Welcome to the official page for Arts Milton Culture Days 2024!
We’re thrilled to invite you to this year’s celebration of creativity and community with our theme: World Dance. Prepare to be swept off your feet as we embark on a journey through diverse dance traditions from around the globe. This year’s festivities will be more vibrant than ever, with a range of events and activities that celebrate the rich cultural tapestry that makes Milton truly unique.
About Culture Days
Culture Days is a national celebration that brings millions together to participate in thousands of free arts and culture events across the country. Every September and October, communities like ours come alive with creativity, and we’re proud to have been a leading force in this movement for over a decade. Arts Milton has proudly been bringing Culture Days to Milton for the past 15 years.
2024 Events
Our World Dance theme will be the heart of this year’s Culture Days, featuring an exciting lineup of events:
- Culture Days at the FirstOntario Arts Centre:
September 21st, 10 AM – 4 PM
Gallery Opening: 12 PM
Meet the artists and immerse yourself in the synergy of art and dance. - Culture Days at the Library:
October 5th, 10 AM – 2 PM - Culture Days at the Sports Centre:
October 6th, 2 PM – 4 PM
Art Exhibition
Dance and visual arts come together in a breathtaking exhibition that’s sure to captivate your senses. The Gallery opening on September 21st at 12 PM is your chance to meet the talented artists who bring this dynamic interplay to life. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to experience how movement and art converge in a beautiful, immersive showcase.
Congratulations to our featured artists for the World Dance Art Exhibit—your incredible talents shine bright!
This year we shall be featuring:
Aahladhini Simhan, Anirudh Balaji, Ameya Krishnan, Fiona Fergus, Ira Sriram, Inaya S. Raza, Kavya Jha, Nanma Siju, Suddep Basani, Thridev JC, Vanessa Susanto, Ved Narayan, Aameya Karir, Abby Jones, Disha Chetan, Shanze Abrar, Deepa Soni aka Artist Dia, Huan Li, Iagna Lopez, Jenny Panda, Lakshmi Venkantraman, Megan Mason, Miriam J Thomson, Monica Burnside, Nargis Naqvi, Nidhi Jog, Prachi Deodhar, Pragati Tripathi, Raakhi Bilandani, Reena Patel, Ritu Jain, Roy Haddad, Sameer Choksi, Shruthi Padmanabhan, Suneeta Jha, Urooj Zeeshan, Vandana Balagopal, Zunaira Mufti
Celebrating Our Achievements
Arts Milton has consistently been at the forefront of cultural excellence. In 2023, we proudly:
- Ranked 4th nationally among mid-sized cities.
- Achieved a 6th place ranking nationally overall for the sheer number of activities offered.
- Won three Spotlight Awards: Best Collaborative Program, and runner-up for the People’s Choice Award.
Our continued success is a testament to the incredible community of Milton, and we’re excited to build on these achievements in 2024.
Gratitude to Our Supporters
A heartfelt thank you to our partners—FirstOntario Arts Centre Milton, Milton Public Library, and Downtown Milton. Your unwavering support makes all of this possible and helps Milton shine as a cultural hub.
Media Partners
Best Collaborative Program: A Bow to Outstanding Artists
Special appreciation is extended to those involved in the success of the A Place I Call Home Halton project, which secured the Best Collaborative Program Winner award. Furthermore, our heartfelt gratitude goes to the artists who played a pivotal role in the success of the World Beats Launch Night, earning the Best Collaborative Program Runner-Up award. This unforgettable cultural experience was enriched by the participation of 16 Miles Out, CRASH Rhythm, Bollywood West Dance Studio, and Akwaba Cultural Exchange. Once again, thank you for contributing to the vibrant and diverse cultural tapestry of Milton.
People’s Choice Award Runner-Up for South Asian Mommies of Milton
In addition to the collaborative awards, we are delighted to announce that South Asian Mommies of Milton has secured the People’s Choice Award Runner Up—a fantastic recognition of their outstanding contribution to the cultural landscape.
