2017 Importants Dates and Deadlines

Hello everyone, now that spring is upon us (though you wouldn't know it from looking outside) we wanted to outline all of the wonderful opportunities for local artists that the council is involved with this year.

Thanks to collaborations with our community partners like the Avon River Heritage Society, the Full Circle Festival and the Bread Gallery, we are involved in a number of events that you may want to participate in as an artist or vendor, or perhaps just attend as an appreciator of arts and culture.

Below you will find a list of events and registration deadlines, please take a peek and let us know if there is anything that tickles your fancy.

April 7th
Registration for the Great Little Art Show closes. http://www.avonriverheritage.com/the-great-little-art-show.html

With Canada's 150 celebration in mind, for this year's promotional material for the Great Little Art Show we are looking for artwork which pays homage to Hants County's historical background and/or the unique landscape of the Avon River area; something that would be a compliment to the ARHS museum's upcoming project called the People of the Avon River/Pesegitk, which they will be launching in May. If they are successful with securing funding this project will consists of a documentary and corresponding art and museum exhibit celebrating the communities in this region; past, present and future. If you have a recently created piece which speaks to this theme, then we ask you to please email a high resolution jpg to infoavonriver@gmail.com no later than April 2nd for consideration. This image will appear on all advertising  for the 19th annual Great Little Art Show.


April 8th
10am - 2pm
Visioning Workshop
The Bread Gallery, 7778 Highway 14, Brooklyn, Hants Co.

In Hants County (including all of our towns and villages) we have a vibrant community of artisans, both professional and amateur. There are studios, galleries, classes, shows, festivals and other events throughout the year. But could we do even more? As an artist, artisan, or art lover, do you feel like a part of the arts community or are you looking for more opportunities to exhibit your work, improve on your skill base through classes and workshops, network with fellow artists, develop your portfolio or market yourself as an artist?

The Hants County Arts Council invites everyone who has an interest in the arts to join us for a visioning workshop on April 8th, 10 till 2, upstairs at the Bread Gallery in Brooklyn. Help us plan and create more opportunities to build our community of artists and artisans.

April 21, 22, 23
Saltscapes Expo
http://www.saltscapes.com/expo/

Once again we have been invited, along with other local community groups, to join the Municipality of West Hants at their booth at the popular Saltscapes Expo, where will will be promoting events and festivals in the area. If you or a group you are affiliated in are involved with a festival or event and would like your promotional material shared with a wide audience, please deliver business cards, rack cards or pamphlets to the Bread Gallery on April 8th, during our visioning workshop, or mail to PO Box 905, Windsor, NS, B0N 2T0, no later than April 14th.

April 25th
7pm
Annual General MeetingThe Bread Gallery, 7778 Highway 14, Brooklyn, Hants Co.

Join us as we elect a new board of directors and discuss the finding of our visioning workshop, setting forth a new plan for the direction of the council over the next few years.

May 5th
7pm
19th annual Great Little Art Show, Opening Reception
ARHS Museum, 17 Belmont Road, Newport Landing

Hants County's flagship art show, which highlights new work by  established and emerging artists from Hants County and beyond.

Organized by the Hants County Arts Council, the Great Little Art Show is a major attraction in our community and is a significant fundraiser for the Avon River Heritage Museum and Avon Spirit Shipyard.

May 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28

10am - 5pm

Great Little Art Show, Meet the Artists
ARHS Museum, 17 Belmont Road, Newport Landing

This group show continues each weekend in May. We ask that participating artists volunteer their time and take turns gallery sitting for the duration of the event.

Jun 3rd - Oct 1st

Wed - Sun, 10am - 5pm

Artists Landing Gallery, Members Showcase
ARHS Museum, 17 Belmont Road, Newport LandingOperating June through September, the Artists Landing Studio and Gallery features artwork by members of the Hants County Arts Council. artists interested in showing their work should contact us at hcacinfo@gmail.com before May 12th.

June 4th

Noon - 4pm

Artisans in Action:
Wood/Leather/Stone
ARHS Museum, 17 Belmont Road, Newport Landing

Registration is now open for all of our Artisans in Action pop-up shows and demonstrations this season. Please visit http://www.avonriverheritage.com/artisans-in-action.html for more information. 

June 24th & 25th

Summer Solstice Market

10am - 5pm
Newport Landing Waterfront Park

Part of the Full Circle Festival, this eclectic market will be set-up along the historic Newport Landing waterfront. Featuring a variety of Nova Scotian makers and food vendors. Includes demonstrations hosted by the Avon River Heritage Society and Hants County Arts Council’s Artisans in Action series of demonstrations and pop-up sales.

Members interested in volunteering their time in our booth (providing demonstrations and/or chatting and educating visitors) or obtaining your own booth, can contact Tacha at infoavonriver@gmail.com for more information.

July 2nd
Noon - 4pm
Artisans in Action:
Metal/Glass/Jewellery
ARHS Museum, 17 Belmont Road, Newport Landing

July 22nd

All Day

Hantsport Music Fest

Foundry Field, Hantsport

Once again the HCAC, ARHS and Full Circle Festival have been offered a booth at the Hantsport Music Festival to help promote our various groups and activities. Any member interested in volunteering their time at the booth (providing demonstrations and/or chatting and educating visitors) can contact Tacha at infoavonriver@gmail.com for more information.

August 6th

Noon - 4pm

Artisans in Action:
Fibre/Pottery/Textiles
ARHS Museum, 17 Belmont Road, Newport Landing

September 3rd

Noon - 4pm

Artisans in Action:

Paint Avondale

Newport Landing Waterfront and the Avon Spirit Shipyard
Each September the Hants County Arts Council and Avon River Heritage Society play host to Paint Avondale, a spirited open air painting event, which takes place along the historic waterfront in Newport Landing.

A part of our successful Artisans in Action series, this event is sure to bring many people out to interact with our local artists, while exploring our community.

For the duration of the event the Avon Spirit Shipyard will be converted into a pop-up gallery where participating artists can display and sell their work. A volunteer will be on hand to process sales, with 100% of proceeds going back to the artist.


Artists interested in participating can contact us by email at infoavonriver@gmail.com or telephone (902) 757-1718. The fee to participate is $20 per artist.

September 9th

10am - 5pm

Honey Harvest Festival
Newport Landing Waterfront and the Avon Spirit Shipyard

The council has once again been offered a booth at this festival to help promote our group and our activities. This festival is open to vendors who make honey bee related products such as honey, beeswax candles and skin products, mead, beekeeping accessories and plants that attract bees. Crafters and artist who take their inspiration from nature, especially those who work in natural and recycled materials, are also eligible to apply. Anyone interested in obtaining a booth should email Michelle at infoavonriver@gmail.com for more information.
Any member interested in volunteering their time at the arts council's booth (providing demonstrations and/or chatting and educating visitors) can contact Tacha at infoavonriver@gmail.com for more information.

September 22nd
Registration for Long Winter Nights at the Bread Gallery Closes

September 29th-October 1st

Culture Days

This year we are partnering with several local not-for-profit groups and charities to offer a number of free events during the 3 day nation wide Culture Days festival.

Sept 29

7pm

Premier Gala for People of the Avon River / Pesegitk

Avon Spirit Shipyard & ARHS Museum, 17 Belmont Road, Newport Landing

Sept 30

10 am

Guided Hike on the Mosher and Westbrook Trials; a collaboration between the ARHS, the West Hants Trails Association, and the Avon Peninsula Watershed Preservation Society.

October 1st

Noon - 4pm

Artisans in Action:

Traditional Nova Scotian Arts and Techniques
ARHS Museum, 17 Belmont Road, Newport Landing

November & December
Tues - Saturday 8-5, Sunday 10-4

Long Winter Nights, Member's Showcase

The Bread Gallery, 7778 Highway 14, Brooklyn