Abbotsford: Hall’s walls perfect for local art, City, schools, Reach bring culture to streets
It’s only fitting that Abbotsford Parks, Recreation and Culture is showing local artists at its new digs at City Hall.
When the department moved this year to the third floor, department head Mark Taylor approached Suzanne Greening, the executive director of The Reach gallery, about installing art in the common areas.
Greening checked out the well-lit area and expansive walls, and thought it would be a brilliant place to hang art. It’s now a satellite gallery for The Reach.
“I believe the city should be promoting art, and it’s very appropriate for Parks, Rec and Culture,” said Greening.
The exhibits, which began with the Abbotsford Photo Arts Club and then painter Darrell Spenst, have been “very successful,” she said. When there was a gap between the second and third exhibits, residents of the third floor were keening to see artwork back in the halls, she said.
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