
Community Art
"Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time."
- Thomas Merton
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Calling All Artists!
Art can be a response to the world around us. From March 1 - April 11, 2020, the Stratford Public Library Community Art program will be hosting an exhibit of local art created around the themes of the earth, our climate, and sustainability. If you are a Stratford resident and make art that responds to these themes, we welcome you to submit it for consideration for this show. Recommended application deadline is Monday, Feb 1.[Community Art Application]
Current Exhibits:
Stratford Quilt Club | Main Floor | January 12 - February 22 Cozy up with hand-crafted textile arts from the local quilt club.
Photos of Kyiv | Auditorium | January 12 - February 22 This exhibit shares small moments from the perspective of a third generation Ukrainian Canadian travelling back to Ukraine for the first time, in the relatively quiet era of the early 2000s.
Upcoming Exhibits:
Change Her World | Main Floor | February 22 - 27
Change Her World is a Canadian charity whose primary mandate is the education of girls in Northern Malawi, Africa. This exhibit will highlight accomplishments and invite people to learn more about how Change Her World is changing lives and communities.
Important Information:
Art Exhibit Guidelines
Appendix A: Application for Use of Art Display Space
Appendix B: Display Locations and Parameters
2020 Schedule