Arts for Peace - Orillia

05/24/2026

Two weeks to go!!!

We have so many creative people in our community... here are a few that are going to share their talents with us as part of A4P 2026.

What: Arts for Peace Orillia
Where: Rotary Aqua Theatre
When: Sunday June 7 from 12-5pm
Cost: FREE! A4P T-shirts will be for sale ($25) to help cover event costs (cash or e-transfer)

05/17/2026

We are so excited that these generous community members will share their talents with us throughout the afternoon! We still have an opening at 4:00PM - reach out if you know anyone that can lead an interactive group activity connected to wellness or peacebuilding! ☮️☯️🌞

What: Arts for Peace Orillia
Where: Rotary Aqua Theatre
When: Sunday June 7 from 12-5pm
Cost: FREE! A4P T-shirts will be for sale ($25) to help cover event costs

Stay tuned for our main stage line up!

05/12/2026

Back by popular demand!

Don't be fooled... these puppets were a hit with kids AND grown ups alike 🥰 Arts for Peace is for ALL AGES... it's such a treat for all the generations to enjoy a lovely afternoon together in the park celebrating peacebuilding, artistic expression, and community connection.

Mark your calendar and drop by to find out what question the A4P puppets will be discussing this year 🤗

Back by popular demand! Don't be fooled... these puppets were a hit with kids AND grown ups alike 🥰 Arts for Peace is for ALL AGES... it's such a treat fo...

05/07/2026

We are one month away from June 7 and our volunteer team has been busy getting things ready behind the scenes! Please help us spread the word about this unique community event for all ages - designed to celebrate peacemaking through the arts! Can't wait to see you there!

What: Arts for Peace Orillia
Where: Rotary Aqua Theatre
When: Sunday June 7 from 12-5pm
Cost: FREE! A4P T-shirts will be for sale ($25) to help cover event costs

Stay tuned for our main stage line up and scheduled workshop activities!

05/01/2026

👋 folks! Our lineup for June 7 is coming along! We are still looking for 2 volunteers: one for Kids Yoga and one for Tai Chi...

03/07/2026

Guess what?! Arts for Peace Orillia is happening in exactly 3 months - on June 7, 2026.

It's rainy and cloudy out today, and there's a lot of heavy things happening in the world, so we thought this news might cheer you up 💗

Here's a short video capturing some memories from last year's event. Planning is underway so please be sure to mark your calendar, share with others, and watch here for updates!

09/18/2025

Arts for Peace community, I came across this local opportunity celebrating the international day of peace and wanted to share in case any of you can attend. It looks there is an in person and online option. - Annalise

09/13/2025

Still basking in the memories we made back in June, members of our organizing team met today to do some early planning for "next time".

We are hopeful that we can put on another Arts for Peace in 2026. While we sort out those details, we invite you to tentatively "save the date" on your calendar.

We are proposing an earlier day in June for a variety of reasons - including heat waves!

Stay tuned for more updates in the months to come. In the meantime, if you'd like to be on our email contact list (for information about attending, performing or volunteering) please reach out to us at artsforpeaceorillia (at) gmail (dot) com.

Thanks for being part of our community.
Peace and love to you ❤️

07/02/2025

Did you know that that you can still get an A4P T-shirt?!

Proceeds from T-shirt sales will go towards next year's event. Reach out and we will hook you up!

(Thanks to our co-organizers Selema and Jorjah for modelling some of the colours and styles available ❤️)

06/22/2025

Caught a couple of cute moments at the bubbles and boxes area today!

06/22/2025

Thank you to Sarah from Sustainable Orillia for showcasing pieces submitted to the recent Climate Action Youth Art exhibition!