@CreateWaterloo

The City of Waterloo’s official Arts & Creative Industries team. This account is no longer monitored.

 Waterloo, Ontario
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Joined August 2015
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Create Waterloo retweeted
City of Waterloo
@citywaterlooMar 23
If you're thinking about running in the October 2026 municipal election, join us to learn about the election process and prepare for candidacy. 🗓️ April 23 from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Free to attend. Reserve your spot: eventbrite.ca/e/lead-local-m…
Poster for "Lead Local" promoting the Municipal Election Candidate Information Night on April 23rd.

ALT Poster for "Lead Local" promoting the Municipal Election Candidate Information Night on April 23rd.

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Create Waterloo retweeted
City of Waterloo
@citywaterlooFeb 20
Celebrate International Women's Day by coming to shop at this free, indoor market featuring local small business owners! 📅March 6, 2026 from 3 to 8 p.m., with the panel from 5 to 7 p.m. 📍 The CIGI Campus 🎟️ Reserve your spot eventbrite.ca/e/in-full-bloo…
International Women’s Day Market and Panel Discussion

ALT International Women’s Day Market and Panel Discussion

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The Region of Waterloo 2025 Arts Funding Application is now open! $265,000 in Regional funds will go towards funding individual artists, artists collectives and arts organizations contributing to the vibrant culture of #WatReg. Get the details: bit.ly/4nqjcEE
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Diwali is a five-day festival celebrating light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance. Celebrations across Waterloo are a beautiful contribution to the diversity of our community. To everyone celebrating, we appreciate the light you bring to Waterloo every day.
Diwali

ALT Diwali

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Sep 30, marks the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation. It's a day to honour Survivors, remember the children who never came home & reflect on the deep, lasting harm of residential schools. Attend a cmmty event to listen, learn & support reconciliation: rapwr.ca/community-events
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The Water Conservation By-law is now in effect until September 30! High water use in the summer can strain our water supply. Following the watering schedule spreads use throughout the week so we have enough for everyone: regionofwaterloo.ca/waterbyl…
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The City of Waterloo is pleased to announce a significant transfer of Seagram archival material from the University of Waterloo’s Special Collections & Archives to the City of Waterloo Museum. Read our media release for details: bit.ly/3H5rPW4
Front entrance of the City of Waterloo Museum, Waterloo, ON.

ALT Front entrance of the City of Waterloo Museum, Waterloo, ON.

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Get your table for this year's State of the City! Hear from Mayor McCabe about the City's overall direction and network with local leaders. 🗓️ Thurs, May 1 📍 Wilfrid Laurier University 🎫: $60 at rotarywaterloo.ca, in support of @food4kidswr. Includes breakfast.
Waterloo skyline with text on top reading Waterloo State of the City. May 1.

ALT Waterloo skyline with text on top reading Waterloo State of the City. May 1.

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Artists and neighbours are invited to work together to create something magical in the community - apply and get up to $5,000 Projects can be community-based performances, visual art or a collaborative written piece.. the options are endless! Learn more: waterloo.ca/en/neighbourhood…
Get funding for an art project in your neighbourhood. Get up to $5,000 towards a community art project in your neighbourhood. Apply by March 31, 2025.

ALT Get funding for an art project in your neighbourhood. Get up to $5,000 towards a community art project in your neighbourhood. Apply by March 31, 2025.

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The city offers two great youth art programs this April, for ages 13-17. Register in person or online: bit.ly/4id4O0q 🎨 Watercolours (Beginner) Mondays from April 7 to June 9 $128 + tax ✍️ Introduction to Drawing Tuesdays from April 8 to June 10 $160 + tax
Two joyful participants in a Youth Art Program, holding painting supplies, with a paint-splattered backdrop. Promoting art programs for ages 13-17, offered by the City of Waterloo. Register online at waterloo.ca/activewaterloo.

ALT Two joyful participants in a Youth Art Program, holding painting supplies, with a paint-splattered backdrop. Promoting art programs for ages 13-17, offered by the City of Waterloo. Register online at waterloo.ca/activewaterloo.

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Create Waterloo retweeted
City of Waterloo
@citywaterloo5 Mar 2025
Time to get creative! Artists and neighbours are invited to work together to create something magical in the community. Apply and get up to $5,000 per project. Learn more about Artists in Neighbourhood: waterloo.ca/en/neighbourhood…
Get up to $5,000 towards a community art project in your neighbourhood. Apply by March 31, 2025.

ALT Get up to $5,000 towards a community art project in your neighbourhood. Apply by March 31, 2025.

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Celebrate #InternationalWomensDay by shopping local entrepreneurs! 💜 🗓️ March 7 from 3 to 8 p.m. 📍 The CIGI Campus 🛍️ Reserve your spot to be entered into a draw: bit.ly/40YHix4 Presented in partnership with @FedDevOntario
Promotional poster for International Women's Day Market at the CIGI Campus in Waterloo, featuring logos of Canada and Waterloo Small Business Centre. The event is scheduled for March 7 from 3 to 8 p.m. at 67 Erb Street West, Waterloo, Ontario.

ALT Promotional poster for International Women's Day Market at the CIGI Campus in Waterloo, featuring logos of Canada and Waterloo Small Business Centre. The event is scheduled for March 7 from 3 to 8 p.m. at 67 Erb Street West, Waterloo, Ontario.

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Now on! The City of Waterloo Museum is proud to announce the opening of two transformative exhibitions in partnership with the Legacy of Hope Foundation. Read more details in our online media release: bit.ly/4aCplc9
Promotional banner for the City of Waterloo Museum exhibit titled "Killing the Indian in the Child: Generations Lost" running from January 21 to June 13, and "Bi-Giwen: Coming Home - Truth Telling from the Sixties Scoop" from mid-April to June 13. The image features an orange curved path leading towards text, set against a dark background with a stylized museum logo and a leafy document titled "Legacy of Hope Foundation" in the top left corner.

ALT Promotional banner for the City of Waterloo Museum exhibit titled "Killing the Indian in the Child: Generations Lost" running from January 21 to June 13, and "Bi-Giwen: Coming Home - Truth Telling from the Sixties Scoop" from mid-April to June 13. The image features an orange curved path leading towards text, set against a dark background with a stylized museum logo and a leafy document titled "Legacy of Hope Foundation" in the top left corner.

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#Winterfun doesn’t have to cost a thing. From free #iceskating to self-guided art walks, #WaterlooRegion has a whole list of activities that won’t put a dent in your budget. Go explore: bit.ly/3CpGZTN ❄️ #FreeFun #ExploreWR
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#ThisWeekend in #WaterlooRegion: Last-minute #markets, festive lights, and #holiday cheer! From #Victorian traditions to #basketball and dazzling light displays, there’s something for everyone. 🔗 bit.ly/3BE6MYg 🎄✨ #WeekendWaterlooRegion #WaterlooWeekend #ExploreWR
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Three entrepreneurs in Kitchener built the largest co-working space in Canada located inside a former tire warehouse. The Catalyst Commons opened in 2020 with 70,000 sq ft of space. It now has 125,000 sq ft and more than 150 startups and tech firms. therecord.com/news/waterloo-…

Catalyst Commons now biggest co-working space in Canada

A 150,000 square foot expansion of Catalyst137 in Kitchener was announced Wednesday — the first space for new startups in the Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network. The network’s move into the Catalyst...

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We are pleased to announce $747,000 in grants to support the arts in Waterloo Region. This funding includes $330,000 from @RegionWaterloo. Read our joint press release to see a full list of organizations &individual artists and arts collectives supported: wrcf.ca/news/row-wrcf-arts-r…
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The Waterloo Region Heritage Foundation is now accepting grant applications through four streams: events/projects, buildings, publications & the new stream of equity funding. Get the details about the funding and apply for this year's grants: bit.ly/4ho88GB
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Calling all creative spirits 🎄✨ Applications are now open for the Kitchener Market’s Winter Artisan Market! Kick off the holiday season with our first-ever night market on Nov 21 from 5-10 p.m.. Join us every Saturday from Nov 23 to Dec 21. Apply: bit.ly/2XSITrS
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🌟 Last Chance for Artists to Apply! 🌟 Today is the final day to submit your art for Kitchener’s new recreation facility. We’re looking for pieces that embody recreation, diversity, and sustainability. Submit your application by 5 PM today! Details: kitchener.ca/KIRCPublicArt
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