Alberta Culture Days

Culture Days Launch in One Month

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023
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TORONTO, Aug. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Culture Days, the annual cross-country celebration of arts and culture, launches on September 22 and runs through October 15, 2023.

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  • TORONTO, Aug. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Culture Days, the annual cross-country celebration of arts and culture, launches on September 22 and runs through October 15, 2023.
  • Each year, hands-on activities, events, workshops, and performances enable people to discover and deepen their appreciation of arts, culture, and creativity.
  • Each year, Culture Days brings millions of people together to experience the transformative role of the arts and remind us that creativity, expression, culture, and connection are the cornerstones of our vibrant and diverse communities.
  • We hope the experiences found at Culture Days events inspire year-round support and engagement with the artists, creatives, and presenting organizations that make our communities so special and foster a deeper understanding of our shared human experiences.”
    What to Expect at Culture Days: Create, Share, Celebrate!

Culture Days 2022 is the Most Attended Ever

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022
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"Art connects cultures and communities without boundaries -- defining and uplifting how we learn from each other. Culture Days brings so much excitement each year and a chance to interact with people from all backgrounds -- each year I have great stories to cherish."

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  • Culture Days celebrations connected communities from September 23 through October 16, 2022 and created the pathway for a substantial return to the arts.
  • Read a recap on this years celebrations on our 2022 Highlights page , and learn more about the impact of Culture Days through Research , Media & Gallery and Blog .
  • Culture Days programs invite the public to get hands-on and behind-the-scenes to highlight the importance of arts and culture by connecting communities and creators.
  • Financial support for Culture Days is provided by the Government of Canada through the Department of Canadian Heritage and the Canada Council for the Arts.

The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022
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Public participation is a vital component of the reconciliation process, and Culture Days is committed to marking and honouring this important day.

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  • Public participation is a vital component of the reconciliation process, and Culture Days is committed to marking and honouring this important day.
  • Visit the Culture Days National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Resource to learn how to participate meaningfully on September 30th and beyond.
  • This page lists dedicated events , organizations, resources, and learning opportunities related to National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day.
  • Culture Days is also made possible through the support of Pattison (National Out-of-home Media Partner), Cineplex Media (National Media Partner), CBC (National Broadcast Partner), and BT/A (National Creative Partner).

Culture Days Launches in One Week

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Thursday, September 15, 2022
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TORONTO, Sept. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A world of creativity, expression and collaboration opens in just one week with the launch of Culture Days on Friday, September 23rd and continuing through to October 16th. For three weeks across Canada, community organizers, public libraries, artists, major arts, culture, heritage institutions, and municipalities will invite us to immerse ourselves in the creativity right in our backyards. In 2021, over 3.4 million people across Canada joined in the celebration. This year choices abound with over 1,600 free, hands-on arts and culture events and activities to choose from, both virtually and in person.

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  • "We are thrilled to launch the 13th annual Culture Days celebrations!
  • Throughout the event's history, over 40,000 free arts and culture events have been hosted in communities large and small, in every corner of the country," says Sarah Iley, Chair of the Culture Days Board of Directors.
  • "There is an extraordinary selection of events on offer, and we invite everyone to join in to create, share and connect through arts and culture," explains Shannon Bowler, Executive Director of Culture Days.
  • The full listing of Alberta Culture Days events, which got a head start on September 1, can be found here .

Culture Days is One Month Away

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Wednesday, August 24, 2022
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TORONTO, Aug. 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In one month, the mantra 'creativity everywhere, for everyone' becomes a reality.

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  • TORONTO, Aug. 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In one month, the mantra 'creativity everywhere, for everyone' becomes a reality.
  • Culture Days, the beloved annual national celebration of arts and culture, launches on September 23 and runs through to October 16, 2022.
  • Each year, communities across Canada come together to express, share, create, and inspire through hands-on and immersive arts and cultural experiences as part of Culture Days.
  • The Culture Days Prince Albert Hub in Saskatchewan will host various free programs and events centring the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Orange Shirt Day, and community reconciliation and diversity.

Creativity Everywhere for Everyone - Registration for Culture Days 2022 is Now Open

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Thursday, May 26, 2022
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TORONTO, May 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A windfall of colour, creativity and community is back as Culture Days announces registration for the 2022 season is now open!

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  • TORONTO, May 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A windfall of colour, creativity and community is back as Culture Days announces registration for the 2022 season is now open!
  • Culture Days is a three-week celebration of free arts and culture activities, events, workshops, and more, from September 23 through October 16, 2022.
  • An easy-to-navigate website , extensive range of event and activity types, and Participation Guide make planning a Culture Days event effortless and accessible.
  • Financial support for Culture Days is provided by the Government of Canada through the Department of Canadian Heritage and the Canada Council for the Arts.

Culture Days Takes a Bow on A Record Year

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Wednesday, November 24, 2021
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From September 24th to October 24th, the 12th annual Culture Days reignited to connect communities from coast-to-coast-to-coast through a national celebration of arts, culture, and creativity.

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  • From September 24th to October 24th, the 12th annual Culture Days reignited to connect communities from coast-to-coast-to-coast through a national celebration of arts, culture, and creativity.
  • Indeed, all year round, Culture Days exists to foster, promote, and affirm an artistic and cultural life for all.
  • Culture Days programs invite the public to get hands-on and behind-the-scenes to highlight the importance of arts and culture by connecting communities and creators.
  • The Culture Days national office works with provincial partners and a wide network of event organizers, from grassroots community volunteers to major institutions.

Culture Days is One Week Away!

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Thursday, September 16, 2021
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TORONTO, Sept. 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A colourful adventure begins in just one week, with the launch of Culture Days on Friday, September 24, 2021, and continuing through to October 24.

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  • TORONTO, Sept. 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A colourful adventure begins in just one week, with the launch of Culture Days on Friday, September 24, 2021, and continuing through to October 24.
  • Culture Days activities will once again align with regional and provincial health and safety guidelines, including requiring that all registered in-person events adhere to local regulations.
  • This is the second time weve expanded Culture Days to embrace hybrid and digital programs, extending the traditional three days to a jam-packed four weeks.
  • Were inviting everyone across Canada to take advantage of the extraordinary variety of activities, said Shannon Bowler, Executive Director of Culture Days.

Culture Days is One Month Away

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Tuesday, August 24, 2021
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TORONTO, Aug. 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A 30-day boon of arts and culture is just one month away!

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  • TORONTO, Aug. 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A 30-day boon of arts and culture is just one month away!
  • Indoors, outdoors, and online, Culture Days launches September 24 and runs through to October 24, 2021.
  • Each year, communities across Canada come together under the banner of Culture Days to express, share, create, and inspire through hands-on and immersive arts and cultural experiences.
  • There are already over 550 online and small or outdoor in-person events registered to take place during Culture Days, with more programs added to the Events Listing daily.