Premier centre for the Visual and Performing Arts in Brockville and area
Arts Hub Brockville was founded to establish a permanent home for arts development for Brockville and area. The facility provides an excellent space to artists and audiences and gives a new life to St. John’s United Church, an historic building in downtown Brockville.
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To provide safe accessible affordable environment with resources to promote and cultivate new and existing arts
We realize this purpose through a number of activities:
Workshops: Visual arts; Theatre; Choral; Written word
Rental of space: Studio space for artists in residence; partner groups such as Youth Opportunities in the Arts; stage and theatre rehearsal space; local artist paint ins
Performances: Main Stage Shows; Smaller Gallery Stage Shows, each supported by lighting, sound, staging and display equipment as required by the event as well as feature signage
Continuing to make space available for community outreach groups such as Scouts Canada and the community lunch program offered by St John’s United Church.
VISIT THE HUB
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Visual arts
Gallery space and art workshops
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Music
2 performance spaces to enjoy
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Drama
2 performance spaces to enjoy
Use our space
Book your next performance or art show event. We have 3 venues to suit your event each supported by lighting, sound, staging and display equipment as required by the event as well as feature signage
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St John’s United Church offers a main stage, located in the sanctuary portion of the building. This space boasts one of the best natural acoustics in the city of Brockville. With a seating capacity of approximately 200, it provides a venue that is intimate for both the performers and audiences alike. In this space, one can draw a crowd of 100 to 125 people and still feel like they are performing to a full house. A fee structure will be offered that promotes developing talent to create their own shows with the support of professional quality lighting and sound equipment. As for our audiences, the space is fully accessible from the Park St entrance.
Previous performances include:
Festival of Small Halls (2-4 performances per year)
Brockville Concert Association – recital hall performances
Brockville Concert Band
Performances sponsored by the Eastern Ontario Musicians Union (4-6 per year)
Eastern Ontario Bluegrass Festival (April 6, 13, 20, 27, 2021)
Performances through Youth Opportunity in the Arts
Brockville’s annual Community Christmas Concerts
Recitals and Christmas Concerts of Fulford Academy School in Brockville
Brockville Theatre Guild
Our plans for 2023 include:
Festival of Small Halls (2-4 concerts; Oct and Dec 2023)
Upper Canada Musicians
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The lower hall at St John’s United Church has been updated to provide a unique small performance venue as well as a professional gallery space. This allows for small one act plays, book and poetry readings; open mic nights as well as gallery shows.
The most recent activities include:
One Actor Play, featuring Lisa Leroux
“Dear Ray” 2 performances, October 2022.
Audience of 70 per performance
This space gave the perfect sized venue for this one person play.
St Lawrence College’s Theatre Arts Programme offered a one act musical
As part of the SLC Theatre Arts program, a one act musical was developed and workshopped in this space, again providing an affordable and professional space for the 3 performances
Audience 60 per performance
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For Art Shows, Solo Artists or Groups. White show grids available to rent. Capacity to host a group show of up to 15 artists .
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Studio space available as a monthly rental for artists in residence.
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Open for artist groups to gather and paint together. Book recurring weekly or monthly sessions in space for your group to come together and enjoy painting with one another.
Located in Brockville, Ontario.
You’ll find us in St. John’s United Church, in the east end of Brockville’s historic downtown core.
Make a donation.
you can help to make a difference.
Donating to Arts Hub Brockville is crucial for our community's cultural vibrancy. It empowers local artists, fosters creativity, and provides accessible art experiences, enriching lives and enhancing the cultural tapestry of Brockville. Your support ensures a flourishing arts scene, fostering community pride and connection.
Your donation to Arts Hub Brockville sustains initiatives like the Brockville Theatre Camp, Professional live theatre, and Music Festivals such as Festival of Small Halls. These programs not only nurture budding talents through immersive theatre camps but also bring the magic of live performances to local venues, fostering cultural exchange and creating lasting community bonds. Your donation directly fuels the vibrant arts scene, making cultural experiences accessible and unforgettable for everyone in Brockville.