Speak up for arts funding! 

City Council and City staff will begin public meetings on the 2026 draft budget as soon as November 3rd, 2025.

City staff have not included funding for Grants to Individual Artists, the Poet Laureate Program, or the Artsweek 2027 Festival in the 2026 draft budget.

See EC3’s Bulletin on Upcoming 2026 City Budget Consultations & Meetings: https://mailchi.mp/ecthree/upcoming-2026-city-budget-consultations-meetings

For every dollar the OAC invests, $25 in total revenues are generated by funded arts organizations. See the 2025 “Arts Across Ontario” report.

https://mailchi.mp/ecthree/thank-you-sponsors-and-funders-of-artsweek-2025

Artsweek is wrapped up for 2025, but gratitude for Festival Funders and Sponsors remains strong!

Every artist in the Festival receives a grant or an artist’s fee to support the creation of new work, production and presentation of each of the projects in the Festival. The contributions of Artsweek Funders and Sponsors make all of this possible. Whether it’s theatre, poetry, music, or visual arts, their steadfast and generous financial support is remarkable and essential.

These contributions make a lasting impact on community wellbeing in Peterborough, by making arts experiences available to the public for free and by building the careers of artists based in Peterborough.

https://mailchi.mp/ecthree/thank-you-to-the-artsweek-2025-artists-community-partners

That’s a Wrap! Thank You So Very Much Artsweek 2025 Artists & Community Partners!

https://mailchi.mp/ecthree/artsweeks-friday-programs-are-jam-packed-friday-october-3rd

Upcoming Events: Friday, October 3rd

Only 3 more days of Artsweek? Now is the time to plan your weekend with Artsweek.

https://mailchi.mp/ecthree/upcoming-artsweek-events-for-thursday-october-2nd

Upcoming Events for Thursday, October 2nd are highlighted in our Bulletin.

https://mailchi.mp/ecthree/changes-to-artsweek-printed-program-schedules-upcoming-events

Sometimes our “Art in Unexpected Places” Unexpectedly Change!

Please check the Artsweek website for the latest information: artsweekpeterborough.ca

https://mailchi.mp/ecthree/ec3-observes-truth-reconciliation-day

Joining the Call for Truth Before Reconciliation

For the full Bulletin, that includes information on September 30th Education & Gatherings see our Bulletin at this link. 

National Day for Truth & Reconciliation

Electric City Culture Council (EC3) joins the call for Truth Before Reconciliation and honours the Survivors of the residential school system. EC3 is in solidarity with Indigenous communities who are calling for Truth before Reconciliation, recognizing that Reconciliation cannot happen before Truth.

This year marks 10 years of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s (TRC) Final Report and 94 Calls to Action. National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, and Orange Shirt Day take place on September 30th.

https://mailchi.mp/ecthree/family-friendly-festival-accessibility-information

Artsweek’s 8-days of low-barrier arts and culture programming are underway! 

All of Artsweek’s programs and events are FREE! Audience members can attend all programs without any financial barriers.

All of Artsweek’s events are dry and free from any served alcohol. Families and sober folks can attend all Artsweek with peace of mind.

At Artsweek, we have been hard at work on making events family-friendly, low-barrier, and as accessible as possible. Our website is outfitted with detailed descriptions for each and every event. Follow this link to check out the accessibility information for the events you plan on attending!

https://mailchi.mp/ecthree/artsweek-2025-launch-opening-ceremonies-this-sunday

The Official Launch of Artsweek is 3:00 pm @ Millennium Park, near the Silver Bean Café

The festivities begin at 3:00 pm EST sharp on September 28th to kick off the 2025 Festival. The Launch provides an hour-long snapshot of the 8-day festival, celebrating the vibrancy of Peterborough’s arts, culture, and community with over 10 acts coming to kick off the Festival and give you a sneak preview of what its all about.

https://us6.campaign-archive.com/?u=556d040c55c5256ca90a5c271&id=2d90259dea

Artsweek Announces Spectacular 2025 Festival Line Up! Launch is on September 28th, 2025 at 3pm in Millennium Park near the Silver Bean. 

Visit the Artsweek website for the full program schedule.