Thunder Bay Culture & Events
Cultural Services & Events, Community & Emergency Services Department, Victoriaville Civic Centre, 111 Syndicate Ave. S P7E 6S7 Thunder Bay, ON, Canada

The deadline is quickly approaching to apply to the Call for Artists to compete in the Snow Sculpture Competition on the Waterfront in February 2021. Professional artists, professional artist-led teams and organizations that live, work, operate, and attend school in the Northwestern Ontario Region are encouraged to apply! For more information and to view the full application package, please visit www.thunderbay.ca/calltoartists. ... The deadline to apply is Thursday, December 17, 2020 at 12:00PM.

The skating rink at Prince Arthur’s Landing is now officially open daily from 12pm to 8pm! Changes have been put in place for safety during COVID-19. At this time, the Water Garden Pavilion facility will remain closed until further notice. While the facility is closed, users are encouraged to come prepared and dress accordingly. Additional benches will be placed around the rink for users to put their skates on, and a portable washroom will be available. Rink users must mainta...in a two-metre distance from other users, and capacity limits will be posted on site. Skating aids will not be available. Staff are asking for the public’s assistance to follow guidelines that help keep others safe while they enjoy the rink. Please remember that hockey sticks and pucks are not allowed on the ice. Residents are reminded to please stay home if they have any COVID-19 symptoms, wear a face covering when required and keep appropriate physical distance from others to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. For more information regarding outdoor skating rinks throughout the city, visit www.thunderbay.ca/rinks

We are pleased to announce the release of the 2021 Snow Sculpture Competition Call to Artists! This year's competition will look a little different to comply with current COVID-19 safety guidelines, but we are excited to be able to offer the opportunity to local artists and teams. Full application package with deadline details can be found at www.thunderbay.ca/calltoartists... Ready, set, get creative!

New virtual workshop from Baggage Building Arts Centre. Check it out!

What do you think should be put in the time capsule for the people of Thunder Bay to discover on the City's 100th Anniversary? Sign up to Get Involved and share your submissions at www.getinvolvedthunderbay.ca!

Superior Theatre Festival presents Undercurrents! Films will be released on the Superior Theatre Festival’s YouTube Channel, Instagram and Facebook pages every Friday and Saturday at 7:00pm from December 4 19, 2020. Be sure to check out this incredible talent from our city and region! YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UCcVTf1PqN4u28UfstHQNZOA... Facebook: www.facebook.com/SuperiorTheatreFestival/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/superiortheatre/ See more

Ontario Culture Days has nominated Every Child Matters - City of Thunder Bay Indigenous Liaison Team and the Thunder Bay Public Library for a People's Choice Award! VOTE here: https://oncultureguides.ca/peoples-choice-nominees/

Join Willow Springs Creative Centre and the Baggage Building Arts Centre for this Fresh Evergreen Wreath Virtual Workshop! Participants will be guided through creating a beautiful, large fresh evergreen wreath with cones, twigs, and ribbon to hang on their gate or front door for the holiday season and right through until spring. Watch the virtual workshop video now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uds2DTYXr4o... This video will be available for one week from November 28th to December 4th. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO SHARE PHOTOS OF YOUR FINISHED WREATH!

This starts tonight at the Baggage Building! Pre-registration required. Call 625-TIME between 8:30-4:30 to sign up. See you tonight.

*** UPDATE: KITS ARE NOW SOLD OUT! *** New virtual workshop from Baggage Building Arts Centre. Check it out!

To help celebrate a week of warmer weather, please consider walking or driving by a beautiful little art show hosted by the residents of Southbridge Lakehead Ma...nor, Long Term Care Home. Willow Springs has been doing art programming at Lakehead Manor for the past 4 years. This show highlights artwork residents have been doing with us virtually and the home's recreation staff during the pandemic. The art will be exhibited outside and through the large windows along the front of the building. See more

CALLING ALL ARTISTS! The City of Thunder Bay's Recreation & Culture Division will host the ninth annual Snow Sculpture Competition on the Waterfront in February 2021. Professional artists, professional artist-led teams and organizations that live, work, operate, and attend school in the Northwestern Ontario Region are encouraged to apply for the 2021 Snow Sculpture Competition!... For more information and to view the full application package, please visit www.thunderbay.ca/calltoartists. The deadline to apply is Thursday, December 17, 2020 at 12:00PM.

Treaties Recognition Week is held from November 1 7, to recognize the importance of treaties and bring awareness to the treaty relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in the province of Ontario. Visit www.thunderbay.ca/treatiesweek for a listing of virtual events taking place throughout the week.

New program at Baggage Building Arts Centre starting this week!