Cultural Services

Community Pianos in Delta

City of Delta is excited to continue Community Pianos in Delta. The program features painted pianos in public spaces that the community can play and also enjoy music played by trained pianists. Community Pianos in Delta are installed at Elliott Street Wharf and Diefenbaker Park seasonally.

Guidelines

Open to residents of Delta of all ages
All artworks must be original and made by the applicant
We only accept email submissions to culturalservices@delta.ca
Two artists will be chosen to each paint one upright piano
The deadline for submissions is the end of day Sunday, May 31, 2026
All submissions will be reviewed by City of Delta Staff
Successful artists will be contacted by Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Download the Application Form

The painted piano site on the Elliott Street Wharf on a beautiful summer's day.

Community Banner Contest Workshop

In this free workshop you will design and develop an original artwork for the City of Delta Community Banner Contest. The goal is to create a visually engaging banner that reflects the spirit of Delta and connects with the local community. Students will begin by brainstorming ideas based on the contest theme, exploring what makes Delta unique.

Child Workshop: May 2, 9:30 - 10:30 am, Tsawwassen Arts Centre Adult Workshop: May 2, 11 - 12:15 pm, Tsawwassen Arts Centre

Online Registration

Register today for the City of Delta's online registration system. Anyone who uses Delta Parks, Recreation & Culture facilities is required to create a new account.

Learn more about Online Registration

Programs

Cultural Services offers a wide variety of programming for all ages held at our facilities and in the community. From drama, fine arts, heritage, and music, we have plenty of opportunities for you to learn something new, hone your craft, or perform in front of others.

Take a look at what we have in store:

New Cultural Services Exhibits

Happiness Exhibit

The Happiness exhibit is now open! The top 10 submissions from the Culture Days Community Art Contest are currently on display at the Douglas J. Husband Discovery Centre from November 17, 2025, through April 26, 2026. The exhibit will travel to the Tsawwassen Arts Centre in May 2026 before its final display at the North Delta Centre for the Arts in September 2026.

Congratulations to the winners of the Culture Days Community Art Contest! Artists of all mediums and styles were invited to showcase their unique interpretations of “happiness” in this beautiful place we call home, Delta.

The winners of this year's contest include:

1st Place: George Lau - "My Moon Vase"

2nd Place: Iva Walker - "Bridge to Westham"

3rd Place: Michelle Jordan - "Family and Friends"