HO HO HO.....HOLIDAY HOURS!

We wish ALL of YOU a very Happy Holiday Season!

LAST MINUTE SHOPPING:
  Wednesday, Dec 24th 10 - 2pm 

Thursday, Dec 25th - Closed 

Friday, Dec 26th - Closed

Saturday, Dec 27th  - Closed

Sunday, Dec 28th - Closed

SPECIAL HOURS 
Monday, Dec 29th - 11 - 3:30

Tuesday, Dec 30th  - 10 - 5:30 

Wednesday, Dec 31st  - 10 - 2pm 

Thursday, Jan 1st - Closed

Then BACK TO IT Friday, January 2nd, regular business hours!

New Work JUST ARRIVED and still available by Sarah Jones

Oranges for Christmas: George Spencer's latest work

Last year, around this time we blogged about George Spencer's paintings and how much of the subject matter related to holiday traditions.  The latest work of art that he left with us features brilliant oranges that you can almost smell and taste!

Did you ever receive an orange in your stocking on Christmas morning?

One explanation for this tradition is that December is the season of giving, and the orange segments represent the ability to share what you have with others.

George's wonderful painting, which you can now see in our window, was also the subject of December's CREATIVE EDITIONS art subscription project at Argyle Fine Art.  Find out how to be part of our Art Subscription Service in 2015 by calling us or watching this video from a few months back explaining how it works HERE.

Study in Orange and Blue- Oil on Board by George Spencer

 HAPPY HOLIDAYS!  The countdown is on now, to relaxation and thankfullness. GIVE to those who need it most- love, food, hugs...oranges. :-)   Argyle Fine Art will be delivering lots of food and toys to people that need a little extra over the holidays...we challenge you to do the same.

Halifax Cat Rescue comes to Argyle Fine Art this CATURDAY (er.... saturday)

Take a break from the bustle of the mall, and stop into the gallery on the last Saturday before Christmas.  Between  1:30 - 3:30  we'll be visited from the fine feline loving folks at the Halifax Cat Rescue Society! They'll be selling their purrrty cat calendars, and we will be accepting donations 

of cat food for their worthy mission. 

We've put a collection of our favourite cat inspired art pieces on show for the occasion, and on Caturday, we'll also tempt your bellies with cookies and cider! 

 by Kazue Leeming

(FYI- we are planning a CAT and DOG Art show again in February 2015 Stay tuned for more info!!)

While you're here, take a moment to browse around the gallery, and pick up some LAST MINUTE GIFTS for friends and family.(we've got cards, jewellery, ceramics and lots of other fun items!!) Oh, and have you seen our Art Subscription program called CREATIVE EDITIONS? It Makes an absolutely incredible gift! Click here for more info!
Here's one of our featured artists in this month's Creative Editions, Gregg Tracey!

Of course, if you're uncertain about what to give, and you still want to give the gift of art, our Gift Certificates are much loved under the Christmas tree!! 

What a Wonderful World of Art! LOCAL ARTISTS are the BESTEST!

Today we were so excited to  highlight works by as many of our local artists as we possibly could get on our walls for our holiday OPEN HOUSE. Lots of people dropped by and artists too. THANK YOU!

But don't fret if you couldn't make it down to the gallery, as we'll be open especially for the holiday, on MONDAYS  11am- 3:30pm and we'll also be open LATE this coming Friday, December 19th until 7pm!

We'll also be highlighting wonderful gift ideas over the coming days on our blog right here for those you to enjoy from afar or just those that want to do some browsing from the comfort of home or office.

There were so many laughs and happy people in the gallery today....so so lovely.  People especially loved all the new SHOE artworks by artist Kim Danio, like this little chipmunk below and a few of his other friends...also made from shoes and gloves! You have to see them to believe them! WOW.

ARTISTS! Don't forget to pick up your PRE-SHRUNK surfaces and get creating!

Just a friendly reminder that our call for submissions for our annual PRE-SHRUNK show closes on January 7th, so make sure to pick up your 4" x 5" surface at either the NSCAD Art Supply Store or Deserres or create your own (all mediums are accepted but if unsure, call us!)  We hope to receive all submissions and get back to artists by the following week, as the show opens on January 23rd!


Here are all the details:

ATTENTION ALL ARTISTS : PRE-SHRUNK CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS IS NOW OPEN

PRE-SHRUNK 2015

Well this is it! It’s officially time to announce our annual open call for submissions! Pre-Shrunk is a much loved annual group show that asks artists to create work on a surface measuring 4” x 5”. We encourage submissions from artists both established and emerging, created in the medium of their choosing.

Submission Guidelines:

- Works must be created on a surface that measures 4” x 5”.  Pieces that   

  do not measure 4” x 5”  will not be accepted.

- Artists can submit no more than five pieces. 

- If works are on canvas, we ask that you do NOT attach a hanging 

  device (i.e.: wire or hooks – the gallery will take care of this for continuity)

- If you plan on working on paper, please mount your works

   onto a sturdy 4” x 5”  surface that can be hung on the wall.

- Submissions must be new, and not previously shown.

- Please include your name, phone number, email address, and list of   

   materials used along with your submission.

To apply for this year’s show, please photograph your completed piece/ pieces and send your images in jpeg format to gallery@argylefa.com. SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS MIDNIGHT, JANUARY 7^th If your work is selected by the jury, you will be notified by phone or email the following week.

Please Note:

*Pieces that are selected for this year’s exhibition will be priced at $175 each, with standard 50% commission. Please bare this price in mind while creating your artwork.

*DeSerres and the NSCAD bookstore have kindly ordered pre-made 4” x 5” canvas and board to supply artists wanting to participate in this exhibition. Supplies are limited.

SHOW OPENS FRIDAY JANUARY 23rdth

Please telephone the gallery, 902-425-9456 if you have any questions in regards to the requirements of this popular group show.

From the gals of Argyle Fine Art,

Adriana Afford and Crystal Ross

1559 Barrington Street

Halifax, NS  B3J 2Z7

902.425.9456 gallery@argylefa.com  

www.argylefineart.blogspot.com

Please COME to our OPEN HOUSE this Saturday where you can meet an artist, Make a Card and WIN $100!

HO HO HO!  It's time to get ready for the Holidays!  We've decked out our tree, our walls, our windows....pretty much every nook and cranny is filled with local art and craft for you to enjoy and take home for the holidays! All holiday cards and artworks are 15% off until December 15th so get shopping!

We're hosting a  HOLIDAY PARTY  and OPEN HOUSE at Argyle Fine Art this Saturday afternoon, December 13th, beginning at noon and running until 4pm.  Unwind with some cookies and some cider, meet local artists who will be dropping by throughout the day and see new works by them as well as enter for some artful prizes .Mark it on your calendars! Great for the entire family! 

Bring a donation of an unwrapped gift for a child or food donation for those who need our help this time of year and you'll  be entered to win a $100 Gift Certificate as our thanks to you!

We're especially excited to be receiving a new body of work by Kim Danio inspired by the phrase " Not a Creature  was Stirring", with her latest little  SHOE creations!  Just look at these cute little mice that await your visit...and they have friends too! Beavers and foxes, and birds and so much more...

MAKE A CARD:

We'll  have holiday card writing and creation stations throughout the gallery. Try your hand at using a GLASS PEN by artist Janelle Tyler, or plunck away on a vintage typewriter or stamp out a personal card of your very own! 

We will also be revealing the next series of CREATIVE EDITION prints for December on December 13th...just a few days earlier than usual, so make sure to drop by and pick up yours on Saturday or buy your art subsription for the New Year. Life is better with ART!

Every Saturday in December is Special! This Saturday at Argyle Fine Art....

Saturdays at Argyle Fine Art are always happening and fun, especially in the month of December.

This Saturday, December 6th, between 1-3pm, MEET a real life LEGO MAN...in person, have your picture taken with him and please bring a new, unwrapped TOY or art supplies for a child of any age. (you can drop this off anytime this week*)  Then LEGO MAN (otherwise known as EMMET from the LEGO movie) will take the gifts over to the CTV Christmas Daddies Telethon to help families who are in need and make sure they have a gift under the tree.

ALSO THAT AFTERNOON: Meet LEGO Artists who are children themselves, Emma and Liam, who will be working away on new creations- rings, bracelets, earrings and more all out of LEGO!

 You'll also be able to make a CHRISTMAS CARD of your very own using LEGO blocks!

 And Last but certainly not least,we'll also be celebrating new works by Katharine Burns with her latest body of works that embraces bicycles. You don't want to miss this show! Katharine's works sell almost as quickly as she can paint them!

 NEXT SATURDAY is our OPEN HOUSE HOLIDAY EVENT! Drop by anytime between Noon and 4pm on Saturday, December 13th for cookies, warm cider, good cheer and great art! Many artists will be here throughout the afternoon and new works are arriving daily!  Don't forget, we are offering 15% off until December 15th too. You'll also be able to take a moment and write out a Christmas card with a GLASS PEN or try your hand at using a typewriter!  Writing and Creating Stations will be throughout the gallery. Fun for the entire family!