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Art Village

Just the facts

Main strip:  Talbot Street

Founded: 1800s

Architecture: Victorian storefront

Neighborhood giant: Public Art Centre

Best Place to grab a bite: Lotus Thai

Little Free Library: St. Thomas Social Services

Where to mingle with locals: Grand Central mall


The vibe

A true hub for local creatives, the Art Village is anchored by the St. Thomas-Elgin Public Art Centre, where small businesses and creative pop-ups echo the area's artistic energy. Time-worn Victorian storefronts and striking outdoor murals—like the Clark MacDougall reproduction and Hawlii Pichette's The Howl—dot the Talbot Streetscape. Here, historic designated properties like the Southern Loan building showcase classic craftsmanship alongside fresh renewal and big creative ideas.


Here is an image of an art exhibit at the St. Thomas Public Art Gallery. In the centre is an image of a crescent moon. The moon has an eye brow, eye, nose and mouth. Behind the moon are cloud bigures and in front are glass ornaments with photos inside.

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