Calling Artists, Educators, and Community Organizers!

Wychwood Barns is introducing the Community Activations Program that invites artists, community, charity and non-profit groups to host affordable community activation at the Covered Street Barn and Christie Courtyard – in the historic building now revitalized as a community cultural hub.
Whether you are planning a creative workshop, spoken word performance, or a wellness program, our space welcomes you to bring the community together! Our intention is to bring lively energy into the space that fosters connection and community building.
What We Offer
- Use of up to 50% of our event space with support from specialized event support staff at reduced hourly rates
- Flexible hours between 9AM – 9PM on Monday - Wednesday
- Capacity to host up to 70 people
- Social media promotion and monthly programming calendar feature for your activation
- Limited use of furniture; tables and chairs
- Venue staff who are experts to support your event
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be a creative, charity, community focused group, or a non-profit organization
- Must be free or pay-what-you-can donation to attend
- Activation to be hosted during a 4-hour period on a Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday
- Activation must be appropriate in a communal setting. Suitability for the space will be assessed by the Wychwood Barns team on a case-by-case basis
- Host must provide event liability insurance covering the venue

How to Apply
Please fill out the application form and provide as many details about your event to help us support you best. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until we reach program capacity or until Feb 28, 2027. Kindly reach out to programs@arthubs.ca for any questions!
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