Culture Days Is Back!

Culture Days 2018 and the Port Perry Corridor was a great day. If you weren’t able to join us check out the fun and relive the magic, here: https://youtu.be/s7f1RNFXW8k

Update | October 3, 2019 

Another Culture Days is in the books and what a day it was!

Despite the weather, there was still a tonne of smiling faces at the hub. From Healing Ceilings to the Local Option Arts Awards – the day was filled with excitement and opportunity to learn and engage in activities that highlight the arts and culture within our community.

Check us out on Facebook and YouTube for all the recaps!

Update | September 16, 2019 

Calling all sidewalk chalk artists! Enter the Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest at Culture Days in Scugog for a chance to win $100.

There is no registration required, just grab some chalk and decorate the asphalt canvas. Freestyle across the cement, from landscapes to 3D sceneries! Winner will be announced the same day at 4 pm.

Update | September 12, 2019 

Music Lineup
Olivia Oostenbrug | 12 PM on the main stage
Cale Crowe | 1 PM on the main stage
Nico and Lucash | 2 PM on the main stage
Drum Circle | 3 PM on the rotunda
Mitch Tones Band| 4 PM on the main stage
Jayme Lynne | 1-5pm at Old Flame Brewing Co.

Update | August 26, 2019

The Local Option Art Awards will be the finale to the Michael Reeves Retrospective, an exhibition of Michael Reeve’s work will be on dispaly at the Scugog Arts gallery throughoutr Sept,ebr 2019. The awards are sponsored by the 2019 Retrospective as part of the Celebration of Life for Michael and as a thank you to the Scugog Council of the Arts for their support for the Retrospective.

From mid-September leading up to Culture Days businesses in downtown Port Perry will display a piece of work from local artists. The public will have their chance to vote on their favorite piece. The three top-voted art pieces will receive an award, along with the business that hosted the winning piece of art and a random member of the public that voted.

Voting closes on Saturday, September 28th at 12 pm.

Update | August 9, 2019

Scugog Arts and the Port Perry Hospital Foundation are collaborating to spread well-being through ceiling tile paintings. With the help and talent of local artists tiles will be painted, and then placed back in the hospital allowing patients to have something calming and colorful to look up at.

Similar initiatives have proven successful and shown the public that there is a healing power associated with art. Specifically scenes depicting open landscapes and nature have been highly beneficial in comforting patients. Before the tiles make their way back to the Port Perry Hospital, they will be on display surrounded by a hub of culture and arts at Culture Days in Scugog. Discover hands-on workshops, engaging demonstrations, an exhibition of ceiling art, and live musical performances along Perry St on Saturday, September 28^th  from 11 am to 5 pm.

Update | July 25, 2019

For the second year, Durham Region has been selected as one of three communities across Ontario to build a Culture Trek. This means itineraries will be developed with suggested stops and activities, places to eat, and overnight accommodations. It’s time to get excited!

Update | July 24, 2019

Scugog Arts is thrilled to once again act as the Community Organizer for Culture Days in Scugog. We are looking to enhance the experience and exceed expectations for all attendees. 

This year we are focusing on Saturday, September 28th. Discover a hub of excitement, demonstrations, hands-on workshops, and musical performances celebrating arts and culture along Perry St, Port Perry. This is a rain or shine event.