“I am Making Art” refers to a video created in 1971 by the American conceptual artist John Baldessari. With John’s passing earlier this year, we have framed our studio show for 2020 around the premise that he will be remembered for his assertion that the making of art is subjective, and is defined by the
[accordion] [accordion_item title="Melissa May 'Wildlife in Focus' Artist Statement"] Wildlife in Focus l am completely self-taught as an artist and I love to paint animals as it is a way to facilitate a long-forgotten connection with the world around us. These creatures are separate individuals and my hope is to capture the unique qualities of
[accordion] [accordion_item title="Alanna Baird 'Pentamerism' Artist Statement"] Pentamerism Pentamerism - state of being pentamerous, the most familiar type of radial symmetry. Where the “penta” indicates five rays of an organism are arranged around a central point or axis. A new word for me, one which aptly describes a current focus in my work, a focus
Due to the unfortunate but necessary closing of our galleries in these unusual times, for the first time, SJAC is presenting slideshows and secure online artwork sales of our exhibitions. While photos cannot come close to capturing the experience of seeing these works in person, we wanted to offer an opportunity for the artists to
Featuring young artists from the Grade 11 and Grade 12 International Baccalaureate Art classes at Saint John High School. Featured artists in the Class of 2020 are: Marine Bramat, Emily Butler, Adam Chappel, Amy Cui, Jonah Dysart, Nataliia Fylypchuk, Aurora Hattie-Beyea, Camryn MacInnes, Gabrielle Maisonneuve, Kailyn Mask, Zainab Najm, Lacey Nickerson, Lydia Paterson, Julie Seaward,
[accordion] [accordion_item title="Portfolio Development Class of 2020 - About the Exhibit"] For the fourteenth straight year, the Saint John Arts Centre has offered an 18-week Portfolio Development Program to high school students in this part of the province. This program, which is unique in New Brunswick, is designed for students who are dedicated to the
Please visit the main floor galleries (Tues-Sat 9am-5pm) to enjoy new exhibitions starting Friday, July 9, 2021. Social distancing and extra sanitizing measures are in place for your protection! Port Saint John Gallery: Fibre Art Network, professional fibre artists of Western Canada - 20/20 Vision City Gallery: Alan Grabelsky - Love Songs: A Journal of Fateful Encounters
Please visit the main floor galleries (Tues-Sat 9am-5pm) to enjoy new exhibitions starting Friday, September 11, 2020. Social distancing and extra sanitizing measures are in place for your protection! The featured artists are: Port Saint John Gallery: NBCCD Instructors Drawing Show City Gallery: Alanna Baird; Melissa May (upstairs galleries are temporarily closed)
Please join us with the artists for the opening reception of new exhibitions on Friday, May 1, 2020, at 5:30pm. The featured artists are: Port Saint John Gallery: Wayne D'Entremont City Gallery: Stephanie Weirathmueller Upstairs Galleries: NBCCD Student Expo 2020
Please join us with the artists for the opening reception of new exhibitions on Friday, March 13, 2020, at 5:30pm. The featured artists are: Port Saint John Gallery: Dan Xu City Gallery: Carol Taylor Canada Games & Library Galleries: Saint John High School IB Art Class of 2020 Rotunda & Percival Galleries: James Venner Russell
Tue-Sat: 9 am – 5 pm
Sun-Mon: Closed
