Friday 13 November 2015

Long Winter Nights


With works ranging from pottery, wooden folk art carvings, photographs, firbe art, rug hookings, and paintings, you will no doubt find the perfect present among this year’s collection of fine handcrafted work by 18 local artists.

As in past years, this holiday season we will be opening up both levels of the gallery with smaller works, $250 or less, on display downstairs, and the larger and more substantial pieces on show in the studio.


Participating Artists:

Doug Belding
Anne Clattenburg
Gail Davis
Greg Dickie
Charlie Doucet
Peter Gordon
Nick Haentjens
Lynn Johnson
Deb Kendall
Rose Marie MacDonald
Alex Pfaff
Tacha Reed
Liz Robinson
Sue Robinson
The Selma Potter
Pauline Sullivan
Jim Tracey
Corrine Webber

Please join us for the opening reception on Nov 27th at 6pm. Show continues until Jan 24th, 2016.


The Bread Gallery
7778 Highway 14, Brooklyn, Hants Co.
(902) 757-3377
Hours of Operation:
Tues - Saturday 8-5
Sunday 10-4
Closed Monday

Monday 24 August 2015

Painter, Painter, Potter

Painter, Painter, Potter
New Works by Lynn Johnson, Lisa Wright and Shauna Macleod

Lynn Johnson began her artistic journey in 1991. She finds her inspiration all around her, seeing the extraordinary in everyday things, which she brings to life in her work. For many years Lynn concentrated on commissions, simultaneously selling her art and art products at markets, gift shops and museums throughout the Maritimes. She is currently represented by several commercial galleries, continuing to have solo shows and participating in juried group shows. She believes in making a contribution along the way and is an active volunteer in the local arts community.

The Abstract Expressionists are Lisa Wright’s foundation for technique and freedom of expression. Her art is non-objective and has many layers. She works in acrylic and mixed media painting intuitively by reacting to an experience: storms, a brilliant sun, the sound of wind in the trees or interpreting the depth of a person’s gaze. Movement, power and drama can be found there. Composition and design ground her paintings. She creates so that you will experience something personal inside her paintings. Your unique perspective is the art.

Shauna Macleod is a maker at heart. She creates decorative and functional domestic ware using Nova Scotia red earthenware clay. She is influenced strongly by her environmental landscape, historical ceramics and everyday events. Much of her work has a personal connection vital to what she wants to communicate, which includes showing evidence of the handmade, expressing the comfort and ritual of daily use, and representing community, sharing, and celebration.

Join us for the opening Sunday Aug 30th between 2pm and 4pm

Show continues until October 11th, 2015

The Bread Gallery
7778 Highway #14
Brooklyn, Hants County

Hours of Operation:

Tues - Sat 8am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm
Closed Monday

breadgallery.blogspot.com

Thursday 25 June 2015

Hodge Podge Opening July 5th, 2015


Hodge Podge, 2nd Annual Summer Group Show

July 5th - August 23rd, 2015

Featuring work by:

Peter Gordon
Virgina Houston
Lynn Johnson
Nicole Kading
Shauna Macleod
Alex Pfaff
Tacha Reed
Lynn Rodgers
Susan Sweet
Jim Tracey
Corrine Webber

At the Bread Gallery we are dedicated to fostering local emerging and
established artists, who live and create in Hants County.  Rich in
history and culture, the landscape and residents of Nova Scotia have
proven themselves as a never ending source of inspiration for our
artists.  Our second annual group showcase features a collection
depicting many treasured moments spent in the Maritimes.

Join us for the opening Sunday July 5th 2pm-4pm

Monday 8 June 2015

Call to Artists - Hodge Podge


Calling all local artists and artisans - Hodge Podge is the Bread Gallery's second annual summer showcase highlighting artwork and handmade products that are distinctly Nova Scotian!

The Bread Gallery is dedicated to fostering local emerging and established artists and we aim to include a wide variety of mediums and styles in our juried Hodge Podge showcase. With this year’s collection we are looking for a mixture of visual art and local handmade products, like pottery and jewellery. We are looking for quality items that can serve as the perfect memento for an incredible summer spent in the Maritimes.

Each artist may submit up to 10 items for consideration. Artists receive 65% of the retail price. Please email high resolution jpgs to managerbreadgallery@gmail.com before June 12th, 2015

The Bread Gallery
7778 Highway 14, Brooklyn, Hants County
(902) 757-3377

Monday 20 April 2015

Weekly Drop-in Studios every Tuesday & Thursday



We are happy to announce that we are now hosting weekly Painting and Fibre/Knitting Circles, a collaboration with the Hants County Arts Council made possible through support from the ArtsVest program.

Taking place in the upper studio of The Bread Gallery every Tuesday and Thursday between 10am and 2pm, these drop-in sessions are open to the public and there is no fee to participate. For more information visit www.breadgallery.blogspot.ca or call us at (902) 757-3377
 
 
 
 

Wednesday 15 April 2015

Quirky Characters, 2nd Annual Folk Art Show

Quirky Characters, 2nd Annual Folk Art Show

May 2nd - June 28th, 2015


With over 20 years experience working with metal, Al Simm started Avon River Metalworks in 2002, designing and creating artistic sculptures and functional architectural pieces for clients around the Maritimes. Using a variety of metals including aluminum, steel and copper, Al incorporates found, discarded and recycled materials into his work. He has frequently been commissioned by the Town of Windsor to create artistic decorative pieces including his unique floral designs.

With his quirky sense of humour and a love of bright colour Jim Tracey brings life into each one of his creations. Incorporating reclaimed wood from old barns and driftwood from local beaches, Jim's work often seems to tell a story. His creations vary from small functional pieces such as birdhouses, three-dimensional framed wall hangings and small tabletop carvings, to eight-foot high sculptures for the garden.

Joe Winters, born and living in Liverpool, NS, served 10 years in the Canadian Navy, where he began carving and painting. Over the years he has created many larger pieces such as bears, totem poles, eagles and cigar store Indians. Joe takes special pride in his three-dimensional lathe work pieces, which often depict Maritime scenes.

Please join us for the opening May 2nd, 2pm-5pm

Monday 9 February 2015

Weekly Painting and Knitting Circles at the Bread Gallery

Taking place in the upper studio of the Bread Gallery every Tuesday and Thursday between 10am and 2pm, the Hants County Arts Council is happy announce the relaunch of their weekly Painting and Fibre/Knitting Circles, a collaboration made possible through support from the ArtsVest program.

These drop-in sessions are open to the public and there is no fee to participate.

Please feel free to share this information with anyone who you think may be interested.

Activities begin February 10th with our first Painting Circle of the year, hopefully we will see some of you out to take part!

Monday 26 January 2015

Hants County Arts Council's 4th Annual End of Winter Group Show

 
Opening Saturday February 7th at 2pm, our 4th annual End of Winter Showcase is a juried selection of recent works by members of the Hants County Arts Council.
 
Continuing at the Bread Gallery until March 29th, this showcase features a variety of paintings, sculpture, fibre art, carvings and folk art.

2015 Participating Artists:
 
Will Cooper
Gail Davis
Brian Fraser
Terrie Greencorn
Nick Haentjens
Lynn Johnson
Jean Lohnes
Rose Marie MacDonald
Tacha Reed
Elizabeth Robinson
Sue Robinson
Al Simm
Jim Tracey
Dora Warren Davis
Yoko White


The Bread Gallery,
7778 Highway 14, Brooklyn, Hants County
(902) 757-3377

http://www.breadgallery.blogspot.ca/