EVENTS, EXHIBITS & WORKSHOPS
Free Admission to the Gallery
The Fraser Gallery celebrates and promotes visual arts and craft on the Northumberland Shore. A series of exhibits are offered from May to September with an event to celebrate the opening of each show. Each year sees a new line-up of established and early career artists in visual arts. The past line-ups have included Alan Siliboy, Joy Laking, the Pugwash Collective and numerous North Shore Artists. Fine Craft is included in exhibitions
Upcoming Events
June 5-7, 10-5pm– Pre-Loved Art Sale
Discover unique, one-of-a-kind pieces at amazing prices! Whether you’re a seasoned collector or just starting out, there’s something for everyone.
August 15, 2-4pm – Open House & Members’ Tea. and Blueberry Festival Desserts,Tea, and Coffee
Join us for a sweet summer celebration filled with sweet treats, live local flavour, friendly faces, and blueberry goodness!
August 22, 10-4 (2hr slots) – Mini Makers Market and Itty Bitty Buskerfest.
The Mini Makers Market is open to young artists and entrepreneurs who are passionate about creating and want to share their work with the community. The Itty Bitty Busker Fest is open to up-and-coming performers who would love to showcase their talents.
September 9, 10-2 – “Stitch In” with Marigold Guild of Needle Arts
October 3 – The Annual Fraser Gala and dinner.
December 4-6 – Festival of Trees
Additional workshops and special events will be announced throughout the season on social media. Be sure to follow us so you don’t miss out.
Exhibits
Opening Reception 7pm on the first Friday of each Exhibit
May 8 – 11
Youth Art Show
Sponsored by: Tatamagouche Pharmachoice, 93 Main Street, Tatamagouche
May 15 – June 9
Members’ Show – “Everyday Ordinary”
Sponsored by: The North Shore Nuggets Newsletter www.thenorthshorenuggets.com
June 12 – July 7
Su Rogers – “Attachment to Place: Floorcloth Paintings”
Sponsored by: Time Restored, Nova Scotia Heritage & Barn Restoration, [email protected]
Adrienne Black Connell – “Lobsters-Shamans of the Sea”
Sponsored by: Nora Home and Gifts 211 Main Street, Tatamagouche, NS
July 10 – August 4
Frank Forrestall, “Wandering Through the Unknown”
Sponsored by Chowder House on Main Inc., 265 Main Street, Tatamagouche
Gillian Lazanik – “Steeped in Place”
Sponsored by: Salt & Blooms Suites, 262 Main Street, Tatamagouche
August 7 – September 1
Isis DeNicola photography/written word “Notes from Afield”
Sponsored by: M.D. Stewart Construction Ltd., Tatamagouche
Brenda Milne – “West Coast Inspiration”
Sponsored by: Butter Trail Naturals, 215 Main Street, Tatamagouche
Louise Trotter photography/audio “Thresholds”
Sponsored by: R&B Adventures, 267 Main Street, Tatamagouche
September 4 – October 4
Debbie Finkbeiner/Paul Judice “Spaced in-Between”
Sponsored by: 5150 Customs [email protected]
Leah Bennetti Group – life drawing “Off the Wall”
Sponsored by: Coulters Funeral Home, 48 Riverside Dr, Tatamagouche
Workshops
Date | Time | Workshop | Instructor | Audience |
11-Apr | 1-4:30pm | Paint n’ Pour Fundraiser | Pamela Swainson | Adult |
30-May | 9:30am-12 | Nature Journaling | Meghan Stewart | Adult 16+ |
12-Jun | 1-3 pm | Sewing for Kids – felt toy | Chris Thistle-English | Child 8-15 |
28-Jun | 10:30-12:30pm | Paper Making for Kids | Jennifer Coveyduc | Child 9-15 |
28-Jun | 1:30-4:30 pm | Paker Making for Adults | Jennifer Coveyduc | Adult 16+ |
6-Jul | 1-4pm | Acrylic Paint Pouring for Youth | Pamela Swainson | Youth 12-22 |
7-Jul | 9-12pm | Book Binding for Kids | Barb Guy | Child 9-18 |
7-Jul | 1-4pm | Book Binding for Adults | Barb Guy | Adult 16+ |
10-Jul | 1-4pm | Clay Bead Making Part A | Danika Laking | Child 9-15 |
11-Jul | 3-4pm | Clay Bead Making Part B | Danika Laking | Child 9-15 |
19-Jul | 10:30-12:30pm | Wet Felt a Flower – Kids | Jennifer Coveyduc | Child 9-15 |
19-Jul | 1:30-4:30 pm | Wet Felting – Adult | Jennifer Coveyduc | Adult 16+ |
6-Aug | 10:30-12:30pm | Branch Weaving (Local Prosperity) | Jennifer Coveyduc | Child 9-15 |
6-Aug | 1:30-430pm | Branch Weaving (Local Prosperity) | Jennifer Coveyduc | Adult 16+ |
11-Aug | 1-3pm | Paper mache clay Part I | Brenda Milne | Child 9-15 |
13-Aug | 9:30-11:30am | Paper mache clay Part II | Brenda Milne | Child 9-15 |
16-Aug | 10:30-12:30pm | Weaving bookmarks for Kids | Jennifer Coveyduc | Child 9-15 |
16-Aug | 1:30-4:30 pm | Weaving for Adults | Jennifer Coveyduc | Adult 16+ |
26-Aug | 1-4pm | Paper mache clay Part I | Brenda Milne | Adult 16+ |
28-Aug | 1-2pm | Paper mache clay Part II | Brenda Milne | Adult 16+ |
13-Sep | 10:30-12:30pm | Embroidery for Kids | Jennifer Coveyduc | Child 9-15 |
13-Sep | 1:30-4:30 pm | Embroidery for Adults | Jennifer Coveyduc | Adult 16+ |
17-Oct | 10:30-12:30pm | Making a seed feeder | Jennifer Coveyduc | Child 9-15 |
17-Oct | 1:30-4:30 pm | Fall Wreath Making | Jennifer Coveyduc | Adult 16+ |