Paintings by Indigenous artist Alex Janvier unveiled in Alberta legislature
‘Sunrise and Sunset,’ a diptych by Indigenous artist Alex Janvier, was unveiled in the Alberta legislature on Monday. Continue reading
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Saskatchewan arts community grieves death of local artist Joe Fafard
Local artist Joe Fafard passed away Saturday at his home in Lumsden, Saskatchewan. Fafard’s work was internationally known. He was 76, Continue reading
City of Fredericton launches art in residence program
The City of Fredericton is launching a new summer artist in residence program. Continue reading
Ashbridge’s Bay art installations wow beach goers for another year
What began as a conversation about how to use the city’s vacant beaches in the colder months, has led to five years of Winter Stations. Continue reading
Nova Scotia to honour beloved folk artist Maud Lewis for Heritage Day
Maud Lewis is this year’s honouree for Heritage Day, a Nova Scotian holiday dedicated to recognizing a person, place or event that helped shape the province’s history and identity. Continue reading
Little free art gallery brings vibrancy to dull snow-covered street
By Sarah Kraus Reporter
It’s a unique take on the little free library movement gaining traction across North America – the little free art gallery. Continue reading
New ice sculpture at Remai Modern a memorial to Neil Stonechild
By Rebekah Lesko Reporter
The rectangular sculpture, titled Freeze, was a collaborative work between Rebecca Belmore and her partner, Osvaldo Yero. Continue reading
Once-taboo depictions of nude models unveiled at Montreal fine arts museum
“A Model in the Studio” opens at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts on Tuesday, featuring drawings, sketches and sculptures of live models in various states of undress rendered between 1880 and 1950. Continue reading
N.S. art gallery holds ‘very productive’ talks with Annie Leibovitz, renewed hope photos could be exhibited
Toronto’s wealthy Mintz family donated the multi-million-dollar collection of Leibovitz photographs in June 2013 to the Halifax gallery but they have not been displayed as a tax battle ensued with Ottawa. Continue reading
$40M donation made to Vancouver Art Gallery as final design is unveiled
By Catherine Urquhart Reporter
Constructed of glass, concrete, steel and wood, it will be a modern-looking structure located at Georgia Street and Cambie Street, where a parking lot now exists. Continue reading