The Cultural Centre is a cultural facility owned and operated by the Municipality of Chatham-Kent. This web site is a project of the Friends of the Cultural Centre, a non-profit, charitable organization dedicated to increasing the awareness and financial foundation of the Cultural Centre to allow them to do things that it would not otherwise be able to do. Click here to learn more.
High Class Art
High Class Art 2012
On May 10th at 7pm, come and admire all the impressive art created by Chatham-Kent High School students!
This year’s winner of the Thames Art Gallery scholarship is Amanda Cavacas from UCC, for her charcoal on paper piece, Without You (photo, left).
Scholarship award proudly (and generously) sponsored by Cathy and Rob Myers.
High Class Art runs from May 10 to June 10. The opening event is FREE!
Volunteer Service Award Recipients
The Cultural Centre is thrilled to announce that the following volunteers will be receiving an award from the Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration/Ontario Honours and Awards Secretariat:
Beth Wilson- 15 year award
Wilda Everingham- 15 year award
Elvy Deline- 15 year award
Annette Cretien- 15 year award
Susan Bienstman- 20 year award
Lila Babcock- 20 year award
Anne McFarlane- 20 year award
Francesca Allinson- 20 year award
A sincere thank you to the volunteers listed above! The Cultural Centre is grateful for your help and enthusiasm over the years. You have pitched in and helped in many last-minute situations, and are always a phone call away to assist with events.
As the above volunteers know, Volunteering is an ideal opportunity to:
- Learn or develop strengths and skills (communication, teamwork, time management, positive attitude, initiative);
- Although you’re not paid, it qualifies as work experience;
- Meet new people, extend your network, and make valuable contacts;
- Build self-confidence and feel valued;
- Enjoy the satisfaction of making a difference; and
- Provide you with additional sources of positive work references.
If YOU would like to volunteer at the Cultural Centre (Thames Art Gallery, Chatham-Kent Museum, Studio One, Kiwanis Theatre), please call 519-360-1998 and ask for Tracy Gallant.
