DETAILS FOR MARCH BREAK 2013 will be posted this fall!
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JOIN US FOR AN INSPIRING MARCH BREAK 2012
Saturday, March 10 – Sunday, March 18, 2012
Make sure that the ART GALLERY OF NOVA SCOTIA is a BIG part of your March Break plans! Sign up for an week-long art class, spend an afternoon drawing in the Gallery, join in on a Gallery tour, play around with the Eye-Spy gallery guide, and more!
START MARCH BREAK WITH ENERGY and join the dynamic “POP GOES THE EASEL” series presented in collaboration with Symphony Nova Scotia!
Sunday, March 11, 1:30pm – 4:00pm
Bring the whole family to this hands-on arts exploration! “Pop Goes the Easel!” gives a musical twist to the well-loved Family Sundays program. Starting at 1:30 pm, this session features a live, interactive performance from Symphony Nova Scotia musicians, highlighting a percussion ensemble.
Then, you will have a chance to express your creativity by making your own music in Long &McQuade's Musical Instrument Petting Zoo, and creating your own original art in an artist-led studio workshop!
SKETCHING IN THE GALLERY
Tuesday, March 13, Wednesday, March 14, and Thursday, March 15
1:30am – 3:30pm
Drop-in and sketch in the gallery with drawing tips from a well-qualified artist. Drawing boards, pencils and paper will be supplied. No experience is necessary. This is a fun and engaging way to explore art and bring out the “artist in you”! No registration necessary. Regular admission for non-members, free for members.
FAMILY-CENTRED TOUR & KLUSKAP LEGENDS
Friday, March 16, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Join guest speaker Gordon Pictou, Program Director from the Glooscap Heritage Centre, in the exhibition Kekin'masuti NemitekemkNktuey Mijua'jijk - Through Children's Eyes for a family-centred guided tour to explore Mi'kmaw cultural pathways through the creative arts and Kluskap legends.
EXPLORE THE GALLERY - Everyday
Pick up our colourful and informative Family Guides and go exploring the various exhibitions. Challenge yourself to complete the specially-designed March Break Eye Spy too!
GALLERY TOURS - Everyday at 2:30pm
Join one of our daily gallery tours, everyday at 2:30pm. An interactive and informative way to explore the special exhibitions and Art Gallery of Nova Scotia permanent collection. Included with Gallery admission; free for members.