For current programs and drop-in sessions, safety protocols and how to register please click the tiles below:
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all in-person programs and events hosted by the Town of Newmarket will follow all guidelines released by the Ontario Ministry of Health and York Region Public Health. We are dedicated to providing a fun and safe environment for all staff and participants.
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Arts Grants and Contests
Newmarket Celebrates the Arts
The Newmarket Celebrates the Arts funding program is temporarily paused due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Please check back here for future updates.
Heritage Art Contest
The Heritage Art Contest is temporarily paused due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Please check back here for future updates.
High School Art Contest
The Newmarket High Schools Art Contest is temporarily paused due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Please check back here for future updates.
Arts, Culture and Heritage eNewsletter
Public Art & Culural Master Plans
Public Art
Public Art Jury Selection
As the Town of Newmarket moves forward with their public art program; the Recreation and Culture department is looking for artists whom would be interested in participating occasionally on an art selection jury. Interested artists are invited to submit an expression of interest through an application process.
For more details call Laura Schembri 905-953-5300 x 2618.
Public Art Selection Jury Application
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Recreation & Culture Virtual Hub
Helping Newmarket residents flatten the curve and make the most of their time at home!
Assumption of Risk
The Town of Newmarket in collaboration with York Region Public Health, continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation. Users of the Town of Newmarket facilities, buildings and/or amenities are reminded that the facilities, buildings and/or amenities are open for use at your own risk. An inherent risk of exposure to communicable diseases including COVID-19 exists in any public space where people are present. By visiting any Town of Newmarket facility, building and/or amenity you voluntarily assume all risks including any risk of injury, loss, damage, and possible exposure to a communicable disease including COVID-19. We remind you to follow the COVID-19 precautionary guidelines being recommended by various Canadian health authorities including the York Region Public Health Unit, Ontario Health and Public Health Agency of Canada.
Stay up-to-date on the latest Town updates by following @TownofNewmarket on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram and visit Newmarket.ca/COVID19.
As always, if you have any general questions, please email us at info@newmarket.ca or call Customer Service at 905-895-5193 (Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
COVID-19 Information
During the COVID-19 pandemic, there may be program disruptions, changes and facility closures. We continue to offer alternative ways to serve the community. Learn about Newmarket's approach to reopening and for current information and resources. For any inquiries, please email info@newmarket.ca.
