Home is where the ART is!

Over the River and Through the Woods

I'm happy to announce that I will be once again taking part in the Avon River Heritage Societies 'Great Little Art Show' in Newport Landing.

For their 15^th year, the ARHS is expanding the show's organization to include the Hants County Arts Council. We are thrilled to be working together and we've adopted a theme for this year’s show, “Home is where the ART is”.

The Great Little Art Show is a major attraction in the community and is a significant fundraiser for the Avon River Heritage Museum. It is known as the area’s flagship show fostering local art talent of all ages, right here at home. This year this will truly be the case with the début of our children’s art show, “The Great Little Youth Show” showcasing art from local youth under the age of 16, giving rise to a new generation of artists.

Newport Landing resident Jenny Mitson runs “Little Pumpkins” Daycare and is a pediatric nurse at the IWK. “I am so happy the museum is taking an opportunity to showcase local children's art work,” says Mitson. ”I feel very passionate about encouraging children to express themselves through art using what ever medium they choose allowing them to expose their individual uniqueness. Art is a huge self-esteem builder in a world that can be constricting for our children.”

The opening is Friday, April 26th, 7:00pm to 9:00pm with a wine and cheese reception and an opening presentation by Laurie Dalton.  

Laurie is the Director/Curator of the Acadia University Art Gallery and Adjunct Art Historian in the Department of History & Classics. Her curatorial work emphasizes the role of university galleries as part of the critical academic space of a university, bringing in exhibitions of both contemporary and historical work that promote visual literacy. Her research interests lie in Canadian visual culture, heritage and exhibition history, in particular how meaning is a process of display, didactics and audience exchange.

Viewing times throughout the weekend are:

Saturday, April 27th, 10am - 5:00pm

Sunday, April 28th, 11am - 3:00pm

For more information, contact Heather Desveaux, ARHS (902) 757-1933

www.avonriver.ca