Pop-Up Exhibition with notable NB Ceramics Artist Emilie Grace Lavoie.
She has an MFA from Emily Carr University of Art and Design, Vancouver: a Baccalauréat en Arts Visuels from Université de Moncton, Moncton; and a certificate in Fashion Design from Collège LaSalle, Montréal. Among numerous distinctions she was selected to be Artist Laureate of the French Embassy in Canada in 2024 to participate at Festival Refaire le Monde, Sommet de la Francophonie in Paris. Her work is in the permanent collections of the Beaverbrook Art Gallery, and collectionArtNB (the NB Art Bank).
The pop-up will be from 10am – 4pm, and Emilie will give an artist talk at 1pm.
“For this residency project, I plan to explore new forms in ceramics, focusing on small and medium-sized formats. These objects will be designed to stand alone, but their potential lie in the possibility of assembling them to create larger, interconnected works. I aim to refine my technical mastery by exploring smaller dimensions while experimenting with new aesthetic and conceptual approaches. I also plan to devote specific time to researching new glaze tests, to diversify the textures and visual effects of the pieces. This exploration of glazes is part of a wider process aimed at enriching my ceramic practice by opening up new possibilities for design”. EGL
If you were captivated by the Tom Thomson: North Star exhibition, you’ll be delighted to discover that another extraordinary exhibition organized by the McMichael Canadian Art Collection is coming to the Beaverbrook!
Opening March 29, 2025, at the Beaverbrook, River of Dreams: Impressionism on the St. Lawrence showcases the transformative impact of the Impressionist movement in Canada. In the late 19th century, Quebec artists trained in France brought European modernism back to Canada, creating works of rare beauty and sophistication. This stunning exhibition traces their journey from the bustling streets of Montreal to the serene landscapes of Quebec City and the Charlevoix region, capturing the essence of the St. Lawrence River. Featuring masterpieces by William Brymner, Ozias Leduc, James Wilson Morrice, and many more, River of Dreams offers a deep connection to Quebec’s cultural and artistic heart. Archival photography and period objects enrich the experience, transporting visitors back to the moment these iconic works were created.
Organized and circulated by the McMichael Canadian Art Collection, River of Dreams brings together some of the most iconic works from prestigious collections, including the McMichael Canadian Art Collection, the National Gallery of Canada, and private collections. This rare opportunity to experience these masterpieces is a testament to the exhibition’s national significance. And for those in Atlantic Canada, this is the only stop on the tour!
Join us on Saturday, March 29, 2025, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. for the grand opening of River of Dreams: Impressionism on the St. Lawrence at the Beaverbrook.
Be among the first to explore this captivating exhibition, with curators Sarah Milroy and Dr. Anne-Marie Bouchard in attendance to share their insights.
Regular admission applies; free for members. We look forward to celebrating this special occasion with you!
Tour and talk with the curators, Sarah Milroy and Anne-Marie Bouchard, in English.
Join the curators, Sarah Milroy and Anne-Marie Bouchard, Saturday, March 29, 2:00 – 2:45 p.m, for an engaging tour and talk of River of Dreams: Impressionism on the St. Lawrence in English.
Please pre-register for this talk. Free for members, standard admission is required for non-members. Click the link below to register.
Tour and talk with the curator, Anne-Marie Bouchard, in French. Join the curator Anne-Marie Bouchard Sunday, March 30, 3:00 – 3:45 p.m, for an engaging tour and talk of River of Dreams: Impressionism on the St. Lawrence in French.
Please pre-register for this talk. Free for members, standard admission is required for non-members. Click the link below to register.
River of Dreams is organized and circulated by the McMichael Canadian Art Collection. Curated by Anne-Marie Bouchard and Sarah Milroy. Generously supported by the Power Corporation of Canada.
If you were captivated by the Tom Thomson: North Star exhibition, you’ll be delighted to discover that another extraordinary exhibition organized by the McMichael Canadian Art Collection is coming to the Beaverbrook!
Opening March 29, 2025, at the Beaverbrook, River of Dreams: Impressionism on the St. Lawrence showcases the transformative impact of the Impressionist movement in Canada. In the late 19th century, Quebec artists trained in France brought European modernism back to Canada, creating works of rare beauty and sophistication. This stunning exhibition traces their journey from the bustling streets of Montreal to the serene landscapes of Quebec City and the Charlevoix region, capturing the essence of the St. Lawrence River. Featuring masterpieces by William Brymner, Ozias Leduc, James Wilson Morrice, and many more, River of Dreams offers a deep connection to Quebec’s cultural and artistic heart. Archival photography and period objects enrich the experience, transporting visitors back to the moment these iconic works were created.
Organized and circulated by the McMichael Canadian Art Collection, River of Dreams brings together some of the most iconic works from prestigious collections, including the McMichael Canadian Art Collection, the National Gallery of Canada, and private collections. This rare opportunity to experience these masterpieces is a testament to the exhibition’s national significance. And for those in Atlantic Canada, this is the only stop on the tour!
Join us on Saturday, March 29, 2025, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. for the grand opening of River of Dreams: Impressionism on the St. Lawrence at the Beaverbrook.
Be among the first to explore this captivating exhibition, with curators Sarah Milroy and Dr. Anne-Marie Bouchard in attendance to share their insights.
Regular admission applies; free for members. We look forward to celebrating this special occasion with you!
Tour and talk with the curators, Sarah Milroy and Anne-Marie Bouchard, in English.
Join the curators, Sarah Milroy and Anne-Marie Bouchard, Saturday, March 29, 2:00 – 2:45 p.m, for an engaging tour and talk of River of Dreams: Impressionism on the St. Lawrence in English.
Please pre-register for this talk. Free for members, standard admission is required for non-members. Click the link below to register.
Tour and talk with the curator, Anne-Marie Bouchard, in French. Join the curator Anne-Marie Bouchard Sunday, March 30, 3:00 – 3:45 p.m, for an engaging tour and talk of River of Dreams: Impressionism on the St. Lawrence in French.
Please pre-register for this talk. Free for members, standard admission is required for non-members. Click the link below to register.
River of Dreams is organized and circulated by the McMichael Canadian Art Collection. Curated by Anne-Marie Bouchard and Sarah Milroy. Generously supported by the Power Corporation of Canada.
If you were captivated by the Tom Thomson: North Star exhibition, you’ll be delighted to discover that another extraordinary exhibition organized by the McMichael Canadian Art Collection is coming to the Beaverbrook!
Opening March 29, 2025, at the Beaverbrook, River of Dreams: Impressionism on the St. Lawrence showcases the transformative impact of the Impressionist movement in Canada. In the late 19th century, Quebec artists trained in France brought European modernism back to Canada, creating works of rare beauty and sophistication. This stunning exhibition traces their journey from the bustling streets of Montreal to the serene landscapes of Quebec City and the Charlevoix region, capturing the essence of the St. Lawrence River. Featuring masterpieces by William Brymner, Ozias Leduc, James Wilson Morrice, and many more, River of Dreams offers a deep connection to Quebec’s cultural and artistic heart. Archival photography and period objects enrich the experience, transporting visitors back to the moment these iconic works were created.
Organized and circulated by the McMichael Canadian Art Collection, River of Dreams brings together some of the most iconic works from prestigious collections, including the McMichael Canadian Art Collection, the National Gallery of Canada, and private collections. This rare opportunity to experience these masterpieces is a testament to the exhibition’s national significance. And for those in Atlantic Canada, this is the only stop on the tour!
Join us on Saturday, March 29, 2025, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. for the grand opening of River of Dreams: Impressionism on the St. Lawrence at the Beaverbrook.
Be among the first to explore this captivating exhibition, with curators Sarah Milroy and Dr. Anne-Marie Bouchard in attendance to share their insights.
Regular admission applies; free for members. We look forward to celebrating this special occasion with you!
Tour and talk with the curators, Sarah Milroy and Anne-Marie Bouchard, in English.
Join the curators, Sarah Milroy and Anne-Marie Bouchard, Saturday, March 29, 2:00 – 2:45 p.m, for an engaging tour and talk of River of Dreams: Impressionism on the St. Lawrence in English.
Please pre-register for this talk. Free for members, standard admission is required for non-members. Click the link below to register.
Tour and talk with the curator, Anne-Marie Bouchard, in French. Join the curator Anne-Marie Bouchard Sunday, March 30, 3:00 – 3:45 p.m, for an engaging tour and talk of River of Dreams: Impressionism on the St. Lawrence in French.
Please pre-register for this talk. Free for members, standard admission is required for non-members. Click the link below to register.
River of Dreams is organized and circulated by the McMichael Canadian Art Collection. Curated by Anne-Marie Bouchard and Sarah Milroy. Generously supported by the Power Corporation of Canada.
Three artists create Fantastical Transformations as they explore nature-scapes that are imaginary, idyllic, and dreamy presenting a vision that is at once eerie, yet sparked with levity that moves the work away from the raw and embraces the fantastic.
Cadieux works in papier mache using antique music scores to create sculptures of animals, sea creatures and mythical creatures; Twombly’s digital assemblages address themes of transformation and the passage of time, as she digitally deconstructs abandoned or declining architecture and re-imagines them in dream-inspired landscapes that speak of the human connection to lost places; and Pappas’ sculptural work invoke a slightly sinister ceramic menagerie, with creatures rooted in folklore, mysticism, and nature, contemporary mythology.
As an artist, Angel Commins is passionate about capturing the essence of the landscape surrounding us – water, mountains, and woods.
Her work is a celebration of the natural world and its ability to bring peace in an often challenging world, focusing on the interplay of colour and form. Ultimately, her goal is to create work that resonates with viewers on a deep, emotional level, inviting them to pause and reflect.
Memories 1-6, is a small collection of brooches on memory formation and transformation, and on themes of ephemerality, transformation and mindfulness. The pieces, made of found objects and constructed elements, have become for Audree a metaphor for memories and the way they get transformed through time.
The constructed elements, and the adornment using traditional jewellery techniques, illustrate the transformation that occurs to memories with the passage of time and in the process of encoding, interpreting, and remembering moments from the past.
Join us for a panel discussion organized in conjunction with the new exhibition Estuarieswith Sylvia D. Hamilton, Joana Joachim and Thandiwe McCarthy.
Dr. Joana Joachim is Assistant professor of Black Studies in Art History and Social Justice at Concordia University. Her research and teaching interests include Black feminist art histories, Black diasporic art histories, critical museologies, Black Canadian studies, and Canadian slavery studies. Her curatorial projects include Estuaries presented at the Owens Art Gallery (2024) and Blackity presented at Artexte (2021). Her current book project examines practices of self-preservation and self-care among Black women in contexts of slavery under the French by considering both historical and contemporary artworks. She earned her PhD in the department of Art History and Communication Studies and at the Institute for Gender, Sexuality and Feminist Studies at McGill University. Dr. Joachim obtained her master’s degree in Museology from Université de Montréal and her BFA cum laude from University of Ottawa. In addition to the special issue of RACAR, “salt: For the preservation of Black diasporic visual histories” co-edited with Pamela Edmonds, Dr. Joachim’s writing has appeared in books, journals and magazines including Routledge Companion to African Diaspora Artedited by Eddie Chambers (forthcoming October 2024), History, art and Blackness in Canada, Manuel Mathieu: World Discovered Under Other Skies, Canadian Journal of History and C Magazine.
Sylvia D. Hamilton is a multi-award-winning Nova Scotian filmmaker, artist and writer known for the documentaries Portia White: Think on Me, The Little Black School House and Black Mother Black Daughter, among others. She is the author of the poetry collection, And I Alone Escaped to Tell You, a finalist for the Nova Scotia Masterworks Award and the 2015 League of Canadian Poets Gerald Lampert Memorial Award. Her latest collection titled Tender was a finalist for the League of Canadian Poets 2023 Pat Lowther Award and the winner of the Writers Federation of Nova Scotia Maxine Tynes Poetry Award. Other awards include the 2019 Governor General’s History Award for Popular Media and the Documentary Organization of Canada’s 2021 Luminary Award.
Thandiwe McCarthy is a 7th generation African Canadian spoken word poet, writer, and public speaker. After a residency at Arteles, Finland, Thandiwe has begun focusing on his writing practice. As the culture correspondent for Maritime EDIT magazine, he highlights Black community leaders and artists. He has delivered keynotes for the Atlantic Public Libraries Association, the New Brunswick College of Craft and Design’s 2024 graduation and has lectured on leadership at Saint Thomas University. He was a Co-founder of the New Brunswick Black Artists Alliance and Emancipation Celebration event and he has played a key role in helping to recognize August 1st as Emancipation Day in New Brunswick. His Canada Council funded project the “Still Here Initiative” celebrates fifteen generational Black New Brunswick families and will launch a national art exhibition and globally distributed book in July 2025.”
This panel discussion is made possible with support from the Centre for Canadian Studies at Mount Allison University.
Join us for a poetry reading with Sylvia D. Hamilton and Amatoritsero Ede, organized in conjunction with the new exhibition Estuaries. Organized in collaboration with the Department of English at Mount Allison University.
Friday 4 October, 4:00 – 5:30 pm, in Tweedie Hall, (Wallace McCain Student Centre, Mount Allison University)
Amatoritsero Ede has published three well-received collections of poetry, “A Writers Pains & Caribbean Blues (1998), Globetrotter & Hitler’s Children (2009) and Teardrops on the Weser (2021) as well as one collection of literary nonfiction, Imagination’s Many Rooms (2022). He also appears in over 15 poetry anthologies and is the publisher and Managing Editor of the Maple Tree Literary Supplement, MTLS. He teaches English at Mount Allison University.
Sylvia D. Hamilton is a multi-award-winning Nova Scotian filmmaker, artist and writer known for the documentaries Portia White: Think on Me, The Little Black School House and Black Mother Black Daughter, among others. Her poetry collection, And I Alone Escaped to Tell You, a finalist for the Nova Scotia Masterworks Award and the 2015 League of Canadian Poets Gerald Lampert Memorial Award. Her latest collection titled Tender was a finalist for the League of Canadian Poets 2023 Pat Lowther Award and the winner of the Writers Federation of Nova Scotia Maxine Tynes Poetry Award. She is an Inglis Professor Emeritus at the University of King’s College and recently she was appointed to the Order of Canada and the Order of Nova Scotia.
Join us on October 4th, 2024 at the Owens Art Gallery for the opening vernissage of the new exhibition Estuaries.
Curated by: Joana Joachim
Works by: Denise Ferreira da Silva & Arjuna Neuman, Sylvia D. Hamilton, John Hammond, Oluseye, Camille Turner, Denyse Thomasos, and Gary Weekes.
About the Exhibition: Estuaries form when freshwater rivers meet the ocean and become slightly salty. The Atlantic is the saltiest of the five ocean basins. It is also the body of water across which more than 30,000 ships carried over twelve million abducted Africans into slavery through the lethal crossing known as the Middle Passage. These ships returned laden with goods produced through the forced labour of Black captives. John Owens, eponym of the Owens Art Gallery, was a successful shipbuilder, as was his executor, Robert Reed. Using funds from Owens’ estate, Reed worked with artist John Hammond to develop a teaching collection now housed at the Owens Art Gallery.
The Maritimes, like the rest of Canada, profited from shipbuilding and colonial economies linked to transatlantic slavery and trade. Meanwhile, Black histories in New Brunswick and elsewhere were systematically washed away. To this day, the histories and contributions of small Black communities in New Brunswick and across Canada are overlooked due to their size, their seemingly limited archival presence, and, in some cases, the common, inaccurate belief that they simply do not exist. Estuaries floats in the space between these facts, musing on Black diasporic peoples’ relationship to the ocean. Featuring artworks by both contemporary and historical artists, as well as archival documents and artifacts, it contends with the tensions that arise once we allow the freshwater river of Canadian history to meet the ocean of Black Atlantic life. Read more…
