MCF is excited to announce a new film series leading up to MIFF!
See you at the movies at Meaford Hall!
TIFF TO MIFF
Celebrating 20 years of film in Meaford
A new 4-film series is coming to Meaford Hall this spring & summer — in partnership with the TIFF Film Circuit.
7 PM Screenings:
May 11 • June 15 • July 13 • August 10
Tickets
$70 full series (4 films)
$20 single film
All screenings at 7 PM
Purchase tickets at: https://purchase.meafordhall.ca/Events?attribute_Subsitetabfilter=regular
Presented by the Meaford Culture Foundation, leading into MIFF’s 20th Anniversary Festival this September.
Great films. Meaningful stories. Community connection.
…and see you there!
Koln 75 opens the TIFF TO MIFF series on May 11
A film that tells the story of how, against the odds, German teenager Vera Brandes brought American pianist Keith Jarrett to Köln to play one of the most famous jazz recordings of all time.
• Inspiring • Unexpected • Music-driven
The Art of Adventure
Showing June 15
A stunning documentary about friendship, creativity, and a journey around the world that captures a planet once wild and untouched.
• Inspiring • Reflective • Visually beautiful
Holy Days
Showing July 13
Three nuns. One young boy. One unforgettable road trip.
A warm, quirky comedy-drama about unlikely connections and unexpected journeys.
• Funny, heartfelt, and full of surprises
The Choral
Showing August 10
Set during WWI, this powerful drama follows a community brought together through music in a time of uncertainty.
• Moving • Poignant • Beautifully told
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Celebrate International Women’s Day in Meaford!
Funds raised from this amazing event go back into our community through the Meaford Culture Foundation.
Tickets are available at: www.ticketscene.ca/o/
The program is designed for students with little or no previous experience with the violin. Professional violinist Matthew Hayes will be the primary instructor, with mentoring from members of the Sweetwater Music Festival’s Community String ensemble; Sweet Strings. Students will participate in a weekly group lesson, will have opportunities to sit in on Sweet Strings rehearsals, and may participate in a community concert if ready!
Meaford International Women’s Day Luncheon Update
Thank you to everyone who came out to this year’s event!
Funds raised go back into our community through both the Meaford Culture Foundation and the Meaford Hospital Foundation.
Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2024 Online Auction! This year’s event raised $9520, which will go directly back into our community!
Funds raised during this event go directly back into our community through arts & culture based initiatives, such as the pursuits film festival, youth scholarships, upgrades at Meaford Hall, and much more. Your contributions make a difference.
Are you interested in donating an auction item to the upcoming 2025 Online Auction?
Call Angela at (905) 483-6336 or email info@meafordculture.ca to arrange pick up!
Save the Date:
Meaford Pet Expo – July 26th, see us there!
MIFF 2025 – September 18th to 21st, details to come
Georgian Bay FanCon – September 27th, see us there!
Online Auction – November 15th to 30th
Meaford Chamber of Commerce After 5 – November 18th (subject to change)
Community Outreach Update:
Every year, our Community Outreach program provides funding for local art and culture based programs such as the Big Canoe Film Festival, entertainment at Christmas On The Bay, bursaries for dance and arts camps, and much more.
2025 Community Outreach Applications are now open – click here to apply!
The Meaford Culture Foundation is proud to serve Arts & Culture initiatives in the Municipality of Meaford. Since its inception in 2006, MCF has invested $1,030,000 into the community:
- $335,000 towards Community Outreach programs such as the Meaford Theatre Company, Municipal Recreation Camp, Pursuits Film Fest, GBCS music scholarships and lessons funding, Goldenaires, Meaford Summer Concert Series, Meaford Knights, Summer Art Camp, Meaford Hall Professional Youth Theatre, Georgian Bay Story Slam, Home+Home Music Festival, Chris Scerri Presents, Programming at the Meaford Library, GBCS History Students, GBCS French Students, Kids in the Meaford Hall, Community Amateur Theater, Meaford Museum, Meaford Dragon’s Event, Art Classes for Children with Autism, The Big Canoe Project, Victoria Yeh, Virtual Concert Series’, Mutable Arts Dance Bursaries, Post-Secondary Scholarships, and much more!
- $700,000+ towards Meaford Hall capital projects and sponsored initiatives including balcony level refurbishment, grand piano, AV equipment, a new screen, speaker system & blackout curtain, a new projector, tech, LED exterior signage and much more!
