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10/01/2026

Our RBC Foundation Music@Noon Concert Series in partnership with FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre (PAC) is back in the swing, and this coming Tuesday is no exception... join us Tuesday, Oct. 6 in PAC's Recital Hall for a free performance by the John Sherwood Jazz Trio!

John Sherwood Jazz Trio
Tuesday, Oct. 6 at 12 p.m. (noon)
Recital Hall, FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre

It's a free community event! Please reserve your seat ahead of time through the PAC Box Office. We can't to share this music with you in the heart of . ✨ FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre - St. Catharines Downtown St. Catharines

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09/22/2026

Mark your calendars for one week from today... our RBC Foundation Music@Noon concert series in partnership with FirstOntario Peforming Arts Centre is back! ✨ It's a free community event, all are invited!

Echoes of the Land: Songs and Knowledge from Indigenous Voices
Shannon Thunderbird & Kate Dickson
Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026 at 12 p.m.
In recognition of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30th.
Recital Hall, FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre

Admission is free, tickets must be reserved. Head over to the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre - St. Catharines Box Office tto reserve your seats. We can't wait to share this music with you. 💫 ⬇️

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09/21/2026

All are invited to the tomorrow for a very special screening of documentary The Nature of Healing.

The Nature of Healing is the spoken truth of seven Survivors of Mohawk Institute, Canada’s first and longest running Indian residential school. From victim to survivor, to activist, this is a story of resistance, resilience and a healing path.

Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 5-7:30 p.m.
Marilyn I. Walker Theatre, Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts
15 Artists' Common, St. Catharines
5 p.m. - Arrival
5:30 p.m. - Screening begins (78 Minutes), followed by Q&A with Survivor and grandmother Dawn Hill.

Hosted by Indigenous Educational Studies, Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts and the Office of the Vice-Provost, Indigenous Engagement in honour of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. 🧡

09/17/2026

This Saturday, Sept. 19 join artist Amy Friend, Associate Professor of Visual Arts, for an Artist Talk at RiverBrink Art Museum in the historic village of Queenston in Niagara-on-the-Lake!

Amy Friend: Leave a Light on For Me
Artist Talk: Saturday, Sept. 19 from 1-2 p.m.
Exhibition run: June 27 - October 17
Main floor

"‘Leave a Light On for Me’ considers uncertainty as an ongoing condition, resisting fixed conclusions and remaining attentive to gestures of care, hope and reciprocity. It asks what it means to stay present within the revolving conditions of life."
- Amy Friend

In this exhibition, artist Amy Friend draws on images of lighthouses, darkness, oceans and weather to explore spaces of connection. Working in photography and installation, Friend has crafted a response to selected historical art works in the collection at RiverBrink, with special attention to dramatic weather scenes and scenes from specific historical moments.

Image Credit: Amy Friend: When you are beyond 37 miles

09/14/2026

The Department of Visual Arts is thrilled to present:

The still cloud, in anger, in awe.
An exhibition by Derek Liddington

Sept. 9-Oct. 10, 2026
Visual Arts Gallery, MIWSFPA
15 Artists' Common

All are invited to attend the Opening Reception on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026 from 5-7 p.m. at the Visual Arts Gallery at MIWSFPA. We hope to see you there for an evening of art and community! ✨

06/24/2026

From established performers and educators to emerging artists, members of the community are making an impact in the local arts scene through their creative vision and dedication. Brock graduates, faculty and guest artists were honoured as nominees across five categories for their creative talent and community engagement during the St. Catharines Arts Awards on June 18 at the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre.

For Assistant Professor of Dramatic Arts (DART) Mike Griffin, recipient of the 2026 Arts in Education Award, teaching theatre is about inspiring the future leaders of artistic communities.

“As we train, we develop specialized skills, but we also create an appreciation for the thoughts, ideas and stories of others and for the beauty around us,” he said. “Theatre is about the exploration of humanity. The community that is developed through creating together and sharing that experience with an audience, that is one of the greatest gifts that we have.”

Congratulations to all the incredible nominees and award winners! Read more in The Brock News. Many thanks to the City of St. Catharines and St. Catharines Arts Awards. Photo credit: Bernardo & Nina Photography and Videography. https://loom.ly/lPHJh2Y

06/17/2026

The Mapping Ann-Marie MacDonald Symposium (MAMM) is just around the corner...

The MAMM Symposium celebrates three years of innovative research led by the Faculty of Humanities and marks the final event of Dramatic Arts’ (DART) Walker Cultural Leader (WCL) 2025-26 program. Showcasing digital exhibitions and live sessions, the event includes a reading from MacDonald’s work-in-progress-play Best Soldier, developed during her six-month residency in DART, performed by the critically acclaimed artist herself.

MAMM was designed to advance scholarly research on MacDonald’s influential body of work, explore new types of humanities research and promote collaborative student learning across academic disciplines. Co-led by Neta Gordon, Professor of English Language and Literature, and Aaron Mauro, Chair and Associate Professor of Digital Humanities, the interdisciplinary team also includes Ebru Ustundag, Associate Professor of Geography and Tourism Studies, and Tim Ribaric, Scholarly Publishing and Platforms Librarian, as well as student research assistants.

The MAMM symposium program will feature research poster presentations, a 3D map in the MIWSFPA lobby, digital exhibitions showcasing virtual literary maps and live demonstrations run by the research team.

DETAILS:
Saturday, June 20, 2026, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Marilyn I. Walker Theatre, MIWSFPA, 15 Artists' Common, St. Catharines
Please check in at MWS lobby or second floor entrance (FirstOntario Performing Arts raceway).
Tickets (no cost) are required for sessions in the Marilyn I. Walker Theatre. Full event details and registration are available through Brock University Tickets through the link in our bio.

We can't wait to welcome you to the this Saturday!
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06/11/2026

Dramatic Arts (DART) graduate Nav Brar's wardrobe experience is leaving him on pins and needles — in the best way.

Though he’s had a lifelong love for the stage, the grad wasn’t sure where his academic path would lead when he first arrived at Brock — that is, until he stepped into Wardrobe at the Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts (MIWSFPA).

Now, Brar is forging ahead with purpose after earning his degree and being honoured with the 2026 Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts Textile Award at Brock’s 119th Convocation on Wednesday, June 10.

Always more focused on acting and writing, Brar had never pictured himself in theatre production. Then came his a first-year DART production course, which ignited his passion for fabric and materials. I

When the curtain closes on each production, Brar is driven to keep creating, knowing he has contributed to enhancing the audience experience. “It’s incredibly meaningful and fulfilling,” he said.

Wishing you very congratulations on everything you have accomplished, Nav! Your family is so proud of you. We can't wait to see what you create in the future! 💫
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06/10/2026

Have you heard? ✨ We're Still Talking About This ✨

The Department of Dramatic Arts presents One Acts Festival 2026 opening this Friday at the Marilyn I. Walker Theatre. Don't miss this chance to see our talented theatre artists in action!

Friday, June 12, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 13 at 2 & 7 p.m.

For tickets, head on over to Brock University Tickets. https://loom.ly/4tDAj68

05/14/2026

🪴 Join us for our Marilyn I. Walker School Green Market in support of sustainability and student food initiatives at ! At the market you will find:

🏡 Large garage sale featuring household items, books, clothing, toys and décor
🍅 Seedling sale of organic and heirloom tomatoes, veggies and edible flowers
🎨 Hand-drawn portraits by Lauren Robertson
🎭 Silent auction of artwork by Dramatic Arts faculty, Mike Griffin
🌿 Walkthrough of the downtown rain garden with Lindsay Taylor at 1:30 p.m.

WHWEN: Saturday, May 23, 9:30 am - 1:30 pm
Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts,
Lobby and Art Gallery
15 Artists Common, St. Catharines

We can't wait to welcome you to the MIWSFPA!

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15 Artists' Common
Saint Catharines, ON
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Tuesday	7am - 10pm
Wednesday	7am - 10pm
Thursday	7am - 10pm
Friday	7am - 10pm
Saturday	7am - 10pm
Sunday	7am - 10pm

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