If the Charlotte Street Arts Centre in Fredericton were a tapestry, Charlotte Glencross would be its weaver. An artist in her own right, she gathered the necessary threads: local artists, the business community, the military, three levels of government, and countless volunteers. Working dauntlessly for more than five years, she wove the elements together, designing a brilliant pattern of achievement.
Under her leadership, the team that makes up Fredericton Arts and Learning (an offshoot of the Fredericton Arts Alliance) raised close to a million dollars to renovate and transform a historic, long-out-of-use school in downtown Fredericton. It now houses artists from all disciplines, giving them a place to create and exhibit their work. Glencross herself describes the Charlotte Street Arts Centre as a grand old lady who has been brought back to life – a building that is alive with its own personality.
This cultural centre teems with creative energy. On any given day one can find children and adults studying dance, music and art; artists and writers at work in the studios; musicians performing in the auditorium; and a variety of workshops being conducted. The centre also houses the New Brunswick Filmmakers' Co-Op and a café, a casual spot to relax with friends over a cup of coffee. The Charlotte Street Arts Centre is more than a mere construction of bricks and mortar. It is a true gathering place and a focal point in the city of Fredericton.
Charlotte Glencross herself is a highly accomplished weaver who has exhibited across Canada as well as internationally. She has often put her own work aside to take on teaching and leadershp roles; she inspired many up-and-coming artisans during her years at the New Brunswick College of Craft and Design and was tireless in her support of the New Brunswick Craft Council
She also spent a decade in the public service as an administrator in the New Brunswick government, shere she played a critical role in the devleopment of the New Brunswick Arts Board. She streamlined the process of applying for arts grants, making it much simpler for artists to navigate the system.
There are many artists whose lives and work have been guided or in some way enhanced by Charlotte Glencross, and may new Brunswickers whose lies have been enriched because of her dedication to arts and culture.

Earlier news postings

2006
April 12 – Camera obscura installation gives visitors a walk-in view of a camera, and turns the streetscape on its head.
February 21 – FAL's annual general meeting shows first year of operation ends in the black.
February 19 – FAL programs include outreach workshops for young Frederictonians.
January 4 – The four Fredericton candidates in the federal election spell out their policies on the arts to a packed house in the CSAC auditorium. The forum was organized by the Fredericton Arts Alliance.

2005
December 3 – Students at Renaissance College make CSAC the beneficiary of their annual fund-raiser.
November 7 – Federal Cultural Affairs Minister Belinda Stronach chose the centre as a venue for announcing new money for arts and training.
October 29 – Performing Arts NB, formerly the New Brunswick Arts Council, launched its new identity and booking services with a day-long Celebration of the Arts
October 22 – The Harvest Ball culminates a day of free workshops and a general Open House.
October 19 – Lieutenant-Governor Herménégilde Chiasson, and Justice Minister Brad Green participate in the official opening of the Centre
October 16 – Film shoot and fiddle workshop take advantage of the new facility.
October 12 – Fredericton Rotary clubs honour FAL prime mover Charlotte Glencross with the Paul Harris Fellowship Award.
October 8 – A volunteer work party takes over the school to clean and paint. Members of the board, tenants and the neighbourhood association pitch in,
Ballet and breakdance lessons liven the Dance studio and students study violin.
September 9 – New signs reflect tenants moving in; craft college students draw the Centre
September 2 – Please welcome our new building superintendent
August 31 – Orientation at the craft college
August 30 – Moving at the Film Co-op
June 17 – N.B. Premier Bernard Lord presents FAL with a $100,000 cheque
June 10 – The 4 Engineering Regiment from Base Gagetown spent six months bringing the Centre up to code.