Avon River Arts
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About Us

 ​We do all of the following in order to meet our goals:

Working in partnership with The Bread Gallery in Brooklyn and the Avon River Heritage Centre in Newport Landing/Avondale, we arrange for many opportunities for members to show their art during the year.


Long Winter Nights
Annual members showcase held at the Bread Gallery in Brooklyn, Hants County Every November  and December.

Artists' Landing Gallery
We begin our season the first Friday in May with an opening gala in celebration of the Great Little Art Show, a local favourite since 1998, featuring the work of established and emerging local artists. Once a month the gallery comes alive for Sofa Sundays, a series of live music performances, and every Thursday afternoon we host Open Studio drop-in sessions for artists and hobbyists.

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The Great Little Art Show
Organized by Avon River Arts, the Great Little Art Show is a major attraction in the community and is a significant fundraiser for the Avon River Heritage Museum and Avon Spirit Shipyard. The show opens the first Friday in May and continues weekends until the end of June.

​Open Studio Afternoons
Hosted by the Avon River Heritage Society, these weekly drop-in sessions are open to the public, held every Thursday afternoon, May through October, in the Lydia and Sally Café and the Artists' Landing Studio, 17 Belmont Road, Newport Landing/Avondale.

Avon River Arts & Culture Guide
The Avon River Arts & Culture Guide is a listing of artists, studios, galleries and cultural associations in the Avon River area. Distributed throughout Hants County and also available at tourist bureaus and other cultural outlets throughout the province. 

Educational Events
On an irregular basis, the council organizes:
  • Tours of artist's workshops
  • Potluck gatherings to meet, greet and discuss art with your fellow members

Regular Board Meetings
Meetings are held on the 4th Wednesday of each month.

Our Current Board of Directors:
​Tacha Reed, President
Cara Sawka, Vice President
Sandra Aucoin, Treasurer
Veryan Burcham, Secretary & Membership
Joan MacKenzie, Director
Liz Robinson, Director
Fern McCuish, Director
Evan Benedict, Director
​Sarah Thompson, Director

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  • Home
  • About
  • Events
  • Members
  • Solo & Group Exhibitions
  • Long Winter Nights
  • Arts & Culture Guide
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