Deadline extended to get involved in Vaughan’s Culture Days celebration!
Submit your expression of interest by June 12
The City of Vaughan is calling all artists, creators, local organizations and businesses to be part of Vaughan’s annual award-winning Culture Days celebration this fall!
The deadline has been extended to submit an Expression of Interest form until Thursday, June 12 at 11:59 p.m. Facilitate free public events or activities in your community during Culture Days, taking place from Friday, Sept. 19 to Sunday, Oct. 12.
Each year, hundreds of artists and organizers participate in this three-week festival to offer inclusive programming for residents to enjoy. For the third year in a row, Vaughan has been selected as a Festival Hub for Ontario Culture Days, joining 12 other communities across the province. This provides a unique opportunity for the City to continue to foster cultural understanding and promote inclusivity while exploring various forms of art, music, dance and literature in Vaughan.
To qualify for Culture Days, an event must:
- take place within the dates provided by Ontario Culture Days.
- be virtual or in-person.
- include an arts, culture or heritage aspect.
- be hands-on, participatory or behind-the-scenes.
- be free for attendees or pay-what-you-may.
- have fair compensation for artists.
- promote accessible, inclusive and diverse programming.
What’s in it for you?
free swag and signs
help with promotion
a spot on our special Vaughan Culture Days webpage
connections with other artists and city spaces
opportunity to get free spaces at City-owned locations
a chance to be part of a Vaughan Culture Days “Anchor Event”!
artists, community and non-profit groups can apply for an honorarium of up to $100 for artist fees and an additional $100 to support activity materials
Visit vaughan.ca/culture to learn more.
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