cityofnanaimo prc_nanaimo (#ilovemyparksandrec) 97 INTRODUCING JENNAVIEVE STRUB 2026-2028 Youth Poet Laureate We are delighted to announce that Council has appointed Jennavieve Strub as the City of Nanaimo’s 20262028 Youth Poet Laureate. Jennavieve Strub is an emerging voice in Nanaimo’s literary community, and she envisions poetry as a living, everyday practice embedded in community life. Her proposed initiatives as Youth Poet Laureate include youth poetry clubs, accessible poetry nights in underage venues, intergenerational writing exchanges and collaborative projects that blend poetry with visual art, performance and popular culture. (See page 30 for some of her poetry.) The Culture & Events team has many exciting projects and events coming this spring and summer, including ongoing cultural events, Concerts in the Park and the unveiling of more public art projects! Follow us on prc_nanaimo on Instagram or subscribe to the “Love Arts Nanaimo” newsletter through our website at nanaimo.ca 2026 CULTURE AWARDS - SAVE THE DATE! Mark the date! The City of Nanaimo’s FREE annual Culture Awards gala is coming up on Tuesday, April 14 at the Port Theatre. Join us for an evening of cultural excellence and achievement as we celebrate the 2026 award recipients. Subscribe to our Love Arts newsletter so you don’t miss out on reserving your FREE tickets! CONCERTS IN THE PARK BACK THIS SPRING! Get ready to move to the music! From April to August, the FREE Concerts in the Park summer series will showcase local musicians in parks throughout the City. Watch the City of Nanaimo website for updates on performers and locations. Truth performing at Concerts in the Park (photo by Sean Fenzl Photography) 2026 CULTURE & EVENTS GRANTS The City of Nanaimo’s Culture & Event Grants strengthen our vibrant arts community by supporting more than 40 local organizations, projects and events annually! In 2026, the City is providing $705,421 in funding to local culture and events groups and initiatives through our Culture Operating Grants, Culture Project Grants and the Downtown Event Revitalization Fund. Watch for more information about City of Nanaimo Culture and Events Grants in the coming months! Picnic in the Plaza hosted by the Downtown Nanaimo Business Association
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