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SUMMARY:Opening: OPUS:A Handmade Village on Sat. 25 July 2026\, 2-4 pm
DESCRIPTION:“Opus Craft Village was the start of an era in New Brunswick. Fuelled by the growing interest in the handmade\, a back-to-the-land spirit and the emergent counterculture of the 1970s\, the artists of Opus and their story is a fascinating tale of a creative destination and enterprise that glowed briefly and was extinguished far too soon”. John Leroux \nEveryone is welcome to attend the Opening. Curator John Leroux will tour the exhibition starting at 2:30 pm
URL:https://mccainartgallery.com/exhibitions/opusa-handmade-village-opening-sat-25-july-2026/
CATEGORIES:Events,Gallery Calendar,Homepage Event (max 3 events)
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SUMMARY:Open Studio Art Camp for High School Students
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mccainartgallery.com/open-studio-art-camp-for-high-school-students/#new_tab
CATEGORIES:Gallery Calendar,Homepage Event (max 3 events),Programs & Workshops
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260920
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SUMMARY:Buttermilk Creek Fall Fair 2026
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Buttermilk Creek Fair 2026! \nButtermilk Creek will be held on September 19 from 9am-2pm at the Bun Veysey Active Living Centre\, 40 McCain Street\, Florenceville-Bristol. \nThe Fair starts at 9AM and ends at 2PM \nThank you to the District of Carleton North for their support and contributions to the success of BMC. \nEvery year the District helps the Gallery in many ways to make this a special day for all involved. \nBut what is Buttermilk Creek Fall Fair? \nButtermilk Creek Fall Fair is an annual\, well attended arts and crafts market that promotes all things hand-made\, with visitors from Fredericton\, Grand Falls\, and beyond! This event is also a fundraising event organized by the Andrew & Laura McCain Art Gallery for their arts programming. \nApply to be a Vendor Now!Interested in being a vendor at the Buttermilk Creek Fall Fair? Check out the application form above.Send us your application at info@mccainartgallery.com with the subject line “BMC Application”. \nFor more information\, give us a call at 506-392-6769\, send us an email at info@mccainartgallery.com\,  or message the Buttermilk Creek Fall Fair Facebook page to apply! \nButtermilk Creek Fair vendors …We couldn’t have Buttermilk Creek Fair without our amazing volunteers!Or our supporters!\nsp
URL:https://mccainartgallery.com/exhibitions/buttermilk-creek-fall-fair/
LOCATION:Butten Veysey Active Living Centre\, 40 McCain Street\, Florenceville-Bristol\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Homepage Event (max 3 events)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Stead":MAILTO:info@mccainartgallery.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261001
DTSTAMP:20260910T161341Z
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SUMMARY:6 Week Wheel Course with Jenna Ross
DESCRIPTION:6 Week Intro to Wheel with Jenna Ross 2-5pm	\n\n\n\n			\n			$300.00\n		\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		\n		\nAdd to cart	\n			\n\n\n	Details\n\n\n	\n	\n\n	 \n\n\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			Out of stock		\n	\n\n		\n						\n			\n\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n		6 Week Intro to Wheel with Jenna Ross 6-9pm	\n\n\n\n			\n			$300.00\n		\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		\n		\n\n\n	Details\n\n\n	\n	\n\n	 \n\n\n\nHave you given the wheel a spin and are looking to deepen your skills? Or maybe you’re brand new and want to dive right into learning pottery? This course is designed for you! \nIn this beginner’s course you will learn the basics of throwing & working with clay. Your teacher\, Jenna will provide an intro to the many aspects involved in understanding & creating pottery: clay bodies\, wedging\, reclaiming\, throwing forms\, trimming\, making handles\, firing & kilns\, decoration & glazing techniques. Throughout the class as you practice your skills you will work to create your own little “perfectly imperfect” place setting that includes a cup\, bowl\, mug & plate. \nExperience isn’t necessary\, just a willingness to get dirty and the patience to learn & try. \nDates: Wednesdays\, Sept 30\, Oct 7\, 14\, 28\, Nov 4\, and 18 \nThere are two time slots available for this course: 2pm-5pm and 6pm-9pm \nContact the gallery to register now: 506-392-6769 or info@mccainartgallery.com \nThere are no refunds for cancellations within 2 weeks of the event.
URL:https://mccainartgallery.com/exhibitions/6-week-wheel-course-with-jenna-ross/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Gallery Calendar,Homepage Event (max 3 events),Programs & Workshops
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UID:10435-1790877600-1790881200@mccainartgallery.com
SUMMARY:Art Appreciation with Celia Gallardo
DESCRIPTION:Art Appreciation with Celia Gallardo	\n\n\n\n			\n			$20.00 – $60.00Price range: $20.00 through $60.00		You save 		\n		\n		\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		\n		\nSelect options	\n		This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page	\n\n\n	Details\n\n\n	\n	\n\n	 \n\n\n\nArt can sometimes feel intimidating – especially when you’re standing in a gallery wondering\, “Am I looking at this the right way?” \nThis experiential\, hands-on program invites participants to leave that question behind. Rather than focusing on memorizing artists\, dates\, or movements\, we’ll explore how to look at art\, respond to what we see\, and develop confidence in our own interpretations. \nThrough conversation\, observation\, and engaging activities\, participants will learn to trust their eyes\, their instincts\, and their voices. Together\, we’ll break down the barriers that can make contemporary art feel inaccessible and discover how the Gallery can be a space for curiosity\, connection\, and conversation. \nNo art expertise required—just bring your perspective. \nTarget audience: Absolute beginners\, museum-goers who want to deepen their experience\, and anyone who has ever felt intimidated by art. \nModule 1: Art Doesn’t Bite (But it might move you) \nOctober 1\, 6-7pm \nPurpose: Break fear and dismantle common prejudices. \n\n“Anyone could do that” – art vs. technique.\n“It’s ugly” – beauty beyond pretty; finding aesthetics in the raw\, the difficult\, or the ordinary.\n“Art is useless” – meaning vs. function and the layers of human experience.\nThe myth of elitism: how are became a space for the “enlightened” and how to reclaim it.\n\nModule 2: Art\, Craft\, and Design: What’s the Difference?\nOctober 8\, 6-7pm \nPurpose: Understand intention\, authorship\, and meaning without rigid boundaries. \n\nArt vs. craft vs. hobby\nArt vs. design: close relatives\, not twins.\nTechnique vs. concept: when meaning outpaces craftsmanship.\nHybrid practices in the 21st century: exploring where the lines blur\n\nModule 3: When Art Broke it’s own Rules\nOctober 15\, 6-7pm \nPurpose: Give historical context to modern discomfort and radical changes \n\nFrom Renaissance harmony to modern discomfort and radical changes\nDuchamp and the shift from the physical object to the idea\nConceptual art\, performance\, and provocation.\nWhat art changes – and why it still unsettles us.\n\nModule 4: Learning to Look: Tools for Seeing\nOctober 22\, 6-7pm \nPurpose: Provide practical\, material\, and visual tools for deep observation. \n\nThe visual language: colour\, form\, rhythm\, and composition.\nMaterials and texture: what the physical material communicates without words.\nContext: how time\, place\, and the artist’s life alter meaning\nEmotional vs. formal reading
URL:https://mccainartgallery.com/exhibitions/art-appreciation-with-celia-gallardo/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Homepage Event (max 3 events),Programs & Workshops
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261003
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261004
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SUMMARY:Acrylic: 4 Week Series for Tweens & Teens with Nicole Manuel
DESCRIPTION:4 Week Acrylic Course with Nicole Manuel	\n\n\n\n			\n			$90.00 – $100.00Price range: $90.00 through $100.00		You save 		\n		\n		\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		\n		\nSelect options	\n		This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page	\n\n\n	Details\n\n\n	\n	\n\n	 \n\n\n\n  \nGet creative with colour\, paint and possibility! This four-week acrylic painting course with Nicole Manuel gives tweens & teens the chance to experiment with acrylics while building confidence and developing their own artistic style.\nThis series will introduce a group of Canadian landscape painters known as the Group of Seven. They are best known for their unique style and colours when painting.\nStudents will learn about the artists that make up this Group of Seven\, as well as many new techniques when using acrylic paints. They will be working in a larger scale as they go.\nNo previous painting experience is needed—just curiosity and a willingness to get creative!\nTWEENS (Ages 10-14) $80 for all 4 sessions *until September 19 \n10:00AM-12:00PM \nTEENS (Ages 15+) $90 for all 4 sessions *until September 19 \n12:30PM-3:00PM \nNo refunds on cancellations within 1 week of workshop
URL:https://mccainartgallery.com/exhibitions/acrylic-4-week-series-for-tweens-teens-with-nicole-manuel/
CATEGORIES:Homepage Event (max 3 events),Kids,Programs & Workshops,Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20261017T123000
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SUMMARY:Acrylic 4 Week Course with Nicole Manuel - For Adults & 15+
DESCRIPTION:Out of stock		\n	\n\n		\n						\n			\n\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n		4 Week Acrylic Class For Adults	\n\n\n\n			\n			$100.00\n		\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		\n		\n\n\n	Details\n\n\n	\n	\n\n	 \n\n\n\nGet creative with colour\, paint\, and possibility! This four-week acrylic painting course with Nicole Manuel gives adults the chance to experiment with acrylics and develop their own artistic style. \nThis series will introduce a group of Canadian landscape painters known as the Group of Seven. They are best known for their unique style and colours when painting.\nStudents will learn about the artists that make up this Group of Seven\, as well as many new techniques when using acrylic paints. They will be working in a larger scale as they go.\nNo previous painting experience is needed—just curiosity and a willingness to get creative!\nThis class is adapted to suit the audience.\nOctober 17\, 24\, 31\, and November 14 \n$100 \nAt the River Art Centre\, 8746 Main St. Florenceville-Bristol
URL:https://mccainartgallery.com/exhibitions/acrylic-4-week-course-with-nicole-manuel-for-adults-15/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Gallery Calendar,Homepage Event (max 3 events),Programs & Workshops
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SUMMARY:Holiday Clay Christmas Tree with Jenna Ross
DESCRIPTION:Join Jenna Ross at the River Art Centre (8746 Main St\, Florenceville-Bristol) for a festive and fun clay workshop! \nIn this workshop you’ll be lead through making a handbuilt Christmas Tree sculpture and guided on how to make ornaments. Everyone will decorate their pieces using underglazes. All work will be fired and clear glaze coated for pickup at a later date – in time for Christmas! \nThis workshop runs from 10AM-4PM with an hour lunch at noon. You are welcome to bring or buy your lunch. No experience is necessary\, just a willingness to try and get messy! Come with an open and curious spirit – clay can be delightful but sometimes unpredictable. \nStudents are welcome to bring their own cookie cutter shape\, pattern/texture options like stamps or an old doily you don’t mind getting dirty\, or anything else of the sort you want to try! \nNote: Longer nails can make working with clay trickier!!! \nDate: Saturday\, November 7 \nTime: 10AM-4PM \nCost: $40 *No refunds on cancellations within 7 days of workshop \nLocation: River Art Centre – 8746 Main Street\, Florenceville-Bristol \nIs the workshop full? Add yourself to the waitlist by emailing: info@mccainartgallery.com or calling (506) 392-6769 \nYou never know if someone will drop out! \n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			Out of stock		\n	\n\n		\n						\n			\n\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n		Holiday Clay Christmas Tree with Jenna Ross	\n\n\n\n			\n			$40.00\n		\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		\n		\n\n\n	Details
URL:https://mccainartgallery.com/exhibitions/holiday-clay-christmas-tree-with-jenna-ross/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Gallery Calendar,Homepage Event (max 3 events),Programs & Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20261108T100000
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SUMMARY:Holiday Clay Snowmen with Jenna Ross
DESCRIPTION:Join Jenna Ross at the River Art Centre (8746 Main St\, Florenceville-Bristol) for a festive and fun clay workshop! \nIn this workshop you’ll be lead through making a handbuilt snowman sculpture and guided on how to make ornaments. Everyone will decorate their pieces using underglazes. All work will be fired and clear glaze coated for pickup at a later date – in time for Christmas! \nThis workshop runs from 10AM-4PM with an hour lunch at noon. You are welcome to bring or buy your lunch. No experience is necessary\, just a willingness to try and get messy! Come with an open and curious spirit – clay can be delightful but sometimes unpredictable. \nStudents are welcome to bring their own cookie cutter shape\, pattern/texture options like stamps or an old doily you don’t mind getting dirty\, or anything else of the sort you want to try! \nNote: Longer nails can make working with clay trickier!!! \nDate: Sunday\, November 8 \nTime: 10AM-4PM \nCost: $40 *No refunds on cancellations within 7 days of workshop \nLocation: River Art Centre – 8746 Main Street\, Florenceville-Bristol \nIs the workshop full? Add yourself to the waitlist by emailing: info@mccainartgallery.com or calling (506) 392-6769 \nYou never know if someone will drop out! \n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			Out of stock		\n	\n\n		\n						\n			\n\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n		Holiday Clay Snowman with Jenna Ross	\n\n\n\n			\n			$40.00\n		\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		\n		\n\n\n	Details\n\n\n	\n	\n\n	 \n\n\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			Out of stock		\n	\n\n		\n						\n			\n\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n		Holiday Clay Snowman 2.0 with Jenna Ross	\n\n\n\n			\n			$40.00\n		\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		\n		\n\n\n	Details
URL:https://mccainartgallery.com/exhibitions/holiday-clay-snowmen-with-jenna-ross/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Gallery Calendar,Homepage Event (max 3 events),Programs & Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20261121T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20261121T220000
DTSTAMP:20261029T201355Z
CREATED:20261020T142138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261029T201355Z
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SUMMARY:Come Fly With Me! A Celebration of the Golden Age of Travel
DESCRIPTION:Step back into the Golden Age of Travel and join us for Come Fly With Me!\, a special evening of art\, music\, and celebration in support of the Andrew & Laura McCain Art Gallery\, with funds supporting the Gallery and Library expansion project! \nOn Saturday\, November 21\, the McCain Airport Hangar will be transformed into a vintage-inspired destination for an evening filled with entertainment\, good company\, and a little nostalgia. \nYour First-Class evening includes: \n\nLive music in the Airport Lounge with the Don Bosse Jazz Quartet\nWelcome cocktail or mocktail\nCanapés catered by Sumac Restaurant\nCash bar (19+)\nVintage cars\nArt Heist\, you could go home with an original artwork!\nSilent auction featuring vintage treasures\, antiques\, collectibles\, plus new\, and handcrafted items\nDoor prize – a $5oo Air Canada Gift Certificate\n\nHere is a little sneak peek at some of the other treasures you could take home: \n\nA night for two in a Shamrock Train Suite & a $500 gift certificate from Sumac Restaurant\nA houseboat cruise with Lakeway Houseboats\nTwo 2027 PGA Americas Tour Tournament passes at Mactaquac Provincial Park\nA studio headshot session with Denis Duquette Photography and Beau Backstage Makeup\nA VIP Behind-the-scenes tour of the feature film ‘Letting Go’ from Hemmings House\n\nAND SO MUCH MORE! \nHotel and Transportation Partnership: \nWe are excited to announce The Amsterdam Inn is offering rooms for attendees: \nKing – $134 plus tax \nSuite – $210 plus tax \nYou can reserve your room here: https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/EU03B2 \nTaxi service available to and from the Amsterdam Inn through Atlantic Rides Taxi \nEvent Details\nDate: Saturday\, November 21\, 2026\nTime: 7–10 PM\nLocation: The McCain Airport Hangar\, 41 Airport Road\, Florenceville-Bristol\nTickets: $50 per person \nA Few Things to Know Before Departure\nTickets must be purchased in advance. All guests require a ticket for entry\, and tickets will not be available at the door. \nGuests are encouraged to dress in the style of their favourite era or choose smart casual attire. \nTickets & Information\nTickets are available online at mccainartgallery.com or in person at the Andrew & Laura McCain Art Gallery. \nTo accommodate both online and in-person purchases\, not all tickets have been made available for online sale. If tickets are listed as out of stock on our website\, please contact the Gallery directly to inquire about remaining availability. \nFor questions or more information\, contact info@mccainartgallery.com or call (506) 392-6769. \nGather your crew\, embrace the spirit of adventure\, and join us for a memorable evening in support of the arts in our community. We look forward to welcoming you aboard! \nCome Fly With Me — an evening of celebration\, community\, and vintage-inspired adventure. \n\n\n	\n\n\n\n		\n						\n			\n\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n		Come Fly with Me! – Ticket	\n\n\n\n			\n			$50.00\n		\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		\n		\nAdd to cart	\n			\n\n\n	Details\n\n\n	\n	\n\n	 \n\n\n\nTickets May Still Be Available! \nTo accommodate both online and in-person purchases\, not all tickets have been made available for online sale. If tickets are currently listed as out of stock on our website\, we encourage you to contact the Gallery directly to inquire about remaining availability. \nWe would be delighted to assist you and help you join us for this special evening! \nEmail info@mccainartgallery.com or call (506) 392-6769. We look forward to welcoming you to Come Fly With Me!
URL:https://mccainartgallery.com/exhibitions/come-fly-with-me-a-celebration-of-the-golden-age-of-travel/
CATEGORIES:Events,Gallery Calendar,Homepage Event (max 3 events),Recent News
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