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Book Launch for Halifax Art & Artists – An Illustrated History

Paul O’Regan Hall, Halifax Central Library 5440 Spring Garden Road, Halifax, Canada

Halifax Art & Artists presents the stories of the city’s creators from craftspeople and portrait painters to filmmakers and multidisciplinary makers from time immemorial to the present. The event will feature a panel discussion including the book’s author Ray Cronin; artist Alan Syliboy; Ann Kitz, daughter of Alex...

Curators’ Tour

Join the curators of Mitchell Wiebe: VampSites and Denyse Thomasos: just beyond for an informal tour of the exhibitions. No registration required. Included in the price of admission.

Install with Mitchell Wiebe

Artist Mitchell Wiebe will be in the exhibition VampSites working on additional installation pieces! Observe and ask questions while the artist works during the following times:  June 9 - 12-5pmJune 11 - 12-5pmJune 12 - 12-5pmJune 13 - 4-9pmJune 14 - 12-5pmJune 15 - 12-5pm Included in the...

2023-24 Annual General Meeting

Please join us for our 2023-24 Annual General Meeting. Doors open at 9:15am. Meeting begins at 9:30am. Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, 1723 Hollis Street, Halifax. <!-- window.bboxInit = function () { bbox.showForm('452806c0-ecf4-48c6-9127-8b5fecc76984'); }; (function () { var e = document.createElement('script'); e.async = true; e.src = 'https://bbox.blackbaudhosting.com/webforms/bbox-min.js'; document.getElementsByTagName('head').appendChild(e);...

French Tour

In partnership with Alliance Francais Halifax, we invite you to join a guided tour of the exhibition Mitchell Wiebe: VampSites and Denyse Thomasos: just beyond in French. Admission is free during BMO Free Access Thursdays, however registration through AFH is encouraged. Please visit Visite guidée de l’exposition Generations à l’AGNS for more information...

InSite Out – Drop-In Art Making

Drop-in on Wednesdays between July 10 and August 7 between 10am-12:30pm for hands-on art-making lead by artist educator Agne Kubiliute. Using your imagination, you’ll have a chance to add your mark to a large collaborative drawing, exploring a variety of materials including paint, oil pastels, paint markers and...

InSite Out – Drop-In Art Making

Drop-in on Wednesdays between July 10 and August 7 between 10am-12:30pm for hands-on art-making lead by artist educator Agne Kubiliute. Using your imagination, you’ll have a chance to add your mark to a large collaborative drawing, exploring a variety of materials including paint, oil pastels, paint markers and...

InSite Out – Drop-In Art Making

Drop-in on Wednesdays between July 10 and August 7 between 10am-12:30pm for hands-on art-making lead by artist educator Agne Kubiliute. Using your imagination, you’ll have a chance to add your mark to a large collaborative drawing, exploring a variety of materials including paint, oil pastels, paint markers and...

Pride Art Jam!

Join us for a Youth Pride Art Jam! Bring a friend and express yourself as we draw,  paint, make buttons and more! Explore printmaking with Raphael and Jenn and create prints that celebrate 2SLGBTQIA+ joy and histories. Featuring music, snacks and community, come get creative with us this Pride!...

InSite Out – Drop-In Art Making

Drop-in on Wednesdays between July 10 and August 7 between 10am-12:30pm for hands-on art-making lead by artist educator Agne Kubiliute. Using your imagination, you’ll have a chance to add your mark to a large collaborative drawing, exploring a variety of materials including paint, oil pastels, paint markers and...

Freedom Narratives: Emancipation Day Art Celebration

Paul O’Regan Hall, Halifax Central Library 5440 Spring Garden Road, Halifax, Canada

Celebrate Emancipation Day with a dynamic showcase featuring acclaimed artists and writers. This inspiring event will feature an array of spoken word performances, film screenings, and art presentations, each reflecting the rich cultural heritage and resilient spirit of the African Nova Scotian community and beyond. Engage with the...

InSite Out – Drop-In Art Making

Drop-in on Wednesdays between July 10 and August 7 between 10am-12:30pm for hands-on art-making lead by artist educator Agne Kubiliute. Using your imagination, you’ll have a chance to add your mark to a large collaborative drawing, exploring a variety of materials including paint, oil pastels, paint markers and...

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