Artists for Hire – Commissions Part I

Artists for Hire – Commissions Part I

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Some artists are open to commission work. It can supplement their income in addition to their regular art practice. Usually they are approached to create art work that has a set of criteria attached, based on a client’s needs and sensibilities.  As you can...
Unearthing the Past

Unearthing the Past

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I think I first met Peggy Walt in the 1990’s when she was the Director of Cultural Affairs for the Nova Scotia Arts Council. She also worked for the Atlantic Symphony Orchestra and the Atlantic Publishers’ Marketing Assoc., eventually forming her own...
Raising the Bar

Raising the Bar

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When Louise Cloutier retired from teaching at the local high school in Pugwash, she channelled her creative energy by establishing a centre for art workshops in the village. ArtQuarters was a welcome injection of art education for all ages for four years. Promotion on...
Refreshing

Refreshing

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Even seasoned artists like Cathy Dalton can feel unsure, question themselves, lack confidence about their art work. I know. It’s hard to believe when you see this prolific painter’s output on Face Book (https://www.facebook.com/cathydalton123) and...