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Two all new art shows!!
Join us for our March Art Shows with Katie Dortmans and Kristyn McCoy! Be the first to see these new exhibits on opening night. Items will be for sale so come support local! Both shows will run until the end of March, so don't miss them.
Gallery A - Artists Katie Dortmans
Katie specializes in "Art After Life", a practice of transforming what nature leaves behind into striking works of art. Using feathers, skulls and other organic elements, she breathes new life in the remnants, inviting viewers to appreciate the inherent beauty and texture of the natural world. Each piece is a unique fusion of artistry and nature.
Gallery B - Artists Kristyn McCoy
Kristyn Box-McCoy is a textile artist whose early love of colour and fabric has progressed into quilting. Kristyn’s quilts have been juried into international quilt shows, displayed in gallery exhibitions and published in Modern Quilts: Designs of the New Century.
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On Monday, August 4, 2014 the community unveiled a life-size bronze statue of Strathroy native General Sir Arthur Currie, thanks to the dedicated efforts of the General Sir Arthur Currie Memorial Project - a volunteer committee that successfully raised about $130,000 for the project over four years. The memorial, consisting of an inscribed granite base and a life-size bronze figure of Currie sculpted by renowned Canadian artist Adrienne Alison, was placed in front of Museum Strathroy-Caradoc next to the cenotaph memorial on Frank St. in Strathroy. |
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Art Shows With the removal of the Strathroy Art Space in 34 Frank St. during the 2020-21 renovations, Museum Strathroy-Caradoc (MSC) seeks to develop a new system to offer exhibition space to encourage art exhibitions that are both engaging and locally significant. We welcome artists who wish to develop exhibitions at the MSC, the cultural centre of the community.
Two shows (30-day periods) have been reserved for Public Art Shows in 2025; March, and mid-August. Submission deadline for either show is Tuesday November 5, 2024. The proposals for Exhibitions will be brought to the Museum Advisory Committee for review, after which artists will be chosen and notified. Upon notification, the Artist has 14 days to accept the offer, after which MSC may rescind the offer. Upon accepting the offer, the artist will be sent the consignment agreement and the insurance waiver to be returned to MSC with the non-refundable deposit.
Please review the Public Art Gallery Policy before entering your submission. Print off the ARTIST SUBMISSION FORM and submit to the museum either in person or by emailing info@strathroymuseum.ca! We look forward to seeing your works of art!
More questions? Contact us!
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Digital Exhibits
| Virtual War Memorial |
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We encourage you to learn the stories behind the names that are inscribed on the cenotaph memorials located within our community. Museum volunteer John Sargeant has worked with staff to put together a comprehensive profile of each name listed, using resources from the museum collection, local history resources at the library, online sources and the collections available through Library & Archives Canada. We also acknowledge the assistance of folks from all over the world who photographed grave markers. Visitors can access this information by visiting the following pages for profiles on each soldier. We will remember them. |
| Hometown Heroes |
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Hometown Heroes: Famous Canadians from Strathroy-Caradoc Featuring a past resident of Strathroy-Caradoc every month, Strathroy-Caradoc's Hometown Heroes were displayed from March 2014 to February 2015. Click on the links below to find out more information about our previously displayed exhibit Hometown Heroes.
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| Sydenham Discovery |
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Travelling Exhibit
| Currie Travelling Exhibit |
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Museum Strathroy-Caradoc has developed a travelling exhibition that highlights the extraordinary life and military career of Strathroy-area native Sir Arthur Currie. This exhibit was made possible with support from the Museum Assistant Program via the Department of Canadian Heritage. Drawing from sources and materials relevant to his early life in rural Strathroy, Ontario, the exhibit considers the influence of his youth on his remarkable rise through the ranks from a militia gunner before the First World War, to become the first Canadian commander of the Canadian Expeditionary Force. The exhibit traces the humble roots of Canada's greatest military commander and celebrates his achievements and legacy as a source of national pride. Topics Covered:
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Exhibit is decommissioned, however banners are available for bookings.
Sir Arthur Currie Educational Resources
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