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We received a $10,000 grant in July from the Ontario Arts Council to support The Jackson Creek Project, a special initiative of Artsweek 2015.  This project explores the social, cultural, political, historical and environmental impact and significance of the Creek in Peterborough.  EC3 has commissioned a number of new works from artists that will appear in Jackson Park and […]

In July, EC3 received a $3,000 grant from the Peterborough Foundation to support the development of a new knowledge and information resource-sharing project.  CULTURE LAB, is an on-line professional development and organizational capacity building tool kit for arts, culture and heritage organizations that will launch in 2016.  Many thanks to the Peterborough Foundation for supporting this important organizational development initiative.

In June, EC3 was the proud recipient of a $2,000 grant from the CFGP’s Bierk Art Fund to support the start up of the EC3 Arts Awards program.  This program will recognize the achievements of and provide cash prizes to distinguished local artists and arts champions.  The Awards will be given at the inaugural Mayor’s Luncheon for the Arts […]

(Left to Right): Peterborough County Deputy Warden Joe Taylor, Bill Kimball (President EC3), MPP Jeff Leal, Dr. Ramesh Makhija, an Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) volunteer and Peterborough Mayor Daryl Bennett . Electric City Culture Council (EC3)MEDIA RELEASE – May 21, 2015                                  […]

Artsweek 2015 CALL FOR PROPOSALS Artsweek 2015 (SEPTEMBER 18 – 27)Deadline: June 5, midnight. Download Full Application Form with Guidelines: Word Document or PDF Timeline/DeadlinesMay 12 – Call for Proposals BeginsJune 5 – Call for Proposals Ends (midnight)June 14 – 20 – Selection Committee Reviews ProposalsJune 26 – Results AnnouncedMid-July – Jackson Creek Projects Notified (if funding from OAC is received)September 18 to 27 – Artsweek October 31 – Final Reports […]

We are happy to announce EC3 has received $156,000 over three years to form an arts, culture and heritage council from the Ontario Trillium Foundation. Watch for developments.

On March 12th The Arts, Culture & Heritage Advisory Committee (ACHAC) was updated on Peterborough’s Public Art Projects for 2015. Please click the link to read the report.http://eagenda.city.peterborough.on.ca/sirepub/cache/2/o0hsgoaxilstmsl4vyn3oay4/7120504062015020937279.PDF peterborough_public_art_update_2015.pdf File Size: 210 kb File Type: pdf Download File FIND OUT MORE ON PETERBOROUGH’S PUBLIC ART POLICY AND COLLECTION: “The City of Peterborough adopted a Public Art Policy in […]

Have you heard?The Electric City Culture Council (EC3) is producing Artsweek Peterborough in 2015! Artsweek 2015 September 18th to 27th.Artsweek 2015 will present a mix of curated and non-curated events, including co-presenting and cross-promoting with as many Peterborough artists and groups as possible.Watch for details!

City increases Hamilton artist grants for first time in 15 yearsCity’s $500,000 increase will be topped up by $300,000 from community foundationBy Samantha Craggs, CBC NewsPosted: Mar 24, 2015 11:59 AM ET Link to article – http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/news/city-increases-hamilton-artist-grants-for-first-time-in-15-years-1.3007072