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Gallery Stratford
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Exterior of Gallery Stratford
Established 1967; 58 years ago (1967)
Location 54 Romeo Street South
Stratford, Ontario, Canada
Type Art museum

Gallery Stratford is a cool public art gallery located in Stratford, Ontario, Canada. It first opened its doors in 1967. Since then, it has shown amazing exhibitions by artists from the local area, across Canada, and even around the world. It's a great place to explore different kinds of art!

Learning About Art at Gallery Stratford

Gallery Stratford offers many programs to help people of all ages learn about visual arts. These programs are designed to make art fun and easy to understand. They change throughout the year, so there's always something new to try.

Art Classes and Workshops

You can take studio classes in many different art forms. Imagine learning how to use oil painting to create vibrant pictures. Or maybe you'd prefer drawing and illustration to bring your ideas to life. Other popular classes include photography and printmaking. These classes help you discover your own artistic talents.

School Visits and Programs

Gallery Stratford also welcomes students for special class visits. These visits are linked to school subjects. They help students think deeply about art and understand its meaning. The programs for students often change to match the art currently on display. The gallery's Arts Alive program is especially popular. It offers hands-on projects like drawing, photography, animation, painting, sculptures, and collage.

Scholarships for Young Artists

Each year, Gallery Stratford helps high school students from Perth Huron who want to study visual arts after graduation. They offer a special award called the Ela Moll Scholarship. This scholarship was created by people in the Stratford community and the Stratford Art Association. It honors Ela Moll, who passed away in 1969. The scholarship encourages young people in the Stratford area to keep their passion for the arts alive.

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