GRAND OPENING OF THE EXCHANGE!!!
The City of Niagara Falls is excited to announce that the 12th annual Niagara Falls Night of Art is set for Thursday, September 21 at The Exchange.
The 12th annual Niagara Falls Night of Art, scheduled for Thursday, September 21 from 6 to 10 p.m., will have a different look and feel this year. Traditionally hosted at the Niagara Falls History Museum, Night of Art will be expanding its footprint to The Exchange (5943 Sylvia Place) the City’s brand-new Arts & Culture hub, located adjacent to the History Museum (5810 Ferry Street).
The free admission event will feature art installations from local artists, live music, performances, vendors, food & licensed beverages, and more. Guided tours of The Exchange will take place throughout the evening, giving eventgoers the opportunity to explore the new Arts & Culture facility – including the Market Hall, Artist & Woodworking Studios, the Gallery, and Café. NOA Video 2022INFO
The Exchange is a 10,000 square foot indoor/outdoor multipurpose event space, created to foster and incubate the city's Food, Music, Art and Culture scenes. The Exchange is the new home of the Niagara Falls Famers' Market, in addition to artist & woodworking studios, an art gallery, an on-site café, and more.
The Exchange will be a popular event space in Niagara Falls and the epicenter of Niagara Falls Arts & Culture. INFO
NIAGARA FALLS IN FOCUS
People. Places. Things.
Niagara Falls Culture hosts its first juried photography exhibition in the Exchange Gallery.
Bold, fun, artistic images and imagery that are uniquely Niagara Falls. All work is created by residents or former residents of Niagara Falls.
Sept 21 - October 28. INFO Credit: Charles Vandersluys
NIAGARA ASSOCIATION OF PHOTOGRAPHIC ART
Since 1954 the Niagara Falls Camera Club has been meeting for interested persons to learn, enjoy, discuss and explore photography. In 2023, the NFCC changed its name from The Niagara Falls Camera Club to the Niagara Association of Photographic Art. This change reflects the growing interest in photography as an art form and our focus on the image as opposed to the equipment used to create the image.
Fall Seminar featuring Roman Kuryczak:
• “Nature Inspired”
• “Macro Redefined – without a tripod!”
• “Photographing the Night Landscape”
• “Photographing Birds – from portraits to flight”
Saturday October 14, 9AM - 4:30PM
Stamford Center Volunteer Fireman’s Association Hall, 2275 Dorchester Road, INFO
NIAGARA FALLS MUSICIANS NOW ON SPOTIFY!
Open Spotify, go to the search icon and there should be a camera symbol in the upper right corner. Just aim your camera at this image code to scan and enjoy the playlists!
TRAIL MIX 2023
Walk the Millennium Trail and listen to more of these great Niagara Falls artists- music, comedy and spoken word! INFO
NIAGARA FALLS FARMERS' MARKET
The City’s award-winning Farmers’ Market is open at the MacBain Community Centre on Saturdays, from 7 am - 1 pm, rain or shine. The Market will relocate to its new home at the Niagara Falls Exchange later this autumn. HERE
NF EXCHANGE- ARTIST STUDIOS HOT DESK SPACES STILL AVAILABLE. There is currently a waiting list for the regular studio spaces. APPLICATIONS ALWAYS OPEN! Accepting applications for the waiting list. The process remains open and all applications are held for a year. Artist studio information is available HERE
NF EXCHANGE WOODWORKING SHOP
The woodworking studio is located on the Exchange's main floor, prioritizing creating an accessible creator space for the community. This will provide anyone interested in woodworking with the materials and tools required to complete projects. It is a space for all, including amateur woodworkers to explore their potential. MEMBERSHIP RATES AND INFO
CALLS FOR ART / SUBMISSIONS / GRANTS
YARN BOMB THE EXCHANGE
Full project will unveil at the Grand Opening / Night of Art.
Drop off your crochet squares now!!! Email to join the installation group who will be sewing them in place. DETAILS
LITERARY
NIAGARA THIS WEEK
Truth Through Storytelling: A source for Indigenous news, profiles and community coverage that uplifts and informs. HERE
HAPPENINGS
SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK
Pack a Picnic, your favourite blanket, and join us for a beautiful, funny evening / matinee of SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK! Our very FIRST Shakespeare production.
NewWerx presents: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
Sept 1st - 7:30pm Chippawa Lion's Park
Sept 2nd - 2:00pm & 7:30pm - Lester B. Pearson Park
Sept 3rd - 2:00pm Chippawa Lion's Park. INFO
HEARTLAND BEAT DRUM CIRCLE
Heartland Beat is a monthly, inclusive drum circle that is free for all people to attend. Drummers of all abilities are welcome to bring their own percussion instrument, or they can use one of the many hand drums provided. Each month during the 2023 season, a local guest drummer will facilitate the circle, sharing songs rhythms and good vibrations. Funded by the NFCDF.
Friday,Sept 22, 6pm-7pm
8215 Heartland Forest Road in Niagara Falls. INFO
URBAN CAMPFIRE SESSIONS @THE EXCHANGE
Come sit around the crackling fire and sing along to your acoustic favorites, with a trio of Niagara’s finest musicians who will play either acoustic guitar, banjo, acoustic bass, harmonica, accordion, violin, cajon or even ukelele. Guests are encouraged to join in!
The new Niagara Falls Mahtay Café will have a host of fireside snacks & campfire themed drinks to enjoy. Party goes inside during inclement weather, where the piano also awaits. Bring your own instrument, load up the hound dog and join on in! Seating will be provided, but feel free to bring your own cozy camp-chair!
Parking at night is free so pack a blankie and head down to sing in the courtyard at the Exchange! Free to participate. Happy dogs on a leash are also welcome for outdoor sessions.
Friday Sept 29, Friday Oct 13 & 27, Friday Nov 3, 7:30-9pm
Mahtay Café, Historic Drummondville Square, at the Exchange
5943 Sylvia Place, Niagara Falls Sponsored by the Historic Drummondville BIA INFO and musician listPARKWAY ARTISTS GUILD- ART IN THE GARDEN
Over 20 artists participating with 40 display panels offering original art, framed and unframed and cards. There will be a wide variety of styles, sizes and price points.
Niagara Butterfly Conservatory 2565 Niagara Parkway
Sept 16 & 17 INFO
ROSBERG GALLERY SHOW
Niagara Falls Public Library is honoured to welcome Brian Kon as the featured artist. Kon will present a multimedia exhibit that will be on display from September 2-30, 2023 at the Victoria Avenue Library.
As a visual artist, Kon’s art pays homage to his Cree/Métis ancestors through his paintings, which have been on display across Canada. Brian uses his art as a platform for telling the story of Métis people, but also to draw attention to important issues that face Indigenous people – Indian Residential Schools, Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women, and Two Spirited people.
Sept 2-30 INFO
CHIPPAWA CONCERT COMMITTEE PRESENTS TURNTABLE ROCK
This is a Family Friendly Event- Bring a Chair and your Dancing Shoes!!
Cummington Square, Chippawa No Illusions! Sat Sept 2, 7pm INFO
REGENCY ATHLETIC RESORT
Sports and Live Music EVENTSIRISH 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.
MOJITO HOUSE
Authentic Latin bar, restaurant & dance club. DJ Music, Live Entertainment, Reggaeton, Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Cumbia, Vallenato and all your favorite Latin Mega hits! WEBSITELOCAL
The best lineup of live music, craft beer, local wines, light fare and cocktail bar. FACEBOOK
DOWNTOWN
CAT & MONKEY EVENTS
Black Cat Witchcraft, Sacred Monkey Massage, spiritual retail items, Witchcraft and conjure classes, Paint nights, Special events, Fundraisers, Crafting workshops and more FACEBOOKTAPS BREWHOUSE EVENTS There is always something happening at Taps: comedy, music, markets.... TAPS BREWHOUSE EVENT LISTTHIRD SPACE CAFÉ
A social enterprise, serving beverages, food, and handmade goods & artwork. We prioritize social change and compassion above profits and strive to provide a community space that is welcoming for all. WEBSITESTEVE WILSON STUDIOS & THE GALLERY
In the Gallery Aug 30th - Sept 23rd The Southern Ontario Visual Artists- Robert Chisholm, Lynden Cowan, Helen Duplassie, Michelle Eissler, Joanne Lomas, Daureen Murphy, Charlene Nickels, Margaret Pardy, Steve Wilson and Janice Ykema, our regular gallery artists are Gwen Tooth, Cindy MacMillan, Kelly McNeil and Juanita Paulino, Prints and cards available, monthly events and specials! 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! EVENT LIST
MUSEUMS / HISTORY
NIAGARA FALLS HISTORY MUSEUM
Summer Museums Open Hours of Operation:
Battle Ground Hotel Museum - Wednesday-Sunday, 10am-5pm
Willoughby Historical Museum - Wednesday-Sunday, 10am-5pm
HUMAN NATURE EXHIBITION
Scientific evidence shows us that Human-made climate change threatens life on this planet. To ensure a viable habitat for present and future generations, sustainable ways of living must be quickly adopted. The artefact collections of the Niagara Falls Museums illustrate times of balance and times of imbalance for humans. These objects help us to think of our place on Earth as just one of many species and the impact that we have. Forging a new way together using Traditional Ecological Knowledge and Science, we can create a hopeful vision for a sustainable future.
Highlights include:
Nature photography by Mark Zelinski
Nature Mandala Sit Spot by Victoria Brecht
Prophecy Beadwork Art by Samuel Thomas, Cayuga Nation
Four Wampum Agreement Reproductions by Ken Maracle, Cayuga Nation
Personal Messages about Climate Crisis from the DearTomorrow Project
Historical objects
SATURDAY, APRIL 22 - SUNDAY, JANUARY 7 DETAILS
COMMUNITY ART PROJECT led by local artist Rachelle Wunderink
Niagara Falls residents are invited to participate in free community art workshops at the Museum in July, August and September. The project, titled 'It Takes a Village', will be an amorphous city made up of individually collaged houses that will be installed throughout the Niagara Falls History Museum entrance for the Niagara Falls Night of Art on September 21.
Thur Sept 14, 6- 8PMDETAILS
DATE NIGHT @ THE MUSEUM
Ongoing to December 31
Experience a romantic evening at the Niagara Falls History Museum with 'Date Night @ The Museum.'
Every Thursday from 5-9 p.m., enjoy FREE admission as you and your partner explore the Museum's artifacts and exhibits.
Elevate your experience with local craft beer and wine available for purchase. Date Night @ The Museum informationSTAINED GLASS WORKSHOP
Learn the skills for copper foiling stained glass with Teresa Seaton. Begin by learning the skills to cut, grind, foil and solder while fabricating a Woodland Poppy window sun catcher. This course is a hands-on media. Hand building strength is required. Finished sun catchers will be taken home but not other tools.
Sept 9 10am – 4.30pm INFO
