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ARCHIVAL ART
Strathcona County’s archives have been enhanced by the work of a talented artist-in-residence
BY LISA CATTERALL PHOTOS MAT SIMPSON
THE STRATHCONA COUNTY MUSEUM
and Archives (Strathma) is home
to a wide collection of historical photographs, maps and documents. But, more than that, Strathma also stewards the stories of the people and land where the archives are situated.
“What we try to do is capture as many stories that are as dynamic and interesting and colourful as our county’s history,” says Education and Engagement Coordinator Lauren Comba, adding that
the museum places particular importance on sharing the experiences of groups whose stories may have not yet been heard.
“We want to shine light not only on the well-documented, agricultural settlement history that laid the roots of the community, but also on the narratives that have long been overshadowed here.”
One of the ways Strathma is working to share those narratives is through its artist-in-residence program. For 10 days in late 2023, and thanks to support from
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