The Elora Centre for the Arts welcomes Tarin Hughes to the role of artistic director of the Elora Centre for the Arts (ECFTA).
Hughes has been curator of numerous exhibitions featuring emerging and mid-career Canadian artists.
In addition, she comes to the ECFTA with history of developing critical and engaging public programs, most recently as education coordinator at the Kamloops Art Gallery and as curator and community programmer at Ross Creek Centre for the Arts.
Hughes received her Honours B.A. from the University of Waterloo and as a student began her work in the community by organizing exhibitions for the Artery and participating in multiple projects with the University of Waterloo Art Gallery.
Hughes joins the ECFTA as the organization celebrates its 10th anniversary.
Established in 2002, the ECFTA is housed in a historic limestone schoolhouse. It provides creative multidisciplinary arts outreach programs for visitors of all ages and skill levels.
The centre features two galleries showcasing local community practice as well as contemporary and emerging artists across Canada.
An anniversary reception and opening for the show Paintings: The Elora Connection will coincide on Dec. 8, from 4 to 7pm.
The ECFTA is located at 75 Melville St. For information call 519-846-9698 or visit www.eloracentreforthearts.ca.
