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Fostering an appreciation for the arts through our downtown venue, grant opportunities, art events and entertainment in Strathroy-Caradoc.
The Wright Family Performing Arts and Entertainment Foundation acquired 13 Front St W. in Strathroy, Ontario in 2023. This property purchase, as part of the Wright family's vision, aims to provide a venue for local creatives to showcase their talents and foster the growth of the arts community in Strathroy-Caradoc.
The future of The Wright Place will contribute to building the vibrant art and culture scene the Wright family envisioned. The Foundation intends to invest in renovations to transform the space into a versatile arts and performance venue, offering an outstanding platform for local artists and attracting renowned performances to Strathroy.
Land Acknowledgement
The Wright Place and the Wright Family Performance Arts & Entertainment Center Foundation operates on Anishinabewaki ᐊᓂᔑᓈᐯᐗᑭ, Attiwonderonk (Neutral), and Mississauga land. This land was part of the Longwoods Purchase, under Treaty #21. It was signed on March 9, 1819 by representatives of the Crown and certain Anishinaabe peoples.
The territory described in the written treaty covers approximately 220,000 hectares. The River Thames, which was called Askanessippi in Anishinaabemowin, meaning the “antlered river,” runs through this area. Current communities in the area include Strathroy and Mt. Brydges.
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