Artist Talk: Brice Garrett

Sunbury Shores 139 Water Street, St Andrews, New Brunswick, Canada

Artist Talk with Silversmith Brice Garrett, Artist in Residence at Sunbury Shores, Wednesday, August 7 at 4:30 pm "When a hole becomes a moat; a well; a spring; a secret channel to the sea." 

Opening Reception: Thaddeus Holownia and Brigitte Clavette

Sunbury Shores 139 Water Street, St Andrews, New Brunswick, Canada

Thaddeus Holownia: of a feather In memory of his late partner, Gay Hansen, well-known and highly respected photographer Thaddeus Holownia has created a body of work celebrating beauty in the natural world through bird plumage. Gay’s long professional career in the Biology Department at Mount Allison University included amassing a collection of study skins, mounted birds, nests and eggs that reflect her love of ornithology. From this collection, Holownia has put together a photographic print tribute. After a long and distinguished career as Professor and Department Head at Mount A, Holownia is continuing his work as an artist. He has participated in many solo and group exhibitions in Canada and internationally and he has received many grants and awards. His work has been part of numerous collaborations, bookwork and portfolios and is in many public and private collections.   Brigitte Clavette: Vessel forms and other Curiosities A personal selection of sterling silver, bronze and copper objects created by acclaimed artist Brigitte Clavette during the past 44 years, and part of her private collection. Along with more recent work, this singular exhibition of hollowware metal objects provides a glimpse of the award-winning artist’s innate creativity, curiosity, and excellence as an outstanding contemporary metalsmith. […]

Open Studio

Sunbury Shores 139 Water Street, St Andrews, New Brunswick, Canada

Twice a month, Sunbury Shores offers an opportunity to engage with others in the shared space of the Main Studio. It’s time for creation in a collaborative environment. Bring your own materials and artworks in progress and share ideas and skills. For all levels of experience. A facilitator will be present. Coffee and tea provided. Pre-register or drop in! Sign up

$14

The Art of Conscious Connected Breathing

Sunbury Shores 139 Water Street, St Andrews, New Brunswick, Canada

Discover the magic of your Breath through the art of Conscious Connected Breathing Conscious Connected Breathing is done in a continuous rhythm while lying down comfortably. It serves to: Regulate the nervous system, Support heart-brain coherence, Integrate suppressed emotions, Calm stress/anxiety and facilitate deep inner connection. It also can potentially allow us to enter into expanded states of awareness and an abundance of bliss. Everyone welcome! Guided by Colin Bird CONTACT  Colin at luminarysanctum@gmail.com to RSVP

$60.00

Book Launch: Felt by Mark Blagrave

Sunbury Shores 139 Water Street, St Andrews, New Brunswick, Canada

Join us at the release of Mark Blagrave’s new novel, Felt Wednesday, August 28 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm -Brief Reading at 5:30- A limited number of copies will be available for a $25 cash-only sale, or buy yours in advance wherever you get your books and bring it along for signing! (Snacks and Cash Bar) Everyone Welcome!

Dear Dorothy: an illustrated talk by Ann Thomas

Fundy Discovery Aquarium 1 Lower Campus Rd, Saint Andrews, NB

A major event of the 60th anniversary is a public illustrated talk ‘Dear Dorothy: Photographer, Philanthropist, Collector and Sunbury Shores Founder’ on Thursday, September 5, at 4:00 pm at the Huntsman Marine Dunn Theatre in the Fundy Discovery Aquarium Ann Thomas, retired Senior Curator of Photographs, and Interim Chief Curator for the National Gallery of Canada will present her research on Dorothy Meigs Eidlitz, the brainchild behind Sunbury Shores. Eidlitz’s extraordinary life as a feminist, activist for people with mental health challenges, international traveller, photographer, art collector, philanthropist and summer resident in St Andrews will be presented in the public talk.

Opening Reception: Group Show, Celebrating 60 Years!

Sunbury Shores 139 Water Street, St Andrews, New Brunswick, Canada

Celebrating 60 Years + 60+ Artists This milestone exhibition is a celebration of sixty years of creative inspiration, artistic excellence, and cultural diversity. Sunbury Shores has been a meeting place for professional and emerging artists, and for art and nature lovers of all ages. In this singular exhibition, sixty plus artists present their explorations and discoveries achieved while working and exhibiting at Sunbury Shores. Join us as we celebrate an exceptional community treasure and the artists and creators who have defined and enriched it.

Opening Reception: Jennifer Long and Nat Cann

Sunbury Shores 139 Water Street, St Andrews, New Brunswick, Canada

Jennifer Long: Mended Leaves Canadian artist Jennifer Long has established an arts practice that addresses the complex role of women’s experiences, with its disproportionate responsibility for unpaid care work, how care is given and its impact to those involved. Mended Leaves is a photographic series that references the impact of the Covid pandemic on caring for others, and the subsequent process of repair and renewal. Through large-scale images of hybrid botanicals which the artist created, she considers quiet moments and rituals of everyday life. Based in Toronto, Jennifer has participated in several residencies and contributed to scholarly presentations and panels, and received numerous grants; her work is in private and public collections in Canada and abroad.   Nat Cann: Commorant Commorant is New Brunswick artist Natt Cann's collection of housing centric artworks detailing a longing for hearth and home through printmaking methods, repetition, and the contrast between idealized narratives and factual outlooks.

Methods and Materials with Stephen Hutchings

Sunbury Shores 139 Water Street, St Andrews, New Brunswick, Canada

Master drawer Stephen Hutchings uses drawing as an integral part of his daily art practice. His workshop features demonstrations, one-on-one instruction, and supportive group discussions. On the first day, you (the participant) will use different forms of graphite—from pencils to sticks to blocks—as they explore the incredible range of marks made with graphite. The second day is devoted to charcoal and paper. Working with sticks and powders, you will be introduced to charcoals made from different woods that have different densities and tones. You will explore how paper textures can be used to create a range of effects. This workshop also features a special, hands-on exploration of the magic of erasers in all forms, shapes and sizes. Your subject matter for both days will be in-studio still-lifes and huge nature photos; you will be working on small- and large-scale drawings. You will take home two finished drawings and multiple sketches while exploring methodologies, materials, and techniques. Sketching outdoors will be an option, weather dependent. All of Stephen Hutchings paintings start out as fully realized charcoal drawings. He has led workshops in Calgary, Ottawa and New Brunswick, taught figure drawing at the Ottawa School of Art, and been a juror for […]

Opening Reception: Art In Mind

Sunbury Shores 139 Water Street, St Andrews, New Brunswick, Canada

Art in Mind The fifth annual exhibition organized by Sunbury Shores with the support of the Canadian Mental Health Association of New Brunswick, that highlights the work of Charlotte County artists and makers who address mental wellness through creativity.

Opening Event: Deck the Walls

Sunbury Shores 139 Water Street, St Andrews, New Brunswick, Canada

Deck the Walls Sunbury Shores’ annual holiday celebration of local artists, artisans and craftspeople who present their artwork and creations in many different mediums, including painting, drawing, ceramics, woodwork, metalwork, jewelry, knitting, weaving and much more.