The Wright Family Centre

A special project of the:

Career Opportunity:
Fundraising Campaign Director

The Wright Family Centre will be an inviting home for the arts, entertainment and business community of Strathroy-Caradoc. It will become a significant piece of the urban fabric of downtown Strathroy to inspire, interact and connect with the entire community as the proud audience, performers and advocates.

The Wright Family Centre for Arts, Entertainment and Business is a planned facility for downtown Strathroy which will include:

280 seat movie / live performance theatre with stage, full sound and lighting
conferencing capabilities with state-of-the-art technology
multi-purpose program rooms

"We’re on our Way"

Multiple Benefits

Multiple Uses

$1,000,000 received from the late Donald Wright to kick-start the project
Front Street West vacant properties are designated by Municipality for WFC development
$400,000 Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario grant (Community Adjustment Fund – Industry Canada) to complete design phase including construction drawings
$65,000 Ontario Trillium Foundation grant to initiate capital fundraising campaign

First-class venue
Designed with the community’s needs in mind
Will attract regional events and new programming to the area
Will contribute to local economy, support local business and help attract visitors

Arts, entertainment, business and personal use
Perfect for movie screenings, stage shows and performances
Great for graduations and other family celebrations
Ideal for corporate events, fundraisers, meetings and receptions