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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This is a private event. The gallery may be open to the public but a section of it will be in use. We will confirm this closer to the date.
Brigitte Clavette: In Her Own Words
An illustrated presentation about her career from her beginnings in Saint-Basile, NB to a notable career as a celebrated silversmith and much loved instructor.
Join us for the opening of Narratives in Bloom, a solo show of David Zsako's work, on September 5, 5- 7 pm. Finger food and a cash bar will be available. David Zsako’s Narratives in Bloom uses ethically sourced flora and fauna remains as material for large-scale photographic collages and sculpture. Inspired by the palette of the natural world, and its ecological and cultural significance, Narratives in Bloom portrays the subtle beauties of preserved natural life, bridging the gap between nature and civilization.
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