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Make Day! Self Portraits and Self-Expression

Join artist Judy Jenkins as we explore self portraits and self-expression. Based on artworks in the Nova Scotia Art Bank 2020-2021 exhibition, we’ll look to artworks featuring figures, faces, and more for inspiration! Express yourself, thoughts, and interests while creating a sculptural self portrait using painting, drawing and...

Painting & Pints: Maud Lewis Paint Night

This event is sold out.  Everyone is an artist at the AGNS’s adult paint night! Join artist Meggie Richards for a fun evening at the gallery, as she guides you through making a Maud Lewis-inspired painting you’ll be proud to take home at the end of the evening. Drinks...

Make Day! Africville’s Legacy

Join us on Sunday, February 5th to celebrate African Heritage Month in the studio. At Make Day! Africville’s Legacy visitors will pair watercolour and acrylic painting with collage, led by artist and educator Kim Cain visitors, and will learn about the community of Africville, it’s history, and destruction while making...

Creative Minds: Painted Animations

Join us for a behind-the-scenes demonstration of the process of creating painted animations. Led by artist Megan Kyak-Monteith, visitors will learn about her work and Inuit-led community storytelling and archiving. Megan is an Inuk artist who uses a variety of techniques in her practice to recall memories of her...

Painting & Pints: Maud Lewis Paint Night

This event is sold out. Everyone is an artist at the AGNS’s adult paint night! Join artist Meggie Richards for a fun evening at the gallery, as she guides you through making a Maud Lewis-inspired painting you’ll be proud to take home at the end of the evening. Drinks...

Heritage Day: Rita Joe

This Heritage Day honours the legacy of Elder Rita (Bernard) Joe, a member of the We’koqma’q Mi’kmaq Community and published author. Rita Joe was instrumental in paving the way for other Mi’kmaq authors. Join us on the AGNS YouTube Channel on February 10th to listen to performances inspired...

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