NOCTURNE TIME AGAIN! And other stuff on the horizon!!!

 

From the Ocean, to the Scientist/ Artist to the Gallery Walls! We can't wait for you to DIVE into the latest paintings by Liz Bateman. FULL SHOW IS NOW ONLINE HERE! All works can be purchased but must stay at the gallery for the Nocturne night (which is tomorrow night-make your plans to visit at this handy link!) Off the Shelf is a collection of paintings by Liz Bateman, that document the forms, colours, and personalities of some of the strange and wonderful marine life I have encountered as a biologist while working offshore on surveys and commercial fishing vessels. At-sea encounters with marine life are invaluable for getting a true sense of their colouration while they are still alive and as cold as the seafloor.  We've been waiting for the return of Trevor Van den Eijnden for years and years. Finally!  We are so excited to introduce many of you and reintroduce others, to his stunning paintings  and his unique way of including typography in art. You need to see these to really appreciate!  FULL SHOW IS NOW ONLINE HERE!  These works are also for sale prior to opening night, tomorrow at NOCTURNE. Call the gallery directly for pricing information.  perennial is a series of floral paintings made after the sudden death of Trevor Van den Eijnden’s mother, Charmaine. The work began with the flowers he once photographed and shared with her each spring. In these paintings, flowers bloom, fade and return, carrying memory, distance and grief alongside beauty. They are Van den Eijnden’s first paintings in more than a decade and a quiet tribute to the woman his family knew as the “Flower Child.”

If you can't make it by for NOCTURNE in person, both of these shows will be online on Saturday at our website and available for purchase.Both artists will also have stickers and prints, for sale while supplies last. Liz  Bateman will also be hosting an Artist Talk at the gallery on Saturday, October 24th, from 2pm-4pm. FREE to attend.  And in other art news.....are you ready for the BOOS?!  We are getting ready and have some on season art to tickle your bones, including this beauty by Annie Murray called " Nothing Good Happens After Midnight", Acrylic/Oil on Canvas, 30" x 30". We also just received some new glass works just in time for the season from Glass House Designs!  Dariia Dziuba, Halloween Cat Art Prints, 8"x8" Various cats in all shapes and sizes,including magnets and this adorable vase too! JOIN US FOR A FUN COOKIE PAINTING HALLOWEEN PARTY happening on Saturday, October 31st, 2pm-5pm!!  ALL AGES WELCOMED!  It's going to be a hauntingly great time!  REGISTER NOW by phoning us or emailing to reserve your spot! $35 plus taxes Each guest will have 2 pre-iced cookies made by P4 Patisserie; one pumpkin and one ghost to decorate. A supply of paints, icings, sprinkles and icing transfer decorations will be at your disposal to bring your cookie art to life!  ARTISTS!   CALLS FOR SUBMISSIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR  "FEAST". Details are here!

FEAST - Group Show Call For Submissions!

 

FEAST

Argyle Fine Art invites you to submit to our group show art show FEAST! 

Inspired by one of things we all have in common, eating! This show is about more than just food; it's about celebration, bringing people together and sharing an experience. 

We encourage artists to explore what this theme means to them, and are looking for work that goes beyond a traditional food still life, but are happy with still-life and food imagery too. We’d love a few ceramic works and textiles as well.  We encourage artists from all mediums in both 2D and 3D forms to submit to this show.

Artists can submit up to three works, there are no size limitations. All works must be gallery ready, framed and with hardware where applicable. All accepted submissions must be available for sale through the gallery. Open to artists locally and across Canada. Costs to ship art to and from the gallery is at the artist’s expense.

• Submissions must be your own work, new and not previously shown.
  
  

• To submit by email to gallery@argylefa.com with subject line FEAST

• Phone number and email address

• Titles of pieces and materials used to create the work

• Images of each individual piece, in a jpeg format ONLY, titled as indicated below.

• Please title your image files as follows

• Last name, first initial, title of piece, number of submission

• Ex: McGuireC_GreenRoom01.jpg, McGuireC_BlueRoom02.jpg, McGuireC_PinkRoom03.jpg, McGuireC_OrangeRoom04.jpg, McGuireC_RedRoom05.jpg

• SEND A PHOTO OF ALL WORKS TOGETHER on a neutral background, so that we can see how they work with one another and the type of surface used etc. 

SUBMISSIONS DUE no later than November 3rd but happy to receive anytime!

Opening reception is Friday, November 13th, 6:30pm-8:30pm

The show will run from November 13 - December 2nd, 2026

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us directly at 902 425-9456 or email us at gallery@argylefa.com

From your pals at Argyle Fine Art,

Adriana, Emily & Hutch
1559 Barrington St,
Halifax , NS

PRE-SHRUNK 2027 CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

 

PRE SHRUNK 2027

 It’s PRE-SHRUNK time again! BE PART OF OUR PRE-SHRUNK 2027 SHOW! This coming year will mark the 23rd year for PRE-SHRUNK! It’s amazing how such a small idea has become such a BIG show!

 Our much loved annual juried group show asks artists to create small works on 4”x5” surfaces. We encourage submissions from established artists, emerging artists and artists of all ages in their preferred mediums!Take a look at the guidelines below and start making some art! You can work in any medium you choose!

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

●                    Works must be on a 4x5” surface. Pieces that do not measure 4x5” will not be considered. Preferred surfaces are cradled boards or canvas.

 

●                    We do not want artists to use FLAT BOARDS (ie- pieces of wood with art painted or mounted), or thin canvas or masonite boards as they are not easily wall mountable for the buyer and tend not to sell as well as other surfaces in the show. NO FRAMES  or attachments for hanging.

●                    If you are sculpting the base of your sculpture must be 4”x5”, but there is no height limit.

●                    Artists may submit a maximum of 5 pieces.

●                    We ask that you DO NOT attach hanging devices (ie wire, hooks, d-rings, etc). The gallery will take care of this for continuity. SOME EXCEPTIONS TO THIS RULE can be made, but we will inform you if we want you to prep them after the work is accepted. Otherwise leave as is!

●                    If you are working on canvas please TRIM THE ACCESS CANVAS from the back of your work.

●                    If you are working on paper it must be archival  and mounted on a sturdy 4”x5” surface that can be hung on the wall or if you are a textile artist, get in touch with us for preferred ways of presenting your work for this show.

●                    Works done with materials such as charcoal and pastels must be fixed (ie sprayed) to protect the work.

●                    Please sign your name somewhere on your work (front or back are acceptable) and have a title written on the backside of your work.

 

●                    Submissions must be your own work, new and not previously shown.

●                    To submit by email to preshrunkhalifax@gmail.com

o        Phone number and email address

o        Titles of pieces and materials used to create the work

o        Images of each individual piece, in a jpeg format ONLY, titled as indicated below.

●                    Please title your image files as follows

o        Last name, first initial, title of piece, number of submission

o        Ex: McGuireC_GreenRoom01.jpg, McGuireC_BlueRoom02.jpg, McGuireC_PinkRoom03.jpg, McGuireC_OrangeRoom04.jpg, McGuireC_RedRoom05.jpg

o        SEND A PHOTO OF ALL WORKS TOGETHER on a neutral background, so that we can see how they work with one another and the type of surface used etc.

 

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: SUNDAY JANUARY 3rd  at MIDNIGHT

If the jury selects your work you will be notified by phone or email the following week. Due to the volume of submissions WE WILL NOT BE IN TOUCH WITH YOU UNTIL AFTER THE DEADLINE so that the jury can make decisions. However if you want to check if we received your emails, feel free to reach out. 

 

Once we inform you that you are IN THE SHOW a few days following the deadline,  you will then be required to bring the work in person or by mail. After the show ends, you are responsible for the return of your paintings but we’re going to work very hard to sell them!

PLEASE NOTE

●                    Pieces that are selected for this year’s exhibition will be priced at $175 each, with standard 50% commission. Please keep this price in mind when creating your pieces.

●                    NSCAD Art Supply Store (1874 Hollis St, Halifax) and Deserres (1526 Barrington St, Halifax) have pre-made 4”x5” canvas and cradled boards to supply artists wanting to participate in this show. You can also make your own surfaces to paint on or find surfaces at other locations as well, but they must meet the above requirements.

 

●                    We may be placing an order of wooden surfaces from a local woodworking shop, Mitre & Muse Studio if needed. Get in touch with us if you have trouble finding surfaces.

 

●                    SHOW OPENS TO THE PUBLIC FRIDAY JANUARY 22nd from 7-9PM

Please phone, email or drop in to the gallery if you have any questions regarding the submission process or show – 902.425.9456. Looking forward to seeing what you come up with!

 

From your pals at Argyle Fine Art,

Adriana, Emily & Hutch
1559 Barrington St, Halifax , NS  902-425-9456