Burlington, Ont.—July 3, 2018—After the success of Burlington Culture Days in 2017, local creative organizations, venues, professionals and businesses are again invited to host events during the ninth annual Culture Days weekend from Sept. 28 to 30, 2018.

This national initiative aims to raise awareness, provide accessibility and encourage participation and engagement in the arts and cultural life of Burlington. The City of Burlington is calling for artists and arts and cultural organizations of all types to participate in Culture Days and offer free, interactive events and activities during these days. If you would like to host a Culture Days event, register your event with Culture Days at www.culturedays.ca.

This year’s theme is OnBeat. Across the country, communities, organizations, and individuals are invited to participate in OnBeat by organizing drumming and/or rhythm-inspired events during Culture Days. OnBeat programming does not have to be limited to drumming. Rhythm can make its way into many different art forms and cultural practices including dance, visual arts, theatre, digital arts and storytelling.

For more information about participating in culture days, assistance on finding a location for your activity, and possible partnership opportunities with the cultural boards, contact Adam Belovari at 905-335-7600, ext. 7335 or adam.belovari@burlington.ca by July 31. Culture Days promotes free, hands-on, interactive activities that invite the public to participate behind-the-scenes to discover the world of artists, creators, historians, architects, curators, designers and other creative individuals in Burlington.

Burlington is one of Canada’s best and most livable cities, a place where people, nature and business thrive. Sign up to learn more about Burlington at burlington.ca/enews.

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Angela Paparizo, Manager, Arts and Culture

“Culture Days provides an opportunity for residents to engage with local arts and cultural professionals to celebrate Burlington’s rich cultural community. Working closely with Doors Open, the Art Gallery of Burlington, the Burlington Performing Arts Centre, Burlington Public Library, Museums of Burlington, Tourism Burlington, and the Arts and Cultural Council of Burlington, Culture Days features three days of different types of events that reflect the mosaic of Canadian culture.”

Links and Resources

Culturedays.ca

Burlington.ca/culturedays

Culture Days video

Images

Culture Days Graphic

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