Arts & Culture
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Arts and Culture Entertainment Program
Thank you for your interest in being part of the City of Coquitlam’s Festival and Event Season! We are pleased to hear from local artists who want to connect and engage with the community through art, music and culture.
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Arts Organizations
See it! Learn it! Do it! There are many opportunities to experience culture in your own back yard. Visit your local theatre or gallery, enrol in a class to feed your creativity, move your body by learning to dance and express your voice by joining a choir. You can find it all here in Coquitlam.
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Coquitlam Public Library
The Coquitlam Public Library has two locations. Both branches provide a variety of materials and services.
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Evergreen Cultural Centre
The cultural jewel in Coquitlam’s Town Centre, Evergreen Cultural Centre features a studio theatre, rehearsal hall, art studios and a fabulous gallery. Situated on the shores of Lafarge Lake this incredible location is a fantastic setting to experience the arts.
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Festivals & Special Events
Find out more about hosting events in Coquitlam or check out the many vibrant community festivals and events Coquitlam has to offer. From family fun to food trucks, multicultural festivals to arts events, or live concerts to seasonal celebrations – there is something for everyone.
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Heritage & History
Coquitlam began as a "place-in-between," since the area was opened up with the construction of North Road in the mid-1800s.
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Place des Arts
Founded in 1972, Place des Arts is a not-for-profit arts education centre with a mission to inspire the artist in everyone and is located in the historic Maillardville neighbourhood of Coquitlam.
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Place Maillardville Society
Place Maillardville Society is a non-profit organization offering recreation programs and special events to the residents of Maillardville and the surrounding region.
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Public Art
Coquitlam’s Public Art Program enhances civic spaces and neighbourhoods, makes art accessible to all and reflects the diversity of our community and neighbourhoods. We celebrate the artists and their artwork for creating opportunities for learning and discovery.
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Riverview Hospital Artifact Collection
When the hospital closed in 2012, the City became the custodians of a collection of artifacts collected by the Riverview Hospital Historical Society. This collection of artifacts is a valuable historical resource that documents a century of mental health services in Coquitlam.