhibition and programme development and events and activities that are upcoming for you to enjoy!  Share your memories or experiences of an event or artifact; or ask staff questions about caring for historic objects.


COMMUNITY LEGACY PROJECT | Legacy of a Pandemic
What are your stories and experiences as society shuts down around us and we work to fight off this invisible enemy?


MUSEUM PODCASTS | One Hour in the Past
Did you ever notice that a simple information search can lead you in strange and wonderful directions? As in Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, historical research can lead you down a winding rabbit hole that might take you off your original path and lead you to new and amazing historical places!



 
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MUSIC |TD NIAGARA JAZZ FESTIVAL
Live, Learn, Jazz | Digital Concert Series




MUSIC | Save the Date | Niagara Summer Mardi Gras 
Presented by the TD Niagara Jazz Festival
Sat, July 18

Mardi Gras Free Workshops
Tues, July 14, 6pm | Mardi Gras Cocktail Lesson
Tune in on Facebook live here:  www.facebook.com/jazzniagara/live
You can also find past workshops at the link including Mardi Gras Fashion, Cooking, and Dance Step instruction to get you party-ready for the event!




CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
Suitcase in Point Theatre Company
A Community Mixtape to Celebrate Emancipation Day
August 1st is Emancipation Day, marking the end of slavery in the British Empire in the mid 19th-Century.
Open to Niagara residents.
Address what does "emancipation" and "freedom" mean to you?
Audio Recordings max. 4 minutes in the form of a song, poem, anecdote or story, piece of music, spoken word, or stream of consciousness thoughts etc.
Compensation provided to those selected.
Deadline : July 20, 2020
For any questions regarding submission content, please contact marcel@suitcaseinpoint.com




CALL FOR APPLICATIONS | The Nest Residency
Suitcase in Point Theatre Company
Calling new generation artists! Don't miss out on this opportunity to develop your craft and your career through mentorship, workshops, and immersion in a professional arts setting.
Application Deadline has been  extended until July 10.





#NIAGARAPERFORMS | FREE STREAMING 
Watch Live or post-event recordings on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/FirstOntPAC/
Or on Youtube: 
Sun, July 5, 7pm  | Culture Reject
Thurs, July 9, 7pm | The Gallery Players
Sun, July 12, 7pm | Katey Gatta
PAST PERFORMANCES: Are also available at these links. 




CALL FOR ARTISTS AND PERFORMANCES
Presented by the Niagara Folk Arts Festival
Seeking artists from all formats: music, dance, DJs, visual arts, dramatic readings, theater presentations and more. Presentations do not need to be cultural in nature and could be presented in other languages. Performances must be family-friendly and able to be presented on a residential front lawn, sidewalk or boulevard. The performances will be live streamed. Artist bursaries to be negotiated.
Full Details & Apply: 






YOUTH PROGRAMS
Carousel Players Summer Virtual Theatre School
For Students ages 5-14
A daily mix of on and off-line activities for children to explore and express their dramatic creativity.





FILM | The Film House At Home 
Virtual cinema experiences for you to enjoy from your home.
https://bit.ly/2XGT14q



PROGRAMS | Seniors' Centre Without Walls
Presented by the City of St. Catharines Older Adult Centres
Interactive telephone-based social and educational programming.
Free for St. Catharines residents ages 50+.
Program schedules are posted at:  www.stcatharines.ca/OAC
Please register by calling 905-688-5600 ext. 1554, or email: 






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DIGITAL EVENTS & PERFORMANCES

MUSIC | Toronto City Hall Live Online |  Streams every weekday at 12:00 noon |  https://bit.ly/2WWMUqY


DIGITAL ACTIVITY RESOURCES

ART ACTIVITIES | AGO (Art Gallery of Ontario) | https://ago.ca/learn/teacher-resources
 
DIGITAL EXPERIENCES |  Culture Days |  https://buff.ly/3boZi8u


RESOURCES FOR ARTS ORGANIZATIONS & CREATIVE PROFESSIONALS

WRITTEN SUBMISSIONS | Directed to Ontario Government regarding Budget Decisions
Submissions will be accepted by the Ontario Govt. Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs. Submissions should outline the impact that COVID has had on our community.
Written submissions will be accepted  until 6pm, Monday, July 6, 2020.

WEBINAR: Digital Strategy for the Arts |  Presented by Business/Arts & Nordicity
July 8, 3 to 4 pm ET
This webinar will take a strategic look at the transformation of the arts in a digital world.
What is a digital strategy? Our current pandemic environment. What is meant by an online pivot? Funding models for a digital strategy. Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/6015930971024/WN_Q5PENmc-S-iSpSnWAv-cGQ?mc_cid=81579332c1&mc_eid=8000ac0acc
Other webinars from this series can be found at: http://www.businessandarts.org/blog/

SAFE-REOPENING GUIDE FOR GALLERIES & MUSEUMS |  https://bit.ly/3hydPTv 
 
ONTARIO LIVE WEBSITE | Organizations Can Now Sign Up for Listing |  https://ontario.live/ 
 


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 policy related to arts and culture in the City of St. Catharines.