Events 2009
2009 Annual General Meeting - May 13
at 7:00pm at Utata Art Center
in Windsor, Nova Scotia.
The Secret Garden - In
literature, The Secret Garden is the timeless tale of a special place where
magic, hope and love grow. Second only to landscapes, floral art is the most
popular form of art with both artists and art buyers. Wednesday May 20,
2009, show opens at 7:00 pm. It is expected to hang in the gallery for 8 days -
for more info visit gallery utata.org
East Hants Arts
Calendar Competition
In our vision of
promoting arts and culture to all ages of East Hants,
The Place Near
and Far Art Gallery will host an Art Competition from which a
calendar representing East Hants will be produced.
This fundraising competition will endeavor to stimulate awareness of
the history of our communities and surrounding area. Click for
more
details and
entry form in MS Word format.
Colours Near and Far Silent
Auction
Saturday June 27 and Sunday June 28.
The Place
Near and Far Art Gallery would like to extend an
invitation to artists to participate in the annual Colours Near and Far Silent Auction
Location: 225th Douglas Township Celebration, Kennetcook,
Arts & Culture Tent.
Details: There will be no fee to participate, however
there will be a 15% commission of the sale price of the
artwork. (You set the minimum bid).
The artwork theme must be rural, historical, or
pertaining to the 84th Foot Regiment. ( reference
photos are available*)
The artwork may be dropped at the Arts and Culture tent
on Friday June 26, or before that at The Place Near and
Far Art Gallery in Kennetcook.
For more information phone the gallery
902-362-2061 or Sandra Mac
Donald: 902-758-1998.
*photos available from: Pat Gould
Thorpe: 902-798-3218 or email: pat@hantscounty.com
3rd Annual Festival of Art - July 31
to August 7 at Utata
Art from the Battle Hill Maple Tree - For many years,
commuters travelling between Windsor and Halifax have been welcomed home by the
sight of a beautiful maple tree on the side of Battle Hill.
While for many, it was just one more tree along the highway, for
some it held a special significance.
The tree is now gone to make way for the twinning of the 101, but
not all of it will end up in the wood stove. Eight local woodworkers have pieces
of that tree in their possession and are creating works of art from it.
On July 31st, at the Hants County Festival of Art, those
pieces will be on display for seven days.
On the evening of August 7th, all of the art from the
Battle Hill Maple will be auctioned to the public. The net proceeds will be
divided between the Hants County Hospital Foundation and the Hants County Arts
Council.
For everyone who remembers the Battle Hill Maple Tree, this is a
chance to bring a part of it home, while supporting two worthy charities.
Shubenacadie Art Connection - an exhibit opportunity
September 19 to October 4 . go to
www.shubie.chebucto.org
for further information.
Festival of Art '08 in Review
2nd
Annual Festival of Art
Friday August 1, 7:00 to 9:00pm
wine and cheese Reception
August 2, 10:00am to 5:00pm,
August 3, 11:00am to 3:00pm
Piziquid Aquatic Club, Windsor,
Nova Scotia
Quest Speaker David Silverberg;
cover charge $5.00
Festival of Art 2008
We wish to thank the great folks
at the Piziquid Aquatic Club again for helping to make our 2nd Annual Festival
of Art even better than our first.
This space is perfect for an art
exhibition, with a warm golden glow provided by the knotty pine walls
and plenty of natural lighting through the large windows.
Refreshments
again featured a delicious selection of fresh fruit & dips, plus wine and a
variety of cheeses for sampling.
Outside on the spacious
wrap-around deck, our visitors could enjoy waterfront activities at the Sam Slick Festival
and the sun setting over the historic Avon River. Here are a few candid photos from
the Opening on Friday evening; click for enlargements...
Council Meetings
4th Wednesday of each month, 6:30pm at Utata Art Center, Windsor
Refreshments
again featured a delicious selection of fresh fruit & dips, plus wine and a
variety of cheeses for sampling.
