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AGNS HALIFAX1723 Hollis Street
Halifax, Nova Scotia
B3J 3C8
902-424-7542
 
HOURS:
Open Tuesday - Sunday
10:00am - 5:00pm and
Thursdays until 9:00pm


Daily ToursTuesday - Sunday at 2:30 pm
and Thursdays at 2:30 and 7:00pm
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March 2010

Tuesday, March 2, 2010
1:30 & 2:00 pm
Film Screening

Artist in Montreal
National Film Board: 30 minutes

Thursday, March 4, 20107:00 pm
A Curatorial View: Realism from the Atlantic

Curator of Education & Public Programs Dale Sheppard, will conduct an interactive tour exploring Atlantic Realism focused on artists Mary Pratt, Alex Colville, Tom Forrestall, and Christopher Pratt. She will also discuss the works a number of key artists working in Atlantic Canada addressing issues of gender.

Tuesday, March 9, 201012:15 pm
Pick of the Month

Join Shannon Parker, Curator of Collections in an interactive discussion on artist Joseph Albers.

Sunday, March 14, 20101:00 - 4:00 pm
Family Sunday: Folk Art Fun!

Drop into the studio to participate with family and friends in hands-on art activities related to FOLK ART. Gather inspiration from Nova Scotia’s well-known folk artist Maud Lewis and from the exhibition Show of Hands which includes signature pieces of folk art from the extensive AGNS collection. Work with wood, textiles, and lots of bold colours to create your own 2D and 3D creations. Children must be accompanied by an adult; no registration necessary. 

Monday, March 15, 2010
11:00 am & 1:30 pm
Film Screening

Folk Art Found Me
National Film Board: 30 minutes

Tuesday, March 16, 20102:00 - 3:30 pm Drop In
Sketching In the Gallery

This popular program is back again! Now is your chance to have some fun exploring AGNS with sketching paper and a pencil! Led by an artist, this informal program provides a wonderful opportunity to learn some new drawing skills, and refine those you have, as you join others in different gallery spaces to visually respond to the artworks and the people you see around you! Drop-in to draw for 10 minutes, or stay the afternoon! No drawing experience necessary!

Wednesday, March 17, 20102:00 - 3:30 pm Drop In
Sketching In the Gallery

This popular program is back again! Now is your chance to have some fun exploring AGNS with sketching paper and a pencil! Led by an artist, this informal program provides a wonderful opportunity to learn some new drawing skills, and refine those you have, as you join others in different gallery spaces to visually respond to the artworks and the people you see around you! Drop-in to draw for 10 minutes, or stay the afternoon! No drawing experience necessary!

Thursday, March 18, 20102:00 - 3:30 pm Drop In
Sketching In the Gallery

This popular program is back again! Now is your chance to have some fun exploring AGNS with sketching paper and a pencil! Led by an artist, this informal program provides a wonderful opportunity to learn some new drawing skills, and refine those you have, as you join others in different gallery spaces to visually respond to the artworks and the people you see around you! Drop-in to draw for 10 minutes, or stay the afternoon! No drawing experience necessary!

7:00 pm
A Curatorial View: The Idea as Object

Director and CEO Ray Cronin will discuss the evolution of conceptual art and the role played by artists associated with NSCAD.

Friday, March 19, 201011:00 am & 1:30 pm
Film Screening

Folk Art Found Me
National Film Board: 30 minutes
Grey Gallery

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Special Benefits for Families include:

10% off Art Classes
Free Admission to Family Sundays and Special Events
and much more!