Hillside Festival is one of the finalists for the Ontario 2017 Premier’s Awards for Excellence in the Arts.
Now in its 35th year, the Hillside Festival aims to create unity through art.
It presents two annual festivals – one in summer and one in winter – featuring Indigenous, indie and world music, as well as children’s entertainment, environmental learning and healthy food, for audiences that number in the thousands.
They also offer year-round programming at local schools and camps, including educational workshops, songwriting courses and Indigenous circles, to support their vision to create a better world.
Hillside has long advanced Indigenous voices and cultures, promoted health and wellness, and championed eco-conscious measures to better care for the land.
“We are honoured to be standing shoulder-to-shoulder with finalists from such vibrant arts organizations across Ontario,” said Hillside executive direction Marie Zimmerman.
Award a tribute
to organizers
“It’s a tribute to all of the people who have worked over 35 years, lovingly contributing their ideas, their muscle and ingenuity, to an organization that stirs the imagination of our community.
“It’s humbling – and deeply gratifying – to be recognized for work we’ve done with our heart.”
