The Community Foundation of Greater Peterborough is announcing $135,970 in Vital Community grants to help sustain local charities during the pandemic. When the pandemic struck last March, charities across the City and County of Peterborough responded with compassion and imagination. While some had to close their doors to the public, […]
COVID-19 has disrupted a lot of people’s plans, and that includes ours. Every second year, the Electric City Culture Council (EC3) is proud to present Artsweek, a ten-day-long celebration of this city’s vibrant arts scene. Earlier this month, we announced that, due to the pandemic, we will be postponing Artsweek […]
The Open Spaces Theatre Festival, in association with 4th Line Theatre, opens this Thursday. The festival features five productions scheduled to run from September 24–27, 2020 in outdoor spaces in Peterborough. Attendees can also order a lunchbox catered by blackhoney to enjoy before each performance. 4-show festival passes are also […]
The Open Spaces Theatre Festival, in association with 4th Line Theatre, is excited to announce that tickets are now available for purchase for the upcoming outdoor festival. The festival features five productions scheduled to run from September 24–27, 2020 in outdoor spaces in Peterborough. Attendees can also order a lunchbox […]
Anyone who has been following the arts this year understands that COVID-19 has had a devastating and wide-reaching impact on our sector – this is not new information. However, what is new is the increasing number of research reports coming out that turn this understanding into hard data. These reports allow […]
Today EC3 is launching ESSENTIAL, the latest project in our Peterborough Arts Alive suite of COVID-19 response and relief programs and services. ESSENTIAL features a series of 17 photos of Peterborough artists during the pandemic by photographer Julie Gagne, accompanied by stories of their lives during this unusual and precarious time. […]
Every arts organization around the world is currently navigating the new and uncertain world of how to operate safely during the pandemic, but different sectors experience their own unique challenges. This Electric City Culture Council (EC3) Bulletin will focus specifically on the Performing Arts. The challenges are great for music, theatre, […]
The Open Spaces Theatre Festival, in association with 4th Line Theatre, is seeking submissions for original theatre productions. With Covid-19 creating many job losses within the arts, The Open Spaces Theatre Festival aims to reengage the community in a safe manner, while creating work and funds for artists and local […]
This Bulletin brings some welcome news on long-anticipated and much-needed COVID-19 response and recovery funding for the arts, culture, and heritage (ACH) sector from the Ontario Arts Council, the Ontario Trillium Foundation, and Ontario Presents. Our thanks goes out to these organizations. In addition, Peterborough Public Health has released some […]
Our Future in the Time of COVID-19 Mission Statement: Ah! Arts and Heritage Centre, in partnership with the community, enriches the quality of life for area residents of all ages by presenting art forms and heritage exhibitions, creative learning opportunities, sharing artistic performances, while guiding advancement of the arts and […]
As Ontario continues to adapt to Stage 3, and we hear more and more stories about businesses and organizations re-opening their doors, one sector remains notably quiet: arts, culture, and heritage (ACH). The large majority of local ACH organizations remain closed or are operating at drastically reduced capacity, and a […]
The Canadian economy has been hit hard by COVID-19. Small, local businesses have been especially impacted, and now face the difficult task of recovery. Local small businesses provide nearly 70% of all private-sector jobs in Canada. On July 25, we are encouraging Canadians to be part of helping to revive […]
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