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Glimpses into the (Art) Ecosystem

We often hear of an “art community,” but the reality is that there are several. Some interact with each other, some run parallel and never meet, and some are actively in opposition to each other. There is a hierarchy of sorts: from amateur to professional, from unknown to household name, with all the stops in […]

By Ray Cronin 23 November 2018 Share this story

The artists of summer

I spent a recent afternoon popping in to several galleries in Halifax, looking at the various group shows. In just over two hours, I saw works by over 100 artists, mostly local, reflecting numerous genres and styles. With prices ranging from under $100 to the low five figures, the range was such that every possible […]

By Ray Cronin 17 August 2018 Share this story

Raise a little time

The annual Timeraiser event provides an inspiring outlet for volunteers to connect with non-profits and earn unique local artwork at the same time

By Nicole Trask 5 August 2014 Share this story

Message in a bottle

Looking for a special Valentine’s Day gift? Argyle Fine Art and poet Shannon Webb-Campbell have joined forces to create romantic poems in tiny packages

By Nicole Trask 10 February 2014 Share this story