Ontario Culture Days

Ontario Culture Days Ontario arts & culture. Annual festival: Sept. 18 - Oct. 4, 2026. Adventure with ON Culture Guides. Arts and culture organizer?

Head over to our Ontario Organizer Network Facebook Group - it's a space with many handy resources for the sector.

Planning your Ontario Culture Days festival event and wondering how to fairly compensate artists? 🎨We believe that fair ...
06/16/2026

Planning your Ontario Culture Days festival event and wondering how to fairly compensate artists? 🎨

We believe that fair pay is an essential part of building sustainable and community-focused arts programming. From budgeting considerations to artist fee best practices — read our blog post “Fair Pay For Artists,” which features key resources organizers can use when working with creatives.

Read more here: https://buff.ly/mK7rYxs

Think you can’t have it all? The Kitchener-Waterloo Region might just prove you wrong!This incredible spot is the ultima...
06/11/2026

Think you can’t have it all? The Kitchener-Waterloo Region might just prove you wrong!

This incredible spot is the ultimate blend of old and new, rural and urban. While Kitchener and Waterloo are busy leading the tech front (fun fact: it's the birthplace of the BlackBerry! 📱), the picturesque townships of Woolwich and Wellesley preserve beautiful, timeless traditions as home to Canada’s largest Old Order Mennonite community. 🌾🐴

It’s a unique mix of high-tech innovation and horse-drawn buggies you have to see to believe. ✨

Read more about Kitchener, Waterloo, Woolwich and Wellesley with our Ontario Culture Guide here: https://buff.ly/crCVyKc

Sustainable festivals don’t have to be complicated. 🌱Ontario Culture Days is passionate about making more sustainable ch...
06/09/2026

Sustainable festivals don’t have to be complicated. 🌱

Ontario Culture Days is passionate about making more sustainable choices that can start with small, realistic changes. Whether you’re an artist, food vendor, small business, or festival organizer, read our resource using the link below, focused on sustainability in art festivals through the lens of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

From waste reduction and packaging to community impact and accessibility, this resource is designed to make Ontario festivals more sustainable!

Read more here: https://buff.ly/93Z80CS

Planning an Ontario Culture Days event? Don’t miss these important registration deadlines 📣✨Register by June 30 to recei...
06/04/2026

Planning an Ontario Culture Days event? Don’t miss these important registration deadlines 📣✨

Register by June 30 to receive added promotional benefits, including:

⭐️ Inclusion in social media campaigns
⭐️ Cross-promotion on our National & Provincial websites
⭐️ Access to SWAG discounts

NEW this year: National event registration closes September 4 — two weeks before the festival begins.

Register before the deadline to ensure your event is listed and part of this year’s celebration of arts and culture across Ontario.

Register using the link: https://culturedays.ca/dashboard

Planning an Ontario Culture Days festival event? 🎨 Everything you need is right here! 📍Whether you're a seasoned organiz...
05/28/2026

Planning an Ontario Culture Days festival event? 🎨 Everything you need is right here! 📍

Whether you're a seasoned organizer or planning your very first cultural program, we have put together a collection of free resources to help you create an accessible, fun, and successful event!

What you’ll find in our Organizer Resources:
✨ Step-by-Step Guides: Check out our Organizer Primer and download the handy Event Organizer Checklist to stay completely on track.
✨ Marketing Tools: Access our 2026 Marketing Assets and templates to help you get the word out about your event
✨ Best Practices & Tips: Learn how to enhance festival accessibility with expert advice, get tips on ensuring fair pay for your artists, and more!

From tracking your logistics to maximizing your local outreach, we've got you covered every step of the way. Let’s make this year's celebration of arts, culture, and heritage the best one yet! 🙌

Ready to bring your event to life?

🔗 Explore the full library of Organizer Resources here: https://buff.ly/uUlEgg2

📷 Natalie King’s “As the Flowers Return” at HTO Park, Photo by Sarah Hassanein ()

We are hiring! 🚀 Marketing & Outreach Assistant in Sault Ste. Marie! 📍Do you love social media and graphic design, and a...
05/27/2026

We are hiring! 🚀 Marketing & Outreach Assistant in Sault Ste. Marie! 📍

Do you love social media and graphic design, and are passionate about arts and culture? Ontario Culture Days is looking for a creative individual to help us bring our fall festival and Northern Ontario initiatives to life!

From designing social graphics to supporting coordination of on-the-ground events during the Ontario Culture Days festival, this role is a fantastic opportunity to build your portfolio, shadow industry professionals, and dive deep into the province’s arts and culture sector.

The Details:
✨ $21.50/hr | 31 hours/week
✨ Work in-office at our Sault Ste. Marie location (with some hybrid hours available)
✨ Start date: June 15, 2026

Eligibility:
✅ Must be between 15 and 30 years old at the start of employment
✅ Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment (International Students are ineligible due to position funding structure)
✅ Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations
✅ Must be a student or recent graduate within the past 6 months

Ready to make an impact? 📩 Send your resume and a 1-page cover letter to [email protected] (Subject: Marketing and Outreach Assistant, Sault Ste. Marie).

🔗 Read the full job description here: https://buff.ly/mUN22rl

📷 Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge, photo courtesy of City of Sault Ste. Marie

Ontario Culture Days is always looking for new partners and collaborators in our mission to foster public engagement with arts, culture & heritage. Check back regularly for new opportunities.

We’re still thinking about the incredible work from our 2025 Creatives in Residence! This cohort of 8 artists pushed bou...
05/22/2026

We’re still thinking about the incredible work from our 2025 Creatives in Residence! This cohort of 8 artists pushed boundaries under the theme “The Shape of Memory”, and debuted original works during the festival from September 19 – October 13.

The 2025 Creatives explored:
🌍 Narratives of migration
✊ Indigenous reclamation
🌱 Ecological interdependence
💬 and so much more!

It was a festival season we won’t soon forget🫶 Read the full blog article here: https://buff.ly/1Ngr14u

Big things are coming! ✨ Stay tuned as we prepare to reveal our 2026 Creatives in Residence cohort. You won’t want to miss the incredible programming they have in store for this year’s festival, running Sept. 18 – Oct. 4. Keep your eyes peeled for the big announcement! 🎨👀

📸Photos:
1. Oluseye’s CROWN ACT Installation at Niagara Pumphouse, photo © Giant Shoe Creative Agency.
2. Shary Boyle’s “The Sleeper: What Keeps You Up At Night?” at the Oakville Museum Erchless Estate, photo by John Jones
3. Natalie King’s “As the Flowers Return” at HTO Park in Toronto, photo by Photo by Sarah Hassanein ( )
4. Eunice Luk’s “Small Things (That Run The World)” at Niagara Pumphouse, photo © 2025 Dave Van de Laar
5. Ashley Manitowabi’s “Land Speaks” Installation at the 6 Foot Festival in Manitowaning, photo courtesy of Debajehmujig Storytellers
6. Roda Medhat’s “Hidden in Plain Sight” Installation at 4C Shared Space in Guelph, photo by Clea Christakos-Gee
7. Catherine Moeller’s “Fish Tales” Gananoque Culture Days, Catherine Moeller Highschool Workshop at Gananoque Secondary School, photo by John Serviss / Joviss Visuals
8. Isabel Okoro's "Magic Dreams (Gentle Grounds)” at 401 Richmond, Photo by Alejandra Higuera
9. Oluseye’s CROWN ACT an Installation and Workshop at Niagara Pumphouse, photo by Dave Van de Laar

‼️ 1 WEEK until our Organizer Q&A Session‼️ 🎨  🎉 Ready to make this festival season your best yet? Join our live Organiz...
05/07/2026

‼️ 1 WEEK until our Organizer Q&A Session‼️

🎨 🎉 Ready to make this festival season your best yet? Join our live Organizer Q&A! We’re diving into everything you need to know to create a standout event. Come with questions, leave with a plan and a dose of inspiration! ✨

🗓️ When: Thursday, May 14, 2026
🕐 Time: 1:00 PM
🔗 Register here: https://buff.ly/mD7IpwX

📸 Expressions in Clay at Queenstown Pottery, Ontario Culture Days in Niagara Region, 2025. Photo by Lisa Dahl.

✨ WE’RE HIRING! ✨Are you passionate about the arts and looking to make an impact in your community? We’re looking for th...
04/30/2026

✨ WE’RE HIRING! ✨

Are you passionate about the arts and looking to make an impact in your community? We’re looking for three creative and organized individuals to join our team for the 2026 season!

📍 Open Positions:
🌟NEW! Partnerships & Events Coordinator, Toronto - Position open until filled
🌟LAST CHANCE: Marketing & Communications Assistant, Toronto - Applications due TONIGHT at 11:59 PM
🌟EXTENDED DEADLINE: Marketing & Outreach Assistant, Sault Ste. Marie - Applications Due Friday, May 8th

🟢Eligibility: Due to the funding structure supporting these positions, candidates must:
✅Be between 15 and 30 years of age
✅Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or a person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
✅Be a student (required for Toronto positions, priority for Sault Ste. Marie position)

🚀For more information and how to apply, visit our website here: https://buff.ly/J07nKfl

📷️ 1: Niagara River, Image Courtesy Niagara Parks
📷️ 2 & 3: Courtesy of 401 Richmond
📷️ 4: Sault Ste Marie Museum & Ontario Culture Days Northern Office, courtesy of Kyrstiana Bourdage

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