Call for artists and culture groups: Host a program or activity in this year’s Culture Days Festival
Thursday, April 03, 2025
Looking for an opportunity to support and promote local arts and culture in your community? Culture days returns to Oakville from September 19 to October 12, 2025, and you’re invited to join the fun! As an official Ontario Culture Days Festival Hub, the Town of Oakville is seeking local artists, creators and community groups to offer free programs and activities to celebrate culture and creativity. You only need to host one free event to be considered, and Oakville residents will be given priority.
Indoor spaces are available at Gleb Abbey Community Centre, Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre, Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts, while outdoor spaces are available at Heritage Square and on Kerr Street.
Programs and activities offered must:
- Offer a community-based arts or cultural activity that is engaging, participatory and inclusive, and designed for large-group participation
- Encourage self-expression, and foster unity and collaboration
- Be offered at no cost to participants or the Town of Oakville
Application information
An application must be submitted to participate in this event and to request town space (indoor or outdoor). To be included in Town of Oakville promotional materials, applications must be submitted by Thursday, May 1, 2025. Requests received after this deadline will be supported on a first-come, first-served basis, as space allows.
For more details and to apply, visit the Culture Days page.
Background
- Culture Days is a national celebration of arts and culture that invites the public to experience the importance of arts and culture in their communities through hands-on and behind-the-scenes activities.
- For the past 13 years, Oakville has ranked in the top ten participating cities and towns in Ontario.
- In 2023 and 2024, Oakville has ranked No. 1 in Culture Days as the Top Overall Participating Community, thanks to its vibrant programming, which included more than 150 free programs and activities.