Andrew and Laura McCain Art Gallery

Opening Reception: A Different Light: Photo-based Works by Dianne Bos
2026-05-02 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Halifax)

Clay Animal Planter Workshop with Jenna Ross
2026-05-03 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-03 14:00 - 17:00

A Different Light: Photo-based Works by Dianne Bos
2026-05-06 - 2026-05-09, 2026-05-13 - 2026-05-16, 2026-05-20 - 2026-05-23, 2026-05-27 - 2026-05-30, 2026-06-03 - 2026-06-06, 2026-06-10 - 2026-06-13

Clay Drop-in Newbie Night
2026-05-07 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-21 08:00 - 17:00

Pop-Up Art Show: Artworks by Colin Smith, Jenna Ross, and Celia Gallardo
2026-05-21 16:30 - 17:30 | River Art Centre, 8746 Main St., Florenceville-Bristol, New Brunswick
Join us at the River Art Centre on Thursday, May 21st for a Pop-Up Art Show made up of works by local Artists Colin Smith, Jenna Ross, and Celia Gallardo!
Colin, Jenna, and Celia were accepted into the 2026 Territorial Dialogue Residency, a residency designed to foster artistic research and creation in a linguistically diverse environment. This program is a collaboration between the New Brunswick Arts Centre Association and the Centre des arts d’Edmundston, with support from the Ministry of Official Languages.
This Pop-Up show will contain works created by Colin, Jenna, and Celia for everyone to come see!

Portrait Workshop with Stephen Hutchings
2026-05-23 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-24 10:00 - 16:00 | River Art Centre, 8746 Main St., Florenceville-Bristol, New Brunswick

Pop-Up Art Show - Portraits Drawn at Stephen's Workshop
2026-06-06 11:00 - 12:30

Raku Firing 2026
2026-06-13 09:00 - 17:00
Meet Tim!
“I’m originally from Brandon, Manitoba. I found my passion for clay about 35 years ago in Winnipeg, where I took a class with some inspiring young professional potters. My love for clay deepened in Waterloo, Ontario. I became a member of the local Potters’ Co-op while also finishing a degree at the University of Waterloo.”
Meet Jenna!
“Hi, I’m Jenna and I have a deep love of clay! As it turns out, I love getting my hands dirty. The walls of my home are even (unintentionally) covered in clay. I continue to be amazed at all the things this wonderful material can do. I’ve been drawn to the magical art of clay shape-shifting on the wheel from a blob to a form since I first watched a potter as a kid.”
Join artists Tim Isaac and Jenna Ross for a hands-on Raku workshop that brings fire, clay, and creativity together in an unforgettable outdoor experience. Whether you are a seasoned potter or new to ceramics, this is your chance to take part in the magic of Raku firing from pulling red-hot pots from the kiln to watching dramatic finishes emerge in real time!
Date: Saturday, June 13 from 9am-5pm
Fee: $60 per person
Location: Jenna’s house in Knowlesville (Address will be emailed to participants only for privacy reasons)
To register: Call (506) 392-6769 or email info@mccainartgallery.com
All pots must be bisque-fired prior to the workshop. Participants are encouraged to attend either a Make-it Day, or clay drop-in until April 30th. *Drop-in pricing applies.
What on Earth is Raku?
Raku is an exciting pottery technique involving red-hot pots and combustable materials which can create dramatic effects. Raku dates back to 16th century Japan, although “Western-style raku” has put its own variations on the technique. Raku firing is known for its unpredictability, and each piece is one-of-a-kind! Raku firing is one of the most natural pottery techniques, embracing imperfection and employing all of nature’s elements: Earth, fire, air, and water.
The word Raku translated to English means: ‘happiness in the accident’, pleasure, enjoyment, and delight!

Opening Reception: Saint-Pierre et Miquelon: Terre de passions, photographs by Gregory Pol
2026-06-20 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-24 - 2026-06-27, 2026-07-02 - 2026-07-04, 2026-07-07 - 2026-07-11

Canada Day - Gallery Closed
2026-07-01

Art Camp: Hands-On Painting Ages 7-9
2026-07-07 09:00 - 2026-07-09 11:00

Art Camp: Hands-On Painting Ages 10-14
2026-07-07 13:00 - 2026-07-10 16:00

Art Camp: Drawing Outside the Lines Ages 7-9
2026-07-14 09:00 - 2026-07-16 11:00

Art Camp: Drawing, Make a Mark Ages 10-14
2026-07-14 13:00 - 2026-07-16 16:00

Art Camp: Exploring Art #1 Ages 5-6
2026-07-17 15:00 - 16:30

Art Camp: Clay Ages 7-9
2026-07-21 09:00 - 2026-07-23 11:00

Art Camp: Clay Ages 10-14
2026-07-21 13:00 - 2026-07-23 16:00

Art Camp: Exploring Art #2 Ages 5-6
2026-07-24 15:00 - 16:30

Art Camp: All about Sculpture Ages 15+
2026-07-28 09:30 - 2026-07-31 17:00
