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Rock This Town

Coming Fall 2022

How did the small towns of KW get Led Zeppelin for 1 of only 2 dates on their 1969 Canadian tour? Even more puzzling, how did Elton John end up playing in the U of W pub for 6 nights? “Rock This Town” brings to life these and other stories of live music events in Waterloo Region from the 1960's onward. It gives you “back stage access” to look into the gritty reality of building the local live music industry of past generations.

Add your voice

The City of Waterloo Museum invites groups, curators, photographers and artists to submit proposals for future exhibitions. The Waterloo mandate must be reflected in the exhibition: The City of Waterloo Museum is a vibrant heritage portal where residents and visitors personally connect with Waterloo’s past, building shared experiences and enhancing culture in our community.

The City of Waterloo Museum serves as a community-gathering place where residents and visitors celebrate their stories, both local and global, which are unique to the City’s growth and evolution. Through its collections, exhibitions, volunteers, staff and programs, the Museum interprets the fabric of our past and points the way to its future.

For more information on The City of Waterloo Museum's exhibit space, exhibit schedule, and exhibit proposal submission requirements, see below:

Exhibit Space

The Museum has one exhibition space of approximately 1,300 square feet. We can offer a suite of 15 display cases with locking plexi-lids. It is camera surveilled and uses LED lighting. Doors and odd angles interrupt the walls, the height of the walls is approximately 9+ feet. The space does have museum standard humidity and temperature control.

Museum exhibit space

Exhibit Schedule

The City of Waterloo Museum develops and implements a four-year exhibit plan so inclusion is dependent on space in the schedule and approval by management. Please note that the City of Waterloo Museum maintains curatorial oversight for all projects accepted.

Exhibit Proposal Submission Requirements

Cover Letter. This letter should contain an introduction, contact information and a brief summary of your exhibition proposal.
Statement/Proposal. The statement or proposal should indicate the media, technique, theme or context of the proposed exhibition. It should also address the estimated number of objects or artworks and any specific technical, spatial or special requirements regarding the installation of the work or exhibition. Please limit to one to two pages.
The people behind the submission. A brief bio of you and the work. This should not exceed two pages.
Images. Include 10–12 images with a corresponding list indicating title, medium, size and dates. CDs, DVDs and PC-compatible USB sticks are acceptable.
Relevant Support Material. If relevant, include a selection of support material, such as an example of your writing, copies of recent reviews and publications, and a list of suggested artifacts.

Note: Incomplete proposals will not be accepted. Only those whose exhibition proposals are under consideration will be contacted. The City of Waterloo Museum will only return submissions that include a self-addressed envelope with sufficient postage.

Please do not submit original work, slides or master copies. The City of Waterloo Museum does not accept responsibility for any loss or damages to the content of your submission package.

Floor plans are available upon request.

Submit your exhibition proposal to museum@waterloo.ca or call 519-885-8828 for more information.

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