CreativeBarrie

Official Creative Barrie X feed for @cityofbarrie: sharing info on our thriving arts & culture scene. #CreativeBarrie

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Local artists, businesses, and organizations are invited to apply to participate in this year's #CultureDays! Submit your proposals by June 22. Visit https://t.co/R49d9kavdh for full info. #BarrieEvents

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Applications are open for musicians interested in the 2026 Emerging Artist Program. For non-musicians, there are also summer employment opportunities in administration, tech, & production! Learn about the program: https://t.co/EfpZzgASVd #BarrieArts

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Celebrate #Barrie’s arts & culture sector + Brightening Barriers at the City's spring Culture Night Out, happening Tuesday, June 9, 6–8pm! Get event details: https://t.co/Y7TL8Dk4i2 #BarrieArts

[The City of Barrie @cityofbarrie]

#BarrieArts | Ontario‑based artists are invited to submit existing original artwork for the 2026 Cabinets to Canvas program by May 22. Get full details: https://t.co/372xMBv7Pf @CreativeBarrie

[The City of Barrie @cityofbarrie]

Attention artists: you're invited to submit existing original artwork for the 2026 Cabinets to Canvas program, open now! For program details, eligibility requirements, application instructions, & to register for the virtual info session, visit https://t.co/wXMVUcJ5L8 #BarrieArts

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Calling all local artists! Your designs could grace traffic cabinets and utility boxes around #Barrie. Join us at a virtual info session to learn more, happening May 12 from 6 to 7pm. Register to attend at https://t.co/MyjakH8KZn #BarrieArts

[The City of Barrie @cityofbarrie]

We're inviting local artists to submit work for the 2026 Cabinets to Canvas program. This initiative transforms traffic cabinets into vibrant public art, helping beautify the city and reduce graffiti. Deadline = May 22. Learn more: https://t.co/wXMVUcJ5L8 #BarrieArts

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Missed Ty the Poetess at #BarrieCouncil last week? Watch the poetry reading on @cityofbarrie YouTube channel: https://t.co/ckhDLZ7Inn #BarrieArts

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Join #BarrieCouncil & the City's Poet Laureate, Tyneisha Thomas, AKA Ty the Poetess for a special poetry reading at the April 15th City Council meeting to celebrate National Poetry Month. https://t.co/8GCLrSqDty #BarrieArts

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We're proud to distribute $235,000 in funding through the 2026 Arts & Culture Investment Program to support the incredible work of 17 non-profit arts and culture organizations! Details: https://t.co/qI9OXDPVwp #BarrieArts

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April is National Poetry Month! Join Barrie's Poet Laureate, Tyneisha Thomas aka Ty the Poetess, for a poetry reading at the April 15 City Council meeting, and her annual Poet Laureate event on April 18. For details, visit https://t.co/I2FPcueg4I #BarrieArts

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Currently on display at The First Floor Gallery: Converging Expressions, an exhibition of Barrie Art Club (BAC) members. This exhibit brings together a diverse range of works by BAC members who live & create in our community. Learn more: https://t.co/GeCjCmPR3t #BarrieArts

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Reminder to all artists: Brightening Barriers application deadline is March 13! This year's theme, Rhythms of the City, explores the patterns, movement, and energy that shape the City of #Barrie. Visit https://t.co/IBv5EmXLFL for more info & application details. #BarrieArts

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Stay up to date on the #BarrieArts & culture scene by signing up for the Barrie Culture Pop newsletter! Follow the link to get the latest on events, programs and opportunities: https://t.co/zShfT0bUoZ
📸 by Stephen Elliott of Barrie's Culture Night Out event

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Reminder: The Virtual Information Session for the Brightening Barriers #PublicArt Commission is on Feb 24, 6-7pm! Learn about the program, project scope & eligibility. Learn more + register: https://t.co/tBXlSaCAMM #BarrieArts

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Calling #Barrie and Ontario-based artists! Submit your artistic proposal for the 2026 Brightening Barriers #PublicArt exhibition by March 13. This year's theme is Rhythms of the City. Six new works will be commissioned by the City. More info: https://t.co/IBv5EmXLFL #BarrieArt

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Currently on display at the First Floor Gallery: Black History Month with Blacks For All Races (BFAR). This exhibition reflects BFAR’s ongoing commitment to celebrating creativity, & amplifying diverse voices. Learn more about the exhibit: https://t.co/GeCjCmPR3t #BarrieArts

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Attend our upcoming free workshop! Follow Your Dream: Money Management for Artists happening Tues, Feb 3 @ 5:30pm. Equip yourself with the knowledge to pursue (and fund) your dreams! Learn more + register: https://t.co/EajjJ8reXc #BarrieArts

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See the beauty in the city by taking a winter stroll while following our #Barrie Public Art Guide! The map will guide you to see all the wonderful #BarrieArt. Download + view the map: https://t.co/VdCo0La8Xa
📷 Close up of The Horn and the Heart, 2020 by John McEwan

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There's still time to apply for the Arts & Culture Investment Program! Check out the eligible organization criteria, funding categories, and submit your application at https://t.co/ew9pM7L4wE. Deadline to apply is January 19! #BarrieArts
📸 by Prime Angle Studio