An exhibition of selected items from the permanent collection presenting local artists of national significance whose works recall local history, culture, and geography. Curated by Visual Arts Alumna, Emma German. Exhibition: Saturday Jan. 27, 2018 - Sunday Jan. 20, 2019 Gallery Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday: 10 am to 5 pm Thursday: 10 a…

Opening March 14 2018 This exhibition explores the eclectic visual history of Niagara Falls, centered on images and representations of the iconic site as an early, and widely-depicted, tourist destination. The works on display showcase various media – paintings, prints, etchings, guidebooks, and some early photography – spanning from the nine…

PORTRAITS: STUDIES IN CHARACTER Opening February 7 2018 This exhibition includes formal portraits of prominent individuals along with spontaneous renderings of anonymous subjects. As attempts to capture purpose and personality each is only partially successful, as the sitters conceal as much as they reveal to the artist and, consequently, to the…

TOM AND FRIENDS Opening March 7 2018 This exhibition showcases iconic works by Tom Thomson (1877-1917), including Sketch for the Jack Pine alongside art works by his friends and contemporaries Neil McKechnie, Florence McGillivray, A. Y. Jackson and J. E. H. MacDonald.

As an enduring and popular subject for European-trained artists, depictions of First Peoples convey the world view of the colonizers. The artworks on display in this exhibition provide insight into European attitudes and perceptions of Indigenous people. The Samuel E. Weir Collection includes many such representations, and even some rare works by I…

DRAWINGS FROM THE COLLECTION Opening March 7 2018 The Samuel E. Weir Collection includes a significant number of works on paper, including many drawings. Drawings perform many different functions, from aide memoire to preparatory sketch or study to finished composition. The works in this exhibition have been selected by students from Brock Univer…

An exhibition showcasing the Visual Arts student’s independent studio practice. Exhibition: Thursday Apr. 5 to Saturday Apr 28 Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 1 to 5 pm Opening Reception: Thursday Apr 5, 5 to 9 pm Location: Visual Arts Exhibtion Space, Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts 15 Artists’ C…

A study of the Romanesque and Gothic periods. Students will explore the developments from darkness and solemnity of the monastic Romanesque to the integration of ancient philosophy with the new Christian theology and it’s emphasis on light. This will include technological developments in architecture, changes and developments in sculpture and the…

Classic Albums Live and its roster of A-list musicians from across the country perform rock favourites exactly as you remember hearing them. Each season features albums culled from the canon, brought to you live, note for note, cut for cut. Once again, the upcoming season features some of the most important and inspiring albums ever made.

Historical Society of St. Catharines Lecture The Thursday, April 26th meeting will feature Dr. Laurence Steven, Retired Professor of English and Humanities, Laurentian University, talking about “Turney’s Crossroads: A Portrait Through Time”, An illustrated presentation of the intersection through time of culture and landscape in the area s…

In the Soil Arts Festival is an explosion of creativity in downtown St. Catharines each spring.  It will feature three days of music, media, theatre, dance, installations and one-time, out-of-the-box performance experiences. There are is also a Vendor Bender engaging hands-on experiences for all ages. April 27 - 29, 2018 Throughout Downtown…

Poetry Takes the Nite 2018 Located at The Black Sheep Lounge in Welland Come listen to some amazing poetry from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. the last Saturday of every month! On from January 27th to November 24th!

Eco-Art and Eco-Fashion Show Links for Greener Learning’s (LGL) Eco-Fashion Show and Gala aims to reduce waste by creating new products from upcycled and repurposed materials. All proceeds from this event will go towards improving and expanding the Eco-Chic, 3Rs Boutique project and our community gardens project which supports low income and new…

Wayzgoose Annual Bookarts Fair Join us for the 40th Year of Wayzgoose! FREE ADMISSION!! always the last Saturday in April! April 28, 2018, 9am - 5pm Each year on the last Saturday in April practitioners of traditional book related crafts including letterpress printers, printmakers, paper makers and hand bookbinders gather at the Grimsby Public…

This handy workshop will help you to discover or review brushes, and supports for all media. Including brush care tips, an overview of a wide variety of supports including paper, canvas & hardboard. You will review paints, colours, common media, tips for a great basic palette and which media you can combine for great results!

The world’s greatest operas with the world’s greatest singers. Single or season tickets available on our website. All seats reserved by number. The schedule for 2017-18: Bellini Norma NORM: October 7, 2017 Mozart Die Zauberflőte (The Magic Flute) : October 14, 2017 The Exterminating Angel: November 18, 2017 Tosca: January 27, 2…

The world’s greatest operas with the world’s greatest singers. Single or season tickets available on our website. All seats reserved by number. The schedule for 2017-18: Bellini Norma NORM: October 7, 2017 Mozart Die Zauberflőte (The Magic Flute) : October 14, 2017 The Exterminating Angel: November 18, 2017 Tosca: January 27, 2018 L’El…

A Sharon and Bram show is a sing-along concert for the entire family, featuring such well-loved favourites as “She’ll Be Coming ‘Round the Mountain”, “Five Little Monkeys”, “One Elephant”, “Tingalayo”, and, of course, “Skinnamarink”. “We love singing with our audiences; the sound of families singing together and the expre…

Hare and Tortoise have opposite approaches to just about everything! As they get ready for the big race, music and friendship carry these two through changing seasons. But will things turn out how they expect? Hare & Tortoise is a live performance re-imagining the classic fable. Saturday, April 28th 2018, 3pm For ages 3 and up Tickets availabl…

The Viva Voce! Choral Series features the Avanti Chamber Singers (avantichambersingers.com), who serve as Ensemble-in-Residence for the Department of Music. Under the direction of conductor Rachel Rensink-Hoff, this excellent choir performs multiple concerts throughout the academic year. Saturday April 28, 2018 Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: St. Thom…

Create a beautiful merino wool shawl with embellishments using nuno felting techniques in this hands-on workshop. This is a physical workshop, requiring some elbow grease! Additional $35 materials fee payable to the instructor.

Join the Eybler Quartet on a fascinating journey of the first 50 years of the string quartet. From the rarely heard but pioneering voice of Franz Asplmayr (colleague of Mozart & Haydn), to the beguiling voice of Mozart himself, and concluding with the visionary expression of Beethoven in his late period, we lead you to a bold new frontier of mu…

Shopkins Live! is finally here! The #1 kids toy in North America is live and on stage in Shopkins Live! Shop It Up! Your beloved Shoppies make their theatrical debut in an original new live show featuring an ensemble cast of multi-talented performers. Grab your besties and check it out on Sunday, April 29, 2:00pm, at Scotiabank Convention Centre in…

WomEnchant Chorus & Drummers, Laura Thomas Artistic Director, invite you to join us for our Gala Concert Celebrating 25 years of Sisterhood and Song.  The program will feature Guest Soloists: Beth Bartley, Betsy Tauro and Teresa Holierhoek, as well as Guest Accompanist Lynne Honsberger.  The afternoon will be filled with WomEnchant&…