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.

FAL President Penny Ericson called the centre "Charlotte's Magnum Opus."
At a memorial celebration of Charlotte's life Jan. 19, Ericson said: "Charlotte’s background in the arts and arts administration merged brilliantly to produce grant applications that obtained funding for extensive renovations. The Fredericton Foundation was the first foundation to offer a grant. All three levels of government provided generous support during the 2004 lead-in to the construction that began in January 2005. 
We opened for in October, 2005. Our tenants provide amazing programming, and visiting artists and groups benefit from this auditorium and the multi-purpose room which we rent for income.
This happened because Charlotte dedicated most of the last ten years of her life to accomplishing this dream.  She recruited volunteers who shared her passion for the potential of an arts centre and its outreach programming.
Was this easy for Charlotte?  Absolutely not.  She worked with volunteers of diverse backgrounds that brought strengths to the organization – but she was constantly educating us about the details of the arts world that she knew so well and which many of us were just learning.  She was a relentless taskmaster – but she didn’t expect anything from us that she wasn’t willing to do herself – or had done herself.

For a glimpse of Charlotte's art work, please click here.

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