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HUMANITY installation coming to Montebello Park
Posted on Monday, December 19, 2022 05:24 PM
HUMANITY, a spectacular art installation commissioned by Masai Ujiri, vice-chairman and president of the Toronto Raptors and Giants of Africa co-founder, is coming to Montebello Park.
The Niagara Artists Centre (NAC), in partnership with ramm Design and with support from the City of St. Catharines, will present the steel sculpture that radiates light in the park as part of Let it Glow – A Celebration of Light. Residents are invited to an unveiling on the winter solstice, Dec. 21 at 5 p.m.
“We are...
City Council approves 2023 capital budget
Posted on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 10:08 AM
City continues to invest in priorities, while balancing taxpayer affordability
St. Catharines City Council has approved a 2023 capital budget that balances the needs of asset sustainability and addressing ongoing fiscal impacts resulting from COVID-19, while also being mindful of taxpayer affordability.
The $71.9-million capital budget, approved by Council on Monday night, includes $16.8 million to support buildings and facilities across the City, including accessibility improvements; more than...
City setting the scene for more film productions in St. Catharines
Posted on Tuesday, December 06, 2022 11:02 AM
Today the City of St. Catharines launches filmSTC to support the creative economy and promote the city as a destination for film, TV, and streaming industries.
The launch of the filmSTC campaign through a dedicated website, filmSTC.ca, comes as St. Catharines gains interest as a choice filming location. According to Ontario Creates, the film and TV industry contributed a record-breaking $2.88 billion to the province’s economy in 2021, creating 48,135 high-value full-time equivalent direct and...
St. Catharines celebrates Arts Awards recipients for 2022
Posted on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 11:51 AM
The recipients of the 2022 Arts Awards were celebrated at the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre last night.
There were 20 nominees for awards in five categories: Making a Difference, Arts in Education, Emerging Artist, Established Artist, and a Jury’s Pick award. One special resident was also recognized with the Patron of the Arts award.
“Thank you to all the 2022 nominees for enriching our community with your talent and experiences,” says Mayor Mat Siscoe. “The Arts Awards is a chance for us...
City continues support of arts and culture sector with new round of SCCIP funding
Posted on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 02:44 PM
The City of St. Catharines continues to make investments to help strengthen and build the arts community.
At its Nov. 28 meeting, St. Catharines City Council approved the final rounds of the 2022 St. Catharines Cultural Investment Program (SCCIP) funding, allocating $97,584 to nine applicants through the Arts Development Program, Culture Builds Community Program and Sustaining - Festival Program. The approvals bring the total SCCIP funding allocated in 2022 to $400,000.
“SCCIP is an investment in...
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