Artist-Run Centres (ARCs) are galleries and/or production centres established and managed by artists. Most centres follow the not-for-profit model, do not charge admission fees, pay artists fees for their contributions and de-emphasize sales. ARCs present contemporary art by Canadian and international artists (visual and media arts, performance art, publishing, contemporary craft and architecture). Exhibitions are often accompanied by critical writing and publishing—in combination with lectures, performances, screenings, etc. There are currently over 190 artist-run centres and collectives in cities and towns across Canada. Each ARC has its own mandate and cultural identity, providing unique and significant artistic benefits to each community.
ACADIA UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY, BEVERIDGE ARTS CENTRE
10 Highland Ave, Wolfville, NS B4P 2R6
T.: (902) 585-1373 EMAIL WEBSITE
1891 Granville Street, Halifax, NS B3J 3J6
T.: (902) 494-8223 EMAIL WEBSITE
ART GALLERY OF NOVA SCOTIA, HALIFAX
1723 Hollis St, Halifax, NS B3J 1V9
T.: (902) 424-5280 EMAIL WEBSITE
ART GALLERY OF NOVA SCOTIA, YARMOUTH
341 Main St, Yarmouth, NS B5A 1E7
T.: (902) 749-2248 EMAIL WEBSITE
396 St. George Street, Annapolis Royal, NS B0S 1A0
T.: (902) 532-7069 EMAIL WEBSITE
CAPE BRETON UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY
1250 Grand Lake Road, Sydney, NS B1M 1A2
T.: (902) 563-1342 EMAIL WEBSITE
CHARLES MACDONALD CONCRETE HOUSE MUSEUM
19 Saxon St, Centreville, NS B0P 1J0
T.: (902) 678-3177 EMAIL WEBSITE
6101 University Avenue, Halifax, NS B3H 1W8
T.: (902) 494-2403 EMAIL WEBSITE
194B Lincoln Street, Lunenburg, NS B0J 2C0
T.: (902) 640-4044 EMAIL WEBSITE
MARY E BLACK GALLERY: THE CENTRE FOR CRAFT NOVA SCOTIA
1061 Marginal Road, Halifax, NS B3H 4P7
T.: (902) 492-2522 EMAIL WEBSITE
MOUNT SAINT VINCENT UNIVERSITY
166 Bedford Highway, Halifax, NS B3M 2J6
T.: (902) 457-6160 EMAIL WEBSITE
PORT LOGGIA GALLERY & TREATY SPACE GALLERY
1107 Marginal Rd, Halifax, NS B3H 4P7
T.: (902) 494-8223 EMAIL WEBSITE
SAINT MARY’S UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY
923 Robie Street, Halifax, NS B3H 3C3
Mulroney Hall, Rm 2002, 2333 Notre Dame Avenue, Antigonish, NS B2G 2W5
T.: (902) 867-2303 EMAIL WEBSITE
THE CRAIG GALLERY, ALDERNEY LANDING
2 Ochterloney St, Dartmouth, NS B2Y 3Z3
There are over 2,700 public art galleries and museums in Canada—institutions that collect, preserve, study and present historical and contemporary art. They're located in cities and towns across the country and offer a wide range of programmes and services including: exhibitions (permanent, temporary, touring), educational programmes, collections and publishing activities. Public museums and galleries are supported by federal, provincial, territorial and municipal governments. They operate as non-profit, charitable organizations overseen by Boards of Directors and Trustees.
CAPE BRETON CENTRE FOR CRAFT & DESIGN
322 Charlotte Street, Sydney, NS B1P 1C8
T.: (902) 539-7491 EMAIL WEBSITE
MARIGOLD CULTURAL CENTRE: MACLELLAN & MOFFATT FINANCIAL GALLERY
605 Prince Street, Truro, NS B2N 1G2
Art & Cultural Centres nurture and celebrate community, creativity, and culture. These mixed-use facilities often house art galleries or exhibition spaces, performance centres, assembly halls, arts-focused classrooms/studios, and meeting rooms. They operate year-round and offer countless arts-based programs and initiatives.
( ( ( PARENTHESES ) ) ) GALLERY AND ART PROJECTS
2168 Gottingen Street, Halifax, NS B3K 3B2
T.: (902) 229-4180 EMAIL WEBSITE
5523B Young Street, Halifax, NS B3K 1Z7
T.: (902) 406-2355 EMAIL WEBSITE
20 Pleasant Street, Chester, NS B0J 1J0
T.: (902) 221-2298 EMAIL WEBSITE
1559 Barrington Street, Unit 102, Halifax, NS B3J 1Z7
T.: (902) 425-9456 EMAIL WEBSITE
1274 Hollis Street, Halifax, NS B3J 1T6
T.: (902) 446-4077 EMAIL WEBSITE
45943 Cabot Trail, Englishtown, NS B0C 1H0
T.: (902) 929-2324 EMAIL WEBSITE
462 Main Street, Wolfville, NS B4P 1E2
T.: (902) 542-7093 EMAIL WEBSITE
5682 North Street, Halifax, NS B3K 1N4
3212 Nova Scotia Trunk 1, Port Maitland, NS B0W 2V0
T.: (902) 746-3384 EMAIL WEBSITE
71 Melanson Road, Antigonish, NS B2G 2L4
T.: (902) 318-2304 EMAIL WEBSITE
995 Herring Cove Road, Herring Cove, NS B3V 1H6
T.: (902) 406-4488 EMAIL WEBSITE
166 Lincoln Street, Lunenburg, NS B0J 2C0
T.: (902) 640-3131 EMAIL WEBSITE
129 Lincoln Street, Lunenburg, NS B0J 2C0
T.: (902) 640-3363 EMAIL WEBSITE
228 St George Street, Annapolis Royal, NS B0S 1A0
T.: (902) 532-5186 EMAIL WEBSITE
127 Portland Street, Dartmouth, NS B2Y 1H7
T.: (902) 483-7657 EMAIL WEBSITE
128 King Street, Truro, NS B2N 1X6
T.: (902) 843.9464 EMAIL WEBSITE
111 Water Street, Yarmouth, NS B5A 1K9
T.: (902) 740-7568 EMAIL WEBSITE
5415 Doyle Street, Halifax, NS B3J 1H9
Canadian art dealers represent the country’s leading artists and deal in works of all periods and media. They also promote and sell works by renown international artists. The generic term "Canadian art" refers to the visual arts (including painting, photography and printmaking) as well as plastic arts (such as sculpture and other three-dimensional works) originating from within the geographical boundaries of Canada. Art in Canada also represents a dialogue with Indigenous peoples and how best to document and spotlight their creative practices. Individual art dealers often congregate in gallery "districts" within larger cities and regions—creative hubs that are often walking distance from public galleries, museums and artist-run centres.
Ocean Swells Community Centre, 2726 Hwy 329, Northwest Cove, NS B0J 1T0
1475 Bedford Highway, Unit 109, Halifax, NS B4A 3Z5
Artists' Cooperatives are collectives of artists who pool their resources to meet common economic, social and/or cultural needs. This is often done through jointly owned and democratically controlled enterprises. These enterprises may be for profit or non-profit—including, for example, the sharing of studio spaces with retail operations. That said, many artists maintain their own studios, some of which are open to the public. Those with business hours (which may include calling in advance to make an appointment) are noted here.
BLACK ARTISTS NETWORK OF NOVA SCOTIA (BANNS)
Black Artists Network of Nova Scotia (BANNS), Halifax, NS
Art Fairs and Festivals take place in cities and towns across the country—in exhibition halls and community spaces that are often attended by thousands of people. Many of them are uniquely Canadian events that showcase artists, galleries, artists' projects and so much more! These fairs and festivals are often thematic, media-based events that take place in a diversity of spaces and places—indoors, outdoors, and at all times of year: day/night and even all-night events.
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