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In the Soil: Homegrown Art's Festival |
General Information
As winter comes to an end and the fresh spring season beings, what better way to celebrate than to attend In the Soil's Homegrown Arts Festival! Come out and celebrate Niagara's artisans and performers through the well-crafted seven-day cultural festival and enjoy all Niagara has to offer.
Whether you are interested in music, films, dance or visual arts, there is something for everyone that will be entertaining and enjoyable. In the Soil was founded by a collection of local artist companies as a branch from a similar festival, Niagara Weave.
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Hours of Operation
Mid-April for 7 days.
Please call ahead to confirm times and locations.
Showtimes are at various times depending on the location, but usually they are held in the afternoons and evenings.
Directions
From Hamilton:
Head east on the QEW
Take exit 49 for ON-406 toward Thorold/Welland/Pt. Colborne
Merge onto King's Hwy 406 and drive about 10.3 km
Take the St. David's Rd/County Rd-71 exit and drive about 0.5 km
Merge onto St. David's Rd and drive about 0.8 km
Slight right at Brock University and watch for assigned parking lots
From Niagara Falls:
Head west on the QEW
Take exit 49 for ON-406 toward Thorold/Welland/Pt. Colborne
Merge onto King's Hwy 406 and drive about 10.3 km
Take the St. David's Rd/County Rd-71 exit and drive about 0.5 km
Merge onto St. David's Rd and drive about 0.8 km
Slight right at Brock University and watch for assigned parking lots
Cultural
In efforts to promote Niagara's cultural and artistic value, In the Soil has made it possible for artists all over the region to come together as one. The partnership between Brock University and the downtown St. Catharines have successfully created a "one of a kind" multi-discplinary arts festival. Other partners include the Centre for the Arts, St. Catharines & Area Arts Council, Suitcase in Point Theatre Company, Pulse Niagara, the Niagara Artists Centre, and Yummy Recordings. Each year more and more artists are participating in the festival and illustrating the successful talent Niagara supports.
Further Information
For press releases and other information, visit the following websites:
Brock University, Centre for the Arts
St. Catharines, The Standard news
This web page was prepared by Kasey Pollard in December 2009.
Facilities
Public washrooms are available at the event locations. Parking at some locations may be free of charge, but please keep in mind that there may be a parking fee required.Admission Fee
Admission price is $20.00 per ticket. Tickets can be purchased at the ticket box office for the showcase night at Brock University's Centre for the Arts.Address
St. Catharines, OntarioTelephone
(905) 688-5550Website
www.inthesoil.on.caGPS Co-ordinates
Longitude -79.243419
UTM easting 642898
UTM northing 4775651
Administration
Brock University
Centre for the Arts
500 Glenridge Avenue
St. Catharines, Ontario
L2S 3A1
Tel (905) 688-5550
Email http://www.arts.brocku.ca/boxoffice.php
Website www.inthesoil.on.ca/contact-us.html
