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The Argument for Maintaining the Arts & Culture Advisory Committee in the City of Welland

The Argument for Maintaining the Arts & Culture Advisory Committee in the City of Welland

On the night of Tuesday, June 23rd, 2015, I was given the opportunity to address our city council. The Arts and Culture Advisory Committee, appointed by council of citizens who had applied for it, is at risk of being lumped together with a few other advisory committees in our city (Wellness Centre Advisory Committee, Arena Advisory Committee, and the Market Square Advisory Committee), at the suggestion of one councillor. Continue reading →

What Does BLX Have in Store For You?

The Black Lantern Experience (BLX) is a group of independent artists working in the Welland area. This latest endeavor is a pop-up retail space to promote and market the local arts industry. The official Grand Opening date will be November the 28th, and will remain open throughout December. Ever since the closing of our last venture into … Continue reading →

The Black Lantern Experience: Hostile Takeover

The Black Lantern Experience is an art show featuring the creative work of a group of independent artists based in Welland, but not limited to the confines of its borders. This city collectively unites a group of artists putting forth an effort to create cultural change through artistic influence on our community by working in … Continue reading →