Stratford is synonymous with the arts: music, drama, dance, the visual arts, literature and the culinary arts. The City is filled with the sights and sounds of actors, musicians, chefs, hoteliers, artists and writers perfecting their craft and passion. Stratford's arts and culture scene is a leading contributor to the growth of the City's creative economy.
Competitive Advantages
- The Stratford Festival is the epicentre for theatre in southwestern Ontario and in all of Canada
- Stratford Summer Music in July and August attract international singers, musicians and composers, including world-famous Celtic songstress, Loreena McKennitt
- Our vibrant visual art scene is found in the artist collective of Factory 163 at Gallery Stratford and during our Art in the Park exhibits
- The Stratford Perth Museum and Stratford-Perth Archives celebrate local history through collections and exhibits
- Perth Arts Connect is dedicated to raising awareness of the diversity of the arts, culture and heritage in the County
Stratford Shakespeare Festival's Success
The Stratford Festival is the City's top employer with successful revenue and attendance year after year:
|
Year |
Gross Revenue |
Attendance |
|
2010 |
59,100,000 |
524,919 |
|
2009 |
59,002,000 |
509,195 |
|
2008 |
39,905,000 |
500,012 |
|
2007 |
40,596,000 |
528,000 |
|
2006 |
41,070,000 |
550,000 |