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New Wolfville mural celebrates area's rich agricultural history
1+ hour, 11+ min ago (547+ words) The recently renovated Carl's Independent in Wolfville is now sporting a splash of colour. In mid-May, Halifax-based artists Victoria Brumwell and Swade Owens spent three days transforming the exterior grocery store wall into a colourful reminder of the bountiful harvest…...
MEET THE MAKERS: NS woman transforms old fabric into unique lampshades and ephemera
3+ day, 20+ hour ago (824+ words) Joy Hurlburt, owner of re KINDled Handmade Home in Aylesford, NS, creates one-of-a-kind home pieces from reclaimed and carefully-chosen fabrics Since 2024, Joy Hurlburt of Aylesford, in Nova Scotia's Annapolis Valley, has been making and selling her work. "It's been a…...
MEET THE MAKERS: NS potter makes everything from functional dishware to funeral urns
6+ day, 18+ hour ago (563+ words) Danielle Sawada of Belmont is a self-taught potter who has learned many ways to "accept, hide and beautify the 'wonks'" along the way As she was growing up, Danielle Sawada says she was surrounded by pottery. It was something her…...
Pictou County creatives celebrate another successful year
1+ week, 4+ day ago (689+ words) Creative Pictou County holds 2026 annual general meeting PICTOU " Creative Pictou County is looking towards the future after another successful year. On May 25, dozens of people gathered in the studio of Creative Pictou County for the annual general meeting, a public…...
MEET THE MAKERS: John Ashton has spent 40 years telling Pictou County's story through graphic design
2+ week, 19+ hour ago (982+ words) A self-employed graphic artist for 40 years, NS man finds creative outlet in books, history and art John Ashton attributes his interest in the arts to his mother, who ignited a deeply-rooted passion that led him to an over 40-year career…...
Karen Thorp wins back-to-back artist of the year award in Portugal Cove'St. Philip's
3+ week, 2+ hour ago (941+ words) Retired RCMP officer Karen Thorp, recently recognized for her craftsmanship, answers 20 questions as she continues her woodworking business and rebuilds after storm damage at her home Karen Thorp, who runs Karen's Woodworking, has been named Artist of the Year 2026 by…...
The Chronicle Herald editorial cartoonist Bruce Mac Kinnon to receive national award for service to Canadian journalism
3+ week, 4+ day ago (385+ words) The Chronicle Herald editorial cartoonist Bruce Mac Kinnon was named Thursday as one of two recipients of the Michener-Baxter Award for exceptional service to Canadian journalism." The annual award recognizes"individuals who'have made significant contributions to Canadian journalism and public…...
Mi'kmaw'crafter helping to reclaim what was'once'thought lost'
7+ mon, 4+ day ago (706+ words) Mi'kmaw'woman in Cape Breton helping to reclaim arts and crafts that were'once'thought lost'...
Sea glass festival coming to Inverness for second year
4+ week, 21+ hour ago (478+ words) Sea Glass Festival to showcase'colourful'art and jewelry crafted'from naturally weathered sea glass from Cape Breton's shores. For the second year, the Inverness County Centre for the Arts will be holding its Inverness Sea Glass Festival on June 13.' Sea glass collecting…...
IN PHOTOS: Nova Scotians attend Flourish After Dark in New Glasgow
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (287+ words) Town of New Glasgow's art show replaces annual Art at Night event NEW GLASGOW " A new art show attracted hundreds of Nova Scotians to Pictou County on May 2. The Town of New Glasgow, in partnership with Glasgow Square Theatre, held…...