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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.

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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.

Rendering of Exhale, the metal 'petal' based public art piece that will be in the outdoor plaza at the planned Barrie Allandale Transit Terminal

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!

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Culture Pop! Special Edition

Newsletter | April 23, 2025