Aspotogan Arts & Crafts: Art Show and Sale

Members of Aspotogan Arts & Crafts will be showing their work at TheTrellis Café in Hubbards for the month of October. Come for the delicious food and enjoy the feast for the eyes! For more information on the artists: www.AAandC.org; on The Trellis Café hours and menus: www.trelliscafe.com

Opening reception: Sunday October 2, 2-5pm – all welcome.

Two House Concerts Coming Soon

The By the Bay Bed and Breakfast is having a house concert on Saturday August 13th at 10502 Peggy's Cove Road in Glen Margaret featuring artist: Shannon Quinn. She is an Irish Violinist and Vocalist. Check her music out at: www.myspace.com/shannonquinnba​nd
Call (821-2348) or email to reserve, $20./ticket. First come first serve basis.

On Thursday, August 18th The Chances will host Molly Thomason and Carleton Stone in concert here at thier home on in Boutilier's Point. Arrival after 7:15, the show will start at 8pm. BYOB if you wish - punch and light snacks will be available Call (826-7640) or email Heidi Chance for more details.

Don't Miss This Show

The Trellis Cafe in Hubbards is very supportive of local artists and each month there is a different show of local artists' work for you to enjoy. During August Paulette Melanson and Suzanne Day are the feature painters. Drop in for breakfast, lunch or dinner and enjoy the exhibit;

The Trellis is a real hub for the local arts community. Thursday night is "kitchen party" night at the Trellis - a great opportunity for locals and visitors to drop in and sing or play an instrument with others. All musicians are welcome And Friday and Saturday nights different local musicians are featured. More info here.

Brian Atyeo

We are very lucky that Brian Atyeo has a home and studio in the Peggy's Cove Area. He is a wonderful artist who has had a tremendous influence on many local painters.

HIs paintings are well known for their bold and spiritual impressions of jazz, figure, and the Canadian landscape.  His work is a constant exploration of colour and form showing remarkable confidence. Here are four of my favourites that demonstrate the range of his work.

A native of Toronto, Brian shares his knowledge and skill at workshops across Canada. Early each summer he offers a workshop locally which many of our artists participate in.

From July 31 to August 12 2011, Brian will be the feature artist at  Jo Beale Gallery in Peggy's Cove. Drop in on July 31 between 2 and 4 to meet him and discuss his work.

And The Winner is......

Last Monday Suzanne Day and I presented Laura Charlton, winner of Suzanne's painting, "Peggy's Cove Crescendo," with her prize. Laura was thrilled to win the painting and we were pleased to know it is going to such a good home.

Not only did Laura visit 5 of the open studios but she brought along guests from Ontario AND purchased 5 paintings from our participating artists and now has a lovely collection of Peggy's Cove Area Art in her home.

Laura Charlton, Suzanne Day and "Peggy's Cove Crescendo"

Open Studio Weekend - look for this flag

Not all studios/locations are open each day - look for this flag as you drive along. It indicates that that location is on the tour and open.

Open Studio Weekend

There are 15 locations along the Peggy's Cove and Prospect Roads (rte 333) today and tomorrow. Visit at least five of them and you will be entered into a draw to win the painting below:

You will find the name, address and a map of the open studios here