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Art Exhibits
Call to Artists:
2021 City of St. Catharines Annual Juried Exhibit
Theme: The Art of Resilience
On View: September 2021 to March 2022,
Presented at St. Catharines City Hall, Third Floor.
Submissions now open, deadline to submit: June 21, 2021
Upcoming Exhibit: Soft Walls
Virtual Opening Reception: Friday, June 18, 7 p.m.
View the opening on the City of St. Catharines YouTube page: www.stcatharines.ca/youtube

On Display: June 17 to July 22.
Third Floor, St. Catharines City Hall.
Please note that in-person viewing of the exhibit may be impacted due to facility access. Please visit our exhibits web page (linked below) for details.

Participating Artists: Hannah Holmes and Lindsay Liboiron.
Written Works by: Arts and Culture Collective.
Curated By: Professors Catherine Parayre and Shawn Serfas.
Presented by: Studies in Arts and Culture, and Visual Arts, Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine & Performing Arts, Brock University.

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TD Niagara Jazz Festival
Upcoming Summer Lineup:
A Series of Live-Stream Concert Experiences presented by the TD Niagara Jazz Festival.
June 6: Bill Evans Tribute
June 20: Sarah Jerrom and Dream Logic - Hometown CD release performance (local artist)
July 4: Twilight Jazz: Soulful Summer
August 1: Khea Emmanuel Trio: Natalie Cole Tribute (new date)
For all above shows, tickets are required. Select shows also offer "Dinner and a Show" curbside pick-up options from local eateries.
See options and purchase tickets: www.niagarajazzfestival.com


Summer Mardi Gras: Workshops and Performances
Summer Mardi Gras Concert Series (3rd Annual): Mark Your Calendars for July 24

Free Mardi-Gras Mask Workshop
Livestreamed: Tuesday, June 8, 7 to 8 p.m.
Join artist, Alexa Fraser, to create your own one-of-a-kind mask using inexpensive craft supplies.


Jazz For the Ages Youth Competition:
Musicians, Vocalists or Jazz Ensembles comprised of youth ages 23 or younger are invited to apply.
Deadline to Submit: June 30th


Free Live-Stream Concerts:
Catch up with recordings of past performances at
Events, Workshops and Activities
History: St. Catharines Museum Virtual Programs
Virtual Museum Classroom

Lego Challenge: Bridge Edition 
Join the museum as they build some awe-inspiring examples of built heritage engineering structures that join our communities together across the City: bridges. Follow along on Youtube: https://bit.ly/3xM7UCl

History From Here
Each month the museum takes you to a different landmark in St. Catharines to explain its significance and history.

History InSite
A permanent, site-specific installation, juxtaposing historical photographs with modern streetscapes in downtown St. Catharines.

Live-Stream Virtual Lecture Series
Past lectures are available to view at https://bit.ly/3eZ6088
Visual Arts: Niagara Artists Centre
Exhibition: SWAG: In Times Like These
May 29 to June 12

Meet the members of SWAG: https://www.facebook.com/groups/swagher
Theatre: Foster Festival
Online reading of Norm Foster’s new play: 1812
Streaming live on Sunday, June 6, 2021 @ 6:30pm. Tickets include access to the playback for up to 72 hours following the live reading.
Theatre for Young Audiences: Carousel Players
Summer Theatre School for Kids
July 5 to August 20
For ages 5 to 14
Full-day, full-week, weekly theme options vary.
Registration is now open.

Carousel Kids Online
Get creative exploring crafts, games and songs!
Theatre: Suitcase in Point
2020-2021 Nest Residency Artist Digital Showcase
June 23 to 27, Free Online
Join Suitcase in Point for a digital showcase of new creative works developed by eight new-generation artists.
Music: Niagara Symphony Orchestra
Summer Music Camp
Hosted at the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre
Opportunities for students in grades JK through 10.
Music: Gallery Players of Niagara
Virtual Performance
Available to view June 6-13
Featuring Trio Arkel and special guests.
For more programme information and $10 tickets please visit https://galleryplayers.ca/concerts/performances#la-bonne-chanson
Music: Bravo Niagara Festival of the Arts
Virtual Concert Series: Amplified
Outstanding virtual music experiences available by seasonal membership.
Literary: St. Catharines Public Library
Fresh Ink: Teen Writing Contest
For Niagara Youth ages 12 to 18.
Accepting: Short story and poetry submissions.
Deadline: June 30
Virtual Experiences: City of St. Catharines
Stay engaged at home with a variety of virtual experiences, activities and programs. Watch a performance or film, explore our history, stay active with fitness videos, find options for local delivery / pickup, and so much more!
Calls
Niagara Artists Centre (NAC): Wanderment Project
Wanderment: Thoughts of Home, a community art project presented as part of the Mighty Niagara Film Fest. Call to submit family photos and home movies to be presented in a large, collaged video installation. All types of media accepted - contact NAC for more information at artists@nac.org.
Deadline to submit: Friday, June 11
Resources for Community Safety
COVID-19 Information
The City updates its COVID-19 webpage frequently as new details become available. 

Mandatory Masks By-Law
St. Catharines by-law requires owners and/or operators of enclosed public spaces, to require mask use by those entering their establishments, in addition to the provision of hand sanitizer at entrances. The Niagara Region has also passed a mandatory mask by-law that applies to the entirety of Niagara, with further stipulations and exemptions including the requirement that children five and older wear a face covering.
Funding Resources
Canada Council For the Arts: Explore and Create Program
Increased funding for the Research and Creation; and Concept to Realization components. The investment will benefit artists, arts groups, and arts organizations.
Deadline: October 6

Webinars, Training and Guides
Webinar: Re-engaging Audiences: Moving from Shutdown to Shout Out
Presented by CAPACOA/Atlantic Presenters Association.
June 8


Connections: Pan-global Reflections by Artists in Lockdown
CAPACOA invited artists to share the experiences that informed the creation of their work during lockdown, and to discuss the role of the artist and presenter in their community. The artists ranged from across the art forms, representing a multi-disciplinary breadth of work from all provinces and territories across Canada and around the globe. 
Catch up on past recorded videos:


Discoverability Webinars
Presented by the Canadian Network for Arts and Learning
Catch up with recordings:
Calls to Participate - Surveys
Canadian Artists and Content Creators Economic Survey
The Department of Canadian Heritage is conducting a survey to create a comprehensive and current portrait of the artistic and creative community and will be used to inform future and existing federal government policies and programs.
Deadline to participate: June 18
City of St. Catharines Cultural Services

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.


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