AGNS Unveils its 2026-2027 Exhibition Lineup
With a bold commitment to Atlantic Canadian artists and the stories that shape our region, the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia (AGNS) is thrilled to announce its full suite of exhibitions for the 2026-2027 season. Eight standout exhibitions, including major retrospectives, thematic exhibitions, and never-before-seen works from the AGNS permanent collection, will span generations, geographies, styles, and perspectives.
“Within this dynamic lineup, visitors will encounter detailed observations of Nova Scotian culture, deeply personal reflections on home and family, and bold reimagining of history and identity” says Sarah Moore Fillmore, CEO, Art Gallery of Nova Scotia. “Visitors will also get rare glimpses into the processes and practices of some of Canada’s most celebrated artists through these exhibitions and our programs.”
The season began with folk artist Harold Cromwell’s detailed pen-and-ink drawings in On the Matter of Memory: The Drawings of Harold Cromwell alongside emerging artist Annika Sinclair’s ceramic works in Place in Mind. Both shows are deeply rooted in personal memory.
In May, an new exhibition from Kent Monkman brings together major paintings and preparatory works exploring waterways as sites of displacement and arrival, anchored by the reinstallation of Miss Chief’s Wet Dream.
June welcomes Joan Jonas: We come from the sea, a multi-sensory, audio-visual experience by internationally acclaimed artist, Joan Jonas, that invites viewers to encounter the ocean in completely new ways.
Later in the year, Forshaw Day’s 19th century landscape paintings will be presented in Forshaw Day: Looking Outward, followed by the highly anticipated exhibition Colville, Forrestall, Pratt & Pratt: The Work Behind the Work, which examines the meticulous, process-driven practices of Atlantic Realism’s foremost artists.
Rounding out the lineup are two major retrospectives; Garry Neill Kennedy: Work of Six Decades and Camille Turner: Hometown Queen, both opening in February 2027.
Exhibitions continuing into 2026-27 include, the Mi’kma’ki Artist Spotlight, From One to Many Natures, Ta’n a’sikatikl sipu’l | Confluence, Conceptual Art and the Camera, the Nova Scotia Spotlight, and Maud Lewis, Canada’s most beloved folk artist.
“By highlighting visions of acclaimed local, national, and international artists, our 2026-2027 season aims to inspire curiosity, ignite imagination, and leave a lasting impact on every visitor,” says Sarah Moore Fillmore, CEO, the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia. “This season reflects our commitment to presenting art that not only resonates deeply with our communities, but also sparks dialogue, invites reflection, and offers new ways of seeing the world around us.”
These exhibitions are now easier for visitors to take in all year round. Nova Scotia residents and students under 25 can enjoy free access all year with a Free Access Pass, and any visitor can enjoy unlimited yearly admission with the new $28 Annual Access Pass. More information about the exhibitions and programs can be found at agns.ca.