From October 4th to 26th, Gallery 78 is delighted to host three new exhibitions of emerging and established Atlantic Canadian artists.
These exhibitions can be viewed online or in-person.
Enduring Shapesis a solo exhibition by Nova Scotia neo realistic painter Steven Rhude. He explores the relationship of industry and communities in the Maritimes through his unique surrealist style.
Bedrock is emerging metalsmith Kaitlyn Derrah’s first solo exhibition, which explores the parallels between mycelium networks and relationships through copper, silver, and gold sculptures on slate.
Deanna Musgrave’s solo exhibition Within Water showcases the power of this element through captivating abstract compositions.
As part of its educational programming, the UNB Art Centre hosts a variety of lecture series, film series, walking tours and other events to enhance the visitor’s experience of an exhibition. These events provide a contextual framework for a deeper understanding of the ideas and images presented in the exhibitions and engage students and members of the public in a dialogue with the artist and others. Avian Cyborgs: The Art of Terry Graff is on view until December 8, 2024.
Visit the exhibition Avian Cyborgs: The Art of Terry Graff and view over 400 assemblages and paintings by artist Terry Graff that explore the relationship between technology and nature, and themes like war and the Covid 19 pandemic.
Throughout the month of October, a series of noon-hour talks will take place in Memorial Hall on the UNB campus. These talks will examine various ideas sparked by the exhibition Avian Cyborgs: The Art of Terry Graff
AVIAN CYBORG EXHIBIT TALKS
Wednesday, October 2 at 12:00 pm. Avian Aesthetics: The Biology of Bird Beauty Dr. Drew Rendell, Professor of Biology, UNB
Wednesday, October 9 at 12:00 pm Getting the Image Out There: Publishing Art Books Terry Graff and William Forrestall, STU
Wednesday, October 16 at 12:00 pm Walking Tour with the Artist Terry Graff
Wednesday, November 6 at 12:00 pm Birds vs Ornithopters: Nature’s Inimitable Flying Machines
The UNB Art Centre (506-453-4623) is located at Memorial Hall, 9 Bailey Drive, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton. The galleries are open 9 am – 4 pm weekdays and during special events. Admission is free to members of the public.
We are excited to announce a special art workshop series led by Saint John Artist-In-Residence, Sheryl Crowley. Participants of all ages will collaborate to create a permanently installed mural using various art techniques on wooden disks. This dynamic artwork will symbolize the diverse ways humans can express love and their true selves. No drawing skills or art experience needed—just bring your creativity!
Location: Carleton Community Centre. Facilities: Accessible building, all-gender washrooms.
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 an artist’s talk with respected New Brunswick ceramist Karen Burk in her new show, Clay • Colour • Gesture • Fire on Sunday, April 28th at 3 pm.
Discover Burk’s process through years of experimentation with glazes, forms, and firing. Learn all about her evolving approach to ceramics as she draws inspiration from expressionist painters of the 1960s, such as Helen Frankenthaler and Joan Mitchel. We look forward to welcoming your friends and family!
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!
The UNBSJ Faculty of Arts is honoured to unveil new work by Tara Francis. April 11, 1:30pm – 2:30 pm in the Hazen Hall Foyer of UNBSJ in Saint John.
All are welcome.
Please join Tara Francis and Elder Ramona Nicholas for a celebration and unveiling of artwork recently commissioned by the UNB Saint John Faculty of Arts. In this new work, Tara represents interconnected and intergenerational histories of the Menahkwesk harbour through her contemporary take on the Mikmaq style and tradition of porcupine quill art, sharing and connecting with ancestors who have moved across the Waponahki homelands with and among their many relatives with comfort and ease.
On April 11, visit with the artist and share in a discussion of the collaborative process through which this piece was conceptualized. All are welcome, and light refreshments will be served. This event is supported by students through the UNBSJ Indigenous Advisor. For more information about this event, contact rachel.bryant@unb.ca
Gather your friends together for a winter evening of gallery hopping in downtown Fredericton.
View the latest exhibitions, meet the artists and gallery owners and directors and enjoy light refreshments and music.
Participating galleries include Gallery 78, Beaverbrook Art Gallery, the Artisan District, Gallery on Queen and the gallery spaces at Charlotte Street Arts Centre.
Capital Arts is also presenting a pop-up art show as part of the event.
