A Heartfelt Thank You to the MRC des Collines for Their Generous Cultural Grant
We are thrilled to announce that the Centre Meredith has been awarded a generous Cultural Grant from the MRC des Collines! This incredible support will enable us to embark on an exciting and transformative project: bringing a vibrant wall mural to life, right here in our community.
The mural project is more than just an artistic endeavor; it’s a celebration of our local culture, talent, and community spirit. With this grant, we can engage local artists and community members in creating a masterpiece that reflects the unique identity and values of our area.
Our vision is to create a mural that not only beautifies our space but also tells a story—our story. It will be a visual representation of our shared history, our dreams, the beautiful nature and landscape which we live in here in the MRC des Collines, and our collective creativity.
But this project isn’t just for artists. We believe in the power of community collaboration, and we want everyone to be part of this journey. Throughout the mural’s creation, there will be opportunities for community members to contribute their ideas, participate in painting sessions, and witness the transformation of a blank wall into a stunning work of art.
We are immensely grateful to the MRC des Collines for recognizing the importance of cultural initiatives and for supporting our vision. Their generosity underscores the value of arts and culture in fostering community connections and enhancing our quality of life.
Thank you, MRC des Collines, for your unwavering support and for helping us bring this exciting project to fruition. Together, we will create something truly remarkable.
Amanda DeGrace
Director General
Centre Meredith
Artist bios
Alisha grew up in Ottawa and Chelsea, lived in BC for many years, and has been living back in Chelsea for almost 10 years. Quote from Alisha:” I feel so lucky to live and paint here in Chelsea, so encompassed by nature. Being able to easily step out for a mountain bike ride, or ski from a nearby trailhead directly feeds my creativity. Even just water the garden…”
Stephanie Babij (she/her) is a visual artist of Ojibwe and Ukrainian/other mixed-settler heritage. Originally from Sudbury, and a member of Wikwemikong Unceded First Nation, she now makes her home on Unceded Algonquin Territory (Ottawa). Stephanie’s visual arts practice includes both solo and community-engaged murals, acrylic paintings, illustration, wood-burned art, and beading. In her work you’ll find elements of our connections to the land, waters, animals, plants, cycles, and more.
