Workshops
In an effort to assist the arts community in building sustainable practices, the Creative Economy Department offers workshops on a year round basis that are designed to educate interested community members, artists and arts organizations.
Grant Writing Workshop
Join facilitator and grant experts Inga Lubbock and Sean George, and Culture Officer – Development for the City of Barrie, Amanda Dyke for our upcoming grant writing workshop.
Date: Wednesday, October 16, 2019
Location: Sandbox Entrepreneurship Centre 24 Maple Avenue, 2nd floor
(entrance on Maple beside main entrance to Transit Terminal)
Time: 6:00pm
The panel will speak to:
- Types of grants
- Funding for individuals versus organizations
- Industry funds versus arts funds
- Best practices for grant writing
- City of Barrie Cultural Grants
- Ontario Arts Council
- Various other funding bodies
To register or for more information please email creative@barrie.ca or call (705) 739-4299
Youth Arts Drop-Ins
The Youth Arts Drop-In program is back for the 2019 season, and this year, we’re taking the show on the road. Each month, there will be a different facilitator leading a workshop in a different part of the city. These free workshops will vary, exploring visual and digital arts, music, drama, dance, poetry, and more!
November Drop-in - Ukulele Jam
Wednesday, November 6, 2019
4-6 pm
Free admission
Music Pro – 133 Mapleview Drive West
Join 2018 Barrie Arts Awards winner Megan Anne as she leads a workshop on the ukulele. Megan will show the participants the basics of how to play the ukulele, and then lead the group in a jam session, spanning a wide variety of songs. Youth aged 19 years and younger are welcome to participate. No experience necessary. Instruments will be provided, however participants are encouraged to bring their own ukulele or instruments if they wish.
December Drop-in - Fibre Arts Workshop
Wednesday, December 4, 2019
4-6 pm
Free admission
Creative Bean – 750 Big Bay Point Road
In our final Youth Arts Drop-In of the 2019 season, the team from
Crafted Spaces will be bringing their creativity to this art session working with fibre art! Youth aged 19 years and younger are welcome to participate. No experience necessary. All materials will be provided.
Sponsored by:
2019 Youth Arts Drop-in Schedule
Interested in hosting a Youth Arts Drop-in?
Submit your proposal, including your mentoring/workshop facilitating experience, brief description of the activity and asking rate to
Amanda.Dyke@barrie.ca