Mark your calendars for a captivating literary event! Join us on Saturday, September 21, 2024, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Cobourg Library for the launch of the sixth installment in the Hill Spirits Series. Presented by Spirit of the Hills Arts Association and Blue Denim Press, this anthology brings together a diverse…
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Discover the Dramatic Flair of Northumberland at NFOTA Fringe Fest!
Join us at Premier Dance Theatre in Cobourg on September 14, 2024, for a unique theatrical experience with the NFOTA Fringe Fest. This innovative festival showcases seven diverse 10-minute plays, each crafted by different playwrights and creative teams from Port Hope, Cobourg, Belleville, and Peterborough. Coordinated by Dave Carley and emceed by the acclaimed Marcia…
Experience the Art of Poetry at WOW! Words on a Wire
Dive into a captivating afternoon of poetry and art on Sunday, September 15, 2024, from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM at the Best Western, Cobourg. “Words on a Wire” features a dynamic multi-media poetry performance with readings by celebrated poets like, Banoo Zan, Gavin Barrett, Abigail Grimes, and Bruce Kauffman. Enjoy the innovative display of…
Thank you to OCAF and OAC!
Northumberland Festival of the Arts wants to give a huge shout-out and thank you to the Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund (OCAF), and to the Ontario Arts Council (OAC) for helping to make this festival happen. MPP Piccini said, “This investment into Northumberland Festival of the Arts will help them conduct amazing events all over our…
Artful Connections: How the Cobourg Public Library Nurtures Community Creativity
(Watch the full video) “We are here. Use us as a resource. Come and showcase what you have… We’d love to have you.” Tammy Robinson, CEO, Cobourg Public Library Join Donna Wootton from the Northumberland Festival of the Arts in an enlightening conversation with Tammy Robinson, CEO of the Cobourg Public Library. Discover how the…
The Antler Guy – “WORKS IN PROGRESS” EVENT
“I couldn’t draw a stick man when I was young,” says Rob Cochrane. “And art in high school didn’t interest me. I didn’t really take an interest in carving until the 90s, and it became a whole new career. I love my job.” When Rob Cochrane asked a friend to show him how to carve…
LOOK WHAT’S IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD!
“The arts community here is as vibrant and talented as anywhere in the world.” Shannon Linton, singer/songwriter “People shouldn’t have to go to the ‘big city’ to find incredible food and music.” Scott Horrobin, Northumberland Fine Foods If you’ve been reading our blog posts and watching our videos, you might have noticed a common thread…
Volunteer Photographers Wanted!
Help NFOTA record events during the Northumberland Festival of the Arts in September. Photos will be shared online and will form a digital record for the future. Hone your skills, add to your resume or simply have fun being involved in the Festival. Interested? Sign up here. Sing it! Say it! Play it! Collaborate, Sponsor, Donate, Attend!…