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SUMMARY:Summer Art Camps
DESCRIPTION:space \nspace \n– – – SUMMER ART CAMPS 2026 – – –\nSummer Art Camps are back for 2026! \nJoin us at the River Art Centre (8746 Main St.\, Florenceville-Bristol) for another exciting summer of creativity! This year’s camps are open to ages 5-14\, and 15+\, and we’re delighted to welcome Mahala McIntosh as our instructor. \nScroll down for all the details on each camp’s theme\, materials\, and projects. \nReady to register?You can now register online! (see below)\nCall or email the Gallery — space is limited and spots fill up quickly!\n📞 506-392-6769📧 info@mccainartgallery.com \nPayment secures your registration.You can pay in person at the Gallery (1–8 McCain St.\, Florenceville-Bristol) or send an e-transfer to executive@mccainartgallery.com. All forms of payment accepted. There are no refunds on cancellations within one week of the start date. \nA big thank you to the CNCF for their generous support in making these camps possible for our community! \n– – – Ages 5-6 – – –\nExploring Art\nAges 5/6 /1-Day Camp /Friday /3:00pm-4:30pm daily / $20\nThe three workshops for ages 5–6 will introduce young artists to painting\, stamp drawing\, and sculpting with play dough through fun\, hands-on activities designed for shorter camp sessions. Children will explore colours\, textures\, and shapes\, while building confidence in making art and experimenting with different materials. \nAvailable Dates: July 17/July 24 /August 14\n\n\n	\n\n\n\n		\n						\n			\n\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n		Exploring Art #1: Ages 5+6 Art Camp | July 17\, 3pm-4:30pm	\n\n\n\n			\n			$20.00\n		\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		\n		\nSelect options	\n			\n\n\n	Details\n\n\n	\n	\n\n	 \n\n\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n\n		\n						\n			\n\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n		Exploring Art #2: Ages 5+6 Art Camp | July 24\, 3pm-4:30pm	\n\n\n\n			\n			$20.00\n		\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		\n		\nSelect options	\n			\n\n\n	Details\n\n\n	\n	\n\n	 \n\n\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n\n		\n						\n			\n\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n		Exploring Art #3: Ages 5+6 Art Camp | August 14\, 3pm-4:30pm	\n\n\n\n			\n			$20.00\n		\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		\n		\nSelect options	\n			\n\n\n	Details\n\n\n	\n	\n\n	 \n\n\n\n – – – Ages 7-9 – – –\nHands-on Painting\, July 7-9\nAges 7-9 / 3-Day Camp /Tuesday – Thursday /9:00am-11:00am daily / $45\nIn this Art Camp participants will explore painting through fun\, hands-on projects using watercolours\, acrylics\, and printmaking techniques. They’ll learn about colour mixing\, texture\, and creative painting methods while creating their own original work. \n\n\n	\n\n\n\n		\n						\n			\n\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n		Hands-on Painting: Ages 7-9 Art Camp | July 7-9\, 9am-11am	\n\n\n\n			\n			$45.00\n		\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		\n		\nSelect options	\n			\n\n\n	Details\n\n\n	\n	\n\n	 \n\n\n \nDrawing Outside the Lines\, July 14-16\nAges 7-9 / 3-Day Camp /Tuesday – Thursday /9:00am-11:00am daily / $45\nIn Drawing Outside the Lines\, campers will explore creative drawing techniques using pencils\, charcoal\, and chalk pastels while learning about line\, texture\, light\, and colour blending. This camp will include imaginative activities\, music-inspired art\, and observational sketching. Campers will create detailed creatures\, abstract artworks\, and their own mini sketchbooks. \n\n\n	\n\n\n\n		\n						\n			\n\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n		Drawing Outside the Lines: Ages 7-9 Art Camp | July 14-16\, 9am-11am	\n\n\n\n			\n			$45.00\n		\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		\n		\nSelect options	\n			\n\n\n	Details\n\n\n	\n	\n\n	 \n\n\n \nClay\, July 21-23\nAges 7-9 / 3-Day Camp /Tuesday – Thursday /9:00am-11:00am daily / $45\nIn this Art Camp\, campers will learn how to work with and sculpt stoneware clay\, to model and glaze their own coil pots\, pinch pots\, 3D sculptures\, and more! Everything participants make during this Summer Art Camp will be kiln-fired and available for pickup in late August. \n\n\n	\n\n\n\n		\n						\n			\n\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n		Clay: Ages 7-9 Art Camp | July 21-23\, 9am-11am	\n\n\n\n			\n			$45.00\n		\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		\n		\nSelect options	\n			\n\n\n	Details\n\n\n	\n	\n\n	 \n\n\n \nBuilding with Paper\, August 11-13\nAges 7-9 / 3-Day Camp /Tuesday – Thursday /9:00am-11:00am daily / $45\nIn this Summer Art Camp\, campers will learn a number of different ways to make 2D and 3D art using paper\, including papier machee\, collage\, paper weaving\, mask making\, and more! \n\n\n	\n\n\n\n		\n						\n			\n\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n		Building with Paper: Ages 7-9 Art Camp | August 11-13\, 9am-11am	\n\n\n\n			\n			$45.00\n		\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		\n		\nSelect options	\n			\n\n\n	Details\n\n\n	\n	\n\n	 \n\n\n \nSTEAM Camp: Science & Art\, August 18-20\nAges 7-9 / 3-Day Camp /Tuesday – Thursday /9:00am-11:00am daily / $45\nIn this Science and Art Summer Camp\, participants will explore a number of different ways to make art using science and things from the natural world. Some of the activities we will do include cyanotype photography (no cameras required!)\, making paint from scratch\, and making nature art journals on the Walking Trail near the ALMAG. \n\n\n	\n\n\n\n		\n						\n			\n\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n		STEAM: Science & Art: Ages 7-9 Art Camp | August 18-20\, 9am-11am	\n\n\n\n			\n			$45.00\n		\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		\n		\nSelect options	\n			\n\n\n	Details\n\n\n	\n	\n\n	 \n\n\n \n – – – Ages 10-14 – – –\nHands-on Painting\, July 7-10\nAges 10-14 / 4-Day Camp /Tuesday-Friday /1:00pm-4:00pm daily / $80\nIn this Art Camp participants will explore painting through fun\, hands-on projects using watercolours\, acrylics\, and printmaking techniques. They’ll learn about colour mixing\, texture\, and creative painting methods while creating their own original work. The 10-14 age group will also be exploring painting from life. \n\n\n	\n\n\n\n		\n						\n			\n\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n		Hands-on Painting: Ages 10-14 Art Camp | July 7-10\, 1pm-4pm	\n\n\n\n			\n			$80.00\n		\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		\n		\nSelect options	\n			\n\n\n	Details\n\n\n	\n	\n\n	 \n\n\n \nDrawing: Make a Mark\, July 14-16\nAges 10-14 / 3-Day Camp / Tuesday – Thursday / 1:00pm-4:00pm daily / $60\nIn this Drawing Summer Art Camp\, campers will explore creative drawing techniques using pencils\, charcoal\, and chalk pastels while learning about line\, texture\, light\, and colour blending. This camp will include imaginative activities\, music-inspired art\, and observational sketching. Campers will create detailed creatures\, abstract artworks\, and their own mini sketchbooks. \n\n\n	\n\n\n\n		\n						\n			\n\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n		Drawing: Make a Mark: Ages 10-14 Art Camp | July 14-16\, 1pm-4pm	\n\n\n\n			\n			$60.00\n		\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		\n		\nSelect options	\n			\n\n\n	Details\n\n\n	\n	\n\n	 \n\n\n \nClay\, July 21-23\nAges 10-14 / 3-Day Camp /Tuesday – Thursday /1:00pm-4:00pm daily / $60\nIn this Art Camp\, campers will learn how to work with and sculpt stoneware clay\, to model and glaze their own coil pots\, pinch pots\, 3D sculptures\, and more! Everything participants make during this Summer Art Camp will be kiln-fired and available for pickup in late August. \n\n\n	\n\n\n\n		\n						\n			\n\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n		Clay: Ages 10-14 Art Camp | July 21-23\, 1pm-4pm	\n\n\n\n			\n			$60.00\n		\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		\n		\nSelect options	\n			\n\n\n	Details\n\n\n	\n	\n\n	 \n\n\n \nMaking Comic Books\, August 11-13\nAges 10-14 / 3-Day Camp /Tuesday – Thursday /1:00pm-4:00pm daily / $60\nIn this camp\, participants will learn how to make their own comic books from scratch. This includes how to make their own books\, how to storyboard\, ways of designing characters\, coming up with plots\, and about different styles of comic books through the years. By the end of the Summer Art Camp. participants will have their own completed comic book to take home with them. \n\n\n	\n\n\n\n		\n						\n			\n\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n		Making Comic Books: Ages 10-14 Art Camp | August 11-13\, 1pm-4pm	\n\n\n\n			\n			$60.00\n		\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		\n		\nSelect options	\n			\n\n\n	Details\n\n\n	\n	\n\n	 \n\n\n \nSTEAM Camp: Science & Art\, August 18-21\nAges 10-14 / 4-Day Camp / Tuesday-Friday / 1:00pm-4:00pm daily / $80\nIn this Science and Art Camp\, participants will explore different ways to make art using science and things in the natural world. Some of the activities include cyanotype photography (no cameras required!)\, making paint from scratch\, and making nature art journals on the Walking Trail near the ALMAG. \n\n\n	\n\n\n\n		\n						\n			\n\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n		STEAM: Science & Art: Ages 10-14 Art Camp | August 18-21\, 1pm-4pm	\n\n\n\n			\n			$80.00\n		\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		\n		\nSelect options	\n			\n\n\n	Details\n\n\n	\n	\n\n	 \n\n\n \n – – – Ages 15+ – – –\nAll about Sculpture\, July 28-31\nAges 15+ / 4-Day Camp /Tuesday-Friday /9:30am-5:00pm daily / $100 EARLY BIRD until June 15\, 2026. Then $130\nIn this 15+ Art Camp\, participants will explore a wide variety of sculptural techniques for making 3D art using pottery clay\, paper\, and cardboard models\, sewing/doll making\, plaster casting\, and more! \n\n\n	\n\n\n\n	Sale!\n	\n		\n						\n			\n\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n		All about Sculpture: Ages 15+ Art Camp | July 28-31\, 9:30am-5pm	\n\n\n\n			\n			$130.00 Original price was: $130.00.$100.00Current price is: $100.00.\n		\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		\n		\nSelect options	\n			\n\n\n	Details
URL:https://mccainartgallery.com/exhibitions/summer-art-camp/
LOCATION:River Art Centre\, 8746 Main St.\, Florenceville-Bristol\, New Brunswick
CATEGORIES:Events,Homepage Event (max 3 events),Kids,Programs & Workshops,Teens
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SUMMARY:Indigenous Blue by Brian Francis
DESCRIPTION:Artist Talk July 12\, 2025 starting at 2:00pm\nBrain Francis will be giving an artist talk about his paintings and the relationship between them and the cultural objects included in the show. Brian’s talk will be at  the beginning of his Opening on July 12\, 2025\, from 2:00-2:30pm. Brian inspired many in the community  the last time his work was in the Gallery during the group exhibition Napoigagon in 2023. Everyone is welcome to drop in to hear Brian’s talk\, admission is always free and we look forward to seeing you. \n View Brian Francis’ Opening SpeechIndigenous Blue\,  Brian Francis\nIndigenous Blue is a captivating art exhibit that celebrates the rich cultural heritage and spiritual\nsignificance of the color blue in Indigenous culture and traditions. This exhibit showcases the unique and\ndiverse artworks created by Indigenous artist Brian Francis that delve into the profound connections\nbetween blue and the intricate tapestry of Indigenous spirituality and worldview. \nIn many Indigenous cultures\, the color blue holds multifaceted symbolism\, representing the vast expanse\nof the sky\, the life-giving and cleansing properties of water\, and the mysterious depths of the spirit world.\nThrough his artistic expressions\, Indigenous Blue explores how this hue is deeply intertwined with\nthemes of peace and serenity. The color blue is often utilized in ceremonial contexts among Indigenous\npeoples\, serving as a powerful conduit for prayer\, meditation\, and vision quests. By bringing together a\ncollection of artworks that feature varying interpretations and uses of blue\, this exhibit endeavors to offer\nviewers a glimpse into the nuanced ways in which Brian harnesses the color to convey profound messages\, stories\, and teachings rooted in his culture and traditions. \nThe artworks on display not only reflect the external landscapes but also evoke the internal landscapes of\none’s soul\, inviting contemplation and introspection on themes of interconnectedness\, balance\, and\nharmony with the natural world. Moreover\, the color blue’s association with spiritual awareness and\nvision quests is a central theme woven throughout the exhibit. As visitors engage with pieces that draw\nupon the color blue to evoke meditative states\, evoke dreams\, and convey messages from the spirit world\,\nthey are encouraged to explore the depths of their own spiritual journey and embrace a sense of\ninterconnectedness with all living beings. As visitors immerse themselves in the visual journey of\n“Indigenous Blue\,” they are invited to contemplate the spiritual potency and cultural significance of this\nversatile color. Through this exhibit\, we seek to honor and celebrate the artistic brilliance and spiritual\ndepth embedded within Brians artwork\, fostering a greater understanding and appreciation for the \nenduring beauty\, wisdom and spirit encapsulated in the color blue. \nThrough Indigenous Blue Brian aims to create a space that honors and celebrates the profound spiritual\nlegacy of his culture while fostering cross-cultural understanding and appreciation for the universal\nthemes of peace\, serenity\, and spiritual enlightenment that resonates within us through the color blue. The\nexhibit serves as a testament to the enduring beauty\, wisdom\, and resilience of Indigenous cultures worldwide.
URL:https://mccainartgallery.com/exhibitions/indigenous-blue-by-brian-francis/
CATEGORIES:Past Exhibitions
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