PRE-SHRUNK VOUCHER TIME!

 

It's that time of year again... PRE-SHRUNK VOUCHER SALE TIME! It's Pre-Shrunk Voucher time again already! PRE-SHRUNK 2024 will mark the 20th year for this small but mighty show WOW! TIME FLIES WHEN YOU ARE HAVING ART FUN!   If you've ever wanted to own an original work of art at an affordable price, and be part of the pre -Pre-Shrunk show, this FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27th, NOON 'til SOLD OUT,  is the day to drop by in person , phone or email your request to purchase one of our limited 40 Pre-Shrunk 2024 vouchers! Read the details below and join in the fun! WHAT IS PRE-SHRUNK? Pre-Shrunk is an annual juried show of small works that measure 4" x 5" in varying mediums by artists from all over that happens on Friday, January 26th, 2024  Each work sells for $175 and last year we had over 300 works to choose from.   But we pre-sell 40 vouchers at a special price of $150 in October and the number assigned to your voucher (in order of when we receive your visit, call or email) also puts you ahead of the line as well as gives you first looks and first choices the night of the show! You also get to attend our very special VIP reception before the show opens to the public to make your selections. So much fun! If you can't be here the night of, we can act as your proxy or you can send another person in your absence. These make wonderful "experience" gifts as well for anyone on your list who loves art!  ONLY 40 vouchers are sold each year, and need to be paid for in-full at time of purchase. The price is the same as it's been forever- $150 + tax and can not be used in combination of any other offer, sale or paid for with gift certificates etc. NO HOLDS as these vouchers are in demand! CALL 902-425-9456 OR 902-233-0784 If you don't get an answer right away, leave a voice message  with your contact info and time of the call or email us ASAP  and we'll put your name on the list as we receive it and get right back to you for payment and contact info! Whether you are #1 or #40..there are so many works to choose from, no one is every disappointed and you'll already be ahead of the crowd.

HAPPY ALMOST HALLOWEEN!

 It's almost time for spooky haunting times! We love Halloween at Argyle Fine Art. Check out our window display later this week!

We love to get folks having fun with art too, so Emily Krueckl who is the Gallery Manager did an extra special drawing for you all to COLOUR for the occasion!  

 

SHARE YOUR COMPLETED colouring sheets with us via email (gallery@argylefa.com) or bring in the completed masterpieces and we'll feature them online or in our gallery windows and enter you to win a ghoulishly artsy prize! GREAT FOR ALL AGES! deadline is October 31st.

To DOWNLOAD the PDF below, simply CLICK HERE and print on your favourite paper! 

We've got lots of other fun things for you to pick up for yourself or treat-or-treaters such as STICKERS! Here's just a few to tempt you...(ps...we are having a STICKER ART SHOW, opening November 17th...don't miss that too!) 

         Why not grab a GREEB!? NEW batch just arrived. Check them all out HERE!

Of course there's always new artworks arriving and many have a moody creepiness to them....like this foggy night painting by Jack Ross or the larger Moon painitng by Erin Hollingshead. (dad joke insert: I used to be a werewold, but I'll right nooooooooooooooow...(howling)

 

                   

                 Pop by and see the latest arrivals!

About Last Saturday....

 Last Saturday night was AWESOME per usual because so many of you made the journey to the gallery to check out the latest new shows by artist's Nick Brunt and Patrizia Berdkan during NOCTURNE! Your support is so important to us and our artists, but especially on nights like this!  So much work goes into planning, creating and executing such an evening of art throughout the city. We're still tired from it all, but a good tired! :-) 

Upstairs Gallery with Patrizia Berdkan's latest exhibit "Home Sweet House"  SEE THE FULL SHOW ONLINE HERE

 

 

 

The beginning of the evening...the crowds begin. So exciting!

Lower Gallery with artwork by Nick Brunt in his show "Just Beyond the Porch Light"

SEE NICK BRUNT'S FULL SHOW ONLINE HERE NOW! 

 

It's easy to purchase a piece or a print! Payment plans are available and no interest!

 We ship worldwide too!

One thing we always like to remind folks that you can visit the gallery anytime for FREE! Treat yourself and friends to an art break over your lunch-break or on the weekend. We have so many other great shows coming up and holiday seasonal showcases too! 

 

One great show coming up is the STICK 'EM UP SHOW....hundreds of stickers designed by local and Canadian artists! Perfect for gift- giving for the holiday season approaching too!  

In December we'll be showcasing new works by gallery artists each week, beginning with a meet and greet with artist Jack Ross on Friday, December 1st, 6pm-8pm. Below is just one of the paintings that will be included in that showcase! So wonderful!

Oh, and if you are an artist, you can even submit art for our small works show that begins in January called PRE-SHRUNK.  Check out the SUBMISSION PAGE HERE.

NOCTURNE TIME!!!!

 Hey everyone! NOCTURNE TIME IS HERE!   YAY!

DROP BY SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14th between 11am-11pm to enjoy TWO NEW SHOWS and lots of other amazing new art by local talent! Gosh we're lucky!

 

IN THE UPPER GALLERY:  

HOME SWEET HOUSE by Patrizia Berdkan 

will blow you away with colour that POPS and GLOWS in the dark!  

SEE A SNEAK OF THE SHOW HERE NOW

 IN THE LOWER GALLERY:

Just Beyond the Porch Light by Nick Brunt 

will immerse you into the wilderness with campy vibes! 

SEE A SNEAK PEEK OF THE SHOW HERE NOW

 

   PLAN YOUR ROUTE TO OTHER GREAT ART ADVENTURES HERE

COMING ATTRACTIONS

Now playing (ON DISPLAY) at a theatre (OXFORD TAPROOM, HALIFAX NS) near you!

Check out our COMING ATTRACTIONS: Movie Poster show up NOW until Oct 9 at the Oxford  Taproom on Quinpool Road, Halifax Nova Scotia!  While you're there enjoy some $2 popcorn, all proceeds go towards Hospice Halifax. 

This group show is chock full of awesome artist made movie posters! Our artists are from all over Nova Scotia and have proudly brought their best movie concepts to you through their fun, creative poster designs. 

We had a BLAST this weekend at the show opening! Thank you to every one who came by to see the show, enjoyed the popcorn and offered their support to local artists and local businesses.

Movie lovers and artists enjoying the poster show

All posters are $35 and available for purchase at the Oxford Taproom as well as our gallery located at 1559 Barrington St, Halifax, NS. Shipping is also available at cost of shipping.

Scroll to the bottom of the post for a link to the entire show.

We have a poster for every type of movie lover! 
Romantic fanatic? Have a soft spot for Dartmouth? Look no further than 

Daniel MacDonald's "Love Stacks" 

or "Will you Ferry Me?" 

Or maybe you're ready for the spooky season... Get spooked with 

Alice Woodbury's "Light House of  Horrors"

or Peter Lockerbie's "The Haunted Tooth"

Live to get lost in deep space? Like aliens more than people? 

Try Rowan Theakson's "Invaders!"

Or maybe you're after some family-friendly animal films like 

Lil Crump's "Catzilla" 

Or the old-school classic 

"M.U.T.T. The Rescue" by Stephanie Gustys

*HALIFAX LOCAL CELEBRITY ALERT* 

We were lucky enough to get photos with some of the actors from "M.U.T.T. The Rescue" at our show opening this past Sunday! Keep your eyes peeled around Hali-wood for these movie STARS!

The very handsome Tako posed with director's clapboard and the Oxford Taproom's delicious popcorn 

A well dressed Hunter posed with Momager and artist Stephanie Gustys at the show opening. 

There are so many more awesome movie posters in the show to see, don't forget to stop by in person at The Oxford Taproom or at our gallery anytime NOW until Oct 9 to catch them all or 

SEE THE ENTIRE SHOW ONLINE HERE !

Birds of a Feather & Blooms All Together

TONIGHT... join the Gallery Hop and give our window display of Dusan's birds a PEEP! 

We've made a special interactive display so you too can join the flock!

Our window display featuring Dusan's birds, with QR codes so you can learn & listen. 

 Last week before mother nature had chance to flex her muscles we held the opening reception for Dusan Postolovic's "Flock Together" bird centric colour pencil show and Raquel Roth's "Bloom" acrylic painting floral show. 

We were so pleased that so many folks were able to make it out to the opening even while the weather teased us all day with off and on rain! 

Dusan and Raquel discussing their works before the opening.

Dusan's colour pencil flock

Dusan describes his work as a way to "highlight the beauty of nature and wildlife that is all around us". The bird's from his show are collected from neighbourhood encounters while out walking his dog (as well as a few outliers and a sneaky & snoozy raccoon). Dusan hopes that through his detailed colour pencil work he can bring people together both through "a subject matter that everyone can relate to and recognize" and the use of coloured pencils, "as we all have at some point, held a pencil crayon or coloured pencil... and left our mark for someone else to see and enjoy" 

Dusan discussing his work with guests at the opening.

A wall of Raquel's Blooms

Raquel is an acrylic based artist inspired by "bold colours and the beauty of natural elements". She uses colour as "creative inspiration for (her) cheerful, bold and whimsical" artwork. Raquel's Bloom show features an assortment of floral images based off bouquet references submitted from local gardens and wedding receptions. Raquel's love for colour and nature informs her inclination towards floral work, where she is able to not only explore the many variations of colour relationships within the floral bouquets but also evoke an emotional response in her audience that is akin to her own joy and love for painting. "It definitely motivates me to keep creating art so that I can share those moments again and again, one painting at a time”. 

Raquel speaking with guests at the art opening. 

Flock Together with Dusan Postolovic!

 Dusan's show is all up and ready for you! SEE THE FULL SHOW ONLINE NOW

Come on by anytime between now and October 7th to join the flock! 

These gorgeous colour pencil works feature many different birds, both local and from far away, all perched on their very own colour pencil! 

See also with this show Dusan's older work including this gorgeously detailed owl and a very sweet sleeping racoon! 

Blooming Blooms with Raquel Roth

BLOOMING BEAUTIFUL!

Raquel Roth's show is in full bloom! FULL SHOW ONLINE NOW!

Left: "Hope in Bloom" 20" x 16", Acrylic on Canvas
Right: "Endless Blooms" 24" x 24", Acrylic on Canvas

Come by the gallery now until October 7 to catch a glimpse of all of Raquel's amazing paintings.

 

Top: "My Favourite Blooms" 12" x 12", Acrylic on Canvas

Bottom: "Rhapsody in Bloom" 14" x 14", Acrylic on Canvas

These works feature bouquets collected from near and far including wedding bouquets, local gardens and bundles put together by Halifax's very own Props Floral Design Inc.

Left: "Golden Blooms", 20" x 20",  Acrylic on Canvas

Middle: "Summer's Blooms", 16" x 12", Acrylic on Canvas

Right: "Just Keep On Blooming", 20" x 24", Acrylic on Canvas
On the table - Bouquet from Props Floral Design Inc.
Back: "Back to the Fuchsia", 8"x8", Acrylic on Canvas

Middle: "Spring Thoughts", 6"x6", Acrylic on Canvas
Front: "Polka Dot Summer", 5"x5", Acrylic on Canvas

Back-to-School in Style!

GET READY FOR BACK-TO-SCHOOL!!! 

Get your books together, it's the best time of the year! Back to school time is here already, and we are getting excited...The summer flew by but now it is time for the leaves to fall, cozy drinks, and decorating your new spaces, your school supplies, and your empty desks!

We have a lot of brand new work in the gallery, this is a great time to stop in and see what kind art speaks to you. 

Feeling studious? Grab a hand-painted book, pin, sticker, or card... We have so many items big & small to fit your studious vibes this school season.

Wooden Folk Art Owl by Basil Doucette, Textile Owl mounted on book by Sharon Cave,  Story Books Acrylic on wood panel by Kristina Galic, pins, cards, bookmarks and stickers by various artists.

Need a break from all the back to school hard work? Grab a drink (poster or painting), cuddle up with a hot drink in one of our gorgeous ceramic mugs, and snuggle in with a "Couch Potatoe" or a "Greeb" the plushy screen printed and hand sewn art friend! 
We also have fun stickers, buttons and creative goodies for you to relax, enjoy and recuperate your mind from all that pesky school work! 

"Nova Scotia Beer" print by Janna Wilton,"Pora Podwieczorku" print by Deirdre Sokolowska, "Couch Potatoes" by Gail Herner, "Cold Beer" acrylic on canvas by Rachel Ogden, Small "Greeb" by Troy Benoit, and ceramics, stickers and pins by various artists. 

This month is also full of many exciting art shows. Stop by between September 14th and October 7th to catch Duchan Postolovic's "Flock Together", a masterpiece collection of vibrant pencil crayon birds and Raquel Roth's "Bloom" a compilation of gorgeous patterns and floral arrangements. Both shows will have an opening on September 13th, come enjoy an evening of art, snacks and conversation with the artists themselves while you peruse their amazing art!

At the Oxford Taproom on Quinpool Road you can catch our "Coming Attractions" group show featuring artist created movie posters from September 17th to October 9th! Stop in on the 17th for the reception and enjoy a hot or cold drink from the Oxford Taproom, the exciting movie posters by our artists and snack on some tasty popcorn!
All proceeds form the popcorn sales go to Hospice Halifax. 

We can't wait to celebrate this new season with you! Let's get together between classes and enjoy some local art!

New Gallery Assistant Just Dropped...

     Hello! I'm delighted to introduce myself as Emily Krueckl (she/her), the newly appointed Assistant Gallery Manager at Argyle Fine Art. With a passion for art making, curation and community, I am thrilled to be taking on this position.

www.emilykrueckl.com

    Hailing originally from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, located on Treaty 6 land, I've since made my home in the vibrant artistic city of Halifax, also known as Kjipuktuk, for the last four years. I’ve been a lover of art since early childhood and have always found a way to get my hands on some kind of craft, paint or mark making tool!

    I initially started my academic career in Vancouver, BC where I lived and studied interior design at Kwantlen Polytechnic University for four years. There I was exposed to the world of design, aesthetics and functionality. This foundation gave me the tools to explore and expand my personal artistic practice in unique ways I had never experienced before. My passion for creative expression and a deepening love for visual art pushed me to transfer degrees and move from Vancouver to Halifax where I proudly completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts at NSCAD in 2021.

Self portrait, colour pencil 2023

    Nowadays my art practice consists largely of hand felting, painting and drawing. I am a sucker for portraiture, the expression of mundanity of life and finding different ways to abstract my ideas through my art!
Dubbed the “eyeball girl” in some of my social circles you’ll often find me talking about, sharing or selling my hand felted eyeballs at the occasional market.

Hand felted eyeballs

South End Vintage Market, 2023

    As Assistant Gallery Manager at Argyle Fine Art, I am excited to join and contribute to the arts community and connect with fellow artists and art lovers. Come down to the gallery to say hello, or add me on my personal or artpage instagrams, @emnetsia & @lithi.em.art, and send me a message!
I can't wait to get to know you!

TWENTY YEARS! HOLY MOLY!

 Tonight we celebrate Gordon MacDonald, his exquisite art and 20 years of working together at Argyle Fine Art. If you are available to drop by this evening, please pop by and say hello to him and the latest 21 works by this "skymaster". We will have some special treats to mark the occasion. Everyone is invited to attend. If you can't pop by this evening, Gordon is planning on being here on Saturday afternoon for a bit too.

SEE THE ENTIRE SHOW ONLINE HERE NOW!

 

Not only is Gord an amazing artist but one of the best friends any one can have. We are so grateful to know him and hard to believe that so much time has passed so quickly. We've really been through it all..the good times, the bad times and everything in between. We look forward to many many more years together!