Arts & Cultural Groups
Algonquin Arts Council
The Algonquin Arts Council strives to encourage the realization of the full artistic potential of the community by developing, stimulating, and improving the knowledge, understanding, and practice of the arts. By protecting and promoting the mutual interests of the membership, the AAC works to enrich the cultural life of the community and increase the accessibility of the arts. The AAC is available to advise and co-operate with all authorities, government departments, and other bodies on matters of the arts and to affiliate with other organizations concerned with the arts. The AAC is grateful to accept donations, gifts, legacies, and bequests to further the development of the arts in North Hastings and surrounding areas.
613.332.5918
info@algonquinarts.ca
www.algonquinarts.ca
Bancroft Arts & Crafts Guild
The Bancroft Arts and Crafts Guild hosts two annual shows. Thousands of visitors come to check out our summer show in Millenium Park in Bancroft during the long weekend in August which features up to 60 vendors and live music on stage all weekend. Our Christmas show is smaller and is held during November in Bancroft.
613.338.5431
nancybrookes@yahoo.ca
Bancroft Theatre Guild
The Bancroft Theatre Guild has been providing the North Hastings region with high-quality community theatre for more than thirty years. From its beginnings in the early 1970s as the Bancroft Little Theatre, the Guild has grown and thrived through the years.
theatreguild@bancroftvillageplayhouse.ca
www.bancroftvillageplayhouse.ca/theatreguild
Celebrate Youth Movement
We value the diverse creativity, enthusiasm, wisdom and energy of youth and believe their participation and voices are essential in creating an integrated and vibrant community. Formed in 2007, the Celebrate Youth Movement acts as a “hub” for North Hastings organizations serving youth to connect, share resources, and collaborate on community and youth-led projects. Our mission is to collaborate with youth to create social, recreational, educational, employment, volunteer and political opportunities, to strengthen communication between youth through youth friendly technology, to support youth to plan and participate in leadership training and skill development and increase public and political awareness about youth issues.
33 Station St., Unit B,
Bancroft, ON, K0L 1C0
Monday to Friday: 8:30am-4:30pm
613.332.2732
abedrennan@gmail.com
Youth in Action
Youth in Action are a local committee of youth who identify gaps in the community for youth and actively support and create projects that fill the gap. We provide youth dances, summer movies and are actively involved in many community development projects.
Find us on Facebook!
same contact info as Celebrate Youth Movement (above)
North Hastings Quilt Club
We are a group of women who share a common interest in preserving and expanding a love for the art of quilting. Some of our ladies have years of quilting experience behind them and others have come to the group curious about the age old art. Many arrive wanting to know how to get started and the more experienced ones are eager to learn new techniques. The great thing about our club is that it can accommodate them all.
613.332.4364
marionheasman@sympatico.ca
www.quiltclub.ca
Performing Arts Bancroft
Performing Arts Bancroft is the longest-standing programming committee of the Algonquin Arts Council. It's mandate has been to bring excellent quality music, dance and comedy to the community of Bancroft. Traditionally in the Fall, Winter and Spring, PAB's first season was in 1979-80. Since then, Performing Arts Bancroft has brought a diverse collection of fine artists to the community including Sylvia Tyson, Famous People Players, The Hamilton Philharmonic, Maureen Forrester, Climax Jazz Band, Hagood Hardy, Valdy, Nancy White, John Allan Cameron, Sneezy Waters, Elya in Taussig, Don Harron & Catherine McKinnon, Colleen Peterson, Ken Whitely, The Elmer Isler Singers, Lorne Elliott, JP Cormier, Cadence, Trio Lyra, Ballet Creole, True North Brass, Adi Braun, Kiyoshi Nagata Ensemble, Israelievitch Duo, Bellissima Ringers, the Arrogant Worms and David Francey. Performing Arts Bancroft has been pleased to call the wonderful Bancroft Village Playhouse 'home' in recent years, and many of its artist have raved about the venue as an outstanding performance space, with a unique opportunity for audience interaction.
613.474.1787
myc6@nexicom.net
www.bancroftvillageplayhouse.ca/performingarts
York River Festival
The York River Festival Committee in Bancroft, Ontario holds an annual celebration of words on the third Saturday of September at the Village Playhouse. A fundraiser for literacy projects in North Hastings, past authors have included: David Adams Richards, Helen Humphreys, Elizabeth Hay, Roy MacGregor, Michael Crummey, Genni Gunn, Robert J. Sawyer, as well as local writers in a hilarious challenge. Student performers are always a part of the festivities and the evening includes complimentary wine and finger foods as well as book sales and signing.
613.338.2262
