with Professor William Randall
Following on his earlier workshop, Aging as Adventure at Sunbury Shores in May, in this lively, interactive workshop, Randall will discuss an assortment of practical strategies for infusing laterlife with purpose, passion, and hope.
We’re back with another event that puts the fun in fundraising! (and the mur in murder...) Excitement is in the air! Get ready to be part of something extraordinary at Sunbury Shores Art and Nature Centre's fundraising event. It's an event like no other and we want you to be there! Join us for a relaxing river cruise on board the catamaran Quoddy Link and help us solve the mystery of the murdered tycoon! Every registration to this event helps supports the 2025/2026 programming at Sunbury Shores Art and Nature Centre and helps us continue bringing arts, culture, and creativity to the community. Our work relies on the generosity of our donors and we're incredibly grateful for the support we receive. This unforgettable evening not only help sustain our work but also guarantees a night of mystery, laughter, and fun!
Taking up Space: Artist-Run Centres in the Contemporary Arts Scene Taking up Space delves into the unique nature of artist-run centres and how they behave in contrast to professional art spaces. Third Space, the only itinerant artist-run centre in Uptown Saint John, was first created as an organization by artists, for artists, but what does that mean compared to its creative counterparts? Learn more about how this spaceless organization operates and its relationship with the contemporary arts scene of Saint John through this talk, hosted by Manny Travers, Executive Director of the organization. Manny Travers (he/him/il) is a queer multidisciplinary artist and arts administrator from Wolastoq (Fredericton) based in Menaquesk (Saint John), New Brunswick. He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts and a minor in Visual Communications & Culture from Mount Allison University, alongside a Certificate in Contemporary Management of Arts & Culture from the University of New Brunswick. He currently works as the Executive Director for Third Space, an itinerant artist-run centre in Uptown Saint John. With a passion for accessibility and the arts, Manny collaborates with local and regional organizations to support these causes, including AANFA (Atlantic Art at Night Festivals Alliance), Atlantis (Association of Artist-Run Centres from […]
Join us for the opening of Lucas Morneau's solo exhibition, Ballad of the Queer Mummer, on October 10, 5 - 7 pm. Finger food and a cash bar will be available. Lucas Morneau’s Ballad of the Queer Mummer critiques homophobia in Canadian and Newfoundland culture by addressing similarities between drag art, and the Newfoundland Christmas tradition of Mummering, the act of going door to door in costume and entertaining neighbours. By way of Morneau’s alter-ego, The Queer Mummer, photographic diptychs and crocheted costumes are used to celebrate how mummering is a queer performance act, blurring the gender binary.
Taking up Space: Artist-Run Centres in the Contemporary Arts Scene Taking up Space delves into the unique nature of artist-run centres and how they behave in contrast to professional art spaces. Third Space, the only itinerant artist-run centre in Uptown Saint John, was first created as an organization by artists, for artists, but what does that mean compared to its creative counterparts? Learn more about how this spaceless organization operates and its relationship with the contemporary arts scene of Saint John through this talk, hosted by Manny Travers, Executive Director of the organization. Manny Travers (he/him/il) is a queer multidisciplinary artist and arts administrator from Wolastoq (Fredericton) based in Menaquesk (Saint John), New Brunswick. He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts and a minor in Visual Communications & Culture from Mount Allison University, alongside a Certificate in Contemporary Management of Arts & Culture from the University of New Brunswick. He currently works as the Executive Director for Third Space, an itinerant artist-run centre in Uptown Saint John. With a passion for accessibility and the arts, Manny collaborates with local and regional organizations to support these causes, including AANFA (Atlantic Art at Night Festivals Alliance), Atlantis (Association of Artist-Run Centres from […]
We’re excited to be part of Indulge: A Food and Wine Festival in St. Andrews! Stop by our gallery to enjoy tasty bites from Caliente Tacos out back on the deck, and delicious samples from Chef Pierre Richards inside the gallery. There will be food, drinks, and live music all along Water Street, with over 30 stops to explore! Find us on the Indulge Festival map: https://indulgenb.com/taste-of-st-andrews-map
Join us on Saturday as we take part in the Indulge Wine Tasting Trail! We're stop #16 on the map, come by the gallery to sample a great wine pairing in a beautiful setting. With 30+ tasting locations, live music, and amazing local food and drink, it’s the perfect way to explore St. Andrews.
Join us for our much loved indoor plant sale, a long-standing tradition rooted in the gallery’s Nature-side legacy, dating back to Dick Saunders and John Castell. We’ll have a beautiful selection of small to medium potted plants, plus a few larger statement pieces. Each plant comes with basic care instructions, making them perfect for both seasoned plant lovers and budding green thumbs. All proceeds support the Sunbury Gallery, come early for the best pick!
Mindfulness and Moss: The Power of Art and Nature in a Time of Climate Crisis The event is free but please register in advance as space is limited “Stitching Connections, Cultivating Harmony: Embrace Nature’s Presence, One Thread at a Time.” Led by artist and climate advocate Danielle Smith, Mindfulness and Moss is a four-hour, community-based workshop exploring the intersection of art, mindfulness, and climate resilience. Blending fiber arts, reflection, and shared storytelling, the workshop invites participants to slow down, reconnect with nature, and find grounding through creative practice. Participants will engage in guided reflection, gentle grounding activities, and collaborative art-making using slow stitching—a meditative technique that encourages presence and imperfection. Each participant will create or contribute to a larger collective artwork known as the bed of moss, symbolizing connection, growth, and active hope in a time of environmental uncertainty. Through dialogue and shared experiences, participants will: Explore how art and nature can foster personal resilience and emotional well-being. Build connections within their community. Leave behind a meaningful “nature story.” Discover pathways for engaging with local climate solutions.
Deck the Walls 2025 Opening reception Friday, November 14 Celebrate the season at Deck the Walls, our annual Christmas art show and sale. Featuring a vibrant collection of works from local and regional artists, this holiday exhibition is the perfect place to find unique, handcrafted gifts, or a special piece for yourself.On view November 14 – December 22
Alanna Baird was an artist in residence aboard an expedition ship, it was an expedition through the Students On Ice Foundation. It was sponsored by DFO. It was called: “Ocean Conservation Expedition - Nova Scotia and Bay of Fundy” in Sept 2022 Alanna joined the ship Polar Prince in Cape Breton and travelled along the NS coast and into the bay of Fundy with a cohort of indigineous youth & elders, scientists, blue ocean industry representatives, Museum of Nature staff as well as the SOI expedition staff.
Join us at Drewhaven for the celebration of the Eidlitz award, given to a renowned artist from our community - Theresa MacKnight. Purchase your tickets through the link found below!
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