15 projects, 30 events, 63 sites and the most spectacular audiences yet!

Thanks to everyone who took part in Artsweek 2018: artists, audiences, sponsors, and partners. It was an incredible festival, and all of you made it possible. See you in 2020!

Download the Artsweek 2018 It’s A Wrap PowerPoint.

CLICK HERE FOR OUR ZOOMABLE 2018 SCHEDULE

Download the Artsweek 2018 Media Kit


Accessibility/Relaxed Performances Info here:

Between the Water and the Sky Relaxed Performance Visual Story Sept. 20

Victoria Park The Wailing Visual Story Sept. 20


Past ArtsWeek Events

Art Loves PRIDE!

Date: September 22, 2018
Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Location: Confederation Square, 499 George St. N
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The Electric City Culture Council (EC3) and Artsweek 2018 are passionate about taking part in the Peterborough PRIDE parade in 2018! Our theme “Art Loves PRIDE” showcases the vibrancy and diversity of the arts community in Peterborough and the great contributions made by the LBGTQ+ community. We invite all LGBTQ+ artists and allies to join us in the parade on September 22nd, with pre-parade activities starting at 1:30pm and the parade starting at 2:00pm outside City Hall! We are looking for ideas and people to participate in producing a creative spectacle for our parade party. If you want to sing, dance or clown around to celebrate the creative power of the LGBTQ/arts community, please join us. If you’re interested in helping out or marching with us, please contact: eva_fisher at hotmail.com

Artsweek Launch Party

Date: September 21, 2018
Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Location: Peterborough Public Library (345 Aylmer St. N)
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Join us for the world premiere of Lester Alfonso’s Imaginarium, the Artsweek Proclamation, Opening Remarks, and a sneak peek of festival highlights, including the Take-Out Poetry Cart, The Flying Canoe (Thomas Vaccaro), Porchapalooza (Washboard Hank and Sweet Muriel), and Between the Water and the Sky (Unity). Refreshments provided.

Imaginarium – Film Projection

Start date: September 21, 2018 - End date: September 23, 2018
Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Location: Peterborough Public Library (345 Aylmer St. N)
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Imaginarium is a large-scale video projection mapping work by filmmaker and media artist Lester Alfonso that transforms the front windows of the new Peterborough Public Library with light and imagination.

Divergent Dances Peterborough: Open Rehearsal

Date: September 20, 2018
Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Location: Peterborough Square, 360 George St N, Corner of George and Simcoe
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Divergent Dances Peterborough is an outdoor aerial performance created by Brandy Leary of Anandam Dancetheatre. It features local dance artists Erin Ball, Opal Elchuk, Nikola Steer, and Thomas Vaccaro in performance on an exterior wall of Peterborough Square. The performances will be prefaced by a series of open rehearsals scheduled throughout the week. Divergent Dances Peterborough explores themes of listening, non-spectacle, and how bodies move in public space.

Performance and Reception – New Visions/Old Land: On Hospitality

Date: September 18, 2018
Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Location: ünicity, 418 George St.
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The Electric City Culture Council is proud to present the Downtown Artists in Residence Project: On Hospitality. Curated by Leslie Menagh.

Six local artists have been selected to take part in the residency and have been invited to contemplate the theme of hospitality. A cross-cultural value, hospitality can be expressed, understood, and interpreted in diverse ways. The Indigenous, settler, and newcomer artists taking part will share their unique perspectives on the subject as well as their diverse artistic practices.

Featuring Brad Brackenridge, Kelly O’Neill, Nick Ferrio, Rodney Fuentes, Mayelin Lovet, and Alice Williams

September 12, 2018

Listen to the Artsweek Song

Artsweek has a new theme song, penned and performed by emerging Peterborough artist Derd Wormlinger. He promises us that he...
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September 12, 2018

Come to the Artsweek Volunteer Orientation!

Volunteer at Artsweek 2018! And join us at our Volunteer Orientation and Training on Thursday, September 13, 2018, 5:30 –...
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September 12, 2018

Artsweek 2018 Schedule is here!

It's time to plan your Artsweek! Our 2018 schedule is here, and from the Artsweek Launch to the Apple Cider...
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