In times of uncertainty, one thing remains certain – remarkable art is made in New Brunswick! The Beaverbrook is proud to showcase the exceptional creativity of artists who create in New Brunswick through the Made in NB Campaign.
Starting today, the gallery will feature artworks every Tuesday, both online and in the Harrison McCain Pavilion, highlighting the passion and skill that define New Brunswick’s cultural heritage.
We encourage everyone to share this campaign widely, inviting others to discover the incredible work being done by artists in our province.
We are proud to kick off this initiative by celebrating Thaddeus Holownia, who was recently named a recipient of the Governor General’s Award in Artistic Achievement.
Artwork:
Thaddeus Holownia
Rockland Bridge, Upper Dorchester
1981
toned gelatin silver print on paper / épreuve en gélaine en argent sur
We are thrilled to announce that Laura Ritchie has joined the Beaverbrook Art Gallery as our new Director of Institutional Advancement.
A seasoned curator and art consultant, Laura brings over 20 years of experience to this pivotal role. Originally from Saint John, NB, Laura holds a BA and MA in Art History from Mount Allison University and Western University, respectively. She is a fellow of the prestigious Getty Leadership Institute’s NextGen program, which prepares the next generation of museum leaders.
Throughout her career, Laura has held key positions in prominent Canadian art organizations, including the MSVU Art Gallery, Art Gallery of Alberta, Kelowna Art Gallery, and many others, including at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery. Notably, she served as the Director of MSVU Art Gallery in Halifax and as the Atlantic Region Juror for the Sobey Art Award in 2022. Her broad expertise spans collections, exhibitions, administration, and curatorial work, as well as building and maintaining key donor relationships.
In her new role, Laura will oversee crucial functions such as grant writing, sponsorship acquisition, fundraising events, and expanding the gallery’s membership program. She will also strengthen partnerships with major donors and stakeholders to secure critical funding for the gallery’s ongoing programs and initiatives.
Laura’s passion for the Beaverbrook Art Gallery runs deep. She began her career at the gallery in 2005, working as Registrar, and has since collaborated on several projects with the institution. Her ongoing commitment to the gallery’s mission and growth makes her the perfect fit to lead this vital work in the coming years.
Please join us in welcoming Laura Ritchie to this exciting new chapter at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery!
New Gallery Hours Starting February 1:
To better serve our visitors, we’re making a change to our hours!
Starting February 1 the Beaverbrook Art Gallery will be closed on Mondays. However, we’re excited to announce extended hours on Fridays and Saturdays so you can enjoy the gallery even later into the evening.
Tuesday: 10 AM – 5 PM
Wednesday: 10 AM – 5 PM
Thursday: 10 AM – 9 PM
Friday: 10 AM – 6 PM
Saturday: 10 AM – 6 PM
Sunday: 12 PM – 5 PM
We look forward to welcoming you during our new hours and hope you take advantage of the additional evening time to experience the Beaverbrook!
The Beaverbrook Art Gallery is thrilled to announce the launch of new rental packages, offering unique opportunities to host your next event in one of New Brunswick’s most iconic cultural spaces.
Whether you’re planning a corporate meeting, an elegant wedding, or an intimate gathering, our versatile venues provide a stunning backdrop surrounded by world-class art. Each package is thoughtfully designed to accommodate various needs, ensuring a seamless and memorable experience for you and your guests.
Let us help bring your vision to life! Our dedicated rentals team is here to guide you through the options and assist with every detail of your event. Contact us today at Rentals@beaverbrookartgallery.org to learn more about our packages and to start planning an unforgettable experience at the Beaverbrook.
UPDATED JANUARY 30, 2024: To our valued visitors,
At the Beaverbrook Art Gallery, we are dedicated to bringing you exceptional art experiences and world-class exhibitions. Next month we are excited to be hosting the major blockbuster exhibition, Tom Thomson: North Star, a remarkable collection of over 130 works by one of Canada’s most iconic artists.
To help make this incredible exhibition possible, we will be introducing an adjustment to our admission prices, effective November 16, 2024. Full admission will also now be required for entry on Thursday evenings. The updated admission rates are as follows:
We remain committed to ensuring the gallery is accessible to everyone, so please note that members continue to enjoy free admission year-round. For those interested in becoming a member, membership includes free admission for a full year, starting at just $75, along with many other exciting benefits. Click here to learn more and join our community.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support. We are thrilled to share this extraordinary experience with you and look forward to welcoming you to the gallery during this special time.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Beaverbrook Art Gallery Unveils Major Expansion of Art Collection, one of the largest One-Time Purchases since Opening in 1959
(Fredericton, NB, May 14, 2024) – The Beaverbrook Art Gallery is thrilled to announce the expansion to its permanent art collection, marking one of the most significant acquisitions of Canadian art since its inception. This exciting acquisition of more than 30 artworks underscores the gallery's commitment to growing its collection in a meaningful way by increasing its offerings of contemporary and historical Indigenous, Canadian, and Atlantic artworks.
Curated with the intention of growing the collection of artworks in areas that the gallery has lacked, the expanded collection showcases a breathtaking array of contemporary artworks spanning various mediums, styles, and perspectives. Among the remarkable additions to the Beaverbrook's expanded collection are four standout artworks that help round out the gallery’s collection:
These historic acquisitions reflect the dedication of the Beaverbrook’s curatorial team to supporting and promoting Canadian artists, providing a platform for their voices to resonate and their visions to inspire.
"We are thrilled to unveil aspects of our expanding art collection, which represents a landmark moment in the history of the Beaverbrook Art Gallery, “ says Curator of Canadian Art, Ray Cronin. "This ambitious endeavor reflects our commitment to grow our collection with our accession funds. With many of the newly acquired works already on display, we invite art enthusiasts from near and far to visit the gallery to view these stunning works.”
In addition to the expanded collection, the Beaverbrook Art Gallery is offering Climate and Creativity school tours for grades 3 to 12 which feature some of the newly acquired works. These tours, supported by the Chawkers Foundation, offer students a unique opportunity to engage with the artworks and connect with the important themes behind them.
As the Beaverbrook continues to change over its exhibition spaces visitors will see more of the newly acquired works in the coming months.
For more information about the Beaverbrook Art Gallery and our upcoming exhibitions please visit www.beaverbrookartgallery.org.
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The Beaverbrook Art Gallery enriches life through art.
Media Contact
Curtis Richardson
Manager of Marketing and Communications
Beaverbrook Art Gallery
703 Queen Street, P.O. 605
Fredericton, NB E3B 5A6
Email: crichardson@beaverbrookartgallery.org
(Fredericton, NB, April 10, 2024) – Lovers of Canadian art will be thrilled to learn that the blockbuster exhibition Tom Thomson: North Star is set to travel to the Beaverbrook Art Gallery in November of this year, the only venue for this exhibition in Atlantic Canada. Opening to the public on November 10, 2024, this magnificent exhibition presents Thomson’s finest works, incomparable treasures of Canadian art.
“We are so grateful to all our many lenders for helping us to make the most of this wonderful occasion,“ says Sarah Milroy, Executive Director and Chief Curator of the McMichael Canadian Art Collection. ”Our own holdings of Thomson are very strong at the McMichael, but now we can enjoy these works in the fullest and best context, and with the expertise of so many wonderful contributing scholars and writers. This is a true symphony of voices.”
Organized by the McMichael Canadian Art Collection, this exhibition focuses on the artist’s small en plein air oil paintings, also known as oil sketches, of which he is the supreme master. Visitors will have the unique opportunity to delve into Thomson's remarkable three-year period of primary productivity -- from 1914 to 1917 -- with more than 100 paintings on display.
“Thomson’s contributions to Canadian art are immeasurable, and this exhibition is a tribute to his enduring legacy. Through his vivid depictions of the Canadian landscape, Thomson continues to inspire and captivate audiences in Canada and around the world.” Says Ray Cronin, Curator of Canadian Art at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery.
In addition to the artwork on display, Tom Thomson: North Star will feature interactive elements through educational programming, with a variety of activities available for visitors of all ages. From guided tours to hands-on workshops, visitors will have the opportunity to deepen their understanding of Thomson’s artistic process and the cultural significance of his art.
“As the only host of this blockbuster exhibition in Atlantic Canada, we are thrilled to present Tom Thomson: North Star at the Beaverbrook,” says Tom Smart, Director of the Beaverbrook Art Gallery. “This major retrospective of Thomson’s work with accompanying programming and events is sure to inspire all our visitors.”
Tom Thomson: North Star will be on view at the Beaverbrook from November 10, 2024, to March 21, 2025. For more information please visit beaverbrookartgallery.org.
Organized by the McMichael Canadian Art Collection with the exceptional support of the National Gallery of Canada.
Curated by former Executive Director Ian A.C. Dejardin, and Sarah Milroy, Executive Director and Chief Curator of the McMichael Canadian Art Collection.
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The Beaverbrook Art Gallery enriches life through art
Media Contact
Curtis Richardson
Manager of Marketing and Communications
Beaverbrook Art Gallery
703 Queen Street, P.O. 605
Fredericton, NB E3B 5A6
Email: crichardson@beaverbrookartgallery.org
Programs for kids ages 5-11 and 12-16 who like adventures in art!
All materials are provided!
Every camp participant will receive a small sketchbook to use and keep.
Your week-long adventure includes gallery visits, lunchtime outings to see the Calithumpians, and games on the Green. Some camps also include outings to Science East!
Camps run from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Late pick-ups: Until 5:30, by arrangement. There is a daily $5 charge.
Dress for mess and fun! Non-marking indoor shoes are recommended.
Campers need lunch and two snacks, drinks, sunscreen, and a sunhat.
$230 for 5-day camps - Click here to register!
$190 for 4-day camps - Click here to register!
10% members discount
ABOUT OUR CAMPS
All our art instructors and camp supervisors are experienced educators who encourage creativity, self-expression, and development in the arts.
Your children will have the opportunity to create original art in a friendly, respectful environment where they are at the centre of the learning process.
Our staff are certified to provide first aid and CPR and to adapt to your children’s learning styles and needs.
A day at the art camp
8:00 - 9:00 Welcome, introduction
9:00 - 11:00 Gallery visit and Art Making
11:00 - 12:00 Clean up
12:00 - 2:00 Lunch, Outings, Games
2:00 - 4:00 Art Making
4:00 - 4:30 Wrap up and clean up
4:30 - 5:00 Play and Pick-up
*Occasionally, when the weather is not great, we watch short animated videos.
We welcome your suggestions and comments about the art camp, and we hope your child will treasure the art experiences and the friends they make here.
June 26 - 30, 2023:
Ages: 8-11
Mini Master class with Emilie Grace Lavoie
Young artists, join us for a week at the Art School; Through drawing, illustration, painting, and sculpture, come and explore techniques and various artistic processes. Discover the artists of our collection while learning about the artistic movements of their time.
July 4 - 7, 2023 (4 days camp)
Ages: 5-11
Science fiction and surrealism with Emilie Grace Lavoie
Aliens, anyone?! Come and explore the strange, the odd, and the bizarre with sculpture and collage. Over the course of the week, emerge yourself into a fantastic universe to inspire you to join the far reaches of the cosmos. Learn about the links between science and the visual arts while visiting Science East for activities. Create clay, plaster, wire, and paper sculptures.
July 10 - 14, 2023
Ages: 8-11
Picture This with Christina Thomson
Inspired by the visual storytelling of Hatem Aly, create a collage, draw, paint, and sculpt your stories! We will explore imaginative illustrations inspired by your favorite comics and characters, and we will experiment with a variety of media such as printmaking, clay, and acrylic paint on canvas.
July 17 - 21, 2023
Ages: 5-8
Chickadees with Christina Thomson
Get busy crafting: mixed-media portraits, watercolours, and acrylics painting landscapes, and objects! Design your own t-shirts, and create soft sculptures and wearable art with fiber and textiles.
July 24 - 28, 2023
Ages: 5- 8
Super Supper Table with Miguelina Izaguirre
An invitation to set your own table!
Inspired by Mary Pratt's iconic 1969 painting Supper Table.
An invitation to set your own table. Each day, the kids will have the opportunity to create their own utensils, plates, placemats, and colorful food. Don’t be surprised if cupcakes or ice cream appear on the table, anything you’d like, you can have by exploring different techniques like collage, papier mache, and clay.
Daily activities:
Creation of Utensils, bowls, clay cupcakes, fabric collage placemats, favorite fruits and vegetables, and decoration of glass jars.
July 31 - August 4, 2023
Ages: 12-16
Fashion Week with Cleo Gallant
Over the course of the week, fashion students will begin by exploring their own personal design style through mood boards and sketching, as well as being introduced to the key components of fashion illustration to be able to display their designs. Learners will then work with paper sewing patterns and fabrics to cut out a sewing project which they will then assemble by hand.
August 8 - 11, 2023 (4 days camp)
Ages: 5 - 11
Mini atelier de maître (en français) avec Emilie Grace Lavoie
Jeunes artistes, venez nous rejoindre pour une semaine à l'École d'art. À travers le dessin, l'illustration, la peinture et la sculpture, venez explorer les techniques et les différents procédés artistiques utilisés par les maîtres. Découvrez également les artistes de notre collection tout en vous familiarisant avec les mouvements artistiques liés à leur époque.
August 14-18, 2023
Ages: 9-13
Murals with Laura Forrester
Learn how murals take shape, from inspiration to finished product. Collaborate with fellow camp artists to design and create a colourful mural for our Courtyard. Participants will view and discuss murals, discover inspiring public art, and reflect on how to share personal stories in large collective works.
If you have any questions please contact:
education@beaverbrookartgallery.org
(506) 260-7718
STUDIO WATCH 2023: EMERGING ARTIST SERIES
The Beaverbrook Art Gallery is calling for submissions for the Studio Watch 2023: Emerging Artist Exhibition.
This dynamic series provides New Brunswick artists in the early stages of their career with the opportunity for a solo exhibition, the publication of an exhibition brochure, and the purchase of a work of art for the permanent collection of the Beaverbrook Art Gallery.
Studio Watch 2023: Emerging Artist Exhibition will be held at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery from October 21, 2023 to June 2024.
To be eligible, the artist must:
Each submission package must contain the following:
Please submit your dossier electronically to: studiowatch@beaverbrookartgallery.org
Deadline for Applications in May 1, 2023
The Curator of the Studio Watch 2023: Emerging Artist Exhibition is Tom Smart, Director and CEO, Beaverbrook Art Gallery.
Funding for the series has been generously provided by Earl and Sandy Brewer.
Join us on September 10th for an afternoon of exciting events at the gallery!
12:00 – 12:30 PM: Muskrat Singers, Elder blessing with Maggie Paul, performance by Oromocto First Nation dancers
12:00 – 3:00 PM: BBQ on Queen Street (by donation). The Queen Street Creamery Ice Cream Truck will also be selling their delicious ice cream
12:30 – 1:00 PM: Fredericton High School Band, directed by Greg Webber
1:00 – 1:30 PM: Opening speeches and ribbon cutting
1:30 & 2:30 PM: Frantically Atlantic performances in the Courtyard
2:00 – 2:30 PM: Multicultural performance in the Contemporary Gallery
2:00 – 4:00 PM: Meet the artists: James Wilson, Deanna Musgrave, Donald Stuart
2:00 & 4:00 PM: Guided tours in English
2:00 – 5:00: Art Activities in the Art Education Centre with the following artists:
2:00 – 5:00: Artist in Residence Studio: Natasha Sacobie demonstrates quillwork
3:00 PM: Guided tour in French
3:00 PM: Dance Performance by Mi’kmaw and Ojibwe artist Kyana Kingbird in the McCain Gallery
Dusk: Light show by Mi’kmaq artist Alan Syliboy
Refreshments will be available for purchase throughout the day
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Wabanaki Modern: The Artistic Legacy of the 1960s “Micmac Indian Craftsmen” was made possible thanks to support from TD Bank Group through the TD Ready Commitment and Canada Council for the Arts.
Donald Stuart: Homage is sponsored by CI Investments.
James Wilson: Social Studies is supported by Commercial Properties Ltd.
The Opening Festivities of the Harrison McCain Pavilion has been made possible with support from The Government of Canada, through the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), Bird Construction Group, RBC, the Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation, Costco, Covered Bridge Potato Chips, the City of Fredericton, Canada Council for the Arts, and the Province of New Brunswick- Tourism, Heritage and Culture.
