Creative Barrie

10/16/2026

Learn how to prepare a professional submission package for the arts! At this workshop, we'll cover best practices for preparing CV/work experience, biography/artist statement, documentation photos, writing proposals/nominations, and more.

Register for this free workshop happening November 3 at https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/9gh4vh7/lp/8785ad5e-7d3b-4344-a4cc-f2ca281dd25b

10/15/2026

Local artists and graphic designers are invited to submit a concept for the trophy for the 8th annual Mayor’s Innovation Awards. Deadline extended to November 18: https://www.investbarrie.ca/InnovationAwards

📷: 2025 trophy designed by Neil Smith.

10/06/2026

Share your creativity with the community! Applications are now open for 2027 exhibitions at Barrie City Hall's First Floor Gallery. Submit your exhibition proposal today at www.barrie.ca/FirstFloorGallery

09/29/2026

Doors Open Barrie showcased the history and architecture of our city, and celebrated some of the places that make Barrie special. This year, Doors Open Barrie was paired with Culture Days, bringing free, hands-on arts activities to participating sites. Enjoy these snapshots from the weekend.

Culture Days continues until October 4, with plenty more opportunities to get creative and explore local arts and culture. Get the schedule at www.barrie.ca/CultureDays

09/28/2026

It's the final week of Culture Days in Barrie! Celebrate arts, culture, and creativity with free events and experiences taking place across the community until October 4. Visit www.barrie.ca/CultureDays for details.

Each year, the City of Barrie is proud to celebrate Culture Days, a Canada-wide celebration designed to catalyze and inspire public participation in arts and culture. Culture Days programs invite the public to show appreciation for arts and culture in their own communities and nationwide. The Cul...

09/25/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for an inspiring evening of networking, creativity, poetry, and music. Special thanks to Barrie’s Poet Laureate, Tyneisha Thomas, and Justin Gonzalez for sharing their talents, and to all who helped make the night a memorable celebration of Barrie's arts community!

✨ Want to see what else is going on for Culture Days? Get the schedule of events at www.barrie.ca/CultureDays

09/24/2026

Doors Open Barrie showcases the history and architecture of our city and celebrates some of the places that make our city special. Each year, communities across Ontario dedicate a day for local sites of interest to be opened to the public for free tours. Join us on Saturday, September 26, 2026. Do...

09/17/2026

To mark the beginning of Culture Days, join us and festival partners at a Flag Raising ceremony at the City Hall courtyard (outside by the fountain) on September 18 at 1pm. Stick around for a free performance by Baytowne Big Band inside starting at 1:30pm!

Want to see what else is going on for Culture Days? Get the schedule of events at www.barrie.ca/CultureDays

09/14/2026

Join us in celebrating Culture Days 2026 running from September 18 to October 4. This year's programming features concerts, dance workshops, Métis culture, mural painting, sculpture making, theatre and other interactive artistic experiences. All events are free and open to all ages, unless otherwise noted. Visit www.barrie.ca/CultureDays for a complete listing of events and activities.

Barrie Public Library, Georgian College, MacLaren Art Centre