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SUMMARY:OPUS: A Handmade VIllage\, Guest Curator John Leroux
DESCRIPTION:Guest curator John Leroux\, ONB\n\n\n\nJohn has practiced in the fields of art history\, architecture\, visual art\, curation\, and education. He holds a Bachelor of Architecture (McGill)\, a M.A. in Art History (Concordia)\, and a PhD in History (UNB). He has worked at award-winning architecture firms in Canada and the United States\, and has taught at the New Brunswick College of Craft and Design\, the University of New Brunswick\, and St. Thomas University. He has won awards for architectural and public art projects throughout Canada\, and was a team member of Canada’s entry at the 2012 Venice Biennale in Architecture. For many years\, he was chief curator at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery in Fredericton. A passionate advocate for the arts and for architectural conservancy\, John has authored 21 books on architecture and visual culture.He has volunteered on boards dealing with heritage\, health\, technology\, culture\, and homeless housing. He was a personal tour guide to Prince (now King) Charles;been a cast member in four feature film documentaries on New Brunswick architecture and art;and played varsity university lacrosse at the age of 43. Along with his wife Meghan\, he is the father of Tait and Ana. John was awarded the Order of New Brunswick in 2024. \n\n\n\nOpening: Saturday 25 July 2026\, 2:00-4:00 pm\nTour the exhibition with John Leroux starting at 2:30 pm.\nThe early 1970s were a time of deep social and cultural change in New Brunswick. The era witnessed diverging views on what it meant to be a connected citizen\, and how material items held deeper consequence. \nMactaquac became a beacon for this movement\, where a group of young artisans opened one of Canada’s most celebrated cultural enterprises: Opus Craft Village. Fuelled by the growing interest in the handmade and a back-to-the-land spirit\, Opus and its artists are a fascinating tale of a creative destination briefly glowing bright and extinguished far too soon.  \n \nIn 1971\, two young potters Allan Crimmins (1943-2020) and Bill Norman (b.1942) opened a studio near Mactaquac\, and were soon joined by American-born glassblower Martin Demaine (b.1942). With audiences hungry for locally handmade objects\, Crimmins devised a full-time craft village based on successful European precedents. A studio campus was built across the road from Mactaquac Provincial Park\, and Opus Craft Village officially opened on June 21\, 1975. New Brunswick Premier Richard Hatfield cut the ceremonial ribbon in front of an enthusiastic crowd of 500 onlookers – his white Bricklin in the parking lot nearby. In addition to Crimmins\, Norman\, and Demaine\, the original Opus craftspeople included Martin’s wife Sue Demaine (wax candles)\, Bill Graff (ceramics)\, David and Barbara Murphy (leatherwork)\, Don Pell (blown glass and ironwork)\, Jane McLellan (wax candles)\, Paddy Ormiston (glass blowing)\, and other apprentices.  \nOpus set out to demystify how crafts are made and to promote craftsmanship in the province. Visitors and buyers were welcome to tour the studios and meet the makers in a real workshop setting. Opus positively affected the spirit and harmony of the community\, and attitudes throughout the province incorporated new creative ideas and artistic experimentation.  \n \nAt its peak\, Opus Craft Village housed seven craft studios and 25 craftspeople. When Queen Elizabeth visited New Brunswick in 1976\, her official gift from the province was a set of six hand-blown glass goblets made at Opus. But like all good things\, it wouldn’t last. After Opus was sold to a local businessman in 1978-79\, challenges arose between the artists and the new owner\, and the original craftspeople left. By 1983\, Opus Craft Village had closed its doors. \nIt was the end of an era\, as the ensuing decade saw changes in the types of fine craft that appealed to the public. But for the original Opus artisans\, it was a stepping stone to longer careers in craft. Beyond the handmade creativity Opus Craft Village offered\, and its innumerable items that were sent around the world\, perhaps the greatest gift Opus offered was a sharing and an understanding of different ways of living and creating. \n______________________________________________________ \n20 July 2026 \nHi Jennifer\, \nThis is wonderful news.  Opus craft village was a wonderful adventure. We built the village and created wonderful art and craft. We learned we\ncould make any dream come true. \nOne story that comes to mind is that the three principals\, Bill Norman\, Alan Crimmins\, and I\, didn’t want to waste time in meetings. So we decided\nanyone could make a decision for Opus Craft Village. We discovered that our decisions were very carefully made and likely better this way. We\nwanted to spend time creating. \nAn extreme example of this was the checking account which required 2 signatures on each check. We practiced each others signatures so one person could sign both names. If two of us were available at the same time to sign a check\, we would not sign our own names. We would sign each others name with a smile. \nI remember Alan bought a woodlot\, and the three of us would go and cut down trees to go to the sawmill to be used in Opus. We found an architect from\nMontreal who was travelling through. He was excited about being part of crew constructing the buildings. It was a family atmosphere. \nI am currently in San Diego and unable to come to the gallery.  \nThe images you sent look fantastic. \nBest\,  \nMartin Demaine
URL:https://mccainartgallery.com/exhibitions/opus-a-handmade-village-guest-curator-john-leroux-2/
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Upcoming Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:Judy Blake: Painting with Fire
DESCRIPTION:Opening September 10\, 2026\, 5-7pm\, artist in attendance\nThs event will launch the pARTicipate Arts & Nature Festival\nPainting With Fire – A Life In Clay \nJudy Blake has pursued a quiet conversation with clay\, smoke and\nfire. This exhibition brings together work from across several decades\,\nrevealing an enduring exploration of form\, surface and the transformative\npower of flame. Working with unglazed earthenware\, Blake embraces\natmospheric firing techniques—including saggar-firing\, sawdust-firing and\nnaked raku that allow smoke and fire to become active participants in the\ncreative process. Flames leave their traces\, smoke drifts across burnished\nsurfaces and chance becomes an essential collaborator. No two pieces are\nalike; each bears the unique imprint of its journey through fire.\nInspired by the beauty of the natural world\, Blake’s vessels and\nsculptural forms richly marked surfaces invite moments of stillness and\ncontemplation\, speaking of resilience\, mystery and the enduring beauty\nfound in simplicity.\nPainting with Fire – A Life in Clay celebrates a lifetime devoted to\nceramics\, where earth\, smoke and flame come together to create objects\nthat are both timeless and deeply personal. This exhibition is a testament to\nan artist’s life of looking closely\, working patiently and discovering beauty in\nthe unpredictable gifts of fire.
URL:https://mccainartgallery.com/exhibitions/judy-blake-painting-with-fire/
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SUMMARY:Small Works 2026
DESCRIPTION:Small Works 2026\, November 21 – December 19 \nA festive and fun opportunity to find unique and one of a kind holiday gifts by local and regional artists. \nThe show opens at 10:30 am Saturday November 21\, 2026 \nWe are thrilled to have had another wonderful year of Small Works! \nNote for artists: Applications open for Small Works 2026 in May of 2026. You can find the application form here and fill it out digitally\, or print it off and send it through mail. If you have any questions about this annual show and sale please contact: info@mccainartgallery.com \nApply for Small Works Today!sp \n \nArtist Information:\nInformation for New Artists\nEach year\, the Andrew & Laura McCain Art Gallery (ALMAG) curates a seasonal fine art and craft exhibition at the Gallery entitled Small Works. This exhibition features local and regional artists who work in all media. \nThe show is unique in that the artists are not required to be at the Gallery! Our staff and volunteers are here each day completing the sales\, and keeping track of your inventory. \nWhat do you have to do? \n\nApply! Once applications open\, you can find the application form here on the website\, or you can email: info@mccainartgallery to directly receive an email when they open.\nOnce accepted\, you’ll be sent an inventory and tag template with your artist code that we will provide. You are responsible for tagging each item individually – yes\, even cards – and hanging items require two tags; one for the front and one for the back.\nYou will bring your inventory sheet(s) and tagged items with you to your scheduled drop-off.\nAt your drop-off\, you will set a pickup to grab any remaining works. *If everything sold we will let you know to save you a trip.\n\nIf you are from further away but are interested in participating\, please contact us and we will see how we can make it work! \nInfo@mccainartgallery.com or (506) 392-6769 \nInformation for Returning Artists\nIf you have participated in the Small Works exhibition previously\, your email will be on our contact list meaning you’ll receive direct notice once applications open. \nThings to remember: \n\nYou need to confirm that you wish to participate\nWe need an updated portrait and bio if they’ve changed OR confirmation that you’d like us to use your previous years’\nWe will need images of the works you plan to bring for the current year to use in our promotions\nEvery item needs to be tagged\, and pieces that hang on the wall should have two tags. *Please be mindful of where you put your tag\, as it should be simple to find\nYou are required to bring your inventory sheet along to your scheduled drop-off\n\nOther FAQs:\nI don't have many pieces\, how many do you need?\nWhether you have 3 pieces or 20 we would love to display your work! \nDo I price my works or do you?\nYou get to set your prices! The only thing to keep in mind is that pieces in Small Works must be $200 or less.
URL:https://mccainartgallery.com/exhibitions/small-works/
LOCATION:Andrew & Laura McCain Art Gallery\, 8 McCain Street\, Florenceville-Bristol\, New Brunswick\, E7L 3H6\, Canada
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