CreativeBarrie

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/FirstFloorGall… #BarrieArts

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/BrighteningBar… for more info & application details. #BarrieArts

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

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

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/BrighteningBar… #BarrieArt

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/FirstFloorGall… #BarrieArts

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

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

There's still time to apply for the Arts & Culture Investment Program! Check out the eligible organization criteria, funding categories, and submit your application at barrie.ca/ACIP. Deadline to apply is January 19! #BarrieArts 📸 by Prime Angle Studio

#Barrie's 2026 Arts & Culture Investment Program is accepting applications until January 19! If you need help applying, attend the program info session on January 5th. For full program & info session details, visit barrie.ca/ACIP #BarrieArts

Help us congratulate this year's #Barrie Arts Awards - Most Promising Youth Award winner Tia Nova! Learn about the 2025 award winners at investbarrie.ca/ArtsAwards #BarrieArts

The City's updated Culture Plan has been approved by #BarrieCouncil! The plan lays out a shared vision: more space for culture, more meaningful support for artists, and a stronger presence for #BarrieArts & #PublicArt in everyday life. Learn more at barrie.ca/CulturePlan

Help us congratulate this year's #Barrie Arts Awards - Excellence in the Arts winner Kim Brett! Learn about the 2025 award winners at investbarrie.ca/ArtsAwards #BarrieArts

Help us congratulate this year's #Barrie Arts Awards - Emerging Artist Award winner Omar Chris Canales-Cisneros! Learn about the 2025 award winners at investbarrie.ca/ArtsAwards #BarrieArts

Applications are open for #Barrie’s 2026 Arts & Culture Investment Program! The program provides funding to not-for-profit #BarrieArts and culture organizations. Need help applying? Attend an upcoming info session. Get the details at barrie.ca/ACIP.

It's #InternationalVolunteerDay! Volunteerism is a key resource for community development, and #Barrie is better because of the many volunteers who call this place home. Learn about how volunteers support Barrie's many special events: investbarrie.ca/whats-new/late… #BarrieEvents

Help us congratulate this year's #Barrie Arts Awards - Business Champion Award winner Brad Ferguson, Founder and Director of Upchuckle Education! Learn about the 2025 award winners at investbarrie.ca/ArtsAwards #BarrieArts

This week, we joined #BarrieMayor @AlexFromBarrie, members of the #PublicArt Committee, and the artists, Studio F Minus, to celebrate #Barrie's newest public art sculpture at the Barrie Allandale Transit Terminal! Learn more about the Exhale sculpture at barrie.ca/exhale

Congratulations to the 2025 Barrie Arts Awards winners! These awards honour individuals and organizations for excellence in the arts and contributions to the local arts community. Read today's media release: barrie.ca/government/new… #BarrieArts #BarrieMayor @AlexFromBarrie

Check out the "Life on the Lake" exhibit on display at The First Floor Gallery at #Barrie City Hall. This exhibit primarily features pointillism and depicts the natural beauty of our local community and environment. Learn more: barrie.ca/FirstFloorGall… #BarrieArts