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By Mike Vanden Bosch

New business sponsor

New business sponsor steps forward at Chilliwack Cultural Centre venue

Jun 12, 2025 | 10:30 AM

CHILLIWACK — The Chilliwack Arts & Cultural Centre Society says a new company has stepped forward as the underwriting sponsor of the venue’s art gallery.

Society staff say the O’Connor Group Art Gallery has been renamed as the Odlum Brown Art Gallery, a move that recognizes the O’Connor Group as an avid supporter of the arts in Chilliwack and signals a shift to a new sponsor as the venue enters its 15th anniversary season.

The Chilliwack Arts & Cultural Centre says the partnership with Odlum Brown reflects both organizations’ commitment to bolstering the community through the arts, adding that the company’s longstanding commitment aligns well with the society’s mission to facilitate creativity, connection and culture in Chilliwack.

“The Society is excited to begin this new chapter together with Odlum Brown — one that promises to inspire, engage, and celebrate the talent that thrives within our region,” the society wrote in a news release. “Odlum Brown’s support will enhance The Centre’s ability to provide accessible, engaging, and meaningful arts experiences for all. Their involvement signals a strong investment in the cultural vitality of Chilliwack and a continued dedication to supporting local communities. The Society invites everyone to join in celebrating this new chapter.”

Society staff say they have been thrilled to work so closely with the O’Connor Group.

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“Not only have they been in the heart of the building, but they have also continuously shown their support of the arts by additionally sponsoring performances,” the society said. “Their ceaseless support of creative opportunities in the community has given the arts the ability to shine in Chilliwack.”

The society says it would like to offer our heartfelt gratitude for the ways that the O’Connor Group has been a part of helping us succeed. Their legacy will remain a meaningful chapter in their story, and their contributions have laid a strong foundation for what lies ahead.

The Odlum Brown Art Gallery will now be the home for all the upcoming Chilliwack Visual Artists Association exhibits, and visitors are encouraged to explore the exhibitions and witness the remarkable talent thriving right here in the community.