Electric City Culture Council (EC3)
@ec3ptbo.bsky.social
EC3 is an arm’s-length, non-profit mandated by the City of Peterborough to champion the development of the arts and culture for the City and County of Peterborough. https://ec3ptbo.carrd.co/ #artsptbo
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EC3 Receives 2026 Funding from the City of Peterborough
For the full announcement see the EC3 Bulletin:
mailchi.mp/ecthree/ec3-...
For the full announcement see the EC3 Bulletin:
mailchi.mp/ecthree/ec3-...
Rough Cuts #2 is coming up on March 13th! This is an opportunity for artists to showcase works in progress of any genre. Entry is by lottery, applications due 11:59pm Feb 13th. To apply, send a bio and a one-paragraph piece description of what you plan to do to [email protected].
February 11, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Rough Cuts #2 is coming up on March 13th! This is an opportunity for artists to showcase works in progress of any genre. Entry is by lottery, applications due 11:59pm Feb 13th. To apply, send a bio and a one-paragraph piece description of what you plan to do to [email protected].
EC3 is hiring an Operations & Administration Coordinator! Full job description here - 1drv.ms/w/c/61074097...
February 10, 2026 at 1:29 AM
EC3 is hiring an Operations & Administration Coordinator! Full job description here - 1drv.ms/w/c/61074097...
On Tues Feb 24th, BRAND NEW STAGES is back! The 3rd annual festival of new Canadian work for the stage returns with 7 plays in 6 days, and over 40 artists featured. Visit www.newstages.ca for festival info.
February 8, 2026 at 8:57 PM
On Tues Feb 24th, BRAND NEW STAGES is back! The 3rd annual festival of new Canadian work for the stage returns with 7 plays in 6 days, and over 40 artists featured. Visit www.newstages.ca for festival info.
Happy Holidays to all of you from the Electric City Culture Council’s Board and staff, our volunteers and advisory committee members, and our many sponsors, donors and community partners.
December 11, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Happy Holidays to all of you from the Electric City Culture Council’s Board and staff, our volunteers and advisory committee members, and our many sponsors, donors and community partners.
EC3 Receives 2026 Funding from the City of Peterborough
For the full announcement see the EC3 Bulletin:
mailchi.mp/ecthree/ec3-...
For the full announcement see the EC3 Bulletin:
mailchi.mp/ecthree/ec3-...
December 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM
EC3 Receives 2026 Funding from the City of Peterborough
For the full announcement see the EC3 Bulletin:
mailchi.mp/ecthree/ec3-...
For the full announcement see the EC3 Bulletin:
mailchi.mp/ecthree/ec3-...
EC3 is pleased to announce that we received an Operating Grant for Arts Service Organizations of $17,600 from the OAC.
EC3 acknowledges Dave Smith, MPP and the Government of Ontario’s contribution to the Ontario Arts Council. Read the full Bulletin by following the link: mailchi.mp/ecthree/onta...
EC3 acknowledges Dave Smith, MPP and the Government of Ontario’s contribution to the Ontario Arts Council. Read the full Bulletin by following the link: mailchi.mp/ecthree/onta...
December 9, 2025 at 4:36 PM
EC3 is pleased to announce that we received an Operating Grant for Arts Service Organizations of $17,600 from the OAC.
EC3 acknowledges Dave Smith, MPP and the Government of Ontario’s contribution to the Ontario Arts Council. Read the full Bulletin by following the link: mailchi.mp/ecthree/onta...
EC3 acknowledges Dave Smith, MPP and the Government of Ontario’s contribution to the Ontario Arts Council. Read the full Bulletin by following the link: mailchi.mp/ecthree/onta...
Follow the link in our bio to download the presentations slides from last Thursday's Professional Development Workshop: Yes, You Can Write a Multi and Inter-Arts Project Grant Application! tinyurl.com/3acshnxv
December 3, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Follow the link in our bio to download the presentations slides from last Thursday's Professional Development Workshop: Yes, You Can Write a Multi and Inter-Arts Project Grant Application! tinyurl.com/3acshnxv
Today is Arts Day on the Hill, a national annual event organized by @artscoalitionca.bsky.social This is an important advocacy initiative drawing attention to the high social and economic impact, value and importance of the arts and the critical importance of public funding for the arts #artsday2025
December 2, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Today is Arts Day on the Hill, a national annual event organized by @artscoalitionca.bsky.social This is an important advocacy initiative drawing attention to the high social and economic impact, value and importance of the arts and the critical importance of public funding for the arts #artsday2025
…We are so grateful for all she did and will remember her with admiration and deep affection.”
— Su Ditta, EC3 Executive Director
— Su Ditta, EC3 Executive Director
She was fearless and hardworking for numerous causes that mattered, and never hesitated when we reached out for help with networking and connections…
…Always gracious and generous, Anne offered expert support and advice whenever we called on her for guidance or encouragement, and frequently provided information and direction to individual artists in need...
December 2, 2025 at 2:17 PM
…We are so grateful for all she did and will remember her with admiration and deep affection.”
— Su Ditta, EC3 Executive Director
— Su Ditta, EC3 Executive Director
…Her “can-do” spirit was infectious and inspiring - a true community builder in every way - she was an inspiration and made this city an even greater place to live each and every day. She imagined the best for local culture and worked hard to make it happen…
She was fearless and hardworking for numerous causes that mattered, and never hesitated when we reached out for help with networking and connections…
…Always gracious and generous, Anne offered expert support and advice whenever we called on her for guidance or encouragement, and frequently provided information and direction to individual artists in need...
December 2, 2025 at 2:17 PM
…Her “can-do” spirit was infectious and inspiring - a true community builder in every way - she was an inspiration and made this city an even greater place to live each and every day. She imagined the best for local culture and worked hard to make it happen…
She was fearless and hardworking for numerous causes that mattered, and never hesitated when we reached out for help with networking and connections…
…Always gracious and generous, Anne offered expert support and advice whenever we called on her for guidance or encouragement, and frequently provided information and direction to individual artists in need...
“On behalf of the Board of Directors and EC3 staff, we would like to send out our sincere sympathies and condolences to the family and friends of Ann Farquharson. Anne was a champion of the arts and an invaluable supporter of heritage preservation, and she will be so sorely missed in our community…
December 2, 2025 at 2:16 PM
She was fearless and hardworking for numerous causes that mattered, and never hesitated when we reached out for help with networking and connections…
…Always gracious and generous, Anne offered expert support and advice whenever we called on her for guidance or encouragement, and frequently provided information and direction to individual artists in need...
“On behalf of the Board of Directors and EC3 staff, we would like to send out our sincere sympathies and condolences to the family and friends of Ann Farquharson. Anne was a champion of the arts and an invaluable supporter of heritage preservation, and she will be so sorely missed in our community…
December 2, 2025 at 2:16 PM
…Always gracious and generous, Anne offered expert support and advice whenever we called on her for guidance or encouragement, and frequently provided information and direction to individual artists in need...
“On behalf of the Board of Directors and EC3 staff, we would like to send out our sincere sympathies and condolences to the family and friends of Ann Farquharson. Anne was a champion of the arts and an invaluable supporter of heritage preservation, and she will be so sorely missed in our community…
December 2, 2025 at 2:14 PM
“On behalf of the Board of Directors and EC3 staff, we would like to send out our sincere sympathies and condolences to the family and friends of Ann Farquharson. Anne was a champion of the arts and an invaluable supporter of heritage preservation, and she will be so sorely missed in our community…
Towards The North Star: Centering Social Justice in Organizational Leadership
After decades of activism, Indigenous, Black and racialized leaders are increasingly shaping the arts. This panel will explore the organizational approaches advancing social justice in the arts. onculturedays.ca/on-topic/
After decades of activism, Indigenous, Black and racialized leaders are increasingly shaping the arts. This panel will explore the organizational approaches advancing social justice in the arts. onculturedays.ca/on-topic/
ON Topic Speaker Series
This series of talks and workshops brings together arts and culture workers from across the province to discuss timely societal and economic issues impacting their sector, and to provide opportunities...
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December 1, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Towards The North Star: Centering Social Justice in Organizational Leadership
After decades of activism, Indigenous, Black and racialized leaders are increasingly shaping the arts. This panel will explore the organizational approaches advancing social justice in the arts. onculturedays.ca/on-topic/
After decades of activism, Indigenous, Black and racialized leaders are increasingly shaping the arts. This panel will explore the organizational approaches advancing social justice in the arts. onculturedays.ca/on-topic/
Show up tonight at 6:00pm to attend the Yes, You Can Write a Multi and Inter-Arts Project Grant Application! professional development workshop. Registration is accepted at the door. Although we expect a sizable turnout, we still have room for more!
Artspace, 3-378 Aylmer Street.
Artspace, 3-378 Aylmer Street.
November 27, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Show up tonight at 6:00pm to attend the Yes, You Can Write a Multi and Inter-Arts Project Grant Application! professional development workshop. Registration is accepted at the door. Although we expect a sizable turnout, we still have room for more!
Artspace, 3-378 Aylmer Street.
Artspace, 3-378 Aylmer Street.
Sliding scale tickets available and free parking!
Join us for FIRE, a solstice concert, to call back the sun with songs, stories, oversized props, and our very special guests Medusa!
www.eventbrite.ca/e/fire-a-sol...
All Saints’ Anglican Church is wheelchair accessible.
www.eventbrite.ca/e/fire-a-sol...
All Saints’ Anglican Church is wheelchair accessible.
November 26, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Sliding scale tickets available and free parking!
Join us for FIRE, a solstice concert, to call back the sun with songs, stories, oversized props, and our very special guests Medusa!
www.eventbrite.ca/e/fire-a-sol...
All Saints’ Anglican Church is wheelchair accessible.
www.eventbrite.ca/e/fire-a-sol...
All Saints’ Anglican Church is wheelchair accessible.
November 26, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Join us for FIRE, a solstice concert, to call back the sun with songs, stories, oversized props, and our very special guests Medusa!
www.eventbrite.ca/e/fire-a-sol...
All Saints’ Anglican Church is wheelchair accessible.
www.eventbrite.ca/e/fire-a-sol...
All Saints’ Anglican Church is wheelchair accessible.
This Professional Development Workshop Changes Careers! Happening tomorrow, the workshop “Yes, You Can Write a Multi and Inter-Arts Project Grant Application!” could make a huge impact on your career.
Don’t miss out on this impactful event. See the Eventbrite: tinyurl.com/28en4svv
Don’t miss out on this impactful event. See the Eventbrite: tinyurl.com/28en4svv
November 26, 2025 at 8:59 PM
This Professional Development Workshop Changes Careers! Happening tomorrow, the workshop “Yes, You Can Write a Multi and Inter-Arts Project Grant Application!” could make a huge impact on your career.
Don’t miss out on this impactful event. See the Eventbrite: tinyurl.com/28en4svv
Don’t miss out on this impactful event. See the Eventbrite: tinyurl.com/28en4svv
Meet your OAC Grant Officer!
Who also is the facilitator of the upcoming workshop: Yes, You Can Write a Multi and Inter-Arts Project Grant Application! Adom Acheampong is the Multi- and Inter-Arts Officer at the Ontario Arts Council.
Bulletin: mailchi.mp/ecthree/meet...
Who also is the facilitator of the upcoming workshop: Yes, You Can Write a Multi and Inter-Arts Project Grant Application! Adom Acheampong is the Multi- and Inter-Arts Officer at the Ontario Arts Council.
Bulletin: mailchi.mp/ecthree/meet...
November 20, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Meet your OAC Grant Officer!
Who also is the facilitator of the upcoming workshop: Yes, You Can Write a Multi and Inter-Arts Project Grant Application! Adom Acheampong is the Multi- and Inter-Arts Officer at the Ontario Arts Council.
Bulletin: mailchi.mp/ecthree/meet...
Who also is the facilitator of the upcoming workshop: Yes, You Can Write a Multi and Inter-Arts Project Grant Application! Adom Acheampong is the Multi- and Inter-Arts Officer at the Ontario Arts Council.
Bulletin: mailchi.mp/ecthree/meet...
Request ASL Interpretation by tomorrow Friday, November 21st for the upcoming workshop: Yes, You Can Write a Multi and Inter-Arts Project Grant Application!
ASL Interpretation available upon request, please email Eva at Public Energy by November 21st by 5:00pm, [email protected].
ASL Interpretation available upon request, please email Eva at Public Energy by November 21st by 5:00pm, [email protected].
November 20, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Request ASL Interpretation by tomorrow Friday, November 21st for the upcoming workshop: Yes, You Can Write a Multi and Inter-Arts Project Grant Application!
ASL Interpretation available upon request, please email Eva at Public Energy by November 21st by 5:00pm, [email protected].
ASL Interpretation available upon request, please email Eva at Public Energy by November 21st by 5:00pm, [email protected].
New Stages Theatre presents
ITʼS A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY
Market Hall Performing Arts Centre
6 shows. Dec 10-14, 2025.
Tickets: tickets.markethall.org?category=20
Watch the fantastic trailer here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uiwY...
ITʼS A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY
Market Hall Performing Arts Centre
6 shows. Dec 10-14, 2025.
Tickets: tickets.markethall.org?category=20
Watch the fantastic trailer here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uiwY...
November 20, 2025 at 2:51 PM
New Stages Theatre presents
ITʼS A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY
Market Hall Performing Arts Centre
6 shows. Dec 10-14, 2025.
Tickets: tickets.markethall.org?category=20
Watch the fantastic trailer here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uiwY...
ITʼS A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY
Market Hall Performing Arts Centre
6 shows. Dec 10-14, 2025.
Tickets: tickets.markethall.org?category=20
Watch the fantastic trailer here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uiwY...
ELECTRIC CITY CULTURE COUNCIL AND PUBLIC ENERGY PRESENT FREE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP ON GRANT WRITING FACILITATED BY ONTARIO ARTS COUNCIL
Where: 3-378 Aylmer Street North, Peterborough, Ontario
When: Thursday, November 27th, 6:00 pm
See the Media Release here: mailchi.mp/ecthree/medi...
Where: 3-378 Aylmer Street North, Peterborough, Ontario
When: Thursday, November 27th, 6:00 pm
See the Media Release here: mailchi.mp/ecthree/medi...
Media Release: For Immediate Release
mailchi.mp
November 18, 2025 at 2:51 PM
ELECTRIC CITY CULTURE COUNCIL AND PUBLIC ENERGY PRESENT FREE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP ON GRANT WRITING FACILITATED BY ONTARIO ARTS COUNCIL
Where: 3-378 Aylmer Street North, Peterborough, Ontario
When: Thursday, November 27th, 6:00 pm
See the Media Release here: mailchi.mp/ecthree/medi...
Where: 3-378 Aylmer Street North, Peterborough, Ontario
When: Thursday, November 27th, 6:00 pm
See the Media Release here: mailchi.mp/ecthree/medi...
About the facilitator: Adom Acheampong has extensive arts and culture sector experience. Currently, she is the Multi and Inter-Arts and Community-Engaged Arts Officer at the Ontario Arts Council. Most recently, Adom was the Artistic and Professional Development Manager at Nia Centre for the Arts.
November 18, 2025 at 2:48 PM
About the facilitator: Adom Acheampong has extensive arts and culture sector experience. Currently, she is the Multi and Inter-Arts and Community-Engaged Arts Officer at the Ontario Arts Council. Most recently, Adom was the Artistic and Professional Development Manager at Nia Centre for the Arts.
Register now to guarantee your spot in our upcoming FREE professional development workshop “Yes, You Can Write a Multi and Inter-Arts Project Grant Application!” Link to register: tinyurl.com/28en4svv, and the registration link can also be found in our bio.
November 11, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Register now to guarantee your spot in our upcoming FREE professional development workshop “Yes, You Can Write a Multi and Inter-Arts Project Grant Application!” Link to register: tinyurl.com/28en4svv, and the registration link can also be found in our bio.
November 6, 2025 at 8:54 PM