December 1st & 2nd
Door prizes & treats at each gallery! Visit all nine galleries and have more chances to win!
Come visit and bring your friends!
Participating Galleries: (please note the hours of operation for each gallery)
Bertha Day Art & Craft Gallery - 275 Water Street (hours - Sat: 9 - 6, Sun: 12 - 5) : Acrylic paintings of landscapes and flowers. Bertha is also recognized for distinctive textile work often combining painting and embroidery. New this year are 'Fun 'n Fibre Scarves' - a perfect Christmas gift. Website
Colleen Lynch Gallery - 157 Water Street (hours - Sat: 9 - 6, Sun: 12 - 5) : Colleen is an internationally-recognised metalsmith and textile artist. Her gallery will be open at this location from November 17 until Christmas. Although Colleen joined the 'hop' too late to get onto our map and the poster - her work is too good to miss. Be sure to stop in!
Europa – Celebration of Art - 48 King Street (hours - Sat: 10 - 6, Sun: 12 - 5) : The collected work of Simone Ritter, Barbara Neilson, Mabel Ketchum, Ken Waiwood and Irene Wylie is featured at this location which is marking it’s fifth year of the ‘Celebration of Art’.
Website
Great Canadian North Art Gallery - 284 Water Street (hours - Sat: 9 - 6, Sun: 12 - 5) : Watercolour, Indian Ink, oil pastel, acrylic, mixed media. Each painting brings forth the spirit of Canada through the artist's interpretation of Canadian and Native folklore. Brian's inspiration is derived from Canada's rich history, the Aboriginal people, the Hudson's Bay Company and the wonderful work done by Sir Wilfred Grenfell. http://ebay.com/ then select:'Stores', next type in: 'great canadian north art gallery'
Jon Sawyer Glass - 719 Mowatt Drive (hours - Sat: 9 - 6, Sun: 12 - 5) : Drawing his inspiration from the sparkling bay that surrounds St Andrews, this seaside influence is clearly reflected in the warmth, colour, and glowing light of Jon’s distinctive work. While his signature whale tales and fish demonstrate this influence beautifully, his light filled goblets and paperweights are further expression of his amazing grasp of the ancient craft of glassblowing. Website
Nan’s Land Gallery - on Queen Street between William and King (hours - Sat: 9 - 6, Sun: 12 - 5) : Chantal’s unique collection, including many new pieces is created from original molds that she designs and fabricates. Each porcelain piece is hand carved and/or hand painted. This gallery also features signed, original, handmade works from other skilled Canadian artists.
Serendipin' Art - 168 Water Street (hours - Sat: 9 - 6, Sun: 12 - 5) : Serendipin' Art offers an exciting variety of fine handmade New Brunswick crafts. The selection includes pewter, silver, and gold jewelry; hand blown glass; hand painted silks; sculptures; original and reproduction fine art; wall hangings; earthenware, stoneware, and porcelain pottery; baskets; candles; bird carvings; wooden toys; woodworking; and more beautiful high-quality crafts. Website
Sunbury Shores Arts and Nature Centre - 139 Water Street (hours - Sat: 10 - 4, Sun: closed) : hosting the Charlotte County Artists, Artisans and Crafts Exhibit and Sale. Website
Ted Michener - 143 Water Street (hours - Sat: 10 - 6, Sun: 12 - 5) : Oil with various surfaces - canvas, wood, etc. Bright, bold paintings of seaside and flowers. Website
Tom Smith Pottery - 35 Edward Street (hours - Sat: 10 - 4, Sun: 12 - 4) Tom specializes in raku fired pottery, scuptures and paintings. This exciting pottery reaches 500 years into the past and is contemporary at the same time. Tom is recognized as one of Canada's foremost potters.
Maps are available from the participating galleries. Ross Memorial Museum will also have
some copies available during their annual open house. Or you have the option
of following the directions in the box below to view and print
a copy of the flyer which includes a map
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Other St Andrews Events during the "Season of Light and Wonder"
St Andrews has planned a month long SEASON OF LIGHT AND WONDER... Winter Festival 2008.
You will find a complete guide at: St Andrews Christmas Guide
Ross Memorial Museum's Annual Christmas Open House:This wonderful Georgian mansion built in 1824 is decorated by volunteers for Christmas. This year's theme is "Keep Christmas in your Heart'. Home-baked sweets and hot cider are served to one and all, and terrific local music fills the house! Join them to celebrate the beginning of the Christmas season! Hours: Thursday, Nov 30 from 1 - 5; Friday, Dec 1st from 1 - 9 and Saturday, Dec 2nd from 1 - 5. Ross Memorial Museum
Kingsbrae Garden Events
include Garden of Lights: Kingsbrae Garden is dressed for the season with over 50,000 lights, including seasonal statues and spotlights on mature trees, buildings and sculptures. The Festival of Trees has participating sponsors from various Charlotte County businesses vying to outdo each other in creating the most beautiful Christmas tree. Stroll through the Visitors Centre and the Café building to see more than 20 spectacular trees and pick your favourite to bid on in the silent auction, all in aid of the Charlotte County Volunteer Centre & Food Bank. Enjoy a seasonal meal or refreshing beverage in the festively decorated Café and shop for great gifts in the Garden Gift Shop. You can get more details on the Kingsbrae events by clicking this link: Christmas at Kingsbrae Sunbury Shores Arts & Nature Centre
is hosting the Charlotte County Artists, Artisans and Crafts Exhibit & Sale – from November 14 to December 14. A reception to open the show is scheduled for Wednesday November 14th at 5 pm. In addition to regular hours, the gallery will be open during the St. Andrews Winter Festival on Saturday, December 1st from 10 am to 4 pm. Usual gallery hours are Monday to Friday, 10 am to 4:30 pm. Free admission, all are welcome. For more information, please call 506-529-3386 or email info@sunburyshores.org. Click here for their website: Sunbury Shores Arts & Nature Centre
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