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The new Cornwall Arts and Culture Centre will strengthen the City's offerings to residents and visitors. It will add to waterfront attractions, modern sports facilities at the Aquatic and Benson Centres and downtown revitalization efforts. Opening in November 2026, the Centre creates a welcoming space for creativity, learning and shared cultural experiences.
The Arts and Culture Centre is the result of many years of community vision, planning and collaboration. The project draws from long‑standing cultural studies and feasibility work that identified the need for a dedicated arts and culture space to serve Cornwall and the surrounding region. Located in the downtown core at the former BMO site on Pitt Street, the Centre supports ongoing downtown revitalization while preserving the building’s historic façade and transforming the interior into a modern, flexible space for arts and cultural activity.
From the beginning, community involvement has played a central role in bringing the Arts and Culture Centre to life. Artists, cultural organizations, donors, volunteers and community members contributed ideas, advocacy and financial support through initiatives such as the Be the Link campaign. Partnerships with the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee and local supporters helped shape a shared vision for a welcoming, adaptable facility that reflects Cornwall’s creative identity. The Centre is designed to grow and evolve with the community, offering space for performance, learning, collaboration and cultural connection for years to come.
Consider making a donation to help bring the Arts and Culture Centre to life. Your support will make a lasting difference in your community.
Donors at the following levels will be formally and permanently recognized inside the Arts Centre: $500+, $1,000+, $10,000+, $25,000+, $50,000+, $100,000+. Naming rights for various features of the Arts Centre will be available once final architectural designs are complete.
You can send an e-transfer from your banking website to our email [link to contact]. When asked for a security question, please enter "What is this for" and use "bethelink" as the answer. If you need help sending an e-transfer, please contact your financial institution.
To receive a tax receipt, make sure to include your full contact information (name, address, city and postal code) in the message or memo box.
Write a cheque to the City of Cornwall Arts Centre and include "Art Trust Fund" in the memo line. Print the pledge form and submit it along with your cheque. You can mail or deliver it in person to:
Cornwall Finance Dept.
Ste. 104, 100 Water St. E.
Box 877
Cornwall ON K6H 5T9
Deliver your donation along with a copy of the pledge form to:
Cornwall Finance Dept.
Ste. 104, 100 Water St. E.
Box 877
Cornwall ON K6H 5T9
Every donation over $20 will receive a tax receipt.
Contact Us
City of Cornwall
360 Pitt Street
Cornwall, ON, K6J 3P9
Telephone: 613-930-2787
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