Arts & Culture
Explore arts & culture news published on this site over the last two years:
September 2024: Culture Pop! Newsletter
Newsletter | September 17, 2024
Summer Company Spotlight: Brooke Gray Lawrence
Blog Post | September 9, 2024
The Summer Company program, funded by the government of Ontario and delivered by the Small Business Centre of Barrie, Simcoe County and Orillia, is designed to empower young entrepreneurs aged 15 to 29 by providing them with the resources and support they need to start and run their own summer businesses. The Small Business Centre team is excited to share the companies they had the chance to work with this summer. Meet Brooke, a local artist.
Meet one of Barrie’s Buskers: Brigitte Eve
Blog Post | September 9, 2024
Barrie’s Busking Program has returned for a third season, providing performing artists with the opportunity to hone their live performance skills while animating our downtown and waterfront. We sat down with one of the permitted buskers, Brigitte Eve, to hear about her experience and what she’s planning next for her music career.
Winners of the 2023 Barrie Arts Awards Announced
Blog Post | December 18, 2023
The Barrie Arts Awards 2023 gala was held on November 14th at the MacLaren Art Centre and featured award presentations in seven categories, performances demonstrating the diverse talent in our region, and celebration of the sector. The event has played a significant role in strengthening and profiling the dynamic arts community in the city, and in engaging the business and philanthropic sectors in supporting the arts in Barrie since 2008.
Ad Astra Monument by Marlene Hilton Moore
Blog Post | April 25, 2024
CFB Borden recently hosted an unveiling for a new monument entitled, Ad Astra, commissioned to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the RCAF. Designed by Hillsdale resident and artist Marlene Hilton Moore, it represents the motto of the Royal Canadian Air Force, Sic Itur Ad Astra – Such is the pathway (this is the way) to the stars.
The Moon Paint Jam
Blog Post | May 22, 2024
There’s a new mural in town! Take a walk along the alley between Collier and Dunlop Streets and behind Donaleigh’s you will find a bright and bold addition to our downtown landscape. The Moon Paint Jam was organized and directed by local artist Shalak Attack and included the participation of eight artists from Canada and abroad.
April is National Poetry Month!
Blog Post | April 22, 2024
It is April, and the City of Barrie is celebrating National Poetry Month! Mayor Alex Nuttall presented a proclamation deeming April Poetry Month in Barrie, and Barrie’s Poet Laureate, Tyneisha Thomas read a special poem marking the occasion at Barrie City Council.
New Growth in Arts and Culture
Blog Post | June 25, 2024
Through the Arts & Culture Investment Program, funding is provided to our local arts and culture organizations for their day-to-day operations, their goals for growth, or their unique projects which often fill a specific need in the community. This year, $230,400 was invested into 14 different organizations. Here are three of the many organizations worth keeping an eye on.
August 2024: Culture Pop! Newsletter
Newsletter | August 13, 2024
July 2024: Culture Pop! Newsletter
Newsletter | July 8, 2024