A window onto Sutton’s past

Starting September 7, residents, visitors, and tourists alike will be able to discover a fascinating photographic history of Sutton’s rue Principale. This free exhibition can be visited at any time; all you need to do is make a trip to Sutton before October 15.

Presented by Heritage Sutton historical society, the exhibition entitled Vitrines sur le passé is displayed in the windows of 24 businesses along Sutton’s lively rue Principale as well as at the town hall. Archive photos from the years 1890 to 1925 are displayed beside recent photos, creating a dynamic contrast between the appearance of buildings past and present. “This exhibition reflects the evolution of our architectural heritage over time,” explains Katherine Godbout, initiator of the project. “The exhibition is a window onto an earlier era; it is also an opportunity to discover the modern-day shops, galleries and restaurants that add to the charm of Sutton. Many of the local businesses joined us in this adventure along with the support of the Corporation de développement économique de Sutton and the Town of Sutton. We are all really looking forward to it.”

Visitors are also invited to stroll through the d’arts et de reves cultural park at the northern end of rue Principale. Don’t miss the ten digital paintings by Louis Lefebvre, entitled Les Chemins de l’histoire, made using photos and documents from the Heritage Sutton archives.

Both exhibitions are part of a circuit called Objectif Photo-cantons-de-l’est comprising 12 organizations each presenting indoor and outdoor photo exhibitions during May to December 2017. These 12 exhibitions highlight a wide variety of photographic practices, both in terms of form and the subjects explored.

Participating in this circuit: Heritage Sutton, the cultural park of d’arts et de Rëves, Arts Sutton gallery, the Sherbrooke Museum of Fine Arts, the Sacristy of Saint-venant-de-paquette gallery, the Community and Cultural Center Françoise-dunn, the Uplands Cultural and Heritage Center, the Art Gallery of the Université de Sherbrooke Cultural Center, the Brompton Arts and Culture Center, the Parcours Photo Sherbrooke, the Yvonne L. Bombardier Cultural Center in Valcourt, and the Beaulne Museum in Coaticook.