Guidelines for Participating Buildings

The 10^th annual Doors Open Mississauga takes place on Saturday, September 28, 2013, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Participating buildings and sites are encouraged to highlight their unique architectural, heritage, natural or cultural features and stories. Doors Open Mississauga promises an authentic adventure that celebrates Mississauga’s built form. The 2013 edition of Doors Open will highlight artistic practices in support of the national Culture Days celebrations by offering performance and/or exhibiting venues to our local arts and heritage groups. It also supports the province-wide theme for Doors Open selected by the Ontario Heritage Trust:

Doors Open Ontario 2013 Theme

The Ontario Heritage Trust will once again launch a province-wide theme for Doors Open Ontario in 2013. The 2013 theme will provide an opportunity for communities across the province to celebrate the relationship between heritage and the arts. Venues for the arts such as theatres, opera houses, art galleries, artist studios, recital halls and recording studios are all ideal site types for celebrating this year’s theme. Also appropriate are sites associated with renowned artists or specific works of art. Such sites would include the homes of famous novelists, landmarks captured in famous paintings or settings depicted in popular songs or films.

This year’s theme can also be used to develop programming for participating sites. Art sales and exhibits, workshops and demonstrations, theatrical performances and concerts are all suitable ways to add excitement to your event. However, as in years past, communities are invited to open all sorts of sites – not just those related to the Trust’s theme. All sites of historic, architectural, natural or cultural interest are encouraged to participate in the program.

BUILDING CRITERIA

The following criteria determine eligibility on the Doors Open Mississauga roster of buildings:

• Buildings of architectural, historic, social and/or cultural significance, not usually open to the public; sites that are open to the public to some degree i.e. theatres, libraries, places of worship, museums, etc. must provide behind-the-scenes access and/or enhanced programming
• Buildings with significant original interior features and/or successful adaptive re-use features
• New buildings or sites featuring contemporary design excellence and/or innovative green/sustainable best practices, including LEED and Low Impact Development
• Buildings located throughout the City of Mississauga
• Buildings in destination clusters (several sites in one area)
• Buildings representing the cultural diversity of Mississauga
• Buildings celebrating significant anniversaries
• Buildings that enhance visitors’ knowledge of the city
• Buildings with site-specific programming (i.e. architect’s tours, children’s activities, performances that celebrate Culture Days weekend September 27 – 29, 2013)
• Buildings open for a minimum of four hours, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Free admission

Registration forms are available by e-mail. We encourage new participants to meet with us – please invite us to visit your building!

•         Early registration closes Tuesday, January 8, 2013 (eligible for long-lead marketing opportunities)

•         Final registration for all participating sites closes Wednesday, May 1, 2013.

Contact:        
Doors Open Mississauga
Culture Division, City of Mississauga
Stephanie Myhal
Stephanie.myhal@mississauga.ca
905-615-3200 ext. 5355

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