Inspired by printmaker, Cecil Day, using a Styrofoam printmaking technique you'll work together to create prints that become one page of a collective accordion book! Work independently, or with your small group, this program is great for children ages 5+ with an adult. Included with the price of...
What is Indigenous Peoples Day? June 21st is National Indigenous Peoples Day and a time to celebrate the diverse and unique cultures and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples across Turtle Island . This also marks the longest day of the year, the Summer Solstice, and...
Please join us for our 2022-23 Annual General Meeting, in the Windsor Foundation Lecture Theatre.
Looking to the work of artists Onni Nordman and Melanie Colosimo featured in Inner/Outer Space at the Western Branch, we’ll explore the Gallery and surrounding areas of Yarmouth to gather rubbings to combine into your own collage.
Sponsored by the AGNS, Life’s a Drag is an all ages theatrical experience celebrating queer history with Drag Artist Anna Mona-Pia. Taking place at Neptune Theatre, 1593 Argyle St, Halifax, NS
Join us in the studio for a Pride Art Jam with the Youth Project! Bring a friend and express yourself as we paint, make buttons, and more. Raphael Chipman will show us how to make prints that celebrate 2SLGBTQIA+ joy and histories. Featuring music, snacks, and a few...
Inspired by the ceramic hearts of artist Shauna MacLeod featured in the exhibition, Inner/Outer Space, we will create & embellish their own art-hearts. Working with a plaster of paris molded heart, participants can decorate their piece and create a setting for display of their finished work. Draw inspiration from the...
Join us in the studio to play with patterns and multiples, printing with a stamp! We will create our own stamps of simple shapes or abstract design, then repeat them to make patterns. This activity is inspired by the work of artist Sheroanawe Hakihiiwe. Work independently, or with your...
In partnership with Alliance Francais Halifax, we invite you to join a guided tour of the exhibition Arctic/Amazon: Networks of Global Indigeneity in French. Admission is free during BMO Free Access Thursday, however registration through AFH is encouraged. Please visit EXPOSITION : ARTIC / AMAZON VISITE GUIDÉE EN...
Join us for a special presentation by artists featured in Inner/Outer Space as we celebrate the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia - Western Branch. Doors open at 5:45pm, remarks and presentation at 6pmReception to followWestern Branch, AGNS - 341 Main Street, Yarmouth RSVP by September 11 to rsvp@agns.ca
In celebration of two successful seasons of the Unfinished Work: blk scotian; blk art Podcast, we invite you to a social in the studios! Meet and chat with the hosts and guests from the podcast. Stay for art making, music and great conversations. All ages are welcome to...
Everyone is an artist at the AGNS Western Branch’s adult paint night! Join artist Tootsie Emins 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. You'll be making...
