The public is invited to join artists Jennifer Pazienza and Paul Édouard Bourque with author Carole Martignacco and moderator Muriel Jarvis as they explore the vital relationship between art and nature. Drawing on the artists’ joint exhibition, the discussion will include how we allow nature to inhabit us, and how we inhabit nature.
An annual exhibition of artwork by Charlotte County students of all ages. This year, young artists are focusing on the theme of Earthfest in their art, for example, protecting and preserving our planet, helping to build a sustainable future for all, and celebrating Earth and all living beings.
Get Crafty at Sunbury Shores – June 14–28! Join us for two weeks of hands-on creativity! Drop by anytime to:✂️ Make your own junk journalAdd to our collaborative weaving and arm-knitting installationsTry your hand at visible mending to refresh and repair your clothes Weekend Drop-In Sessions (Saturday, June 14 – morning & afternoon) feature:✨ On-site facilitators to guide and support you in any of the project stations✨ A special Visible Mending Workshop to extend the life of your clothing—with flair! All are welcome! Drop-in activities are free (donations encouraged) Visible Mending Workshop is $5–$15 sliding scale Please see https://sunburyshores.org/event/visible-mending-workshop/ Contact info@sunburyshores.org or ask at the front desk for info on sliding scale Make sure to check out the other EARTHFest activities happening in June!
Visible Mending Workshop Saturday, June 14 | 1–2 PM Give your clothes new life—with style! ✨ Join us for a hands-on Visible Mending Workshop where you’ll learn to repair your garments using creative techniques rooted in Sashiko embroidery. This accessible, expressive approach to mending works with all skill levels and can be personalized for your own style. We'll have plenty of materials so you only need to bring an item to mend. This is a one hour workshop, but the afternoon drop-in session starts right after so participants are welcome to stay and continue their projects or try something else! This is a great activity for all ages, old or young, and a great weekend activity for the family. If you can hold and use a sewing needle, you can try visible mending! You’ll get: A quick intro to the history and practice of visible mending Guidance on templates, stitching techniques, and design ideas One-on-one help as you work on your piece What to bring: A garment that needs mending (required,) embroidery thread, fabric scraps, sew-on patches. We will have fabric, embroidery hoops, needles, embroidery thread, and sashiko templates available for everyone to use, but if you have a preferred […]
Join us for the first event in our new speaker series. Ray Cronin from The Beaverbrook Art Gallery will give a talk on renowned Canadian painter, Alex Colville. This event is free with donations encouraged. Refreshments will be provided.
Join us at Sunbury Shores to participate in a facilitated Talking Circle on the effects of the changing climate. Drop in at any time between 3 - 5 to take part and add your voice to the discussion.
Join us for the opening of Terry Graff's show, Magpie in a Multiverse, on July 4, 5 - 7 pm. Finger food and a cash bar will be available. Terry Graff uses found objects to create works o f assemblage art free of expense. Magpie in a Multiverse challenges notions of throw-away culture, turning scavenged recycled objects into reflections of nature and wildlife. Echoed by eras of material scarcity, Graff’s work reinforces the idea that objects can always be repurposed and reused, challenging the obsolescence of everyday items.
Join us for the opening of Lesley Bartlett's first solo show, Living Large, on July 4, 5 - 7 pm. Finger food and a cash bar will be available. Lesly Bartlett’s Living Large combats conventional standards of beauty in modern media and art by celebrating the beauty of large bodies. Representing characteristics of large bodies that are commonly approached with negative sensitivity, Bartlett’s work dismantles these fears, reinforcing the reality of beauty in average body types. As a result, Living Large reconnects the romanticism of figure painting with real-life representations of people.
Join us for the second talk in our new Speaker Series. With decades of experience at the National Archives of Canada, Joan M. Schwartz, Professor Emerita at Queen's University, brings ups "In Search of Early Photography in New Brunswick." This talk uses her expertise in archives, memory, and materiality to talk about early photography and the stories it tells on New Brunswick.
Join us for a pop-up exhibition to celebrate Kaitlyn Derrah's time in residence. A multi-media enthusiast, Kaitlyn has explored sculpting, fashion, metal arts, jewelry design, woodworking, and painting. Her residence will be spent in the metal shop at Sunbury Shores. See here for more details on current and past residencies.
The deadline to submit an exhibition proposal to Sunbury Shores is AUGUST 30. If you are planning on submitting and would like insight to the process or feedback on your proposal this workshop is your opportunity! We'll give you information on the exhibition committee's selection process, what we look for, what makes a strong proposal, etc... You will also have a chance to discuss your proposal with the other participants, getting feedback or suggestions. Once the working period starts, you can get help if your stuck or ask for feedback on what you have so far. More information on the application process Application Form This workshop is tailored to the Sunbury Shores application process, but open to all projects. It's free for Sunbury Shores Studio Members; gallery members and non-members can join for $5 to $15. Register Here (day of/at the door also welcome) We recommend coming with some material prepared. The following list is an example of what you can start thinking about but you don't need all of that prepared beforehand, it may even be what you work on during the workshop. Do you have an updated artist statement, bio, and cv? if it is a group show, […]
Join us for the opening of Kyla Chung's show, The Art of Balance, on August 8, 5 - 7 pm. Finger food and a cash bar will be available. Through abstract painting, Kyla Chung explores the complexity of the unseen force we know as Karma from the Buddhist tradition and represents the return of our actions using circular forms and figure depictions. The Art of Balance represents the emotions felt from both positive and negative karma and invites viewers to reflect on the implications of their everyday decisions.
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