Guysborough Antigonish Pictou Arts & Culture Council

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GAPACC hosts the pre- Christmas Parade show

On Saturday Nov 28th families are invited to visit and participate in a snowflake and origami making workshop between 10-2 at the John Paul Center. There will be several tables of little snowflake makers each hosted by a  GAPACC snow elf to assist with the process.  All materials will be provided.  There will be Live music and face painting provided by local childrens entertainer Sunshine Sue.  So please join us anytime between 10-2pm for a relaxed afternoon of snowflake making!  (more…)

GAPAAC with a new look

GAPACC has a new fresh image on the internet. Nick Johnson our new web page coordinator with the help of Ruth, Fenn and Kristen has been working hard at revamping the GAPACC web page.

After ten years of the same page presentation it was time to innovate and come up with a livelier look.

This is an interactive web site and we want artists to contribute actively with stories and photos. We want to see artists share their studio experiences and art shows. We want organizations to join in and publicize their events. Blogs and comments are there to be used by all. (more…)

Tempera Tantrum and Figure It Out, this weekend at the StFX Art Department.

GAPACC artist members Nicholas Johnson and Fenn Martin are hosting simultaneous workshops this weekend at the StFX art department in egg-tempera painting techniques and figurative clay sculpture. The workshops are presented through the department of Continuing Education at the university and will run through Saturday.  Running the workshops at the same time is an attempt at creating  a unique, dynamic environment wherein participants can take part in group critiques and think about possibilites for incorporating different media into their own art practice. These workshops are an open and relaxed environment.  No experience required, all tools and materials will be provided.

There is still space, so if you’re interested, register soon.  For more info continue reading:  (more…)

Mother and Daughter- Mariah and Cher getting their hands dirty.

Visit to the farm and a look at the hens

The AFFA workshop series is officially underway after a wonderful morning workshop Nov 7th in the Ohio Valley. Local Artist and Crafts-person, Fenn Martin opened his studio to 6 keen participants for a sculptural exploration of Violetta the Hen. Violetta sat very still as participants analyzed proportions and textures and produced many one-quarter-scale facsimiles. The morning conversation wondered to topics of chicken feeds, laying as well as breeds of chickens. (more…)

Third Eye Films presents: The Damned United

One screening only on November 9th, 7pm at the Capitol Theatre, Main Street

Based on a novel by David Peace, The Damned United is an affectionate, tongue-in-cheek homage to English football in the 1970s….

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Full Of Life by Inge Hungershausen

Tall and Small, Easting exhibits four local favourites.

This December be sure to see new works from local GAPACC artists in the Tall and Small Café and Easting Bread and Honey Co. in downtown Antigonish. On December 1^st, at 5:30, please be sure to join us as GAPACC is proud to present member artists Alice Hoskins, Kate Georgallas, Inge Hungershausen and Gerry Hills.

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Anne Camozzi at Work

Antigonish Youth art project commences this November with multiple workshops.

Cost of each workshop is only $10 (if parent cannot afford $10 then a smaller fee of $5 will be supplemented at present through donations) Art material costs will vary, but not exceed $5. Payment will be made at the workshop. To find out more about individual workshops and how to get involved, click read more.

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