Talks and Lectures
On Wednesday May 21, 2025, 7pm at the Simcoe Street Theatre, located at 65 Simcoe Street, Be The Change Film Series (BTC) presents a double feature of short films followed by a Q & A with filmmaker, Jeremy Williams. "Hell & High Water" gives voice to the Nlakaʼpamux Nation communities of Lytton and Shackan as they experience traumatic loss from fire and flooding.
Explore the cutting edge of digital creativity at the VAMA: Virtual Arts Showcase — a special presentation highlighting innovative uses of augmented reality, virtual reality, and motion capture in music, dance, and visual arts. Created by Tom Strnad, the VAMA project is dedicated to exploring best practices for virtualizing the arts.
Join us for a special lecture by acclaimed composer Ian Cusson as he introduces Dance Dance Dance, his bold new choral work premiering at this year’s Collingwood Music Festival. Commissioned especially for the festival, the piece draws on surreal AI-generated videos to explore the complex intersection of technology, creativity, and human consciousness in the age of artificial intelligence. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear directly from Cusson about the ideas and inspirations behind this groundbreaking new work. (First Presbyterian Church)
An Evening with Rob Chatwin – Puppet Film & Stop Motion Animation
Join 2024 Robert G. Kemp Award winner Rob Chatwin for an inspiring evening exploring the magic of filmmaking with puppets and stop motion animation. Rob will share insights into his creative process and debut his two new short films, Kody and Austin Ave.
Date: April 24, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Simcoe Street Theatre, 65 Simcoe Street, Collingwood
Tickets:
$20 General Admission
$15 BMFA Members
Students Free
Calling all young sports fans! 🏆 Game Changers is an exciting, hands-on program where kids aged 6-12 will discover the incredible athletes who shaped Collingwood’s sports history. Through engaging stories, crafts, and fun games, participants will explore the triumphs, challenges, and lasting impact of our hometown heroes.
Program runs 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Pre-registration is required. $15 per child / $12 for members. Registration opens on Thursday, April 3, 9:00 a.m. Visit the Collingwood Museum website to register on PerfectMind or call Museum staff 705-445-4811 ext. 7223.
Join us for a blazing adventure through Collingwood's fiery past! 🚒 Explore the stories of the town’s big fires and discover how the community came together to rebuild. Through fun activities and crafts kids will learn about history, teamwork, and resilience. This hands-on program is perfect for curious minds, ages 6 – 12, who are ready to uncover the fiery legacy of Collingwood!
Meet our friendly and knowledgeable guides select Mondays at 1:30pm out front of the white marble Federal building located at 44 Hurontario Street. Our hour long guided outdoor walks are infused with a little something for everyone - humour, history, art and architecture. We offer great suggestions for budget-friendly things to do while you are in town and happy to answer your "what to do next" questions. The tour is free to attend, as our guides work on a tips only basis. Learn more at: www.collingwoodFREEwalkingtours.com
CollingWord 2025 is a literary festival that brings authors and readers alike together for a weekend of local storytelling, graphic novels, fan fiction, and much much more. Taking place from 18 - 19 October at the Collingwood Public Library, CollingWord is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to celebrating the literary achievements of the local authors of the South Georgian Bay Writers’ Connection (SGBWC), while encouraging literary development among youth.
In celebration of her new solo exhibition at The Gallery at L.E. Shore, Beverley Smith invites you on a captivating journey to La Macina Di San Cresci, an artist residency in Tuscany, Italy.
Beverley will share how she discovered the residency, her experiences living there, and the impact it had on her both artistically and personally. You'll also be treated to an insightful overview of her artistic evolution, as she reflects on each of her solo shows at The Gallery, from her first in 1996 through 1999, 2002, 2013, 2019, and now 2025!