Clay Drop-in: Intermediate
2026-04-30 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | River Art Centre, 8746 Main St., Florenceville-Bristol, New Brunswick

A Different Light: Photo-based works by Dianne Bos
2026-05-02 - 2026-06-13
Opening: 2 May 2026, 2:00 – 4:00pm
Artist Talk: A walk through the show with Dianne at 2:00 to 2:30 pm
Everyone is welcome and we have an elevator
Padua Bio Div 5.3, 2019
Leran Castle Door 1, 2019
Cap-Roig-11, 2019
Dianne Bos investigates light, nature and perception using a wide range of distinctive photographic processes and tools. Her focused interest in analog techniques has integrated exploration with pinhole photography, vintage cameras, cyanotype, photograms, and most recently, chlorophyll printing. She will be showing a selection of early pinhole work as well as images from her most recent Herbarium/ PhotoSynthesis series.
Dianne Bos, has evolved various thematic bodies of work, and merged technical innovations to create new visual hybrids. She makes innovative use of pinhole, camera obscura, installation, and alternative photographic techniques to explore the world around us.
‘The excitement, for me, lies not in reproducing something I can see, but in revealing the imperceptible (and maybe only the imagined) using the physics of light and time and darkroom techniques.’
Dianne Bos is an internationally-exhibiting artist based in Canada and France. She has presented her photography and installation work in solo and group exhibitions across Canada and internationally in the United States and Europe. Her work may be found in private, corporate and museum collections including the Art Gallery of Hamilton, ON; the University of Lethbridge Art Gallery, AB; the Walter Phillips Gallery at the Banff Centre, AB; the National Gallery of Canada, ON and Canadian embassies in Paris and Belgium. In addition to her artistic practice in the visual arts, Bos’ professional interests have extended into the field of music, publishing, and teaching.

Opening Reception: A Different Light: Photo-based Works by Dianne Bos
2026-05-02 14:00 - 16:00

Clay Animal Planter workshop with Jenna Ross
2026-05-03
Celebrate Spring by making your own functional clay animal planter!
Pottery and plants are a match made in heaven.
In this 3 hour session you will be led through the steps of this basic project using pinch technique to form the pot and then adding sculptural elements to create a fun little creature. Once the pot is formed, we will decorate with coloured underglazes.
After the workshop the planters will all be fired, clear glazed, fired again, and returned to students to pickup at a later date.
In the end, you will have a fully functional (with drainage!) stoneware ceramic planter to home your favourite houseplant.
Open to all levels, no experience necessary, just a willingness to have fun, let go, and get muddy!
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 wonderful 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.”
Workshop Details:
Date: Sunday, May 3 2026
Time: 9am-12pm OR 2pm-5pm
Location: River Art Centre, 8746 Main St, Florenceville-Bristol
Cost: $40
*No refunds on cancellations within one week
Register online now!

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!

We want your old iPhone!
2026-05-22 - 2026-06-30
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We want your old iPhone!
Have an old iPhone kicking around? Consider donating it to the Andrew & Laura McCain Art Gallery’s Art in the Classroom program.
Your old iPhone will help students learn all about portraits, and will travel with one of our newest packages with works from Canadian photographer James Wilson.
Learn more about our Art in the Classroom program here.
Questions?
info@mccainartgallery.com | (506) 392-6769

Self-Portrait Workshop with Stephen Hutchings
2026-05-23 - 2026-05-24
Self-Portrait Drawing Workshop
with Stephen Hutchings
Join local artist Stephen Hutchings for a one and a half day Self-Portrait Drawing Workshop with guaranteed likeness!
Date: Saturday, May 23 from 10AM-12PM, and Sunday, May 24 from 10AM-4PM
Location: River Art Centre, 8746 Main St, Florenceville-Bristol
Cost: $55 early bird! $65 if after April 30, 2026
One of the greatest challenges in drawing is achieving a realistic, life-size self portrait using graphite pencils. In this one and a half day workshop, you will get that opportunity! You will use drawing paper with the features of your own face already lightly indicated on it. This establishes the overall positions of your facial features, thereby ensuring a more realistic result. Using a mirror and photograph of your face as a reference, you will draw your facial features and tones to complete your drawing.
Saturday morning, Stephen will photograph you, which will be your reference. You will study examples of eyes, mouths, and noses from photographs and your own face. Your photograph will be processes Saturday afternoon so that when you arrive Sunday morning, you will have a 12″ x 18″ sheet of drawing paper on which your features will be lightly indicated. You will finish your portrait through Sunday’s session, and throughout the day there will be demonstrations of material and technique, as well as plenty of one-on-one opportunity with Stephen.
Materials provided: Drawing paper; a photograph of your face for reference; graphite pencils; small hand held mirror.
*Bring a lunch on Sunday! There is a microwave in the building.

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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

People's Choice Awards - ALMAG is a Finalist!
2026-05-25 - 2026-06-08
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The Andrew & Laura McCain Art Gallery is so proud to be part of the 2026 Excellence NB People’s Choice Awards – a province-wide celebration of the best local businesses in New Brunswick!!
If you love what we do, we’d be honoured if you’d vote for us under the category “Best Gallery”, it only takes a minute, and it means the world to our team!
Your voice is the one that matters! We’re a finalist, and we’d be so grateful for your vote!
You can cast your vote here once per day from May 25 to June 8: https://excellencenb.ca/pages/peoples-choice-voting

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

Terre de passions: St. Pierre et Miquelon
2026-06-13 - 2026-07-11
A Photographic Portrait by French artist, Gregory Pol
Grégory Pol is a renowned French photographer whose work explores landscapes and the natural environment. A former navigator and diver in the French Navy, he lived for three years in Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, an archipelago off the coast of Newfoundland. Since then, he has continued to return to the islands, developing a body of work shaped by his experiences on the islands with its open, wild spaces.
Through photography, Pol documents the landscapes and wildlife of Saint-Pierre and Miquelon. His images reflect his ongoing engagement with the territory and its environment, offering perspectives informed by recurrent observation and repeated encounters with the islands.
Grégory Pol’s practice is grounded in a sustained connection to the natural world. As an artist, sailor, and avid scuba diver, he brings an understanding of place that informs his photographic exploration of these islands.Often associated with a fishing history, Saint-Pierre and Miquelon remain unfamiliar to many people. This exhibition provides an opportunity to encounter the archipelago through his eyes, images taken over multiple visits explore the natural beauty of Saint-Pierre, Miquelon, and Langlade, tracing the changing conditions, landforms, wildlife and rhythms of the seasons.
Saint Pierre and Miquelon is a self-governing territory of France located near Newfoundland and Labrador. It is an archipelago of eight islands, covering 242 km2 (93 sq mi) of land. It had an estimated population of 5,513 in 2026 and its residents are French citizens; they elect their own deputy who represents them in the French National Assembly.

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

Summer of History
2026-06-25 - 2026-08-31
New Brunswick has over 110 heritage sites for you to explore including historic villages, galleries, industrial and military sites, museums, and more!
Come with us on a road trip this summer, and visit our local heritage sites for your chance to win.
Learn more by visiting www.summerofhistory.ca

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
