Volume 6 - Issue 2
Thursday June 22, 2017
In the Spotlight
On Monday June 5, 2017 the City of St. Catharines celebrated artists, educators, administrators, patrons, volunteers and organizations who have contributed to our community in all areas of artistic creation and endeavor. The evening was a roaring success!  Check out our Facebook photo album.
 
Congratulations to the recipients!
  • Arts in Education Award - Mendelt Hoekstra
  • Emerging Artist Awards - David Green and Twitches & Itches
  • Established Artist Award - Jessica Carmichael
  • Jury's Pick Award - Gregory Betts
  • Making a Difference Award - Marcie Bronson
  • Patron of the Arts Award - Lancaster, Brooks & Welch
A big shout-out to all the 2017 Arts Awards nominees - you are a glowing beacon in our city!

Thank you to our sponsors for their support of the arts in St. Catharines.

For the second year in a row, COGECO TV filmed the awards ceremony. New this year, the event was not only broadcast on COGECO TV this month, it will also be available on their free, Video On Demand channel (Ch. 602). Once there, any Cogeco customer across Ontario can watch the ceremony, anytime, at no cost!
 
This year marked the second year of the Mayor's Arts Fund Reception, a new opportunity to strengthen the City's investment in the arts by welcoming private sector sponsors to the St. Catharines Arts Awards. Six sponsors contributed to the event $14,000 for the St. Catharines Cultural Investment Program. Thank you to those sponsors and to Mayor Walter Sendzik for leading this initiative!
 
For more information on the Arts Awards visit www.stcatharines.ca/ArtsAwards
City News
Kitsch 4 Canada Exhibition Reception
Kitsch 4 Canada is an exhibit of original artwork by nine local artists, unpacking the souvenir through art. Or is it kitsch? Join us to find out!

Participating Artists: Kim Bell, Irma Bull, Alexa Fraser, Wes Frost, Ariadni Harper, Jenn Judson, Katie Mazi, Sandy Middleton, and Joanne Ring.
 
3 rd floor, St. Catharines City Hall, 50 Church Street

For more on exhibits in City spaces visit www.stcatharines.ca/Exhibits

Outdoor Films with The Film House
The Film House is moving to the great outdoors with FREE outdoor screenings. First up is the  classic coming-of-age film STAND BY ME. B ring lawn chairs or blankets to enjoy a film under the stars.

When: Thursday, June 22 (TONIGHT) at Dusk
Where: The Mann Raceway, behind the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre

For more information on The Film House visit www.firstontariopac.ca

Doors Open St. Catharines
Doors Open allows residents to explore places that are normally off limits - such as government buildings, local businesses, heritage sites and places of worship. Come out for a chance to connect with the buildings and institutions at the heart of our city's history! Admission to all sites is FREE!

When: Saturday, June 24 | All Day
Where: Various St. Catharines sites

For a full list of participating locations, visit www.stcatharines.ca/DoorsOpen

Volunteers Needed
Doors Open St. Catharines organizers are looking for enthusiastic locals to volunteer. All you need is a smile and a desire to share St. Catharines with others!
Click here for more information, or to apply.

Summer Concerts in the Park 
Enjoy the sounds of local musicians on Wednesday nights this summer. Bring your blanket or lawn chair and come enjoy the evening air filled with music.

When:  July 12 - 26 and August 16 - 30 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Montebello Park

For more information on the Summer Concert Series visit  www.stcatharines.ca/SummerConcerts

Driftwood Theatre returns to St. Catharines
The Bard's Bus Tour will be in St. Catharines for one night only to perform Othello. Their version of Shakespeare's blistering account of race, jealousy and revenge is set in 1974, with Canadian peacekeepers caught in a life and death struggle between opposing forces on the small island of Cyprus.

When: Friday, July 21 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: The Mann Raceway, behind the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre

For more information of the Bard's Bus Tour visit   www.driftwoodtheatre.com/bards-bus-tour

Celebration of Nations / Célébration des nations

Celebration of Nations is an annual and ongoing Indigenous performing and visual arts gathering to honour and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures, and outstanding achievements of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples within Canada. Performers include Buffy Sainte-Marie, Kaha:wi Dance Theatre and DJ Shub (formerly of A Tribe Called Red). The full lineup will be announced later in July.  Tickets now on sale.

When: September 8 - 10, 2017

For more information on  Celebration of Nations visit www.celebrationofnations.ca
Calls and Opportunities
Niagara Region - Open Call for Artists

Application Deadline: Thursday July 6, 2017 at 4 p.m.

Niagara Region is seeking local artists, photographers, and a videographer to participate in the Bridging Meaning in Niagara project. This project will translate into art what Canada means to residents in and visitors to Niagara. 

 

Click here for more information, or to apply.
The Cultural Services office is a division of the City of St. Catharines' Parks, Recreation and Culture Services department. Cultural Services focuses on public art, community development, planning and policy related to arts and culture in the City of St. Catharines.