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Cambridge Celebration of the Arts takes place each year, for one evening in June.
For more than 20 years, the event has showcased local artists and their visual, literary, and performing arts talent. The event attracts approximately 5,000 people to City Hall and surrounding area.
Join us Friday, June 16 from 5-10 p.m. at City Hall, 50 Dickson Street.
This year, more than 40 professional artists will be on display, with three separate stages, see the full list below. Food trucks will be on site and awards will be presented for Juror’s Choice, 50th Anniversary Commemorative, and Peoples’ Choice - as determined by your votes at the event.
In honour of Cambridge’s 50th anniversary, come dressed like it's the 1970's. Prizes to be won!
Artist | Medium |
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Gordy Ess | Painting |
Wesley Booker | Sculptures |
Jim Blomfield | Photography |
Suzanne Crichton | Textile |
Ginny Carnevale | Drypoint/Linocut Prints |
Meredith Walls | Digital Photography |
Liz Skelton | Painting |
Anne Blain | Glass Mosaic & Painting |
Brenda Hunniford | Acrylic Painting & Mixed Media |
Angelique Garnham | Oil on canvas & gouache on paper |
Vanessa Pejovic | Digital Photography |
Pieter Zantinge | Painting |
Amy Axmith | Acrylic Painting |
Margarita Kuznetsova | Pen ink on paper |
Valerie Thomson | Mono print & acrylic painting |
Laura Cook | Digital Photography |
Deb Mowatt | Acrylic Painting |
Coleen & Jeff Heal | Sculpture, Mixed Media |
John De Boer | Metal Sculpture |
Stage Schedules
Time | Artist |
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5:00 PM | Culinary Artist - Bob Friesen |
5:30 PM | Mayor Jan Liggett - Greetings |
5:40 PM | Hayley Verrall - Performing Artist |
6:15 PM | Living Room for Small - Performing Artist |
6:45 PM | Empty Hours - Performing Artists |
7:30 PM | Noah Nogueira - Comedian & Juggler |
8:00 PM | Koi Getson - Performing Artist |
8:45 PM | Madison Galloway - Performing Artist |
9:30 PM | The Boys and I - Performing Artist |
Time | Artist |
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5:30 PM | Cambridge Youth Orchestra - Youth Performing Artist |
6:00 PM | Trent Laros - Youth Performing Artist |
6:30 PM | Emi-Lee Small - Performing Artist |
7:00 PM | Element Dance - Youth Performing Artist |
7:30 PM | Cambridge Symphony Orchestra - Performing Artist |
8:15 PM | Jeff Beadle - Performing Artist |
8:45 PM | Mandippal - Performing Artist |
9:15 PM | Cambridge Concert & Jazz Band |
Time | Artist |
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6:00 PM | Barb Day - Literary Artist |
6:30 PM | Scott Hasey-Koufis |
7:00 PM | Becky Alexander |
7:30 PM | Valerie Thomson |
8:00 PM | Bill Ashwell |
What to expect at the celebration
- Want to know what a typical night at the Cambridge Celebration of the Arts is like? Watch our video or Rogers tv clips from 2022 to find out!
- Come hungry! Food trucks and restaurants will be on-site. The event is also licensed.
- Two free parking lots are available - Beverly/Wellington Street Parking Lot & Cambridge City Hall Parking Lot
Food Trucks & Restaurants |
Thirteen Bombay Sizzler Heavenly Dreams Ice Cream Los Rolling Tacos Born2Eat |
Event accessibility
- If you require accessible accommodations, please contact event staff prior to the event
- Washrooms are accessible
- Accessible drop off area will be available off of Cambridge Street
- Bus routes are nearby. Use the Grand River Transit website to plan your route.
Volunteer
Are you interested in volunteering at the event? Email the Recreation Coordinator or call 519-623-1340 ext 4277 for more information.
Thank you to our sponsors and media partners for their generous support!
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2023 Jurors
The jurors provide their expertise to support the selection of the artists who are featured in the the event as well as the winner of the Juror’s Choice Award.
Performing Arts Juror - Vanessa De Freitas |
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Literary Arts Juror - Patricia Helen Oliver |
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Visual Arts Juror - Tania Hanscom |
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Committee Members
We are currently seeking committee members for the positions of Vendor Coordinator and Food & Beverage Coordinator. If interested please email the Recreation Coordinator or call 519-623-1340 ext 4277.
Responsibility | Name |
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Staff Liaison/Chair | Leanne Bond |
Performing Arts Coordinators | Dennis Napper & Kristine Dearlove |
Promotions/Social Media Coordinators | Greg Wilson & Deanna Wells |
Visual Arts Coordinator | Carol Walthers |
Volunteer Coordinator | Robert Pham & Darlene Radu |
Literary Arts Coordinator | Jill Harrington-Fox |
Youth Visual Arts Coordinator |
Ingrid Talpak |
Marketing Coordinator | Margie McLean |