| Culture Pop!
September 2023 |
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| | | Don't miss your chance to nominate someone for a Barrie Arts Award |
Nominations are being accepted until Tuesday, September 12 in the following categories:
Artist Beyond Barriers
Business Champion Contribution to the Community Emerging Artist Excellence in the Arts Most Promising Youth To learn more about the simplified process and to submit your nominations, please visit www.barrie.ca/ArtsAwards | | |
| | | Grant Writing Workshop for the Arts |
What makes a successful grant application? In this three-hour virtual workshop, acclaimed grant writer Lindsay Zier-Vogel will take artists, arts organizations, and non-profit fundraisers through the grant writing process—from prepping materials to writing budgets, crafting compelling project descriptions to decoding what the funders are asking for, and more.
Monday, September 18, 2023
6:00–9:00 p.m.
Online via Zoom
Register by Friday, September 15 | | |
| | | Celebrate Culture Days |
Running from Friday, September 22 until Sunday, October 15, 2023, Culture Days events and activities promise to deliver three glorious weeks of colour, creativity, and community. Programming in Barrie includes a kick-off concert in Meridian Place, a cultural tile mosaic project, public art walking tours, an after-hours creative cafe, poetry for youth, the Story of the Giving Tree, an online art exhibit by first responders, and more! | | |
| | | Last opportunity to take in Brightening Barriers |
Nine restaurant patios in Barrie's downtown have temporary art installations displayed on their patio fencing. Residents and visitors can explore downtown Barrie and support local businesses while appreciating the original works. The exhibition is on display until Saturday, September 30. Join the City's Public Art Coordinator on a walking tour of the exhibition to learn unique insights into the artworks and meet other art-minded folks! Friday, September 22, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.: Tour begins at the City Hall courtyard, outside by the fountain (70 Collier Street) Saturday, September 23, 1:30–2:30 p.m.: Tour begins at Meridian Place (30 Simcoe Street) | | |
| | 10th Annual Xcelerate Summit -
October 24-26, 2023 |
Learn practical techniques and participate in business engagement opportunities through an agenda packed with a keynote presentation, workshops, and a brand-new lineup on the Presidents Panel at Central Ontario's Premier Business Conference. Gain valuable insights, learn from top experts, and make amazing connections at Xcelerate Summit. This event is designed to accelerate your success.
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| | | Be PROUD: SPEAK OUT! |
Calling ALL 2SLGBTQI+ youth aged 16 to 29 to participate in an in-person arts-based educational workshop examining healthy relationships, dating and gender-based violence. Hosted by UPlift Black.
Where: UPlift Black Centre for Social Justice and Inclusion, 12 Dunlop St East When: Wednesday, September 20, 2023, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Get paid to participate! Only 25 spots are available. For more information contact Honey Johnson, Centre Director at honey@upliftblack.org
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| | “Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist when we grow up” - Pablo Picasso | |
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