Arts & Culture

Night of Art 2015 showing the back of the Niagara Falls History Museum, artists in the Bike Parade and other activities taking place

Museums

The City of Niagara Falls is home to multiple museums. Visit the Niagara Falls History Museum to learn about them, their locations, and operating hours.

Culture Committee

The Culture Committee endeavours to promote an awareness of and appreciation for arts, cultural, and heritage activities within our community. The committee looks forward to connecting you with many talented organizations and persons in our city. They host art shows, awards ceremonies, provide funding, hold capacity workshops and have links with various Community Groups. Check out the Culture Committee page for details.

City of Niagara Falls Culture Plan

A Culture Plan aims to identify and strengthen the community’s cultural resources, improving awareness, quality of life, and economic growth while offering better opportunities for artists and cultural organizations.

Visit Culture Counts to learn more.

Arts & Culture - Wall of Fame

The Arts & Culture Committee's Purpose is to foster, develop and unite artistic and cultural activities in the community. Through an Arts & Culture Wall of Fame initiative, the community will have the opportunity to celebrate the many outstanding accomplishments of its past and present citizens, as well as the works of art that reflect the best of Niagara Falls. View the inductees to the Wall of Fame.

Stamford Collegiate Alumni Association Award in memory of Barbara Frum

First awarded in 1992, the Barbara Frum Award is presented to an individual or an organization who has enhanced the quality of our lives by virtue of their "outstanding contribution to fostering and developing arts and culture opportunities in Niagara Falls.

The Barbara Frum Nomination Form is available online.

Past Winners of the Barbara Frum Award

  • Firehall Theatre (2022)
  • Deborah Attenborough (2021)
  • Karen Stearne (2020)
  • Wendy Leard (2019)
  • Angela Menotti (2018)
  • Elizabeth Manker (2017)
  • Micheal Madden (2016)
  • Philomena McCracken (2015)
  • Dr. John (Jock) Ainslie (2014)
  • Rick Rose (2013)
  • Derek Tidd (2012)
  • Stamford Centre Volunteer Firemen's Association (2011)
  • John Anstruther (2009)
  • Elizabeth Detlor (2008)
  • Anthony J. Smith (2007)
  • Nancy Zimmerman (2005)
  • Niagara Concerts (2004)
  • Carmen Dix (2003)
  • Frances Corfield (2002)
  • Marjorie Slinn (2001)
  • Hilda Corkum (2000)
  • Sherman Zavitz (1999)
  • Egidio (Ed) Fantinel (1998)
  • Pamela Robb (1997)
  • Ruth Redmond (1996)
  • Adam Daniel White (1995)
  • Norma Potter (1994)
  • George and Olive Seibel (1994)
  • William S. Smeaton (1993)

Events Calendar

The City offers a Public Events Calendar for events happening in Niagara Falls.  View the events happening or submit your own community event to our calendar, free of charge. 

Arts and Culture Events

Niagara Laughs Comedy Show

Saturday, November 9, 2024 7:30 PM
The Niagara Falls Exchange, 5943 Sylvia Place

The Exchange and Garden City Comedy Festival are excited to present "Niagara Laughs," a premier comedy series showcasing some of Canada's top talent. Headlining our inaugural event is none other than one of the country's most loved entertainers, Sean Cullen!

Niagara Laughs Comedy Show website link

PD Day: Birds of Prey with Mountsberg Conservation

Friday, November 29, 2024 11:00 AM
The Niagara Falls Exchange, 5943 Sylvia Place

Mountsberg Raptor Centre, an education facility that houses both Ontario native and non-native birds of prey, will visit The Exchange with a few of its winged ambassadors. Join these live birds to learn more about their biology, human impacts on wildlife, and positive actions guests can take in their lives to benefit animals and the environment. Registration is required. Shows at 11 am & 1 pm.

PD Day: Birds of Prey with Mountsberg Conservation website link