cityofnanaimo prc_nanaimo (#ilovemyparksandrec) 97 THE POETRY TRAIL The Poetry Trail invites you to slow down, explore Nanaimo’s parks and pathways, and discover poetry woven into the landscape. Instigated by Poet Laureate Neil Surkan, this community project places locally submitted poems along select city trails, encouraging moments of reflection, creativity, and connection with place. Take a stroll, pause at a verse, and let it spark something in you. Explore Poetry Trail locations and enjoy this year’s community-submitted poems: https://www.nanaimo.ca/parks-recreation-culture/poetry/poetlaureate/poetry-trail. Thank you to our talented 2026 Concerts in the Park performers! Watch for our call for 2027 performers coming soon. Share your feedback in our online survey. Follow us on prc_nanaimo on Instagram or subscribe to the “Love Arts Nanaimo” newsletter through our website at www.nanaimo.ca 2027 CULTURE AWARDS Call Open for 2027 Nominations The Culture Awards recognize outstanding organizations, groups or individuals in the arts & culture fields. This is your opportunity to recognize people and groups that you believe have made a significant contribution to making Nanaimo a culturally vibrant city. The 2027 Culture Awards will take place at the Port Theatre on Thursday, April 8. Deadline for Nominations: January 4, 2027 2026 Excellence in Culture Award (photo by Sean Fenzl Photography | @fenzlstudio) 2027 CULTURE & EVENTS GRANTS - Intake opens this fall! Did you know the City of Nanaimo supports over 40 arts and culture groups through our Grant program? Culture & Events have three available grants: • Culture Operating Grant • Culture Project Grant • Downtown Event Revitalization Fund. These grants are essential in supporting the activities of the professional and community-based arts and culture organizations who contribute to the cultural, social and economic vitality of Nanaimo. To learn more about our Grants and to see the organizations, programming and events being supported by this program, visit our website. Nanaimo Pride Parade
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