Alright, we know that the frames at Winners come preloaded with artwork in them. Whatever you do, don’t buy those. Not even for the frame. Instead, buy something weird, funky, and most importantly, locally produced art. Get something a little more unique, like some of these fine examples. Continue reading East Coast Christmas Gift Guide 2017: For Art Lovers
Category Archives: Paint
The Artist In The Bear Suit: The Watercolours of Jon Claytor
As an occasional lecturer at Mount Allison University, co-founder of SappyFest and a devoted father and artist, Jon Claytor is a regular feature of Sackville, New Brunswick. His work ranges from watercolours and traditional paintings to filmmaking and all fits into a uniquely Claytor narrative. His most recent project, ‘Take My Breath Away,’ is a collection of watercolours, bringing in characters from Sackville in a unique book; it’s a hybrid of visual ethnography, philosophy, music and humour. At the core of it is a family album exploring the intricate nature of love. So why does the artist appear throughout the book wearing a bear suit? Continue reading The Artist In The Bear Suit: The Watercolours of Jon Claytor
DiscoverSJ: ‘Salmon Run’ Fundraiser For InterAction School Of Performing Arts
Discover Saint John and the Province of New Brunswick Fund Public Art Initiative in partnership with the Province of New Brunswick have announced ‘Salmon Run’, a project that is creating art, supporting artists and raising funds for the InterAction School of Performing Arts in Saint John. Continue reading DiscoverSJ: ‘Salmon Run’ Fundraiser For InterAction School Of Performing Arts
Multidimensional Landscapes Call For Conservation – The Paintings of Michael McEwing
Artists paint objects, people or places of beauty in an effort to conserve life’s precious and ephemeral moments. The reality is that all of it comes to an ending at some point. Conserving their longevity is of the utmost importance, especially in the case of our natural New Brunswick landscapes, which define our sense of place in the province. Artist Michael McEwing embarked on a journey in 2013 to conserve nature by visiting all of the thirty-six Nature Trust of New Brunswick Preserves and complete a landscape painting of each location. Four years later, the exhibition of this work opened at the New Brunswick Museum. Continue reading Multidimensional Landscapes Call For Conservation – The Paintings of Michael McEwing
Flotilla: Charlottetown Art Festival Asks Tough Questions
Charlottetown’s new four-day arts-centric event, Flotilla, ran from the 21st to the 24th of September and took the form of varied events, all geared towards educating the public, showcasing artists and provoking thought. Participants were drawn from all over Canada and beyond to discuss and explore an artist-run culture. Continue reading Flotilla: Charlottetown Art Festival Asks Tough Questions