Seniors’ Art and Photo Gallery
The Nova Scotia Senior’s Art and Photo Gallery provides artists and photographers 50 years of age and older, a central location to display and sell their works of art. Art is displayed in various mediums including oil, watercolours, acrylic, pastels and colour and black and white photography.
For the Arts Lover
Whether you’re looking for a special gift, memento, or just quiet inspiration, you’re sure to be pleasantly surprised by the quality and affordability of the creative works on display in the Seniors’ Art and Photo Gallery.
Most of the work is traditional and features woodlands and waterways, fishing scenes, boats, lighthouses, animals, flowers and communities of Nova Scotia. However, many artists venture into the creative realm presenting an interesting variety of untraditional works.
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For the Artist
Art and photography can be a pleasant and rewarding hobby. Nova Scotian Seniors, 50 and over, are invited to become exhibitors in the Gallery. The Gallery is open to beginning and experienced photographers and artists. No fees are charged and the works are not judged. Artists price their own art and receive the full amount of sale. When a piece is sold, the artist is contacted and may replace it with another. Individuals who register with the gallery will be given an opportunity to participate in future exhibitions. Prior to an exhibit, information will be sent to each artist/photographer. Included will be an application form, framing guidelines and the history of the Gallery.
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The Senior’s Art and Photo Gallery located at the World Trade and Convention Centre is a great place to shop for one-of- a-kind, reasonably priced gifts. The Gallery displays art and photos created by Nova Scotian artists 50 years of age and up. Drop by any day between 9am and 6pm. The gallery is ongoing; displays change every three months.
The art and photos on display are a lasting legacy that mirrors the interests, diversity and creative talents within the 50 plus age group. The Department of Seniors is pleased to sponsor the Seniors’ Art and Photo Gallery, which encourages creativity and participation of older Nova Scotians in society.
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A committee meets regularly to ensure that artists and photographers can display and sell their work in a fair and organized manner. The Gallery is operated on a day-to-day basis by the Department and volunteers.
We hope you will drop by and enjoy these wonderful works of art and see for yourself that creativity has no age limits.
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To exhibit or purchase art or photos please contact:
Department of Seniors
4th floor, Dennis Building1740 Granville Street
PO Box 2065
Halifax, NS B3J 2Z1
Phone: (902) 424-0065 (Metro area)
1-800-670-0065 (toll-free)
Fax: (902) 424-0561
E-mail: scs@gov.ns.ca