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Cambridge Art Galleries and Cambridge Public Library are delighted to announce Alisa McRonald as the Belonging Artist in Residence.
During her residency, Alisa will engage the community by inviting participants of all ages and skill levels to contribute to sculptural textile works that explore storytelling, identity, and folklore. Using hand-crafted techniques such as weaving, sewing, and punch-needle embroidery, the project will become a living, collaborative tapestry – an evolving conversation between artist and community.
“This winter, I’ll be working as the Artist in Residence at the Cambridge Public Library and Gallery, transforming the gallery into a cozy, open studio where everyone is invited to make art with me. Together, we’ll explore and experiment with textile techniques such as knitting, crocheting, weaving, punch-needling, quilting, sewing, and even reclaiming yarn from old sweaters and clothing. Through drop-in making sessions and hands-on workshops for all ages, we’ll create a collaborative installation that celebrates community, creativity, and connection.” - Alisa McRonald
Alisa will be holding open studio hours from 10:30am to 3:30pm on the following days:
Monday, January 5
Monday, January 12
Monday, January 19
Monday, February 2
Monday, March 2
Alisa will be holding open studio hours from 2:00pm to 7:00pm on the following days:
Wednesday, January 28
Wednesday, February 11
Wednesday, February 18
Wednesday, February 25
Wednesday, March 11
The Belonging Artist in Residence and Community Exhibitions are juried by Glodeane Brown (curator, writer, arts management professional), Judy Major-Girardin (artist, Professor Emerita, McMaster University), and Cambridge Art Galleries staff. After a thorough selection process, Alisa McRonald was chosen as the Artist in Residence and eight regional artists were chosen to have their work presented in solo exhibitions at Cambridge Public Library, Old Post Office throughout 2026.
This project is made possible through the generous support of the Keith and Winifred Shantz Fund for the Arts held at the Waterloo Region Community Foundation.
Alisa McRonald has exhibited nationally and internationally, including at El Room in Mexico City (2025), The Artist Project (2025), Drey Gallery (2024), the Toronto Reference Library, the Interior Design Show, CAFKA (2023), Craft Ontario (2022), and the Drake Hotel (2021). Her work has been featured in Harper’s Bazaar Japan, Untitled Magazine, and the Toronto Star. She received the 2024 Craft Ontario Rich Foundation Residency, was a 2023 Ontario Culture Days Creative in Residence, and has won awards from DesignTO (2023) and the Toronto Outdoor Art Fair (2020). Passionate about reclaimed textiles, she rescues handmade items, honouring the labour, love, and memory embedded in their fibres.
