The Great Little Art Show
This spring we welcome the return of Hants County's beloved flagship art show, established in 1998 the Great Little Art Show features the work of 27 local artists, including a variety of paintings, drawings, fibre, textiles, jewellery, metal sculpture, wood carvings and leatherwork.
Join us for the Opening Gala on Friday, May 5th at 7pm. Chef Mandolyn is preparing a variety of tasty hors d'oeuvres to sample that will pair nicely with refreshments from Avondale Sky Winery and Hill Top Hops' Brewery.
Reserve your ticket by contacting us at infoavonriver@gmail.com. Adults $10, children under 12 free.
Showcase continues until September 24th, 2023.
Organized by Avon River Arts, the Great Little Art Show, a community favourite since 1998, raises important funds that contribute to the ongoing operation of the Avon River Heritage Museum and Avon Spirit Shipyard.
Join us for the Opening Gala on Friday, May 5th at 7pm. Chef Mandolyn is preparing a variety of tasty hors d'oeuvres to sample that will pair nicely with refreshments from Avondale Sky Winery and Hill Top Hops' Brewery.
Reserve your ticket by contacting us at infoavonriver@gmail.com. Adults $10, children under 12 free.
Showcase continues until September 24th, 2023.
Organized by Avon River Arts, the Great Little Art Show, a community favourite since 1998, raises important funds that contribute to the ongoing operation of the Avon River Heritage Museum and Avon Spirit Shipyard.
2023 Great Little Art Show Registration From
| glas_registration2023.pdf |
2023 Art Gallery Hours
• May + June - Saturday & Sunday
• July + August - Wednesday to Sunday
• September - Saturday & Sunday
10 am to 5 pm, by donation
• May + June - Saturday & Sunday
• July + August - Wednesday to Sunday
• September - Saturday & Sunday
10 am to 5 pm, by donation
2023 Great Little Art Show Guidelines
Our volunteers rely on the information and cooperation you provide, so please make certain all of the information provided is accurate to your satisfaction.
By following these simple guidelines, together, we can help ensure a successful show!
· Works created in all mediums are accepted into the show, such as: Painting, Drawing, Pottery, Sculpture, Textile, Fibre, Jewellery, Wood, Glass, Stone, Metal, Photography. Please contact the coordinators with any questions about specific works.
· As of May 5thth all work will remain on public display and on-line until the show closes on Sunday, September 24th at 5:00 pm. Take-down is between 5pm & 6pm on the 24th of September, or by appointment the week following.
· Drop off will be Saturday, April 22nd between 1 pm & 4 pm or by appointment. We try our best to accommodate, please contact us with any questions or to schedule an appointment.
· All works must be presentable. Paintings must be dry and equipped to be hung. To avoid confusion, please indicate titles of work on the back or bottom of each piece.
· Insurance: Our insurance does not cover the value of your work. We encourage you to contact your own policy provider for any additional coverage you feel warranted. The facility has a working security system and every precaution will be taken to safeguard your work.
· $30.00 entry fee per artist, to be received in full before any work will be accepted into the show.
· Submissions/payment may be completed by filling out the entry form. Payment can be made by sending a personal cheque made out to the Avon River Heritage Society, 17 Belmont Rd, Newport Landing/Avondale, B0N 2A0 or by E-transfer to infoavonriver@gmail.com
· Pricing: The ARHS retains a 25% commission of all sales, so please price your work accordingly.
· All entry packages (form/fee/bio) must be received by April 16th, 2023. Bios have a 200-word limit. Please include your preferred method of contact (email, phone number, website or mailing address) that you wish to appear along with your write-up. If you are uncertain of which pieces you are submitting, you can indicate those pieces as TBD and enter the information when you are delivering your artwork.
· Every effort will be made to pay Artists for sold items within thirty days.
Deadline to Register: Sunday, April 16th, 2023
By following these simple guidelines, together, we can help ensure a successful show!
· Works created in all mediums are accepted into the show, such as: Painting, Drawing, Pottery, Sculpture, Textile, Fibre, Jewellery, Wood, Glass, Stone, Metal, Photography. Please contact the coordinators with any questions about specific works.
· As of May 5thth all work will remain on public display and on-line until the show closes on Sunday, September 24th at 5:00 pm. Take-down is between 5pm & 6pm on the 24th of September, or by appointment the week following.
· Drop off will be Saturday, April 22nd between 1 pm & 4 pm or by appointment. We try our best to accommodate, please contact us with any questions or to schedule an appointment.
· All works must be presentable. Paintings must be dry and equipped to be hung. To avoid confusion, please indicate titles of work on the back or bottom of each piece.
· Insurance: Our insurance does not cover the value of your work. We encourage you to contact your own policy provider for any additional coverage you feel warranted. The facility has a working security system and every precaution will be taken to safeguard your work.
· $30.00 entry fee per artist, to be received in full before any work will be accepted into the show.
· Submissions/payment may be completed by filling out the entry form. Payment can be made by sending a personal cheque made out to the Avon River Heritage Society, 17 Belmont Rd, Newport Landing/Avondale, B0N 2A0 or by E-transfer to infoavonriver@gmail.com
· Pricing: The ARHS retains a 25% commission of all sales, so please price your work accordingly.
· All entry packages (form/fee/bio) must be received by April 16th, 2023. Bios have a 200-word limit. Please include your preferred method of contact (email, phone number, website or mailing address) that you wish to appear along with your write-up. If you are uncertain of which pieces you are submitting, you can indicate those pieces as TBD and enter the information when you are delivering your artwork.
· Every effort will be made to pay Artists for sold items within thirty days.
Deadline to Register: Sunday, April 16th, 2023
Past GREAT LITTLE ART SHOW Exhibitions
Chaque mai nous commençons notre saison avec une exposition d’art soulignant les nouvelles œuvres d’art par les artistes établi et émergent de la Hants County et au-delà.
Organise par la Société Artistique Avon River, le Grande Petite Exposition d’Art est une attraction majeure dans notre communaute et c’est un gala de bienfaisance significatif pour l’Avon River Heritage Museum et l’Avon Spirit Shipyard.
Nous vous invitez de nous joindre pour cet évènement important, qui aide à maintenir notre établissement merveilleux opérationnel. Nous sommes très reconnaissant pour notre volontaires dédie et pour ceux et celles qui ont aidé à faire notre évènements spéciaux.
Pour l’information sur la Grande Petite Exposition d’art de la prochaine année, ou n’importe quelles de nos évènements, nous abonnons sur Facebook et Twitter.
Organise par la Société Artistique Avon River, le Grande Petite Exposition d’Art est une attraction majeure dans notre communaute et c’est un gala de bienfaisance significatif pour l’Avon River Heritage Museum et l’Avon Spirit Shipyard.
Nous vous invitez de nous joindre pour cet évènement important, qui aide à maintenir notre établissement merveilleux opérationnel. Nous sommes très reconnaissant pour notre volontaires dédie et pour ceux et celles qui ont aidé à faire notre évènements spéciaux.
Pour l’information sur la Grande Petite Exposition d’art de la prochaine année, ou n’importe quelles de nos évènements, nous abonnons sur Facebook et Twitter.