Public Art

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Culture Pop! Special Edition

Newsletter | February 28, 2025

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February 2025: Culture Pop! Newsletter

Newsletter | February 7, 2025

2024 Culture Days

Highlights from the Award-Winning 2024 Barrie Culture Days

Blog Post | December 17, 2024
Culture Days is a three-week festival that celebrates arts and culture across Canada. This year, Culture Days took place from September 20 to October 13, 2024 in the City of Barrie. The celebrations were glorious and colourful, and provided community members with access to free and diverse artistic and cultural experiences.

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Culture Pop! Special Edition

Newsletter | December 11, 2024

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September 2024: Culture Pop! Newsletter

Newsletter | September 17, 2024

Ad Astra Monument (day)

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.

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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.