Experience Art   |   Artfest   |  Treble in the Park  |   Waterfront Concert Series
PineRidge Arts Council   |   Durham West Arts Centre
Pickering Advisory Committee on Race Relations & Equity

Experience Art:

The City of Pickering is committed to furthering Arts in our community. "Experience Art" at the Pickering Civic Complex is only one of the many ways in which we strive to recognize local artists and bring Arts & Culture to the community. Each year, we have a series of painters, illustrators and photographers display their work on the walls of the Pickering Civic Complex.

• 2008 Schedule

The City of Pickering, in partnership with the PineRidge Arts Council, hosts the annual Artfest event. This event is a one of a kind outdoor art show and sale and takes place this year on Saturday, May 24.  Over 80 artists will gather in Pickering's Esplanade Park to showcase their artwork. The event includes a free children's and teen art activity area - where kids can create and take home their own art for free, includes live performing artists who can share their talent to sing, dance and act for the crowd.

This event is a true celebration of the arts - providing an opportunity for community artists to show and sell their work and providing our community with a unique arts experience.

• Event Details
• 2007 Photos - PineRidge Arts Council website
  

Treble in the Park: Harmony singing at it’s best! The East York Barbershoppers performed during the 2007 Treble in the Park concert series in Esplanade Park Bring your lawn chair and join us for some groovin' on a Sunday afternoon. Concerts take place each Sunday from July 6 to August 31 at 2:00 pm in Esplanade Park at the Gazebo (Pickering City Hall).  For more details visit us at cityofpickering.com/greatevents or call 905.420.4660 ext. 2064

Waterfront Concert Series: Music lovers of all ages enjoyed the sounds of the Full Count Blues Band at the 2007 Waterfront Concert series The City of Pickering in partnership with Ontario Power Generation present the Waterfront Concert Series. Come down to Millennium Square Park every Thursday evening at 7:00 pm throughout July and August and enjoy a variety of performances - from contemporary pop hits to rock n' roll. If it's raining please join us at The Waterfront Bistro.  For more details visit us at cityofpickering.com/greatevents or call 905.420.4660 ext. 2064

PineRidge Arts Council:

Founded in 1989, The PineRidge Arts Council is a non-profit organization dedicated to enhance the quality of life within the community by developing widespread appreciation, support and involvement in the arts.

PRAC is very committed:

• To create venues for visual artists to promote their and sell their work through activities such as their Annual Juried Art Show and through their "Art in Public Places" program
• To provide communication among artists, art organizations and the public through their ArtScene publication
• To develop partnerships with the corporate and business sectors to increase the visibility of the arts

In 2000, PRAC received a Trillium Grant to install "Home Place" at Alex Robertson Park. "Home Place" is a unique series of wood sculptures created by Pickering's own Dorsey James. In late 2003, PRAC had recently been approved for a second Trillium Grant that increases the scope and improves the production of their ArtScene publication. Their new publication is now available.

• PineRidge Arts Council  [www.pineridgearts.org]

Durham West Arts Centre:

Mailing address:
928 Reytan Boulevard
Pickering, ON, L1W 1Y7
905.250.9891
info@dwac.ca  |  www.dwac.ca

The Durham West Arts Centre's Vision is to create and manage a performing and visual arts centre for west Durham. Both DWAC and the Durham West Arts Centre Foundation, which will launch a capital campaign for the future centre, have charitable status.

Pickering Advisory Committee on Race Relations & Equity:

The Pickering Advisory Committee on Race Relations & Equity is made up of municipal leaders, school board representatives, community cultural associations, community appointees & students and has been involved in the design and delivery of race relations programs and initiatives in the community for over fifteen years. The Pickering Advisory Committee on Race Relations & Equity has worked closely over the years with many different groups and organizations, particularly our youth, to promote racial and ethnic harmony.

The Pickering Advisory Committee on Race Relations & Equity has been active to coordinate various cultural events for our community. On February 14th, 2004, the Pickering Advisory Committee on Race Relations & Equity presented the annual Heritage Day Celebration event. This event showcased local cultural performances at the centre court at the Pickering Town Centre. The Heritage Day Celebration event is a dynamic event that celebrates Pickering's rich heritage and cultural diversity. Visitors will be both entertained and informed by the myriad of dance and musical performances as well as interactive displays. Event participants included Durham Tamil Dance and Instrumental Groups, Macedonian Izgrev Dance Group, The Joy Allen Highland Dancers, Greek Community of Oshawa & District Dance Group, Hispanic Canadian Alliance of Durham - featuring La Nueva Siembra.

The Pickering Advisory Committee on Race Relations & Equity also partnered with the Pickering Museum Village Advisory Committee to present "Canadian Tapestry: weaving the world together". This event was a celebration of the cultures that make up this community - from the 1800's until today. The event took place on June 13th, 2004 at the Pickering Museum Village. Various cultural groups shared their traditions with event visitors - by showcasing traditional food, song, dance and stories.

• Advisory Committee on Race Relations & Equity