SJAC is thrilled to welcome back classically-trained artist and educator Melissa Kennedy! This summer, Melissa offers a special week-long torso sculpting course. Combining demos and lots of hands-on sculpting time, students will work through observing a live model. Students will practice the techniques of modelling a small-scale torso in clay from a live model. Instruction will include ideas such as: how …
November 2019
Please join us with the artists to celebrate the last exhibition cycle of 2019 with an opening reception on Friday, November 1st , 2019 from 5:30-7:30PM! The featured artists are: Frazee Gallery: Riel Nason City Gallery: Victoria Piersig Canada Games & Library Galleries: Carnegie Rughookers Rotunda Gallery: Cathy Love
September 2019
Please join us with the artists as we celebrate the opening of new exhibits, Friday, Sept. 6/19 at 5:30PM! Featured exhibits are: Jared Betts – Frazee Gallery ‘Process’, curated by Christiana Myers – City Gallery Ken Waiwood – Library Gallery Cross Cultural Residency exhibit – Canada Games Gallery Works of Bob Smith – Rotunda Gallery
Jason Nugent
Sanctuary Biography Jason was born in Bathurst, New Brunswick, and graduated from Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia with an honours degree in Chemistry. After working as a chemist in Toronto he moved back to the Maritimes and switched careers to web and graphic design, which reignited his passion for the art of photography. He is now a landscape, action …
Carnegie Colours 2019
Carnegie Colours 2019 Exhibition In the spring of 2013, a watercolor class led by artist Charlene Barry concluded. Charlene did not wish to teach another class, but she and her students wanted to continue painting together. And so, arrangements were made with the Saint John Arts Centre to have a space where we could come to paint and share ideas. …
NB Stone Sculptors
Elemental Arcade Albert. Born in Caraquet in 1935, Arcade had an outstanding career as an architect including projects such as the Richibucto Church, the Assomption Complex in Moncton, hospitals in Bathurst, Campbellton, Edmundston and Tracadie and a major addition at the Dr-Georges-L-Dumont Hospital. own personal residence in Shediac Bridge. Upon retirement, as a way to further pursue and explore esthetic …
Inuit Prints from Cape Dorset
SJAC is excited to have the opportunity to host a private collection of incredible prints by some of Canada’s most celebrated Inuit printmakers. Many thanks to local artist Octavio Ribeiro for sharing his collection with the community. Biographies Kenojuak Ashevak (1927-2013) is regarded as one of the most notable pioneers of modern Inuit art. She is one of Canada’s most …
Summer Interns 2019
SJAC is thrilled to welcome our new team of summer interns! This talented group bring lots of creative talent, and will be front and centre welcoming visitors, teaching our SPaRT! camps, taking over our social media, plus lots of works behind-the-scenes. Maureen Levangie (left) is a third year Fine Arts student at Mount Allison University studying painting and sculpture. She …
Drawing Basics
Join Amy Ash for a fun and informative overview of Drawing Basics! This class is ideal for beginners who’ve always wanted to try drawing or intermediate students who are eager to hone their skills. It is designed to develop your hand and eye in traditional skills and ideas that have occupied artists throughout history. Each week will cover exercises in …