City recreation and culture facilities and programs have been temporarily closed as of end of day March 16, 2020 for an indefinite period as part of the City’s COVID-19 response. This includes the Baggage Building Art Centre Facility.
It is uncertain at this time when the facilities will be re-opened and programs resumed. City Administration is committed to providing regular updates on status via the media, social media, and the City’s website.
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Located in the renovated and expanded historic freight shed at the waterfront, the Baggage Building Arts Centre (BBAC) is a platform for cultural exchange and collaboration that adds to the City's programming and events at Prince Arthur's Landing.
The BBAC is the creative and social heart of Prince Arthur's Landing. It is open to the public year-round, and entry is free of charge. It is an incubator for creative people and organizations, and also provides a space to showcase local talent.
The Arts Centre presents and supports:
- performances, celebrations, festivals, public and community events;
- the creation and production of a wide range of arts activities with a focus on the multi-disciplinary performing and visual arts;
- learning, skills development, and participation with a special commitment to young people, as outlined in the Inspire Thunder Bay Culture Plan;
- collaboration, exchange and dialogue between individuals, communities and organizations;
- a sense of community, well-being and social engagement.
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If you have an event, program or class you'd like to run, consider renting the Baggage Building Art Centre. Program space can be booked by individual artists and organizations alike. For more information about space rentals, please contact culture@thunderbay.ca |
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The Baggage Building is here for you! Find out how you can use the space, help with activities, programs, and events, sell your work, and connect with a creative community.
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The Pottery Studio at Baggage Building Arts Centre is an accessible, fully equipped, working studio for all skill levels and for those wishing to experience a richer sense and appreciation for pottery and clay art. We offer high quality pottery classes, workshops, special events, demonstrations, and custom group activities inclusive to persons of all ages and abilities, new artists, intermediate and master potters, and special interest groups. We also offer an open studio program for potters who would like to use the studio to create work. The Pottery Studio is open to the public. We offer classes for beginners and novices and Open Studio hours for novice and advanced-level potters.
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The Arts Centre presents a variety of free and registered activities. Whether you're young or young at heart, there is a program to help you explore your artistic potential and develop your skillset. Come play and learn in a supportive, creative environment To register for a class please contact the Baggage Building Arts Centre.
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We have many community events and sales year round. See a list below of annaul events. For more details, contact the BBAC.
BBAC Fibre Arts Exhibition Pottery Guild Christmas Sale Waterfront Artist’s Christmas Sale Christmas Bizarre Bazaar
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Exhibitions |
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The Baggage Building Arts Centre (BBAC) features two exhibition spaces that are visited by thousands of people each year. The ground level and mezzanine of the Centre, can each be rented separately. Exhibitions in those spaces showcase local and regional artists, collectives and other artist groups. Entry to both spaces is free of charge.
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Contact us |
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Email:For inquiries related to the Baggage Building Art Centre, Print Studio or Pottery Studio please contact culture@thunderbay.ca Mailing Address:2200 Sleeping Giant Parkway Prince Arthur's Landing Thunder Bay, ON P7A 0E7 |
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City recreation and culture facilities and programs have been temporarily closed as of end of day March 16, 2020 for an indefinite period as part of the City’s COVID-19 response. This includes the Baggage Building Art Centre Facility. It is uncertain at this time when the facilities will be re-opened and programs resumed. City Administration is committed to providing regular updates on status via the media, social media, and the City’s website. Regular Hours
Summer Hours, in effect for July and August
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