Based on the advice from Guelph’s Medical Officer of Health to slow the spread of COVID-19, the City of Guelph has declared an emergency, closed City buildings to the public and cancelled all meetings and events. Continue reading City of Guelph responding to Coronavirus
Category Archives: Arts and culture
City of Guelph responding to Coronavirus
April 7, 2020Programs and events at City facilities cancelled through July 5, 2020
April 7, 2020All City of Guelph recreation centres, libraries, museums and theatres remain closed until April 30 to slow the spread of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19); all scheduled programs, performances and events at City facilities are cancelled through July 5, 2020. Continue reading Programs and events at City facilities cancelled through July 5, 2020
City extends closure of all facilities to April 30
March 25, 2020All City facilities now closed to the public
March 17, 2020Based on advice from Wellington Dufferin Guelph Public Health, and the Ontario government’s declaration of an emergency, the City of Guelph is closing all city facilities to the public to slow the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Continue reading All City facilities now closed to the public
The Legendary Downchild Blues Band celebrates 50 years
March 11, 2020Artists selected for second phase of Main Street mural project
March 6, 2020Dan Bergeron and Gabriel Specter and Annie Hamel are awarded the commissions for phase two of the Main Street Mural project at the East Parkade. Continue reading Artists selected for second phase of Main Street mural project
City announces 2020 Community Grant recipients
February 18, 2020The City of Guelph has granted 49 not-for-profit community organizations with $307,200 in funding for activities that enhance quality of life, inclusivity. Continue reading City announces 2020 Community Grant recipients
Guelph youth invited to apply for chance to shine in the spotlight
January 27, 2020Family fun at the symphony with The Barber of Seville
January 21, 2020xperience a classical music adventure designed especially for kids when members of the Guelph Symphony Orchestra perform The Barber of Seville at River Run Centre on Saturday, February 1, at 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. The fun-filled performances are presented in Co-operators Hall as part of the Wooly Kinderconcerts series. Continue reading Family fun at the symphony with The Barber of Seville
Captivating new country with Meghan Patrick
January 20, 2020Mind-bending improvisational comedy with Colin Mochrie and Asad Mecci
January 17, 2020Join comedy legend Colin Mochrie and master hypnotist Asad Mecci at the River Run Centre on Thursday, January 30, at 8 p.m. Continue reading Mind-bending improvisational comedy with Colin Mochrie and Asad Mecci
Valdy: Sharing his life in music
January 8, 2020Bridging the GAAP: Official launch of Guelph Arts Apprenticeship Program January 7
January 6, 2020… Continue reading Bridging the GAAP: Official launch of Guelph Arts Apprenticeship Program January 7
Are you Guelph’s 2020 Artist in Residence?
December 9, 2019The City of Guelph invites artists to apply for a chance to become the City’s next Artist in Residence for 2020. Continue reading Are you Guelph’s 2020 Artist in Residence?
Boreal continues a wintertime tradition
December 6, 2019A Next Generation Leahy Christmas brings holiday cheer to Guelph
November 29, 2019Join us for the Mayor’s Tree Lighting event
November 27, 2019Mayor Cam Guthrie will light the Christmas tree in Market Square on November 30, 2019 from 7 – 8 p.m. The official tree lighting will take place at 7:45 p.m. Continue reading Join us for the Mayor’s Tree Lighting event
Apply to create murals for the East Parkade
November 25, 2019Artists and artist collectives can apply for a chance to create one of two exterior murals on the east wall of the East Parkade facing Woolwich Street. Continue reading Apply to create murals for the East Parkade
Rock ’n’ roll legend Burton Cummings takes the stage in Guelph
November 15, 2019Celebrating design excellence in Guelph
November 8, 2019The City is bringing back the Guelph Urban Design Awards to celebrate design excellence and recognize thoughtful, innovative and sustainable urban design features that enhance our city’s unique sense of place. The awards were last held in 2006. Continue reading Celebrating design excellence in Guelph
Take a walking tour of Wilson Street’s new public art
October 22, 2019Visitors can take a self-guided tour of the Wilson Street Public Art Project and the Main Street Mural Project starting October 26. Continue reading Take a walking tour of Wilson Street’s new public art
City staff propose options for relocating Locomotive 6167
August 22, 2019City of Guelph staff proposes that City Council consider moving Locomotive 6167 to John Galt Park following notification from Metrolinx that the City’s lease on their property will expire in December 2020. Continue reading City staff propose options for relocating Locomotive 6167
City postpones library discussion in wake of new financial information
July 18, 2019The City of Guelph will postpone a discussion about the Baker District redevelopment after learning that projected costs for the current library design are higher than they were understood to be when a staff report was placed on City Council’s agenda for Monday, July 22. Continue reading City postpones library discussion in wake of new financial information
Artists selected for Main Street mural project
June 4, 2019The four finalists for the Main Street mural project have been chosen. The artwork is expected to be installed in September 2019 along Wilson Street. Continue reading Artists selected for Main Street mural project
Indigenous community partners with City to create Sacred Fire space in Royal City Park
June 3, 2019Local First Nations, Métis, Mixed Ancestry, Inuit and the City of Guelph are excited to share the completion of a Sacred Fire space located in Royal City Park. Continue reading Indigenous community partners with City to create Sacred Fire space in Royal City Park
River Run Centre announces a riveting 2019-2020 Season
May 28, 2019New artwork installed in Market Square pavilion
May 27, 2019Balnar Management Ltd. has gifted the City of Guelph a five-panel art piece of the Carousel at Riverside Park painted by Marlene Jofriet. Continue reading New artwork installed in Market Square pavilion
Mallory Tolcher is Guelph’s 2019 Artist in Residence
April 2, 2019Mallory Tolcher has been named this year’s City of Guelph Artist in Residence. Tolcher’s project, called #GuelphMovesMe, promotes physical fitness. Continue reading Mallory Tolcher is Guelph’s 2019 Artist in Residence
Guelph Sports Hall of Fame welcomes five inductees
March 7, 2019The Guelph Sports Hall of Fame Board of Directors is pleased to announce the names of the 2019 inductees who will be celebrated at a ceremony this May. Continue reading Guelph Sports Hall of Fame welcomes five inductees
Sounds of Guelph wins Award of Excellence
February 4, 2019The City’s Sounds of Guelph video series is the winner of the 2018 Award of Excellence from the Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO). Continue reading Sounds of Guelph wins Award of Excellence
Sounds of Guelph a finalist for Award of Excellence
January 22, 2019Sounds of Guelph is a finalist for the 2018 Award of Excellence from the Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO). Continue reading Sounds of Guelph a finalist for Award of Excellence
Guelph named runner-up in Culture Days spotlight program
November 21, 2018The City’s Culture Hub and Makers Market, presented earlier this fall in celebration of Culture Days, has been recognized for outstanding participation. Continue reading Guelph named runner-up in Culture Days spotlight program
Media release: Guelph makes Culture Days’ top 10 list for fourth year
November 5, 2018Guelph has made the Top Ten Cities and Towns list for their Culture Days celebrations in 2018 placing eighth in their size category. Continue reading Media release: Guelph makes Culture Days’ top 10 list for fourth year
Guelph Transit’s Special Event Fare program here to stay
June 27, 2018Final design selected for the Ward to Downtown Bridge
June 19, 2018Bus tickets available at Guelph Public Library branches
June 14, 2018Artists selected for 2018 Artist in Residence program
June 4, 2018Artists selected for Wilson Street public art project
May 16, 2018City shortlists teams for Baker District redevelopment
March 16, 2018Council approves staff recommendations to include new Main Library as part of the Baker District development
February 14, 2018Verney water tower will display city’s name
December 1, 2017Guelph makes Culture Days’ top 10 list for third year
November 13, 2017Guelph makes top 10 list for Culture Days
November 29, 2016Archaeological assessment of site where bone fragments found starts Friday
October 27, 2016City, Guelph Storm announce new 10-year agreement
July 22, 2016Lisa Hirmer is City’s 2016 Artist in Residence
June 20, 2016Colleen Clack appointed as City’s newest Deputy Chief Administrative Officer
June 16, 2016Colleen Clack, who has served as the City of Guelph’s general manager, Culture, Tourism and Community Investment for the past six years, has been appointed by the Executive Team as the City’s newest deputy chief administrative officer (DCAO) of Public Services. In her new position, Clack will oversee Culture, Tourism and Community Investment, Emergency Services, Guelph Transit, Operations, and Parks and Recreation. Continue reading Colleen Clack appointed as City’s newest Deputy Chief Administrative Officer