The first Sunday of the month throughout the summer and early fall we welcome artists to take over the museum in Avondale for the afternoon, transforming the space into a community market where artists demonstrate and explain how they create their art or products. We highlight artists and artisans working in both traditional and contemporary methods, with different mediums being showcased each month.
Unfortunately our facility was closed to the public for the 2020 season but we look forward to reopening in the summer of 2021. We are adapting all of our regular events with a focus on virtual delivery and outdoor, open air activities. Over the next few months we will be dedicating time towards making our museum and gift shops' entire collections accessible online. As the warmer months approach we look forward to sharing some of our other ongoing community projects via social media, follow along with us as we adapt and grow! facebook.com/AvonRiverHeritage
Unfortunately our facility was closed to the public for the 2020 season but we look forward to reopening in the summer of 2021. We are adapting all of our regular events with a focus on virtual delivery and outdoor, open air activities. Over the next few months we will be dedicating time towards making our museum and gift shops' entire collections accessible online. As the warmer months approach we look forward to sharing some of our other ongoing community projects via social media, follow along with us as we adapt and grow! facebook.com/AvonRiverHeritage
2021 Artisans in Action Schedule |
Sunday, June 6th, 2021
Wood/Leather/Stone
12pm - 4pm
Sunday, July 4th, 2021
Metal/Glass/Jewellery
12pm - 4pm
Sunday, August 1st, 2021
Fibre/Pottery/Textiles
12pm - 4pm
Sunday, September 5th, 2021
Paint Avondale
12pm - 4pm
Sunday, October 3rd, 2021
Traditional Nova Scotian Crafts and Techniques (ie. Mi’kmaq, Acadian and Planters)
12pm - 4pm
Wood/Leather/Stone
12pm - 4pm
Sunday, July 4th, 2021
Metal/Glass/Jewellery
12pm - 4pm
Sunday, August 1st, 2021
Fibre/Pottery/Textiles
12pm - 4pm
Sunday, September 5th, 2021
Paint Avondale
12pm - 4pm
Sunday, October 3rd, 2021
Traditional Nova Scotian Crafts and Techniques (ie. Mi’kmaq, Acadian and Planters)
12pm - 4pm
Registration Form as a PDF
| aia_2020_entry_form.pdf |
Artisan in Action Checklist for Participating Artists
Set-up is from 10:30 am until 11:30 am, show runs from noon until 4pm.
Tables and chairs are provided. Tents are available for those looking to set-up out doors.
Some items you may want to bring to help make the most of this event:
( ) Finished Stock to Sell
( ) Raw Materials so you can explain your process to visitors
( ) Tools you use to create
( ) Sketches, designs, reference material... where do your ideas begin?
( ) In progress work... perhaps you have a few pieces you've been meaning to finish? Bring them and show us all how it's done!
( ) Promo material - signage, business cards, invites to other shows you're participating in this season, bio book/albums etc.
( ) Cash Float for Sales
( ) Bags etc. for sold products
( ) Snacks and Water to keep you hydrated
Don't be surprised if visitors ask about commissions!
Tables and chairs are provided. Tents are available for those looking to set-up out doors.
Some items you may want to bring to help make the most of this event:
( ) Finished Stock to Sell
( ) Raw Materials so you can explain your process to visitors
( ) Tools you use to create
( ) Sketches, designs, reference material... where do your ideas begin?
( ) In progress work... perhaps you have a few pieces you've been meaning to finish? Bring them and show us all how it's done!
( ) Promo material - signage, business cards, invites to other shows you're participating in this season, bio book/albums etc.
( ) Cash Float for Sales
( ) Bags etc. for sold products
( ) Snacks and Water to keep you hydrated
Don't be surprised if visitors ask about commissions!
Notre série annuelle d'été Artisans en Action a lieu le premier dimanche du mois, de juin à octobre.
Ces démonstrations en direct fournissent une grande opportunité pour les artisans locaux qui travaillent dans les métiers historiques, l'artisanat et les formes d'art (fait de manières traditionnelles et contemporaines), de se présenter et présenté leur métier à un public plus large.
La Calendrier d’Artisans en Action 2020
7 juin - Bois / Pierre
5 juillet - Métal / Verre / Bijoux
2 août - Fibre / Poterie / Textiles
6 septembre - Peinturez Avondale
4 octobre - Métiers et techniques traditionnels de la Nouvelle-Écosse (ie. Mi'kmaq, Acadian et Planteurs)
Ces démonstrations en direct fournissent une grande opportunité pour les artisans locaux qui travaillent dans les métiers historiques, l'artisanat et les formes d'art (fait de manières traditionnelles et contemporaines), de se présenter et présenté leur métier à un public plus large.
La Calendrier d’Artisans en Action 2020
7 juin - Bois / Pierre
5 juillet - Métal / Verre / Bijoux
2 août - Fibre / Poterie / Textiles
6 septembre - Peinturez Avondale
4 octobre - Métiers et techniques traditionnels de la Nouvelle-Écosse (ie. Mi'kmaq, Acadian et Planteurs)