The City of Barrie invites local artists to submit digital designs for Bus Shelter Art Installations across the City. Designs should respond to “unexpected destinations”, an original poem by Barrie’s Poet Laureate, Tyneisha Thomas. 

Submissions are due by Wednesday, July 19 at 5:00 p.m.

We invite local organizations and individuals to be a part of Culture Days programming for the City of Barrie. There are three opportunities available:

• Call for Entertainment - Culture Days Kick-Off event on September 23
• Call for Arts/Culture Organizations - Culture Days Kick-Off on September 23
• Call for Culture Days Programming - September 22 to October 15 

Proposals are being accepted until Wednesday, July 26 at 4:30 p.m. 

The Emerging Artist Program is a music industry incubator initiative created and operated by the Canadian Musicians Co-operative with support from the City that supports young artists in developing skills within the music industry. The program, open to artists ages 15–30, provides a platform to incubate and showcase emerging musicians while creating a lively and dynamic atmosphere in the city's core through street performance.

• Contact information 
• Information on the performance type 
• Certificate of insurance. If you do not already have insurance, you can purchase it through one of the City’s third-party providers.

This year, the City of Barrie invested $225,900 in local arts and culture organizations through the Arts and Culture Investment Program. This program supports the growth of the arts sector and helps create enriching experiences for residents and visitors.

Meet three funding recipients with unique projects that the City is proud to support:

• Barrie Pride
• Métis and Me
• Theatre by the Bay