NEW Deadline for Submissions: Monday, February 28
The City of Niagara Falls Recreation and Culture Department invites Canadian Black Artists or Black Art Collectives working in any medium to submit a FINAL design concept for a temporary 2D artwork to be digitally reproduced (printed) and installed on the exterior of the Niagara Falls Exchange.
This project will commemorate the distinguished and passionate achievements of Wilma Leone Morrison in preserving the history and positive roles the Black Canadians played in Niagara Falls and beyond. The successful artist(s) will receive $5,000, plus HST if applicable.
Call opens January 11, 2022. LINK TO SUBMISSION
WOMENS FREEDOM SONG CONTEST
Runs Dec. 19 to March 1, 2022
Announcement Dates: March 8, International Women’s Day
Seeking Female Anthems, Music videos and Lyric/Poems that deal with issues of concern to women. (Open to all genders) WOMENS FREEDOM SONG WEBSITE
INTERNATIONAL SONGWRITERS DAY SONG CONTEST
Runs from Dec. 19 to April 2, 2022
Announcement Dates: April 9, International Songwriters Day
Seeking “Inspirational” songs, music videos and lyrics/poems. INTERNATIONAL SONGWRITERS DAY WEBSITE
NIAGARA FALLS POETRY PROJECT SUBMISSIONS
Dedicated to the poetry of Niagara Falls – the waterfalls, river, city, people, and history. A section of the site is also being developed to showcase Niagara poets. The very first poem that contains a reference to Niagara Falls is by Le Sievr de la Franchise, published in 1604. READ POETRY HERE Submissions of original poems about Niagara Falls are welcome. Send us your poems. If you are a Niagara Falls poet please indicate that you live in Niagara Falls.
NEWS
NIAGARA FALLS EXCHANGE (NFX) - CULTURAL HUB & MARKET
NIAGARA PARKS POWER STATION
Repurposed artifacts, interactive exhibits and interpretative installations offer a first-hand look at how this hydropower pioneer harnessed the power of water to generate electricity for 100 years. POWER STATION INFO
THE AUTHENTIC DOWNTOWN
Check out all the EVENTS and FOOD to enjoy downtown. DOWNTOWN WEBSITE
STEVE WILSON STUDIOS & THE GALLERY
One of the only privately owned, fine art galleries located in beautiful Niagara Falls, Ontario. STEVE WILSON GALLERY INFO
TAPS BREWHOUSE EVENTS There is always something happening at Taps: comedy, music, markets.... TAPS BREWHOUSE EVENT LISTJEFRO'S BBQ
Music, brews and bbq. JEFFRO'S BBQ MUSIC LISTPLUSH IMPERIAL
Restaurant, dance and live entertainment: Spanish/English, Caribbean, Canadian, Costa Rican, Jamaican music and cuisine. PLUSH IMPERIAL FACEBOOK EVENTS
CAMP CATARACT EVENTS
Camp Cataract is a unique venue with a fun, kitschy atmosphere that’ll tickle your nostalgia for summer camps! Amazing food, unique drinks, live music, stand-up comedy, poetry, craft nights, ping-pong, crokinole, vintage pinball machines, board games and so much more! EVENT LIST
WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
101 Nights of Twinkling Lights
*Includes the heart-shaped light sculpture "In the Arms of Love" by Niagara Falls' 905 Intergalactic Collective* (Funded in part by the NFCDF)
November 13, 2021 to February 21, 2022 WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
MUSEUMS / HISTORY
NIAGARA FALLS HISTORY MUSEUM
The Museum is closed as of January 5th due to current Covid regulations. Please check website for updates.
A collection of Niagara Falls stories to celebrate the diversity of women's roles within the labour force.
Exhibition Opening SOON.
J4BL BOOK CLUB
Join #J4BL founder Sherri Darlene to read and discuss her powerful book selections for 2022. Niagara's grassroots organization, Justice4BlackLives continues to grow and influence the Region with a hands-on approach to combating systematic racism. Her book selections are deliberate, purposeful, and educational, intended to spark your thirst for truth and knowledge. February’s book selection:
Me and White Supremacy: Combat Racism, Change the World, and Become a Good Ancestor by Layla F. Saad
Participation is limited to 15 individuals and pre-registration is required. Email Sylvia by January 28, 2022.
February 3, 2022 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
History@Home: BRINGING THE MUSEUM TO YOU!
Spend some time online with us today as these short videos highlight the Museum's collection and the history of our famous City. Annie Edson Taylor! Blondin! Bridges and more! HISTORY@HOME LINKS
EMPATHIC TRADITIONS: NIAGARA'S INDIGENOUS LEGACY
The Niagara Falls Museums teamed up with Landscape of Nations 360⁰ to create an exciting new virtual exhibition that explores the Museums’ collections of Indigenous artifacts as curated through the perspective of Indigenous curators and their allies.
