Charlotte Glencross

Fredericton Arts and Learning, and the Charlotte Street Arts Centre, were greatly saddened by the death of Charlotte Glencross in October, 2007. Her energy, commitment and dogged determination were responsible for the existence of the Centre.
Charlotte was a force to be reckoned with, and her vision of an arts centre in Fredericton bringing many arts disciplines together under a single roof inspired others to rally around the project.
Over a 10-year period, Charlotte lobbied, cajoled, wrote endless grant applications, negotiated and pulled together the people, money and good will to bring the Charlotte
Charlotte Glencross
Street Arts Centre into existence.
When the old Charlotte Street School was acquired for $1, she gave up her position as the foundingl president of Fredericton Arts and Learning to dedicate her immense energy to chairing the building committee.
There she coordinated the work of volunteers, staff, building trades,
Charlotte Glencross tapestry
volunteers from the 4th Engineering Regiment at CFB Gagetown and anyone else she could bring in to update the 1884 building and make it suitable for an arts centre.
She served on virtually all committees of the organization, and two years ago, in October of 2005, she saw her vision become reality as tenants moved into the spaces and breathed life and creativity into the Centre.
To honour her vision and commitment, the board of Fredericton Arts and Learning has named the Centre's exhibition space the Charlotte Glencross Gallery.
Right – Batik: David M. (Dodd) Hutchison at home on the Miramichi, 1977
Below – Wall Hanging: dyed silk (Ikat technique) and plexiglas, late 1980s

Dedication in the Centre's Gallery

Charlotte Glencross
1949 to 2007
Artist, Educator, Advocate, Visionary

This exhibition space is dedicated to the memory of Charlotte Glencross, in recognition of her unstinting effort and dedication to the Charlotte Street Arts Centre. Charlotte’s vision, commitment and energy were fundamental to the creation of the Centre in this historical building, Fredericton’s oldest surviving elementary school.
As Founding President of Fredericton Arts and Learning, she mobilized individuals, governments, local businesses and foundations to support the necessary renovations to make this Centre a reality as a vibrant addition to the city’s cultural scene.
Her insistence on outreach programming ensured a strong link to the broader community even before the Centre opened.
The Untitled abstract weaving was donated to the Centre by her husband, Jon Thompson.
Left – Collage , late 1980s

Below – Watercolour, early 1900s
Charlotte's attention to detail and commitment to excellence in all she did are evident both in the art works on display at her memorial celebration and in her success in the creation of the Arts Centre.
More information on the celebration is available here.