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There are public spaces in the city of Cambridge featuring public art projects for everyone to enjoy. Over time, we expect a variety of public art works to express community values and transform open spaces in the Cambridge community.
Digital Light Projections Shows
In 2018, the City of Cambridge installed a digital projection system to display light shows on the facade of the Old Post Office building located at 12 Water Street South. These shows have quickly become a community attraction and run nightly (Thursday to Sunday) throughout the Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter Holiday Season. Content is scheduled to change seasonally and is appropriate for all ages.
Thank you to the Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism & Culture Industries, ReConnect Grant Program for the funding that allowed for new creative content that can be used now and into the future!
NEW! Tune your car radio to fm 92.5 to listen to the music that has been choreographed with the show.
Please note: Some shows may have strobe light type effects that may be disorienting to some residents.
| Content Type | Start Date | Days Running | Times |
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Summer Show |
June 29 | Thurs - Sun | 8/8:30pm 9/9:30pm |
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Conestoga College Graphic Design Advanced Diploma's Class 2020 student content 2021 student content 2022 student content |
August 4 August 18 September 1 |
Thurs - Sun |
8/8:30pm |
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Fall Show Remembrance Day |
September 15 November 11 |
Thurs - Sun | 8/8:30pm 9/9:30pm |
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Christmas Holiday Show Winter Show |
November 12 January 5 2023 |
Thurs - Sun |
8/8:30pm 9/9:30pm |
Friday, November 25th only: Take part in Unsilent Night (https://www.cambridge.ca/en/parks-recreation-culture/phil-kline-s-unsilent-night.aspx) and walk the event to view the projection show!
- First show 7:30 p.m.
- 8 p.m.
- 8:30 p.m.
- Last show 9 p.m.
Cambridge Sculpture Garden
Located on Grand Avenue, between Main and Concession streets, the Cambridge Sculpture Garden is in the heart of downtown Galt City Centre. The garden features temporary and permanent sculptures along the river walk.
indigena domain
In 2008, artist and winner of a national competition, Stephen Cruise, created the indigena domain public art in front of Cambridge City Hall. This piece of work is a polished granite sculpture, honouring the founding communities of Galt, Preston, Hespeler and Blair.
Public Art Policy
In 2010, the City of Cambridge approved the Public Art Policy. The Policy includes starting a Public Art Reserve Fund through contributions equal to one per cent of capital construction budgets.
River Walk
In 2011, the Region of Waterloo, the cities of Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge, the Cambridge Sculpture Garden and the Cambridge Libraries and Galleries started a joint project called Extraordinary Spaces. The project is a series of brochures about public art locations across the Region. Working closely with the local company Design Changes, the project produced the River Walk brochure from local residents and visitors to enjoy some of Cambridge's public art.