WYCHWOOD BARNS
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
HISTORY
The Wychwood Barns Community Association (WBCA) was established in 2008 to serve as a conduit between Artscape Wychwood Barns (now operated by ArtHubs) and the surrounding community.
The WBCA creates community-focused events and programming at the Barns to provide an accessible entry point for community members. Previous events include: Boo! At the Barns; event; The Holiday Market; Garlic Festival; Pop-Up at the Barns; Music at the Barns; the pumpkin parade; Black History Storytelling; and outreach at The Stop CFC Community Market.
In 2013 the WBCA organized a community-wide celebration for the 100th anniversary of the of the St. Clair streetcar line and Wychwood Barns. The celebrations brought together; those who had lived in the neighbourhood for decades; those who moved here as immigrants; those who raised families or ran a business here.
Out of the excitement from the attendees and their eagerness to share their diverse stories, the WBCA established the St. Clair Oral History Project, a dedicated website of stories in audio, video, and text formats managed by a group of enthusiastic and committed volunteers.
In September 2021 the WBCA produced Music at the Barns, a fun-filled family afternoon event of dancing; singing and re-connecting with family, friends and neighbours. It was one of the first neighbour events held towards the end of the pandemic.
Music at the Barns is now an annual event and has grown to include a children’s entertainer; food and beverages; door prizes; a silent auction and community tables. Music at the Barns was held in 2022, 2023 and is in the early planning stages for 2024.
GET INVOLVED
The WBCA board is a group of community members who are dedicated to creating engaging and meaningful connections between the Barns and the St Clair West-Wychwood communities.
The WBCA is always looking for community members to volunteer for events or join our board We are especially seeking members who reflect the diversity of our community. Approximate time commitment is one monthly board meeting (evenings) and several more hours for other board responsibilities.
The St. Clair Oral History Board is always looking for new stories, and for help in presenting them. If you’re interested in volunteering in any way you can reach us at info@stclairwest-oralhistory.com
SHARE IDEAS
What would you like to see happening at this facility? You can submit ideas for spaces including The Covered Street (Barn #2), and surrounding park (Barn #5).
CONTACT US
If you would like to volunteer, join the Board or have an idea for an event, we would love to hear from you. The WBCA could simply not exist without the dedication and commitment of the St. Clair West neighbourhood.
The WBCA can be reached at
info@atthebarnds.org
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JOIN THE WBCA BOARD
The Wychwood Barns Community Association (WBCA) was established in 2008 to serve as a conduit between Artscape Wychwood Barns and the surrounding community.
The WBCA board is comprised of community members who are dedicated to creating engaging and meaningful connections between the Barns and the St Clair West-Wychwood communities.
The WBCA creates community-focused events and programming at the Barns to provide an accessible entry point for community members to get involved.
We are looking for community members to join our board, a number of positions are available. We are especially seeking members who reflect the diversity of our community.
Approximate time commitment is one monthly board meeting (evenings) and several more hours for other board responsibilities.
To indicate your interest, click here: shorturl.at/twAKM