Aurora Cultural Centre
22 Church Street L4G 1G4 Aurora, ON, Canada

Today! Student's stories behind their #MCOYA21 work. New ArtByte videos published at 2 pm.

Virtual Spring Break art fun, with instructor Kimberley Smith! Visit https://auroraculturalcentre.ca/e/spring-break-arts-buffet/

Africville | Family Storytime this Saturday with Shauntay Grant

Free family virtual event thsi Saturday - for ages 4 and up! Join Kjipuktuk (Halifax, Nova Scotia) author and storyteller Shauntay Grant as she reads from her book Africville, illustrated by Eva Campbell. When a young girl visits the site of Africville, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, the stories she’s heard from her family come to mind. Africville was a vibrant Black community for more than 150 years. She imagines what the community was once like the brightly painted houses nestl...ed into the hillside, the field where boys played football, the pond where all the kids went rafting, the bountiful fishing, the huge bonfires. But then in the 1960s, city officials decided to demolish this vibrant community, and displaced all the residents. This is a live-streamed event at 2 pm EST on Saturday, February 27. Q&A welcomed following the reading. Please note no recording of this event will be made.

Programs for children, youth, and adults - check out our latest offerings for this Winter!

John Sheard, Laila Biali, Coig, Rum Ragged, Reid Jamieson & more - all invite you to enjoy some holiday tunes as you settle in for the evening. Happiest Holiday Wishes from all of us at the Aurora Cultural Centre, to all of you. https://auroraculturalcentre.ca/at-home-for-the-holidays/

Give the gift of creativity this holiday season

Dive into a coast-to-coast seasonal tribute from our musician friends - made especially for our community. https://auroraculturalcentre.ca/at-home-for-the-holidays/

At Home for the Holidays | A Coast-to-Coast Musical Greeting from our musician friends!

Art Bytes - In Conversation with artist Grazyna Tonkiel published today on our YouTube channel. Join Curator Clare Bolton as she speaks with the award winning opera-singer-turned-visual-artist, whose love of butterflies in the Canadian habit have lead to the creation of her own butterfly sanctuary garden. #butterflies https://youtu.be/h1g7BbfMzaE

Wood sculptor Gordon Becker's 5 incredible dancer sculptures almost defy gravity. It all started with an influential NFB film he saw at age 11, featuring the magical, powerful work of an Inuit sculptor, was followed by the gift of wood carving tools that Chritmas, and on to OCA. Using wood as his medium, he scuplts dancers at the edge of their abilities - at the threshold. This fascinating artist conversation discusses the innovations he came up with to create these sculptures - a mix of spontaneity, and pulling on all the skills he has to create meticulous detail in the hands, feet, face. https://youtu.be/xToyPjAKSP0

Those P.A. Days sneak up on all of us! Just 2 spaces left for tomorrow's PA Day art programs - register today! https://red.vendini.com/ticket-software.html

Today we give thanks and unending gratitude for all those who have served, and especially to those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. We will never forget. ... Sing You Home by Canada's The Ennis Sisters #lestweforget2020 #remembranceday #CanadaRemembers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2JeuCgA0rFI

Here's a terrific activity for this Saturday - just 2 spots remain for this one-day workshop. Instructor Michael Spillane (Guelph School of Art, Southampton Art School, Elora Centre for the Arts) will lead you step-by-step from start to finish to create this beautiful morning glory. All with coloured pencils! Registration information below. https://auroraculturalcentre.ca//magnificent-florals-in-c/

OPENING OCTOBER 17 - online . flight features artwork by King City based artist Grazyna Tonkiel and Toronto based Gordon Becker. . Grazyna Tonkiel has been celebrating butterflies, or the mystic creatures as she refers to them, by creating vibrant art pencil and gold leaf drawings for more than two decades. ... . Pictured: Orange Nocture See more

We've got your November 13 P.A. Day plans all ready to go! Plan for a creative day for your kids with an art-filled small group experience by instructor Kimberfly Design ... Open for ages 4 - 12, and grouped where possible according to age range, we've got a day full of art fun planned. $45/each, or register 2 children and pay $40/each. This program takes place at the Aurora Armoury. For information, and to register, visit https://auroraculturalcentre.ca//pa-day-program-ages-4-12/ ... This small group format follows all Modified Stage 2 guidelines. Full COVID-19 safety protocols, including masking, in place.

Stream It Tonight! Royal Wood at the historic Aurora Armoury

OPENING October 17 online flight features artwork by King City-based artist Grazyna Tonkiel and Toronto-based sculptor Gordon Becker. . Award winning sculptor Gordon Becker's life in art began in earnest when at the age of 11 he was captivated by a film of an Inuit carver creating an image full of magic and power from a raw lump of stone. He decided right then to become a carver. ... . Pictured: Red Dancer See more

Learn to make dazzling and stylish rings, earrings, bracelets, and wrapped stone pendants using simple hand tools and tarnish resistant silver-plated wire in this fun full-day beginner’s workshop. Taught by multi-talented artisan Lucya Almeida who has over 30 years of experience, you'll walk away with five finished pieces of your own unique handmade silver jewellery! . October 17 | 10 am - 4 pm - hurry, just a few spots remain.

Take a sneak peek into the literal hanging process for our current exhibtiion flight, featuring drawings by Grazyna Tonkiel, and sculpture by Gordon Becker. .. Our Gallery Team created a hybrid exhibition to respond to the times. They worked closely with our partners Town of Aurora to hang the show safely in our new(!) temporary gallery exhibition space in Town Hall. While the building remains closed, the show is completely accessible online, with a virtual gallery and virt...ual 360 degree walking tour. https://auroraculturalcentre.ca/flight2/ ... Take a look to see how installation day unfolded, with voiceover from Gallery Manager Clare Bolton. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgFSlJJKn_k See more

Discover the joy of your creative side this fall, with a slate of small classes, short courses and workshops for all interests. . All students will have their own individual sanitized work station, and bring all their own materials. Any specialized tools needed for class will be rigorously sanitized. Masks required. . For information, and to register, visit: https://auroraculturalcentre.ca/classes/adult-classes/... . Read our COVID-19 Safety Protocols here: https://auroraculturalcentre.ca/covid-19-update/ See more

This Saturday at 8 pm, Royal Wood returns to live performance right here in Aurora with a sold out small show CFWI The Armoury. Join us virtually with a live stream ticket of the show. We highly recommend ordering up some local takeout, getting cosy on the couch, and turning up the volume for this joyous event. Tickets $15: available online https://red.vendini.com/ticket-software.html Now sit back, and enjoy this beautiful cover of the Bob Dylan classic, Make You Feel My Love. Looking forward to seeing you in the digital sphere this weekend! https://youtu.be/UgWJG8_oCgM

Our warmest wishes for a wonderful Thanksgiving from all of us at the Centre.

#fallback #sleepin #auroraontario

This weekend! Royal Wood returns to live performance with a sold-out small audience show at the historic Aurora Armoury. Catch the live stream of this joyful event from the comfort of your living room. Tickets (one per household): $15 . Saturday, October 3 | 8 pm Eastern Time. . https://red.vendini.com/ticket-software.html

A live stream event featuring Royal Wood, performing once again to a live small audience at the historic Aurora Armoury in Aurora, Ontario. Join us from the comfort of your living room - only 1 ticket per household required. Concert starts at 8 pm EST. To purchase, visit https://auroraculturalcentre.ca/eve/royal-wood-live-stream/

Have a spooky Halloween!

We asked. You answered. We listened. In-person classes and workshops return this Fall!

If performing artist @RoyalWood is excited, you can imagine how we feel! Join us for the live-stream, or head over to the website for the reamaining tickets for the live in-person dinner and show.

Check out our series up upcoming all-person classes and workshops offered by the Centre. Tap into your creative side this fall, while safely following all Modified Stage 2 measures. For information, and to register, visit www.auroraculturalcentre.ca

This Saturday - book your free tickets today for this family-friendly outdoor event!

Visit the flight virtual gallery: https://auroraculturalcentre.ca/flight2/

Free family outdoor presentation this Saturday | Tribal Vision Dance

We are thrilled to be working with Val and the senior residents at #kingswayplaceretirement in Aurora on our new Storytelling Through Art initiative. ... This project, funded by a #newhorizonsforseniors grant offers seniors the opportunity to socially connect with others in their community by sharing their stories. These stories inspired our summer camp students earlier this year to create a variety of art projects. .... Recently, we were able to drop off some of these summe...r camp artworks to the participating seniors at Kingsway Place. Pictured here, summer camper Samantha created a lovey landscape image in pastel inspired by one of the stories. It's incredible to see each student's interpretation of their respective senior story. We look forward to continuing this project and partnership into Fall/Winter. ... Have you come across some of these extraordinary stories as part of our contribution to @townofaurora Culture in a Box Culture Days activity? For those who picked up a box in September, we encourage you to share your artwork with us on Instagram, Facebook or by email as our seniors are very excited to see the finished product. Tag us, and we'll celebrate this creative collaboration. ... #ArtsAtHomeAurora #auroraon #AuroraCulturalCentre #StorytellingThroughArt #Seniors #CultureDays2020 #CultureDays #Art #spiritofYR #yo#yorkregion See more

Have you taken the Butterfly ID Quiz?Enjoy the virtual exhibition flight | Grazyna Tonkiel and Gordon Becker

Join us this Fall as we return to live performance! Free family show in Aurora Town Park to kick off Culture Days, with Tribal Vision Dance Company from the Six Nations of the Grand River - perfect for all ages. Then a small-audience dinner and show featuring Royal Wood in a duo performance October 3 at the Aurora Armoury. Or, choose a Live Stream ticket for Royal's show, and enjoy from the comfort of your living room. . All shows require advance online registration/ticketing - limited numbers available. We have rigorous COVID-19 safety protocols in place. We are excited to see you once again! . For info, or to register/purchase vist - www.auroraculturalcentre.ca

Opening Today! flight | Graznya Tonkiel & Gordon Becker