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Hello and Happy New Year’s Eve 2013/2014! Chad Ballantyne and I just finished a very productive Skype session that cleared a few things off his “to do” list and made it possible for me to begin blogging on our new website for the Barrie Arts & Culture Read More

Mark your calendars to enjoy the sweet strains of local Indie Folk band The Morals at the City of Barrie’s Annual Arts Update being held at the Southshore Centre, 205 Lakeshore Drive on Tuesday April 23rd, 2013.  The Annual Update is an opportunity for the Department of Culture Read More

With many organizations competing for resources, arts organizations need to stay connected to their patrons now more than ever. To know your patrons, donors, and supporters, your organization should be collecting data – valuable data that could save your organization time Read More

Mark your calendars for an afternoon of singing, guitar playing, dancing and magic tricks!   Monday, March 18th in the City Hall Rotunda, the City of Barrie Department of Culture and Downtown Barrie (BIA) will be holding auditions for street performers who will be permitted Read More

The Department of Culture has moved to our new home! We are pleased to announce that our office has relocated to 56 Mulcaster Street as of February 19, 2013.  Our mailing address (PO Box 400; 70 Collier Street, Barrie, ON L4M 4T5), existing phone numbers and extensions will Read More

BH_Month Posters.pdf Download this file Please join the Department of Culture as we celebrate Black History Month at the Mady Centre for the Performing Arts on Friday, February 15th! 10:30 a.m. Keynote Speaker Joe Sealy; FREE Admission Joe Sealy has enjoyed a highly successful Read More

Good morning,   The Department of Culture and Tourism Barrie are working in collaboration to promote our vibrant arts and culture scene and the many amazing events and festivals that Barrie has to offer.  Once again we will be producing the Community Events Guide to be Read More

Grab your mittens and celebrate winter in Barrie this weekend!  The City of Barrie’s annual Winterfest & Festival of Ice, one of the Top 100 Festivals in Ontario, runs February 2nd & 3rd.  Celebrate the season with outdoor and indoor fun for all ages in Read More

[Editor: In light of feedback received, this article has been edited for clarity and intent on 25 January.] Dear Mayor and Councillors My name is damian lopes. I am a published poet, aspiring novelist, and head of the Barrie Arts and Culture Council (barriearts.ca/blog/about/). I Read More