Kultrun World Music Festival 2025
July 11 - 13
Waterloo Park (Bandshell)
Join us for the Neruda Arts' signature event. A free outdoor festival celebrating the music of the world
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She Creates
March 8-29
Neruda Arts’ Third Annual Month-Long
Celebration of Women in the Arts with
Music, Theatre, Visual/Textile Arts and Dance.
Neruda Arts Studio Lab 2025
We are so excited to host such talented local artists and facilitators
in January and February at our Studio.
Workshops and activities are welcoming the entire community to attend.
Yule Holiday Market
Saturday November 16, 2pm-8pm, Neruda Arts Studio
A wonderful way to shop for unique gifts while supporting artists in our community.
Featuring:
"Mariachi Mexico Amigo"
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Would you be interested in using our Neruda Arts Studio space?
The space is available to use from January 2025 to February 2025, for up to four sessions. The space can be used for workshops, activities, classes, etc. and there are NO FEES!
You just need to fill out the form
is form is to be filled out BEFORE November 29th, Friday, 2024!
Line-up
Amanda Martinez & Kevin Laliberte
INTIMATE CONCERT - LIMITED SEATING, TICKETS ON SALE
buy ticketsSEPTEMBER 21, RIVER FRONT, ST JACOBSSuyai Ensemble - Ernie Tollar - Grace San Andres Band - Waleed Abdulhamid Band
OUTDOOR CONCERT FREE ENTRY
TWO AFTERNOONS OF MIXED JAZZ: NUBIAN JAZZ, LATIN JAZZ, ARABIC/INDIAN JAZZ!
FREE
See the schedule and bios
See moreALL THAT WORLDLY JAZZ FESTIVAL
Friday September 20th 7pm - Neruda Arts Studio
Neruda Arts’ All That Worldly Jazz Festival will open with an intimate concert at our studio in St. Jacobs, with Canadian singer-songwriter, Amanda Martínez, with Kevin Laliberte.“One of the great new voices in Spanish language Latin music!” ~ World Music Central
Kultrún World Music Festival
Free, International Festival with roots deeply embedded in the Waterloo Region!
Fundraiser
Live music, dance Party, silent auction and more to support Kultrún World Music Festival 2024!
May 17, 2024 in the Hampton Inn & Suites Hotel
@ Waterloo St. Jacobs
ALL THAT WORLDLY JAZZ FESTIVAL
Friday September 20th 7pm - Neruda Arts Studio
Neruda Arts’ All That Worldly Jazz Festival will open with an intimate concert at our studio in St. Jacobs, with Canadian singer-songwriter, Amanda Martínez, with Kevin Laliberte.“One of the great new voices in Spanish language Latin music!” ~ World Music Central
Our Voices: Women in Power
A photographic exhibition by Viviana Urra Contreras.
Cueca dance by Duo Marilaf - Garrido
Discover Our Events
Fundraiser 2024
May 17, 2024 in the Hampton Inn & Suites Hotel
@ Waterloo St. Jacobs
Kultrun World Music Festival 2024
July 12-14, 2024 at Waterloo Park will be Neruda Arts’ signature event. Our beloved free outdoor festival celebrating the music of the world!
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All That Worldly Jazz
What a wonderful opportunity this was for the community, from children to grandparents, to gather outdoors in a safe, socially distanced, all-inclusive event. We enjoyed live music, with the flavours of Brazil, Turkey, Africa, Ireland and Latin; drinks and treats, provided by local vendors, and an interactive workshops for all ages.
Our Yule Holiday Markets
Are you looking for unique holiday gift? Let’s gather for an exciting line-up of FRE live music!
Our market holds treats and drinks, fair trade, artisan made jewelry, vintage accessories & clothing and much more!
About Neruda Arts
Neruda Arts is a non-profit music presenter dedicated to building bridges in the community through music, dance, theatre, and literary and visual arts. Throughout the year, Neruda Arts presents free live music, theatre, free classes and free art workshops that represent the diversity of the Waterloo Region These events focus on promoting marginalized, indigenous, multicultural, and female performers.
Bringing The Community Together
Our Mission
Neruda Arts’ mission is to enhance cultural understanding and diversity in their community through the arts by providing arts programs, performances, and galleries while compensating artists fairly.
Our Vision
Neruda Arts will be a community hot spot for artists and art enjoyers, as well as a mosaic of different cultures, backgrounds and artistic disciplines.
Our Values
Neruda Arts values freedom of expression, with fair compensation for artists involved. We understand that everyone has a story that is worth being told, and there is beauty in seeing and hearing stories from different backgrounds and cultural identities.
Classes
Neruda Arts offers a variety of free classes including free language classes, latin dance classes & more.
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Workshops
At Neruda Arts, we offer free art workshops for felting, arpillera, beading, macrame and more.
Gallery Exhibitions
Enjoy free art gallery exhibitions at Neruda Arts, accompanied by live music and art sales.
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Music Sessions
Enjoy free live music and intimate mini-concerts in our inclusive and diverse Neruda Arts Studio.
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What's New At Neruda Arts
Neruda Arts’ team offers a great lineup of events, free classes, free art workshops, live music, theatre performances and more in 2023. Many of our events are also FREE of charge and are made for all.
Top-Rated NonProfit
Neruda Arts is recognized as a GreatNonProfits Top-Rated NonProfit, and is a trusted choice for NFP art, live music, adult classes, language classes, a creative art studio and more. We are always looking for volunteers in the community that are as passionate about art and culture as we are. As a trusted non for profit organization in the Waterloo region, we greatly appreciate your ongoing support while bringing our creative visions to life.
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Become a Volunteer
Volunteer at the Kultrun World Music Festival 2024!
She Creates (due)
Why celebrate women for one day in March, when you can celebrate amazing women in the arts for the entire month of March?
Join Neruda Arts for their second annual, She Creates - a month-long presentation of women in the visual arts, theater, music, dance - and women hyping each other.
Are You An Artist, Media Official, Volunteer, Potential Donor Or Friend?
We would love to connect with you!
Visit Our New Location
Our address is 8 Spring Street, and our entrance is located at the back of the building, most easily accessed from the parking lot located off Albert Street West, between the St Jacobs Playhouse Theatre and Hamel Brooms.
Please note that parking is not permitted behind the St James Evangelical Lutheran Church. Public Transportation: Grand River Transit bus stop is just one block away at King Street and Front Street.
The route is #21 from Conestoga Mall to Elmira.
Testimonials
"Neruda Arts is one of the most important organizations for Arts and Culture in the KW Region. Their work is authentic and Isabel Cisterna, for founder, one of the most amazing role models and mentors in our Region.
- Carolina M.
Our Corporate Sponsors
Our Grantors
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