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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.
The Cambridge Fire Hall Museum will be open! Enjoy local restaurants and market vendors on site. You will not want to miss Art Attic happening inside Cambridge Centre for the Arts, be sure to drop in.
Thank you for joining us at the 2024 event!
Mark your calendars & join us on Friday, June 13 2025 from 5-10 p.m. at Cambridge City Hall, 50 Dickson Street. Stay alert to our website come January 2025 for the call for artist entries.
For any related inquiries email: cca@cambridge.ca
In 2024, we had 40 professional artists on display with three separate stages.
Congratulations to our 2024 winners!
Juror's Choice Award - John Richer
People's Choice Award - Adult Visual Arts Competition - Maria Antoniv
People's Choice Award - Junior Visual Arts Competition - Preston High School - Madison Sellers
Artist | Medium |
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Steve Delahunty | Drawing |
Jim Bloomfield | Photography |
Les Holdway | Photography |
Jill Summerhayes | Watercolours |
Gordy Ess | Mixed Media |
Peter Zantinge | Painting |
Mary Mitchell | Painting |
Brenda Hunniford | Acrylic Painting & Mixed Media |
Lloyd Dell | Acrylic Painting |
Tara Markov | Photography |
Christie Lippa | Painting watercolour, acrylic and pastels |
Angeline Garnham | Watercolour and Acrylic |
Kim Conway | Painting |
Valerie Thomson | Mono print & acrylic painting |
Laura Cook | Digital Photography |
Deb Mowatt | Acrylic Painting |
Maria Antoniv | Painting |
John Richer | Oil Painting |
Ginny Carnevale | Print making |
Rachel Azzopardi | Acrylic Painting |
Jacob Hespeler Secondary School
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Preston High School | |
Monsignor Doyle Catholic Secondary School
Galt Collegiate Institute
Glenview Park Secondary School |
Stage Schedules
Time | Artist |
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5:15 PM | Mattie Leon |
6:00 PM | Yvonne & The Riffs |
6:45 PM | Kroka |
7:15 PM | Mayor Jan Liggett - Greetings |
7:30 PM | Dan Walsh |
8:15 PM | Fresh Water Funk |
9:00 PM | Listen to the Music - The Ultimate Tribute to The Doobie Brothers |
Time | Artist |
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5:00 PM | Fiddlesticks Girls Choir |
5:30 PM | Cambridge Symphony Orchestra |
6:15 PM | Rebekah Stevens |
7:00 PM | Sing Me A River |
7:45 PM | Elements Dance |
8:30 PM | Cambridge Concert Band |
9:15 PM | Big Dan Jeffares |
Time | Artist |
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5:30 PM | Emi-lee Small - Performing |
6:00 PM | Graham Miles - Literary |
6:30 PM | Valerie Thomson - Literary |
7:00 PM | Sharon Frayne - Literary |
7:30 PM | Nicole Lao - Literary |
8:00 PM | Barb Day - Literary |
Art Market Vendors |
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Henna 4 U |
Debbie Ellis Watercolours |
The Tiny Paint Company-Brooke Burnet-Brown |
Idle & Wood Candle Co. |
Unbroken Bunny |
Sensity |
Cambridge Scottish Festival |
Preston Arts Collective |
Azadeh Pourashraf |
Vetements Deslandes |
What to expect at the celebration
- Come hungry! Food vendors and restaurants will be on-site. The event is also liquor licensed.
- Two free parking lots are available - Beverly/Wellington Street Parking Lot & Cambridge City Hall Parking Lot
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Beverage Partner |
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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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2024 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, Food & Beverage Coordinator, Literary Arts Coordinator. If interested please email the Recreation Coordinator or call 519-623-1340 ext 4277.
Responsibility | Name |
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Chair | Les Kadar |
Staff Liaison/Recreation Coordinator | Megan Hooper |
Performing Arts Coordinators | Dennis Napper & Kristine Dearlove |
Promotions/Social Media Coordinators | Greg Wilson & Deanna Wells |
Visual Arts Coordinator | Ingrid Talpak |
Volunteer Coordinators | Bill Ashwell, Robert Pham & Darlene Radu |
Literary Arts Coordinator | Actively Recruiting |
Vendor Coordinator | Actively Recruiting |
Food & Beverage Coordinator | Actively Recruiting |
Youth Visual Arts Coordinator |
Jessica Penney |
Marketing Coordinator | Margie McLean |