Art inspired by nature is the theme for a special event featuring 20 artists from Atlantic Canada. On Saturday, July 20, from 12:00 – 4:00 pm, visual artists will be working en plein air in the Sackville Waterfowl Park, Sackville NB.
Visitors to the park can witness works-in-progress, learn about techniques and appreciate a range of styles. Completed artworks will be exhibited and offered for sale at Struts Gallery on Sunday July 21, from 1:00 – 4:00 pm. Free admission
Gallery 78 is pleased to present two new exhibitions from May 3 – 25. They are opening Friday, May 3rd from 5-7 pm. Meet the artists and see their works in person for the first time!
Stephen May’s“By George!” features artworks that were made from the pastels that belonged to his late friend, George Strunz. Winner of the Lieutenant Governor’s Award and described by Molly Lamb Bobak as a painter of great taste and quality, his newest body of work is an exceptional collection of landscapes, still lifes, and portraits. Discover these outstanding creations of one of New Brunswick’s most revered artists.
Nova Scotia artist Matthew Collins’ “The Organic Process” is an exhibition of his latest landscapes, from blue-skied beaches to ponds in forest groves. In his words, “I love the raw, ever changing natural beauty surrounding me and often find myself returning to the same spots time and again. However, the way the painting is executed holds more value to me than the subject.” Using his classic style of thick application of paint on the canvas, this show is a visual delight in every sense of the word!
We look forward to your visit! The works will be available online Tuesday, April 30, at https://gallery78.com.
Open: Tues to Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-3pm or visit virtually at: www.gallery78.com
Gallery 78 is pleased to present two new exhibitions from May 3 – 25. They are opening Friday, May 3rd from 5-7 pm. Meet the artists and see their works in person for the first time!
Stephen May’s “By George!” features artworks that were made from the pastels that belonged to his late friend, George Strunz. Winner of the Lieutenant Governor’s Award and described by Molly Lamb Bobak as a painter of great taste and quality, his newest body of work is an exceptional collection of landscapes, still lifes, and portraits. Discover these outstanding creations of one of New Brunswick’s most revered artists.
Nova Scotia artist Matthew Collins’ “The Organic Process” is an exhibition of his latest landscapes, from blue-skied beaches to ponds in forest groves. In his words, “I love the raw, ever changing natural beauty surrounding me and often find myself returning to the same spots time and again. However, the way the painting is executed holds more value to me than the subject.” Using his classic style of thick application of paint on the canvas, this show is a visual delight in every sense of the word!
We look forward to your visit! The works will be available online Tuesday, April 30, at https://gallery78.com.
Gallery 78, 796 Queen St. (corner of Church and Queen), Fredericton Open: Tues to Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-3pm or visit virtually at: www.gallery78.com
As part of the Art Dealer’s Association of Canada’s National Art Hop, join us for a curator’s talk with Gallery 78’s very own Véronique Thériault in the gallery’s group show, Paper | Papier on Saturday, April 27th at 3 pm.
Featuring work of over 15 artists, we celebrate the versatility and complexity of paper as the foundational material for watercolours, original multiples, photography, drawings, and more. Discover the fascinating history of this ancient material and learn about modern preservation techniques in this exciting talk. We look forward to welcoming your friends and family!
All supplies provided. Each class differs between still-life creations to follow along instructional. Be prepared for the unexpected, and over-all, enjoy the joy of painting! In May, join Cass at InterAction School of Performing Arts (enter at Queen St side entrance) and let your creative vibes flow.
Cassandra is a Saint John born artist who uses art to reconnect with themself, and to help better identify a sense of culture in this crazy world. They strive to create a fundamental outlet for those who believe that art and creating is for the select few- helping break narratives that anyone can create- and being that helpful guide that can bring them to the happiness that comes with celebrating a creative outlet and lifestyle.
All ages and experience invited and welcome! Teens are welcome to come on their own, but children must bring an adult.
Register online, by phone at (506) 433-8351, or in person at 12 Maple Avenue, Sussex.
Please register by May 2
Please join AX in welcoming visual artist Fabiola Martinez for an afternoon of painting spring flowers. Bring your mom (or your child) and celebrate Mother’s Day while you learn about colour through easy acrylic painting techniques.
A native of México, Fabiola graduated as an Architect from the Instituto Tecnológico de Querétaro before immigrating to Canada in 2007. Since 2010, she has been practicing as a fulltime artist in New Brunswick. For over ten years Fabiola has been programing and developing art activities accessible for children, adults and seniors, in collaboration with public and private schools and non-profit organizations both locally and internationally.
Fabiola’s work has been exhibited in art centers, galleries and universities in the provinces of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia as well as the city of Vancouver, the Lancaster Museum of Art and History in California, The New Brunswick Museum, Chicago and México. She has been the recipient of several grants by the prestigious ArtsNB and the Department of Tourism and Cultural Heritage of New Brunswick.
August 14-18, 2023, 9:30 am – 4:30pm Meet the artist: August 13, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
600; Early Bird $575 (Register before March 30, 2023) Limited to 12 participants
A 5-day intensive workshop painting in oil is for artists with at least some painting experience although all levels will be accommodated and will benefit. A wide variety of painting techniques and approaches will be explored. Maggie will demonstrate various ways to “build” your paintings so that the results are complex and reflect and enhance the intent of your narratives. Artists will be encouraged to step out of their comfort zone and to take their work to places of new discovery and levels of excellence.
There will be an emphasis placed on understanding the underlying construction of all sound work. Subject matter will be up to individual artists and working from life and/or photographs will be equally encouraged. Participants are asked to arrive with a variety of possible ideas to explore. Maggie will provide prompts and suggestions for anyone interested in a more exercise-based approach. Participants will have the option to develop one piece or several pieces throughout the week.
Contemporary painters and artists of historical significance and will be discussed and incorporated into all lessons, providing inspiration throughout the week.
Note: If you have never taken Maggie’s Colour Workshop you are encouraged to do so (if possible) the week prior to the Painting Workshop.
Vanitas: A Skull Painting Workshop with Marie Fox Sunday, May 21st 1-5:30 pm 406 Queen Street Fredericton NB Course Fee: $150 All Supplies Included
‘Vanitas’ :(Latin:vanity) is a macabre and often playful genre of allegorical still life-painting popularized in the 17th Century Netherlands.Grinning skulls are often portrayed as reminders of the transient, fleeting pleasure of life.
Participants will be guided through traditional painting techniques and work from a carefully curated Vanitas still-life–adorned with fresh spring flowers and fruit–ripe with symbolism of the ephemeral.
Along with creating the work itself, students will be treated to a brief history lesson through music, slides and anecdotes that will delve deeper into the subject matter.
All levels of experience are welcome.
*Registration fee must be paid up-front and is non-refundable* Contact: MarieFox @ theshapeshifter.m@gmail.com E-transfers are preferred.
Doors open at 12:45 and the workshop starts at 1 pm sharp.
August 8-11, 2023, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm Meet the artist: August 7, 5:00 pm -7:00 pm $600; Early Bird $575 (Register before March 30, 2023) Limited to 12 participants
This 4-day intensive workshop is an information blast on all aspects of colour and colour mixing as they relate to painting. No matter your medium of choice (oil, acrylic, gouache, water-colour, pastel…), this information is applicable to all. You will learn to mix colours swiftly and accurately; learn to achieve both dynamic and subtle colour in your work; learn to get more out of the colours you already have and to make smart choices when adding to your paint box. This class teaches you how to juggle all colour attributes – hue, value, temperature and chroma.
Most importantly, it explains how to alter only one aspect of a colour without altering other elements. You’ll learn how to reduce, maintain or heighten chroma and learn how to keep hues consistent while they are lightened or darkened through all modelling factors. You’ll learn why an understanding of colour temperature is critical to successful work.
We’ll explore a variety of palettes from the simplest to more complex. There will be many mixing demonstrations, application examples and time for the execution of small projects and exercises to ensure that you fully understand the information. This class is suitable for the beginner to the advanced painter.
