Federal & Provincial Governments Invest in Local Arts and Culture Kitchener, Ontario – THEMUSEUM is the proud recipient of not one, but two substantial grants. For the first time ever, Canada Council for the Arts has given $40,000, in support of an exhibition curated by THEMUSEUM. INTERACTION, part of Digital Dynamics 2018 which runs until […]
Article via thestar.com “I have chairs. Do you want some chairs?” Rick Mercer points to the studio floor, then looks at me expectantly with that famously arched eyebrow. We are seated at his anchor desk in the 10th-floor studio at CBC’s Toronto headquarters. “I can sell you them for $20 each. After this week, they […]
Article via The Record WATERLOO REGION — For the first time, Communitech’s annual technology conference will include a budding downtown festival that organizers want to grow into a Canadian version of Austin’s South by Southwest. For the past 10 years, the tech organization’s Tech Leadership Conference was held at Bingemans and attracted thousands of people […]
Kitchener – April 1, 2018 ‘Back to the Garden’ to open in time for Woodstock’s 50th More from 570’s Erin Anderson: THEMUSEUM in downtown Kitchener is busy cultivating a major exhibition on marijuana. CEO David Marskell says “it is a timely and somewhat controversial topic that is also timely.” According to Marskell, THEMUSEUM’s Board of […]
Article via The Record KITCHENER — The tension kept building on the bridge, and its novice bridge makers, with each brick added. The narrow span made of toy construction pieces by Samantha Reaume and her daughter, Lyla, 4, looked precarious. But it stood firm under the sixth and final brick — and Lyla was overjoyed. […]
Ontario Boosting Tourism Through Festivals and Events Support for Local Festivals and Events Creating Jobs, Building Vibrant Communities Kitchener Centre MPP Daiene Vernile announced today that the following festivals and events in Waterloo Region are receiving support through the Celebrate Ontario program: Ontario is supporting five festivals and events in Waterloo Region to boost a growing […]
New Conference Gathers the Best and Brightest in Arts and Culture Over 60 people from three provinces gathered for the first Alternative Conference for Emerging Arts & Culture Professionals (#AltCon2018). Hosted by THEMUSEUM in downtown Kitchener, like-minded individuals had the opportunity to listen, learn, network – and ask important and uncomfortable questions. “It was truly […]
Coming To Kitchener: Rick Mercer Fresh off his top-rated, award-winning CBC Show, The Rick Mercer Report, “Canada’s Unofficial Opposition” will make Kitchener his first stop on a nation-wide tour. THEMUSEUM is thrilled to host “An Evening with Rick Mercer” on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at Bingemans. This fundraiser celebrates Mercer’s storied 15-year TV series as […]
INTERACTION Dialogue: Meet The Curator Kitchener, ON – INTERACTION, a world-class exhibition that could be found in London or New York, is right here in Waterloo Region. Save your USD and sterling as (for one night only!) the co-curator, Jane Tingley walks guests through the creative process of developing and showcasing an interactive art exhibit. […]
Sessions led by thought leaders across the country The first Alternative Conference for Emerging Arts & Culture Professionals (#AltCon2018) will be held at THEMUSEUM February 25-27, 2018. AltCon was created by 10 emerging professionals from across Canada and aims to provide stimulating thought leadership, personal growth opportunities and the chance to network with industry leaders. […]
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