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Ceci est un event archivé de la Fête de la Culture 2025.

Abbotsford Says Hello - an inclusive community art project!

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Interculturel Arts visuels Peinture Écriture et littérature Enfants Poésie et parole
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Open Space Gallery (33765 Essendene Ave.)

33765 Essendene Avenue

Abbotsford, BC

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Gratuit, et accepte des dons facultatifs à hauteur de votre contribution.

Offert en Anglais.

Accessible en chaise roulante et a des toillettes neutres.

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We would love for you to join us for the 2 year Celebration of Open Space on September 27th, 10 - 2pm.

We are excited to be unveiling a Community Art Project called “Abbotsford Says Hello”, where we are bringing together the well more than 116 languages, and 167 countries, represented in Abbotsford in one artwork collage of a flower garden.

You are invited to write Hello in your native language on a petal, painted at one of our kids painting sessions, which will come together in the colourful and vibrant final artwork reflecting our beautiful city. This project is being created by talented local artist Linda Klippenstein, and supported by Open Space Art Coordinator Olivia Harks and Community Engagement Rupi Kanda-Rajwan of the Abbotsford Downtown Business Association.

We are thrilled to be welcoming Stephanie Ohlmann to the day's activities - whose research at the UFV - “It Starts With Hello” - uncovered that there are now more than 116 languages spoken in Abbotsford, and what these languages are. Learn about her new children’s book “Hello Abbotsford” while exploring the interactive audio buttons to discover the many ways to say Hello in our city, and see how a single “hello” can make a difference!

Activities are available by donation. Registration is required due to limited capacity.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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Open Space

Strategically placed in the heart of downtown Abbotsford, the Open Space provides a cultural hub for local artists and businesses, building collaborations and cross-pollination to benefit both sectors of Abbotsford. The adaptable 1500 square-foot Open Space offers a venue for curated artists’ exhibits & workshops, micro-events, small business support programs, and vendor space for local entrepreneurs and artisans.

Cet événement fait partie d'un carrefour créatif:

City of Abbotsford: Hub of the Fraser Valley

City of Abbotsford Abbotsford, BC

Join the City of Abbotsford and our partners, as we host a series of free, interactive, and family friendly Culture Days programming and events across the City.

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