There have been "doors" posters made in various places in the world. I was introduced to the idea about 10 years ago while living in Kingston, Ontario. The Historical Society there produced a Doors of Kingston poster featuring the doors of older homes, many of which were built before Confederation. I have since seen door collection posters from urban and rural locations, in North America and Europe.

The notion of applying the idea to Camrose has percolated for some time. Last summer I decided to go out with my bike and camera and see what I could collect. I looked for doors that created interest by design or color; doors that showed signs of human intervention, i.e. effort, imagination, and personality. I had more photos than could be used. At that point my own criteria for design and balance for the poster as a whole came into play.

In the same way that a door introduces a house, a collection of doors introduces a community. When the doors are bright, creative and inviting it expresses vitality and hospitality. I think the Doors of Camrose poster positively reflects the personality of the city.

Rhonda Harder Epp

Posters available at: Candler Art Gallery and Chuck Maclean Arts Centre. ($10 proceeds to Camrose Arts Society)