Volume 8 - Issue 10
Tuesday, November 5, 2019
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City of St. Catharines Arts Awards

Nominations Now Open  for the 2020 Awards
 
WHO WILL YOU NOMINATE?

Nomination forms and guides are now available online here: 

Nominations will close on Friday, December 13, at 4 pm.

The St. Catharines Arts Awards recognize and celebrate excellence in all areas of artistic creation. The Arts Awards seek to increase the visibility of St. Catharines' artists and cultural industries, honour cultural leaders and their achievements, and cultivate financial and volunteer support for the arts sector.

Nominations will be accepted for the following categories:
Arts in Education
Emerging Artist
Established Artist (artistic practice 10+yrs)
Making a Difference
Patron of the Arts

The Awards Show will be celebrated in Spring 2020.

For more information/questions contact Cultural Services Staff at: [email protected] or 905 688 5601 x 5232
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NOMINATION INFO DROP-IN  OFFICE   HOURS:
 
Are you interested in nominating an artist or arts champion for the 2020 City of St. Catharines Arts Awards?
 
 Stop in for open office hours to meet the Cultural Services staff that can assist you with your nomination. Learn about the eligibility criteria, the best support documents to include and the online application form.

When: Tuesday, November 26, 2 to 4 pm and 5 to 8 pm
Where: St. Catharines Museum & Welland Canals Centre, 1932 Welland Canals Parkway. Please check in with front desk staff, ask for Michelle Nicholls.

You are encouraged to consider the best category for your nomination in advance of your visit.  If you have already started an application, you will have the opportunity to ask staff questions specific to your nomination.  

DID YOU KNOW?
- Past nominees can be nominated again!
- Your nominee needs to be a St. Catharines resident OR have an extended connection to St. Catharines through their practice, administration, volunteer service or patronage.


Image: 2019 Emerging Artist Recipient Ola Kiermacz. 

UPCOMING EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Niagara Investment in Culture
 The Niagara Region invites potential applicants to learn more about their funding program.  The goal of the Niagara Investment in Culture program is to support interesting, innovative and high quality cultural programming that is Niagara-based, inclusive, collaborative and accountable.  Learn more about their program at:
Please note that the NIIC funding program is not affiliated with the City of St. Catharines SCCIP funding program.

Conway
A New play by Chris Baker
November 6 to 11
Inspired by the life of Murray Conway, St. Catharines Resident and WWII Veteran.
The Robby Lower Hall Theatre,  85 Church Street


Bravo Niagara Voices of Freedom Festival
Free Outreach Activities (Ticketed Concert also available)
To register / book tickets or find more info:
There are also free activities in NOTL as part of the festival, see web for details. 
 
IN ST. CATHARINES:
  1. Thursday, November 7, 2019, 1 to 3 PM 
    Free Public Workshop with Bakithi Kumalo & Secondary Music Students.
    This event is free and open to the public.
    Laura Secord Secondary School, St. Catharines
     
  2. Friday, November 8, 2019, 10 to 11 AM 
    Free Public Workshop with Larnell Lewis & Secondary Music Students.
    This event is free and open to the public.
    Laura Secord Secondary School, St. Catharines
     
  3. Saturday, November 9, 2019, 4 to 6 PM
    Crescendo: The Power of Music film screening with special guest Stanford Thompson
    This event is free and open to the public.
    Tickets required.
    FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre - Film House, St. Catharines
 

Pipeline to a Better Way
A weekend of theatre, discussion, and community-building.
 
Saturday, November 9
Suitcase in Point Theatre Company
36 James Street
Details at:  suitcaseinpoint.com
10 am to 12 pm | The Forum | Discussion series with and for young people 
1 to 2:30 pm | Roundtable | Where Are We Now?: Power, privilege, race and theatre in Niagara
7 pm & 9 pm | Cabaret Nothing Lasts Forever  
Advance tickets suggested for Pay What You Can Cabaret Performances: http://bit.ly/2WhS53Y
 
Sunday, November 10
Walker Cultural Leaders Program
Marilyn I. Walker Theatre, 15 Artists' Common
3 to 3:45 pm | Keynote| Ravi Jain: Alternative Visions of Existence
4 to 5:15 pm | Staged Reading | Pipeline   by Dominique Morisseau
5:30 to 6:30 pm | Q & A discussion
Tickets are required for these free public events: brocku.universitytickets.com
 
Sunday, November 10
36 James Street
7pm & 9pm | Cabaret Nothing Lasts Forever (Third Floor)
Advance tickets suggested for Pay What You Can Cabaret Performances: http://bit.ly/2WhS53Y
 

Rodman Hall Art Centre Exhibitions
Opening Reception: Thursday, November 14, 7 pm
Flower Carpets/Tapetes Floridos | Danny Custodio 
more light than heat | Teresa Carlesimo with Michael DiRisio


Niagara Artists Centre Exhibition
On view November 23 to December 7
Opening Reception: Friday,  November 29, 7 to 10 pm
Transfigurement | Jon Shaw
The Cultural Services office is a division of the City of St. Catharines' Community , 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.