About Us

There is always something new to see and experience at the Andrew and Laura McCain Art Gallery. The exhibition season starts each year at the end of January with its first of 8 – 12 annual shows, presenting art by regional, provincial and national artists and artisans. The exhibitions change regularly and feature work ranging from historical to contemporary. The Gallery is a non-profit, community Art Gallery operating on the banks of the St. John River in Florenceville-Bristol, New Brunswick. It provides a professional venue while cultivating a broader appreciation and knowledge of the arts in New Brunswick.

The Andrew and Laura McCain Art Gallery was established in 1984 and shares the building with the Andrew and Laura McCain Library. The gallery was the dream of the late Billie McCain, and when the McCain family built and donated the Gallery & library building, her dream was realized.

In 2020 the  River Art Centre & Studios, 8746 Main Street, was donated to the Gallery from McCain Foods. The RAC offers the community a creative space for workshops, four private studio spaces for professional artists, the RAC Printshop, a wood carving studio and a residency space for visiting artists.

To increase art access, awareness, and appreciation in our community.

• To provide a professional venue for the exhibition of art.
• To elevate the role of the artist in our community.
• To deliver accessible, affordable arts education.

Ensuring our rural area is a centre for art excellence!