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

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Currently on display at The First Floor Gallery: Sustenance by Charlotte Sprague. This exhibit is a celebration of shapes and colours found in fresh produce. Learn more: barrie.ca/FirstFloorGallery #BarrieArts
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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 barrie.ca/CultureDays 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: barrie.ca/community-recreati… #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: barrie.ca/community-recreati… #BarrieArts
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#BarrieArts | Ontario‑based artists are invited to submit existing original artwork for the 2026 Cabinets to Canvas program by May 22. Get full details: barrie.ca/community-recreati… @CreativeBarrie
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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 barrie.ca/GraffitiAbatementA… #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 barrie.ca/GraffitiAbatementA… #BarrieArts
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CreativeBarrie retweeted
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: barrie.ca/GraffitiAbatementA… #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. barrie.ca/PoetLaureate #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: barrie.ca/ACIP #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 barrie.ca/PoetLaureate #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: barrie.ca/FirstFloorGallery #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 barrie.ca/BrighteningBarrier… 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: bit.ly/49LiD4I 📸 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: bit.ly/40lXf0w #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: barrie.ca/BrighteningBarrier… #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: barrie.ca/FirstFloorGallery #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: bit.ly/45vCh2s #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: barrie.ca/PublicArt 📷 Close up of The Horn and the Heart, 2020 by John McEwan
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