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CURRENT NEWS
Niagara Centre for the Arts: On May 22, 2009 the federal and provincial governments announced $36-million in funding to construct a new Niagara Centre for the Arts in downtown St. Catharines. Click Here for more information.
Home from the War: Photos, stories, poems and architectural plans make up the current display at City Hall which is on till May 14, 2010. Click Here for more information.
Trillium Arts Awards: On September 30, 2009 the Arts Awards were presented as part of the 25th annual Trillium Awards for Excellence in Landscapes, Heritage Preservation and the Arts. Click Here for more information.
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ST. CATHARINES CULTURE
The City and Culture
The City of St. Catharines is proud of the richness of its arts and heritage. The St. Catharines Municipal Cultural Policy recognizes the contribution of culture as an important part of making our community a dynamic place to live, work and play.
The following pages will link you up to community organizations and heritage sites, provide you with information on cultural events, programs and policies, as well as inform you of art exhibits at City Hall, historic walking tours, and cultural news.
Participate in the culture of St. Catharines as visitor, artist, volunteer or member. And enjoy the rewards of heritage, history, creativity and self-expression in both community and professional settings!
Definition of Culture
The St. Catharines Municipal Cultural Policy defines culture as: “A collection of traits that are spiritual and material, intellectual and emotional, involving the whole person and community. The City embraces an inclusive definition recognizing the heritage of the region, the ethnic diversity of the City and the contribution of the living arts to the community.”
While “culture” is a broad term encompassing all manner of human activity; a Municipal Cultural Policy necessarily must be more specific. For the purposes of this policy, the term culture will mean:
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Arts: |
music, theatre, dance, visual art, media arts and literature; |
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Cultural Industries: |
film, television, music recording, publishing and multimedia; |
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Heritage Resources: |
oral traditions, cultural landscapes, archaeological sites, structures, artifacts and associated records.” |
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The Heavy Eight
A Work of Public Art in Rennie Park, Port Dalhousie honouring the volunteers and donors who helped to rejuvenate the Royal Henley rowing course in 1999 |
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TAFF CONTACTS
General Inquiries
cultureservices@stcatharines.ca
Rebecca Cann, Cultural Planning Supervisor
688-5601, ext. 3144
rcann@stcatharines.ca
Jennifer Tupling, Culture Coordinators
688-5601, ext. 3133
jtupling@stcatharines.ca
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