| Last chance to apply to the Arts & Culture Investment Program | The City of Barrie is accepting applications for the 2024 Arts & Culture Investment Program. This program strengthens Barrie’s arts and culture community through strategic investments in the work of not-for-profit arts and culture organizations. There are four streams: - Operating Funding for Organizations with budgets of $75K+
- Operating Funding for Organizations with budgets of less than $75K
- Project Funding
- Capacity Building Funding
The application deadline is Monday, January 29, 2024, at 11:59 p.m.
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Call for local artists working in the
public realm |
We're accepting proposals from professional artists and artist teams based in Barrie or the County of Simcoe to design and create a temporary public art installation for the Seeds to Sow exhibition taking place next year.
The artwork proposed must be suitable for public (outdoor) display over six weeks and engage both locals and visitors to Barrie. Submissions are due on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. | | |
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| Celebrate Black History Month in Barrie |
In February, the City of Barrie celebrates Black History Month with events that bring awareness to the significant contributions that Black Canadians have and continue to make to the cultural landscape of our country and our community. The City of Barrie is proud to promote and support Black History Month programming and initiatives taking place in the community. | | |
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| Summer Company 2024 is open for applications |
Summer Company will provide accepted students, aged 15-29, with mentoring, business training, and up to $3,000 in funding to start and run their business for the summer. The Small Business Centre will assist you in the development of their business plan and throughout their business operations throughout the summer. Apply by Friday, May 17, 2024, to be considered for this program. | | |
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| “I don't listen to what art critics say. I don't know anybody who needs a critic to find out what art is” - Jean-Michel Basquiat | |
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