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Aberdeen Cultural Centre
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Established 1990
Location 140 Botsford Street
Moncton, New Brunswick
E1C 4X5

The Aberdeen Cultural Centre is a special place in Moncton, New Brunswick. It's a hub for Acadian culture, filled with art studios and galleries. This centre helps artists and people who love art connect and create. It's located on Botsford Street.

Inside the centre, you'll find the Galerie Sans Nom. This gallery shows amazing art exhibitions. They focus on new and exciting art from artists all across Canada. It's a great place to see what's new in the art world.

Another cool spot in the centre is the Imago Artist-Run Print Studio. This studio is all about printmaking. It's a place where artists can create and share different kinds of prints. They help new printmaking ideas grow and spread.

The Aberdeen Cultural Centre is in a building with a long history. It used to be Aberdeen High School. The building itself was built way back in 1898.

About the Centre

The Aberdeen Cultural Centre is a cooperative. This means many different groups and artists work together there. It's a lively place where creativity thrives. The centre helps keep Acadian culture strong and vibrant.

What is Acadian Culture?

Acadian culture comes from the descendants of French colonists. These colonists settled in parts of eastern Canada. This area was once called Acadia. Acadians have their own unique traditions, music, and art. The centre helps share these traditions.

Connections and Partners

The Aberdeen Cultural Centre works with several important groups. These connections help the centre grow and share its art.

Museum Partnerships

The centre is connected to the CMA. This group helps museums across Canada. It also works with the CHIN. CHIN helps museums manage their information. The centre is also part of the Virtual Museum of Canada. This lets people explore Canadian heritage online.

More to Explore

If you're interested in what's happening in Moncton, check out these links.

  • Events in Greater Moncton
  • Frye Festival
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