A View from the Atlantic Sobey Art Award - Art Gallery of Nova Scotia

Art MarchéEVENTS, GALLERIES, ARTISTS, SERVICES & DEALERSFisherman’s Cove GalleryEastern PassageOpen May - Dec461-4099Jacqueline SteudlerFall River, Nova ScotiaAs a visual artist Jacqueline Steudlerloves to combine natural shapesand forms with bold colours. Enjoyher paintings on her new web site:www.jacquelinesteudler.comCotton Candy CupcakeBeautiful leather fashion accessoriesdesigned specifically to attract manycompliments and get you noticed.Each and every piece is carefullydesigned and handcrafted by artisanRita Van Tassel in Halifax, NS.Reward yourself or someone elsewith an inspired gift fromwww.cottoncandycupcake.com!Kelly Jane Barker , Quilterh: (902) 446-1732www.kellybarker.caIndividually hand crafted, each quiltKelly makes is hand or machine sewnusing donated, recycled and alternativematerials.Visit www.kellybarker.ca, “Kelly’sArtwork”, to view a selection ofquilts. She will also be at the HalifaxFarmer’s Market Saturdays during thefall. Commissions are welcome.Seaforth Studio Art ClassesCreative Fine Art Classes for ages 6 -teen, in which a wide variety of art isexplored through various traditionaland non-traditional media, throughart methods and theory, art historyand various artists. Classes held inSeaforth, N.S.for information:Marlene York827-3433www.seaforthstudio.comAGNS Art Tour Committeeoffers 3 trips annually. The Art TourCommittee of the AGNS has beenorganizing art-centred trips formembers since 1984. Since 1990these have been an annual event.Each year three trips are offered.The spring trip, for 2-3 weeksin late April/early May, aims toexplore and enjoy the art , architecture,culture and natural settingof a particular city or area, usuallyin Europe. Last year’s trip to Sicilyand Rome gave travellers a chanceto enjoy a stunningly beautifulisland with artistic treasuresranging from Greek temples toNorman cathedrals to jewel-likeBaroque cities, before going onto savour the glories of Rome.Plans are already under way tovisit Amsterdam next April. Thecity has magnificent art galleries,and is a delight to stroll around.We will take side trips to some ofthe lovely smaller cities aroundAmsterdam, and to the Kroller-Mueller Musuem in Otterlo with itsamazing Van Gogh collection.A day trip to visit artists’ studiosin Nova Scotia takes place in thefirst week of June, and gives us achance to see artists talking abouttheir work in the intimacy of theirown surroundings. In 2008 participantsspent a fascinating dayin Annapolis Royal, while this yearthe day was spent closer to home,in the East Dover - Indian Harbourarea. Lunch at a local restaurant isincluded.Each fall a trip is planned to amajor art destination in Canada orthe U.S. This year, from October20-25, we will take you to thelovely city of Boston. This is an artlover’s feast. Our visit will includewalking tours of the historic NorthEnd and the Beacon Hill area, andguided tours of the Museum ofFine Art and the Isabella StewartGardner Museum, and more.Please visit the AGNS website forup-to-the minute informationabout upcoming tours.Art Gallery Shop to hostMetal Arts Guild ExhibitionOct. 8 - Nov. 1, 2009The Metal Arts Guild of Nova Scotiawas formed in 1951, making it theprovince’s oldest craft organizationin continuous existence. Currentmembers consists of metalsmiths,sculptors, jewellers, educators,students, collectors, enthusiastsand supporters alike. To its members,whether renowned or novice,the Guild serves to inform andeducate, as well as promote andsupport. Their Annual Competitionand Exhibition continuesto challenge its members. Eachyear, participants of the competitionare encouraged to submitwork that incorporates an annualtheme, whether in execution or inconcept.This year participants are askedto explore the theme of Sea Lifethrough their work. The result isalways some of the finest in NovaScotian craftsmanship, design, andtechnical expertise, ranging fromthe sculptural, to the wearable, tothe utilitarian.2009 marks the sixteenth yearthe AGNS Gallery Shop hashosted this competition andexhibition. Many show pieces, aswell as other MAGNS work, willbe available for sale.Inspired by architecture, foundobjects, traditional design, trendsin colour and shape, and theexploration of new techniques andmaterials, Jonathan has created aline of affordable jewellery usingcombinations of sterling silver,sterling and 14k gold, semi precious,and man-made stones.Genuine pearls in natural shades ofwhite, pink and mauve on twisteddouble 100% silk thread, finishedwith sterling silver findings. Angelaalso creates jewellery using dyedor irradiated pearls, which provdesmore saturated colours. Somepieces are strung with Swarovskicrystals for extra effect.Artist Laura Dawe wrote and isdirecting her first feature lengthmovie. It is a pre-apocalyptic lovetriangle. The first block of shootingwas funded primarily through donationsand the sale of her paintings.She must raise $18,000 to continuethis groundbreaking project. Emaillaura.dawe@gmail.com to buy artor to donate.Paul Thompson CarpentryFinish Carpentry Servicesp: 433-0247c: 225-4115thompsong@eastlink.ca©Bob Brooks PhotographyTheBENVisual CommunicationsDesign ∙ Photography ∙ Illustrationwww.benscottworks.comStoryA play based on the life of renownedNova Scotian folk artist, Maud Lewis.Brought to you from the writer andproducer of Marilyn Forever Blonde,award winning playwright Greg Thompson.TicketsMembers $20 + HSTNon Members $24 + HSTOn view untilOctober 25, 20091313 HollisSaturday October 17 th , 20096pm-midnightAnna Leonowens Gallery,NSCAD UniversityArgyle Fine ArtArt & Jules Art GalleryArt 1274 HollisArt Gallery of Nova Scotiaand Art Sales & RentalGalleryCentre for Art TapesCraig Gallery at AlderneyLandingArt Never SleepsGalleries open late.Art in public spaces.A free event.Art never sleeps. Don’t miss out on an exciting eveningof creativity throughout the HRM. Be sure to check outthese participating galleries.www.nocturnehalifax.caSaturday October 17 th , 2009Viewpoint Gallery6pm-midnightDalhousie Art GalleryEyelevel GalleryFRED. beauty food artGallery Page and StrangeHydrostone GalleryThe KhyberMSVU Art GalleryMary E. Black GalleryPier 21Queen Street StudiosSecord GallerySeeds Gallery,NSCAD UniversitySMU Art GalleryStudio 21Fine Art GalleryUnion Studio & GalleryVisual Arts Nova ScotiaArt Never SleepsVeith Street GalleryGalleries Studio Association open late.Art in public spaces.Zwicker’s GalleryA free event.www.nocturnehalifax.caTO ADVERTISE IN THEMARCHE SECTION PLEASECONTACT KEVIN LANDRYAT (902) 482.3895 ORKEVINLANDRY@EASTLINK.CA36creative custom carpentry for perfect finishesWWW.ARTGALLERYOFNOVASCOTIA.CAART GALLERY OF NOVA SCOTIA FALL JOURNAL 2009 ART GALLERY OF NOVA SCOTIA FALL JOURNAL 2009 37