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DTK Postcard Series

Posted on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 03:49 PM

In the winter of 2024, KW artist Trevor Clare was commissioned to create a piece of art for a downtown Kitchener postcard.

The original artwork depicts the skating rink at Carl Zehr Square, in the heart of DTK. The postcard was shared widely throughout our community and inspired the 2025 postcard series, which highlights other iconic spaces and events, complete with a few fun easter eggs for good measure!

Summer 2025 - An outdoor event at Gaukel Block 

Fall 2025 - Sunset Sessions at Vogelsang Green 

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Canvas in the Sky

Posted on Friday, November 28, 2025 11:28 AM

This winter, the streets of downtown Kitchener will transform into an open-air art gallery. Canvas in the Sky, a new street banner program, features ten talented Kitchener artists. 

Downtown Kitchener has a distinctive energy that makes it unique, special, and instantly recognizable to all who know and love it. It’s the heart of innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship for the region, steeped in history and filled with pride. 

To reflect this energy, the combined teams of Arts & Entertainment and...

A wooden mistletoe sculpture hangs in a downtown courtyard cube.

Kitchener Mistletoe Stop - GlowToe

Posted on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 10:55 AM

Skyler Dietze transforms everyday symbols into playful, interactive experiences. Skyler’s Kitchener mistletoe invites visitors to pause, connect, and celebrate the joy of gathering in a whimsical, memorable way.The 2025 Mistletoe Trail – Discover the Magic!

The self-guided Explore Waterloo Region Mistletoe Trail is a holiday adventure that invites you to explore seven artist-designed mistletoe installations across Waterloo Region — each with its own story, inspiration, and touch of whimsy.

From...

Downtown Kitchener banners hang above patios

Street banner artwork call for proposals

Posted on Thursday, August 28, 2025 11:08 AM

What we're looking for

Downtown Kitchener has a distinctive energy that makes it unique, special and instantly recognizable to all who know and love it. It’s the heart of innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship for the region, steeped in history and filled with pride. To reflect this energy, we are inviting local artists to submit proposals to have their artwork or design featured on vinyl banners that will be hung on light poles along streets in downtown Kitchener.

Artists should be aware...

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Art on the Edge

Posted on Thursday, June 26, 2025 03:11 PM

Patios without art are great, but patios with art are even better. Alexandra from the BIA here again, and if you agree with that last sentiment, you’ll want to read on! 

You may have noticed that the patios in DTK look a little more lively this year - this is thanks to the brand new Art on the Edge installation brought to you by the DTK BIA and businesses of downtown Kitchener. 17 patios in DTK have been ornamented with art on panels facing the roadside, bringing a little bit more colour to your...