Aurora Cultural Centre

07/15/2026

We're honoured to be featured in the Globe and Mail! The article highlights how Aurora Town Square has become a vibrant hub for arts, culture and community for Aurora and beyond. We're proud to have played a part in this story.

Read at the full story here: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/industry-news/property-report/article-new-ontario-cultural-hub-revitalizes-downtown/

07/13/2026

Join Our Team!

The Aurora Cultural Centre is hiring an Audience Services Manager (FT) to support our mission in delivering arts and culture programs to the community!

We're looking for someone who has dynamic, customer‑focused front‑of‑house and event leadership experience, strong volunteer and staff management skills, and the creativity to contribute meaningfully to a collaborative cultural team! If that sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply today: https://auroraculturalcentre.ca/work-with-us/

07/09/2026

Calling all artists! The Aurora Cultural Centre is currently seeking collage-based artworks to be a part of an upcoming exhibition. This exhibition considers contemporary collage as a metaphor for the construction and continual evolution of identity. The act of collage-making mirrors the ways that lived experience, cultural influences, and memories shape our self-perception.

We welcome collage-based artworks on identity and selfhood in relation to intersectionality. Collage is defined in a broad sense, including assemblage, decoupage, photo and video montage, and other mixed media practices. Works may include other media such as painting or drawing, but collage must be a significant component of the overall design.

Deadline is extended to July 16, apply now: https://auroraculturalcentre.ca/open-calls/collage-based-artworks/


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07/09/2026

Within & Between brings together eight 2SLGBTQIA+ artists working in a range of media to reflect on their varied interpretations of Pride. What emerges is a composite of Pride, cataloging the breadth and diversity of q***r identity experienced within and between the letters 2SLGBTQIA+.

Within & Between: An Exhibition for Pride will be on view May 7 – August 2, 2026 in Great Hall Gallery, Aurora Cultural Centre (50 Victoria Street).

06/26/2026

Unearthed – My Equilibrium presents Jing Fu’s atmospheric landscapes in conversation with her ongoing explorations in abstraction. Bridging her formal training in shan shui (traditional Chinese landscape art) with her abstraction series, Roots, this exhibition reflects Fu’s pursuit of internal balance moving between Eastern and Western visual languages.

About the Artist:
Jing Fu grew up in the urban environment of Shanghai, China, with limited access to nature. This restriction deepened her longing for the natural world, which she sees as ‘a symbol of freedom and escape from stress”. In 1998, Fu immigrated to Canada, now based in Newmarket where she was inspired by its beautiful trails and landscapes.

Join us for Unearthed – My Equilibrium Closing Talk on August 12 at 7PM. In conversation with Gallery Manager, Ashlyn Gregory, and artist Jing Fu, this talk will dive into Fu’s artistic practice, contemplations, and process. This event is free, but we ask all attendees to RSVP by following the links in bio under Gallery Events.

Unearthed – My Equilibrium Closing Talk
📅August 12 at 7PM
📍Homeroom Galleries (Level 1), Aurora Town Square, 50 Victoria Street, Aurora
ℹ️Free | RSVP required

06/25/2026

The wait is over! We're thrilled to unveil our 2026-2027 Performing Arts Season!

With 30 shows Made to Move You, our new season brings you a dynamic lineup of familiar favourites alongside exciting new artists and genres.

Tickets are on sale NOW! Explore the season and secure your seats today!

https://auroraculturalcentre.ca/performing-arts/

06/24/2026

Young artists ages 7+ are invited to create their very own sculptural mobile in this hands-on workshop on June 27! Inspired by the work of Alexander Calder, participants will explore balance, movement, and abstract design as they experiment with shapes, colour, and weight to build a hanging sculpture that moves gently through space.

Perfect for curious creators who love art, creativity, and hands-on making! ✨

All materials are included.

Spaces are limited - register today through the link in our bio!

06/22/2026

In a Friendly Sky presents a new body of work by Brandon Baghaee created during his winter residency at the Aurora Cultural Centre. In this series, Baghaee explores his relationship to his Jamaican grandparents through self-portraiture, seamlessly weaving family history with broader cultural and historical references. Tapping into bell hooks’ writings on building Black community through liberatory habits of being, Brandon connects to his grandparents by recreating their daily practices within his paintings.

Brandon Baghaee will be on-site Thursdays at 12-3PM, be sure to come by the gallery to say hi and hear more about his work!

Brandon Baghaee: In a Friendly Sky
📅May 7 – August 2
📍Lower Hall Gallery (Level 1), Aurora Town Square, 50 Victoria Street, Aurora

06/22/2026

Due to popular demand, we’re bringing Gallery Yoga + Sound Bath back into the galleries for a second time this summer! Facilitated by Dayna Wylder, this is a relaxing and meditative session in our Homeroom Galleries surrounded by the beautiful works of Jing Fu. We ask all registrants to bring their own yoga mat and reusable water bottle.

Each session is $25/person.
Register now: https://auroraculturalcentre.ca/event/gallery-yoga-sound-bath-july26/


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06/18/2026

Young artists ages 4-6 are invited to create their very own doll house in this hands-on workshop on June 27! Using a variety of materials and techniques, participants will build, decorate, and personalize a miniature home while exploring creativity, problem-solving, and artistic expression. 🏠✨

Perfect for curious creators who love crafting, building, and bringing their ideas to life! ✨

Spaces are limited - register today through the link in our bio!