In celebration of two successful seasons of the Unfinished Work: blk scotian; blk art Podcast, we invite you to a social in the studios! Meet and chat with the hosts and guests from the podcast. Stay for art making, music and great conversations. All ages are welcome to...
Erasure Art Collective (EAC) is an interdisciplinary arts group committed to researching and reinterpreting archival texts using visual, poetic, and performative erasure. Co-founders Shauntay Grant and Tyshan Wright have been collaborating and exhibiting together since 2017 when they created the multimedia artwork ‘Abeng’ for Canada: Day 1, a national group...
Corrie Peters (she/her) is an artist in conversation with social practice, fibre art and installation, among other mediums. Her artwork is building relationships that teach her how to listen to and learn from those often silenced through current systems of power. In this she holds so much gratitude...
Roda Medhat is a Kurdish-Canadian artist, currently based in Toronto, Ontario. He obtained a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from OCAD University, where he specialized in video art, photography, and sculpture/installation work. He also honed his skills in film production at FAMU Film and Television School in Prague....
Visit the Gallery during Nocturne and check out part of Generations: The Sobey Family and Canadian Art, play in the studio and take in the Nocturne installations on view for one night only. Studio Activity: We all have stories to tell, so bring your perspective and pick up...
In partnership with Alliance Francais Halifax, we invite you to join a guided tour of the exhibition Generations: The Sobey Family & Canadian Art in French. Admission is free during BMO Free Access Thursday, however registration through AFH is encouraged. Please visit Visite guidée de l'exposition Generations à l'AGNS for more...
BLACKOUT is an interdisciplinary art project that recreates historical slave ads using ‘erasure’ or ‘blackout’—a form of poetry created by erasing words from an existing text to create a visual poem. The project uncovers messages in ads that appeared in local newspapers during slavery—a legal practice of buying...
Join us as 2023 Sobey Art Award finalist Séamus Gallagher speaks about their art practice as it ranges through photo, video, virtual reality, and sculpture. They will discuss their most recent exhibitions at the McCord Stewart Museum and the National Gallery of Canada. Registration is closed for this...
In partnership with Wonder’neath Art Studio we’re excited to welcome you to the beautiful studios at 2482 Maynard St. Drop in to make your own polymer clay charm for your foam shoes! While you’re there take in some of many activities in the Wonder’neath studio at their collage,...
In partnership with Wonder’neath Art Studio we’re excited to welcome you to the beautiful studios at 2482 Maynard St. Drop in to make your own polymer clay charm for your foam shoes! While you’re there take in some of many activities in the Wonder’neath studio at their collage,...
Join artist Meggie Richards at Halifax Shopping Centre for a free painting workshop for families with kids age 8+. Meggie will lead you through making your very own spring-inspired mixed media painting! Get creative using stencils, paints, markers and more! Sessions are from 12-1pm and 1:30-2:30pm. All materials...
Join us at the library! We’ll help you create a masterpiece of art and turn it into a button you can take home. We’ll explore drawing materials, collage, and more and to make something unique to enjoy on the go! All materials provided. This free art experience is...