December 2nd (Saturday: hours 1-9) and 3rd (Sunday: hours 12-5)
Six St Andrews galleries are inviting you to come to the first 'Gallery Hop'
Each gallery is providing one original piece of art for prizes.
That means 6 prizes of original art for 6 lucky winners!!
Visit all 6 galleries and you are eligible for the draw taking place on Dec 4th.
Christmas is coming. You'll get some ideas for spectacular gifts!
Follow the directions in the box below to view and print a copy of the flyer which includes a map
The Gallery Hop flyer with a map is in .pdf format and requires Adobe Acrobat Reader® to view, save or print. (Don't be intimidated. It's really quite easy.) Once you have Adobe Acrobat Reader®you can view, print or save the Gallery Hop flyer by left clicking on the artist's pallet below  |
About the Galleries and Artists on the Gallery Hop
Bertha Day Fine Art & Craft Gallery - 275 Water Street: Acrylic paintings of landscapes and flowers. Bertha is also recognized for distinctive wearable art and other textile work often combining painting and embroidery. Website
Crocker Hill Studio – Steven Smith - 45 King Street: Drawing heavily on nature to inspire his creations, Steven's series of wild bird paintings, his work in copper and wood as well as his garden designs have won him international acclaim. Website
Europa – Celebration of Art - 48 King Street : The collected work of five local artists is highlighted at this location which is marking it’s fifth year of ‘Celebration of Art’. Exhibiting this year are: Simone Ritter, Barbara Neilson, Mabel(Dee)Ketchum, Irene Wylie and Ellen Matheson.
Website
Jarea Art Studio and Gallery - 166 Montague Street: This fabulous gallery features work by three local artists who create floorcloths, oil, watercolour and acrylic paintings, folk art, wooden boxes, pickets, woodburnings, painted furniture, funky sculptures, wild brooches, board games, coffee paintings and more! Website
Nan’s Land Gallery – Chantal Vincent - between William and King Street: Chantal’s unique collection, including many new pieces is created from original molds that she designs and fabricates. Each porcelain piece is hand carved and/or hand painted. This gallery also features signed, original, handmade works from other skilled Canadian artists.
Tom Smith Pottery - 35 Edward Street: Tom specializes in raku fired pottery, scuptures and paintings. This exciting pottery reaches 500 years into the past and is contemporary at the same time. Tom is recognized as one of Canada's foremost potters.
Locations (Please see the white box above for printing instructions)
Other St Andrews Events
l This is the weekend of the Christmas Open House at the historical Ross Memorial Museum on the corner of Montague and King Streets. It's too good to miss!! Local residents say the museum's Open House is the official start of St. Andrews' event-filled Christmas season. Volunteers spend literally hundreds of hours decorating every room in the museum, and serving home-baked cookies and mulled cider to visitors. Hours are: Thurs, Nov 30 (1 - 5); Fri, Dec 1 (1 - 9); Sat, Dec 2 (1 - 9); Sun, Dec 3 (12 - 5) Website