Celebrating the people and places of Wellington County, award-winning Fergus photographer Sylvia Galbraith’s major exhibit Main Streets and Memories opens April 11 at Wellington County Museum and Archives.
“When viewed as a whole, this exhibition shows a connection between the past and present, how things have changed, and also how history seems to repeat itself in daily life,” said Galbraith.
For the past two years, she has studied historical streetscapes from the collection of the museum and re-interpreted the images in her photography.
“The result is a stunning display which features both the old and new photographs offering insights about the permanence and change in our county towns and villages,” said curator Susan Dunlop.
“We are fortunate that a photographer of such high calibre has undertaken this project, one that adds an invaluable contribution to the past and present face of Wellington County.”
Galbraith said, “This has been a wonderful project for me on a personal level, meeting many people who are passionate and proud of their communities and history. I would also like to thank my sponsor, the Wellington County Historical Society, for their ongoing support and encouragement in believing that a small idea can be in fact a worthwhile endeavour.”
There will be an artist’s reception on April 10, from 7 to 9pm at the museum and archives, located on Wellington Road 18 between Fergus and Elora.
The exhibit is on display until May 31. The galleries are open weekdays from 9:30am to 4:30pm and on weekends from 1 to 5pm. Admission is by donation.
