Artist line-up set for Cambridge Celebration of the Arts: June 14
Artist line-up set for Cambridge Celebration of the Arts: June 14
An immersive artistic experience for the whole family
Cambridge, Ontario. (May 28, 2024) –The City’s largest arts festival returns Friday, June 14, 2024, with more than 40 professional artists showcasing their talents. A free, yearly art festival, Cambridge Celebration of the Arts welcomes approximately 5,000 people into the downtown core and gives patrons an up close and personal view into the work of some of the area’s most talented artists.
“This signature event really brings the whole city to life, and I encourage everyone in and around our community to be part of this exciting and unique opportunity. People look forward to this year after year as part of their family tradition,” said Mayor Jan Liggett. “Enjoy artists and performers showcasing their talents, appreciate the scenery of our historic downtown, and experience a meal at one of our incredible local restaurants - this is a summer night in Cambridge not to be missed.”
The festival features a broad mix of local artists from painters and poets to musicians and crafters.
Vendors will also be on site, including a variety of food trucks. Residents are able to get a sneak peek at some of the artists who are part of the Pop Up Performances taking place throughout the city leading up to the event.
Event details:
Cambridge Celebration of the Arts
Friday, June 14 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Cambridge City Hall - 50 Dickson St., Cambridge
Media are also invited to attend the official launch event:
Cambridge Celebration of the Arts
Thursday, May 30 at 2 p.m.
Cambridge Civic Square - 50 Dickson St., Cambridge
Along with the outdoor festival, the Fire Hall Museum on Dickson Street will be open for visitors to explore and the Cambridge Art Attic will be running June 13-15 inside the Cambridge Centre for the Arts (CCA). Sponsored by the Cambridge Arts Guild, this annual fundraising event features a silent auction and sale of donated art. All proceeds support the CCA.
Cambridge Celebration of the Arts aligns with the City’s Strategic goals as it helps enhance spaces where people connect, creates active spaces that offer things for people to do, and establishes the city’s core as an attractive destination.
For more information visit, cambridge.ca/cca
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The City of Cambridge is one of the fastest growing areas in the country. With nearly 140,000 residents, Cambridge is the second largest community within Waterloo Region. It is strategically located astride highway 401 in southwestern Ontario, part of the Toronto to Waterloo Region Innovation Corridor. With a multicultural mix and a strong foundation of support services, Cambridge has a diverse economic base with leading industries in advanced manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, nuclear, pharmaceutical, business and financial services.
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