THREE FACES OF REALISM (group show, including Steven Rhude)

Three Faces of Realism is a group show now on feature at the Nova Scotia Public Archives. The exhibition includes the works of David Howells, Kristie Sheehy, and of course our very own Steven Rhude. We encourage you to take the time and explore these works if you're able. The show runs from October 5th to October 29th in the chase exhibition room 6016 University Ave. in Halifax. 

Hours are as follows: 

Monday to Friday: 10an - 4:30pm

Wednesdays - 10 am - 5:pm (All Artists Present)

Saturdays 10am - 5pm (All Artists Present) 

Closed for Thanksgiving October 6-8th

SNEAKY PEAKY: a tiny glimpse into what's to come for NOCTURNE!!!

Slowly but surely, bits and pieces of artwork are starting to trickle into the gallery in preparation for this year's NOCTURNE, opening Saturday, October 13th. RETRO ROBOTS ROCKETS AND RAYGUNS SHOPPE  (by Nick Brunt and Ed Beals) is going to blow you away.
I can absolutely guarantee it - Just you wait!!

I've taken small detail shots from the first three of Nick Brunt's paintings, but you'll have to wait until the big day before you can see everything in its entirety... 

DETAIL 1:

 DETAIL 2 & 3:

They SHOOT! They SCORE...at the Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre

Guy LaFleur by Andy MacDonald

From time to time, we are fortunate to have some of gallery artists be part of exhibits at the lovely Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre.   We were delighted to send them the latest painting by Luke Naylor and new works by Andy MacDonald (originally from Glace Bay, Cape Breton!) 

Luke played  varsity hockey at Dalhousie University (BA 98), and also had a brief professional career in Germany.He then decided to pursue art as a career, turning up in Mexico, where he studied art with well-known Mexican artist Gerardo Ruiz Maldonado.

Andy has been creating works for years, but hasn't shown his work in galleries until fairly recently.He loves to paint on found objects.In the series at the Civic Centre currently, there are whimsical-colorful  paintings of hockey players on old fence rungs which are a favourite amoung viewers!

Here's a quick snap shot from the Civic Centre, including Luke's large painting, and small one of Andy's, along side some hockey memorabilia and some clever "hockey stick art by another Cape Breton based artist, who makes folk art birds tables, and chairs from old hockey sticks.

If you are in Cape Breton, make sure to stop in Port Hawkesbury and see the show- there's even table hockey for the kids!

Hockey Themed Art Show at the Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre

Luke Naylor

Assembly of Text

Did you know that Argyle Fine Art also has a great variety of smaller (and oh so affordable) artist made cards and tiny framable prints? It's true! There's always a great rotation of nifty greeting cards on display. Take for instance, these brand new cards from Assembly of Text; 

we think they're lovely!  

HALLELUJAH. WE. HAVE. A SIGN.

LOOK AT US EVERYBODY!!!! 

WE HAVE A SIGN!!!!

And don't bother trying to steal it. It has a GPS tracking device, a camera, 

and it's weighted down with a ton of water. 

You'll look awfully silly trying to nab this one from us ;)

 For the the rest of you law abiding citizens, you'll have no trouble spotting us now. Fog, snow, hail... no matter the weather condition, our brave new sign will beacon you into the gallery! 

CAN YOU TELL HOW EXCITED WE ARE!?!?!?!?!?!?! 

 oopsie mirror image photo:

Amber Mills

The first of three boxes filled with the colourful works of Amber Mills has arrived, and these beautiful pieces of pottery are now gracing our front windows. If you're a collector of fine crafted local ceramics, stop in and have a closer look at these pieces. They're rich in pattern, 

using a style that is so recognizably hers. Stunning!!! 

On your marks, get set... PRE - SHRUNK!

We're putting the call out to artists a little earlier than usual this year, because we want you to have ample time to produce your finest works. THIS IS AN OPEN CALL FOR SUBMISSION! So spread the word far and wide, Argyle Fine Art is at it again:

PRE-SHRUNK 2013

Call For Submissions

Once again, Argyle Fine Art has begun the work of organizing the highly anticipated and much loved annual group show, Pre-Shrunk!  Artists of all disciplines are invited to create works that measure 4” x 5” and submit them to this juried exhibition.

 Submission guidelines:

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

- Artists can submit no more than five pieces.

- All work must be unframed

- 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)

- Submissions must be new, and have not been previously shown.

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

   materials used.

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.

To apply to this year’s exhibition, please photograph your completed piece/ pieces and send your images in jpeg format to gallery@argylefa.com. Make sure files are a no more than 600 x 600 pixels. SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS MIDNIGHT, January 7th. If your work is selected by the jury, you will be notified by phone or email.

SHOW OPENS FRIDAY, January 25^th 2013

Please telephone the gallery, 425-9456 if you have any questions in regards to the requirements, as well as to confirm your participation in this exciting group show.

From the Girls of Argyle Fine Art,

Adriana Afford and Crystal Ross

Argyle Fine Art

1559 Barrington Street

Halifax, NS

B3J 2Z7

902.425.9456

gallery@argylefa.com

www.argylefa.com

www.argylefineart.blogspot.com  

Well...it's official...FALL has Arrived! New Work by Donn Sabean coming soon to Argyle Fine Art!

It's hard to believe that Fall has already arrived- it seems the Summer just only began. However we're happy to see September and October fast approaching, for the Fall in Halifax, Nova Scotia brings great bounty of Art and Cultural events! It's the perfect time to visit the city-there's so much to see and do!

In addition to Studio Rally Map Weekend, this coming weekend and NOCTURNE on October 13th, Argyle Fine Art is also excited about being part of the upcoming CITY HARVEST event, organized in part with the I LOVE LOCAL business collective in the city. We were involved with the first of these events in May, called OPEN CITY, which turned out to be a wonderful experience indeed! So on October 27th and 28th, we'll be highlighting some of our artists at the gallery.

One exciting artist that will be at the gallery on Saturday, October 27th, from 11:30am-1:30pm is Donn Sabean.  

Donn will be on hand that afternoon to discuss how she creates these natural works of beauty, perfect for the season of harvest and for future gift-giving.

Some of you may know her as the past curator and buyer for the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia Shop. Donn has been experimenting with a new body of work, that she will be sharing with us first! We're so pleased!! We think you'll find her technique and end results fascinating.

They are 100% wool, hand dyed and hand printed scarves. The process is commonly known as 'bundling' and/or 'eco-printing'.Printing logistics are: bundling fresh dye-stuff (leaves, flowers, etc.) inside prepared fabrics and applying moisture and heat until the natural dyes within the foliage leach into the cloth.

Art To The Tune Of Fog Horns

There's a real heavy blanket of fog sitting on top of HRM this morning, so thick that you 

may not be able to see the gallery from a certain angle. I can assure 

you however, that WE ARE HERE! See? We're waving to you!

If you're still worried about finding us though, try calling 

"Marco"and we'll try to "Polo"

Once you find us, you'll see that the gallery is brimming with colour and life. We have a wonderful display of artwork that includes pieces by Steven Rhude, Gregg Tracey, Mark Brennan, Michelle St. Onge, Andy MacDonald, Jennifer Harrison, Dennis Reid, and many many more! 

Come say hi!

My view this morning while driving over the bridge....

Nova Scotia College of Art and Design Celebrate 125 Years!

Goodafternoon Friday!  The weekend is almost upon us!


This Saturday, September 22 beginning at 6pm, NSCAD is celebrating their 125th  Anniversary in style with a concert in the Granville Mall area in Halifax, NS- which will be arrayed with sails, banners, lights and screens fashioned by the amazing Gary Markle!

In honour of this celebration,  we thought it was only fitting to showcase this work entitled "Granville Square" which is a limited edition  screenprint by Michelle St-Onge- who just happens to be a proud graduate from NSCAD.  

Drop by and see this work, and many others by Michelle on display at Argyle Fine Art that celebrate the city of Halifax.

Screenprint (1 of 4 originals) 30" x 30"  by Michelle St-Onge    $595

NEW ARTPIECES ON FEATURE AT ARGYLE INE ART!!

We've recently had an incredible influx of outstanding artwork, that I think you'll all enjoy. All three artists that are featured below are, ugh, .. "seasoned, emerging artists" for lack of a better description. By this I mean that all three have been working in their respective styles for quite some time - but are still young enough  to be placed on the emerging list.

 We consider ourselves to be extremely fortunate to represent such exciting talent, 

at a time when their works are still accessible to most everyone, in price and availability.  

Have a look and let us know what you think:

Dennis Reid

Andy MacDonald. 

 

Jennifer Harrison