OPEN CALL FOR WORKSHOP PRESENTERS & CULTURE DAYS Share Your Skills at the Niagara Falls Exchange : Meet Ups, Masterclasses & Pop-Up Workshops
The Exchange will be hosting Workshop Weekends! We invite applications for innovative sessions (workshops, crafting, artist tutorials, talks, etc) to be presented at the Exchange Cultural Hub in Niagara Falls.
The Niagara Falls Exchange invites artists, crafters and leaders in the community to share workshop and programme ideas for our culture building sessions. These programs are exciting opportunities for everyone to learn from passionate presenters like you to develop their skills, explore interests and create fun projects.
Workshop Weekends will be one day per month, between May and November 2025.
Applications will also be accepted from this Call for Culture Days; Oct 3, 4 & 5, 2025. Call Dates:
Monday February 3 – Monday March 17, 2025.
Selected applicants will be notified by May, 2025. Applications will also be kept on file for potential referral. Application Form
ARTISTS CALL: NIAGARA FALLS JURIED ART EXHIBITION
This year's Art Exhibition will be a juried show, and it is free to enter. Artists may submit a maximum of two finished works for consideration by the jury. $2500 IN PRIZES.
Call Opens: March 1, 2025
Call Closes: May 30, 2025
Awards Event: Thursday, August 7, 2025, 6–8 PM
Show Closes: Saturday, October 25, 2025, 4 PM
For full DETAILSscroll to middle of the page.
MUSICIANS, COMEDIANS, POETS
CALL FOR TRAIL MIX: Local Trails & Local Artists
Seeking Niagara Falls Musicians to share one song, poem, comedy piece or spoken word work. Artists will be paid an honorarium of $50 for their work.
Trail Mix is an auditory accompaniment to your walk along Niagara Falls Millennium Trail, featuring the work of local artists. You can listen to the mix while enjoying the sights of the trail. QR codes along the trail will take you to music, humour or spoken word on your smart device.
To apply please go HERE.
Call Opens February 18 - Closes Tuesday March 11.
WANT TO SHARE YOUR ART?
EXCHANGE GALLERY SUBMISSIONS
Attention Artists! Share your work at the Exchange! The Gallery at the Exchange is a 17’ x 11’ white cube space for rent, located on the second floor near the artist studios. The fee for a Collective or Solo show is $200 for one month. ONLY A COUPLE SPACES LEFT FOR 2025!
Openings are held by the City on the 1st Friday of each month and a bar and DJ are supplied. [Pictured: Art by Smiljana Petranovic Bajic] INFOVIDEO
ALLISTER YOUNG ARTS & CULTURE ENDOWNMENT FUND
The City of Niagara Falls Culture Committee invites interested individuals to apply to the Allister Young Arts & Culture Endowment Fund. One award of $1000 will be awarded to one individual per year.
In 1997, Mr. Allister Young donated a 1932 Ford Roadster to the then Arts and Culture Commission. The car was raffled off and the money raised from the sale of tickets was used to establish an Arts and Culture Endowment Fund to support artistic development.
The annual deadline for submissions is March 15th of each year. MORE INFO
APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR ARTIST STUDIOS & HOT DESK SPACE
Applications are reviewed bi-annually. The studios offer competitive rates for artists and makers to create visual arts. They are high-quality spaces conducive to artists' needs in terms of ceiling heights, lighting, ventilation, freight elevator, finishing areas, and community. INFO
WOODWORKING SHOP MEMBERSHIP
The woodworking studio is located on the Exchange's main floor, prioritizing creating an accessible creator space for the community. It provides anyone interested in woodworking with the materials and tools required to complete projects. It is a space for amateur woodworkers to explore their potential. It also provides space for those who have downsized their tools and woodworking area to get reintroduced to woodworking, and it provides creators with the equipment to produce work that can be sold. The space is staffed by skilled woodworkers who can assist in projects and run workshops for new and experienced woodworkers. DETAILS
THE EXCHANGE
EVENTS AT THE EXCHANGE HALL, STUDIOS & MUSEUM.
FOOD. MUSIC. ART. CULTURE.
Visit the Exchange Website for events and more information!
3 EXCHANGE GALLERIES
Gallery Openings 1st Friday of each month [except this January]. Next Opening Feb 7th.
ATRIUM GALLERY Curators’ Series, with Kasia Smuga and Niagara Artists Centre
NFX Atrium Gallery is excited to launch its Curator’s Series, a program that aims to grow the art of curation in the Niagara Region and bring fresh and exciting art exhibitions to the Exchange.
March 7- June 1. Opening Event Friday March 7, 7-9pm.EXCHANGE GALLERY
Joshua Simpson: “The Simpson Show: My Pop Wonderland, 2025.”
The Upper-level Exchange Gallery hosts a monthly rotation of artists from the Exchange Studios and Niagara Region. They open the 1st Friday of the month and host artists, local DJ’s and local craft beverages for all to enjoy.
March 7- 30. Opening Event Friday March 7, 7-9pm.MINI GALLERY
Felix Abcede: “We Need a Shepherd”
The Niagara Falls Exchange Mini-Gallery showcases the miniature artworks of artists from the Exchange as well as from Niagara Falls residents. It is a project that travels every two months to a different building in the city.
March 7 – April 27. Opening Event Friday April 4, 7-9pm.
CANDLE & HANGING PLANT WORKSHOP
With RivR Candles & The Crazy Plant Lady
March 6 INFO
90'S MUSIC TRIVIA NIGHT
Music Trivia Night, hosted by trivia master Lee Beaupre of Niagara's Name that Tune!
Throw on some fly 90's threads, get your team together, groups of 2-6, and come on down to the museum for a night of musical trivia, drinks and prizes. March 14 TICKETS
KIDS BIRD HOUSE WORKSHOP
Spring is around the corner—let’s welcome it with creativity! In this fun, hands-on kids’ workshop, young builders will paint and assemble their very own sturdy wooden birdhouse with the help of a parent or guardian. REGISTER March 16
LISTEN, LEARN LEAD: LECTURE SERIES
Join the Niagara Falls Anti-Racism Committee at the Niagara Falls Exchange for an enriching experience where you'll not only listen to experts but also gain the tools and inspiration to take action, lead with confidence, and drive positive change in your professional and personal life.
Listen, Learn, Lead is more than just a lecture series — it’s an opportunity to engage with thought leaders, expand your knowledge, and ignite your potential as a leader. Whether you're looking to deepen your expertise, stay ahead in your field, or explore new perspectives, this series offers insightful talks on critical issues that impact our communities and industries.
March 27 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM INFO
NIAGARA LAUGHS!
The Exchange and the Garden City Comedy Festival are thrilled to bring you another unforgettable night of comedy with Niagara Laughs! This premier comedy series showcases some of Canada’s top comedic talent, delivering side-splitting humor and unbeatable energy. DETAILS March 29
PRIDE NIAGARA'S TEACH & TELL
An open conversation with different Queer individuals, sharing their stories of personal and professional development by embracing the differences in beliefs, values, appearance, gender, and sexual identities.
Please join Pride Niagara’s host and special guest for an open conversation and sharing circle of community members and allies. MORE INFO
March 6, FREE
MAD FOR SCIENCE MARCH BREAK
Bring out your inner scientist this March Break! Join Mad Science as they concoct some crazy fun at the Niagara Falls History Museum with shows at 11 am and 1 pm daily.
Each day brings a new show, so be sure to come back!
March 11 to 14 TICKETS
WINTER FILM SERIES 2025
Growing Up/Slipping Up: Winter 2025 Film Series
All films are introduced by film critic and programmer Joan Nicks. Films are projected on the big screen at the Niagara Falls History Museum. INFO
IT'S MY PARTY :
1950'S WOMEN'S FASHION EXHIBIT
The 1950s were a defining age for fashion—a decade of grace, beauty, and enduring influence.
This was a time of remarkable contrasts, with post-war prosperity and evolving social norms reflected in a new era of sophistication and style for women. Immerse yourself in a selection of garments from designers including Christian Dior, Claire McCardell, Lilli Ann, and Norman Norell, among others, and see how they continue to inspire and captivate us today.
January 25 to September 21.
LITERARY
NIAGARA FALLS POETRY PROJECT
Poetry of and about Niagara Falls & the Niagara River – the waterfalls, the city, the history, the stunters, and everything else Niagara. INFOPOETRY WALKING TOUR OF NIAGARA FALLS
Each point of interest includes a poem, some facts about the area, images, and some have multimedia also. INFONIAGARA THIS WEEK
Truth Through Storytelling: A source for Indigenous news, profiles and community coverage that uplifts and informs. HERE
AROUND TOWN
The 🌎 premiere of Forest Captain! The comedy mini-series adventure following the Heartland Forest Rangers as they conserve and protect! 🌳
So many incredible people joined forces to bring this project to life and we can't wait to share it with you! Info: https://www.instagram.com/davidgreencomic/ or Google for more info.
Thanks to the Niagara Falls Cultural Development Fund
EVENTS AT HEARTLAND FOREST
Come out to Heartland Forest and explore our upcoming events! INFO
VICTORIA LIBRARY: ROSBERG GALLERY
An exhibit in the Rosberg Gallery will showcase the St. Catharines Art Association Exhibit (SCAA). INFO
REGENCY ATHLETIC RESORT
Sports and Live Music EVENTSSALSA DANCING NIAGARA FALLS
This group is for lovers of Latin dancing in Niagara Falls, Ontario. Advertising classes, events and socials HERE.
IRISH MUSIC NIAGARA
Folk 'n' Irish music sessions every Sunday 1:30 -4:30pm at Doc Magilligan's.
Bring your own instrument and join in! EVENTS at Doc's.
STOMP
The show has an industrial, urban feel, and from start to finish the cast will amaze you with the music they are able to create with everyday items. STOMP is explosive, inventive, provocative, witty, and utterly unique—an unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages. March 11-16 INFO
VICTORIA AVE LIBRARY INFLUENCER PROJECT
Have you checked out the library’s Influencer Project?
This new program from Niagara Falls Public Library highlights voices in our community that deserve extra recognition. This project gives them a place to share thought-provoking book recommendations that will push our usual reading habits into new and interesting directions.
This year’s influencers are: Brian Kon, Celeste Turner, and Imam Asad Mahmood. You can find more about them and their book selections on the library’s website: nflibrary.ca/influencers
The library is currently accepting nominations from the community for our next round of influencers. Fill out the submission form before March 31!
LOCAL
The best lineup of live music, craft beer, local wines, light fare and cocktail bar. Instagram
DOWNTOWN
ON QUEEN STREET
OnQueenStreet is an independent, citizen-driven project produced by residents of Niagara Falls and is supported by local businesses through advertising and sponsorship. EVENTS ON QUEENTAPS BREWHOUSE EVENTS
There is always something happening at Taps Brewhouse. Check out our Facebook Calendar for upcoming events. INFO
CAT & MONKEY EVENTS
Cat & Monkey Events is a one of a kind space that has something to offer the body, mind and spirit. With massage services, a metaphysical retail space and workshops we are Niagara’s connection to the magical. INFOSTEVE WILSON STUDIOS & THE GALLERY
The gallery offers a wide variety of subject matter and styles, something to suit everyone’s taste. Contact for information on Paint and Sip night for a fun evening out.
Gallery hours: Wednesday-Saturday 11am-5pm Facebook Website 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! INFONO TELL COCKTAIL
Sneaky little bar lounge in a hair salon. Come for some nice cocktails and fun. No Tell CocktailHAVANA NIAGARA
Find out about different menu items, special events, Cuban Tropicana dance performances and when we are hosting live bands. INFOPLUSH IMPERIAL
Dance & Live Entertainment, Restaurant with Caribbean Latin Canadian cuisines INFONIAGARA SOCIAL DANCE CLUB / CRYSTAL FALLS STUDIO
Bring the Magic of the Falls to your dancing and the Light of Dance dancing to your Life! SOCIAL DANCING INFO: Belly Dancing, Salsa, Bachata, Waltz.Beautiful event rental venue. RENTAL INFO
