Public Art
Culture Pop! November 2025
Newsletter | November 13, 2025
Culture Pop! October 2025
Newsletter | October 14, 2025
Barrie’s “Seeds to Sow” Exhibition Wins International Recognition
Blog Post | August 26, 2025
Creative Barrie is proud to announce that its Seeds to Sow Exhibition has received a Silver Award in the Neighborhood Development category from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). This honour recognizes projects that spark revitalization and growth within communities—something Seeds to Sow has achieved through creativity, collaboration, and cultural engagement.
Culture Pop! August 2025
Newsletter | August 12, 2025
Culture Pop! Special Notice
Newsletter | July 22, 2025
Seeds to Sow: Barrie’s First Large-Scale Exhibition of Temporary Site-Specific Public Art
Blog Post | May 12, 2025
Six months ago, the City of Barrie closed its first large-scale exhibition of temporary site-specific public art. Seeds to Sow was organized by the city and was on display September 28 to November 8, 2024. The exhibition featured 6 artists and displayed 6 unique art installations as well as a satellite exhibition at the MacLaren Art Centre. Thanks to support from Invest Barrie, the Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund (OCAF) and seventeen local sponsors, this exhibition and its programs were free to the public and marketed to audiences within Barrie and beyond, targeting the Barrie-Toronto corridor and the GTA.
Celebrating International Sculpture Day
Blog Post | April 25, 2025
This year, April 26th is International Sculpture Day (ISDay). This day of celebration is a global event spearheaded by the International Sculpture Center. The goal of ISDay is to help people learn more about sculpture, and to acknowledge the important contributions of this artform to our culture and society. Barrie is proud to be home to a number of stunning and engaging public art sculptures – and our next big art installation is coming soon!
Culture Pop! Special Edition
Newsletter | April 23, 2025
April 2025: Culture Pop! Newsletter
Newsletter | April 4, 2025
Checking in with our 2024 Barrie Arts Awards Winners
Blog Post | February 28, 2025
Every year, the Barrie Arts Awards celebrates the individuals and organizations that contribute to the arts and culture community. The 2024 Barrie Arts Awards gala took place on Tuesday, November 12, and featured unique performances in addition to the presentation of artist-designed award statuettes to six stand-out individuals. Let’s learn about how it feels to win a Barrie Arts Award and what’s next for our winners!