Join renowned photographer, author, adventurer and historian, Steve Skafte, as he shares about his journey of exploring abandoned cemeteries and buildings across Nova Scotia, pushing through walls of scratching brush, cutting a path to the past, and unearthing buried stones and half-forgotten stories. November 2, 2-4pm.
The Warrior In Me Digital Exhibition The Warrior In Me is a mixed-media group exhibition, in partnership with the Second Story Women’s Centre. The show focuses on women’s and gender diverse people’s power and resilience, and how it intersects with gender-based violence. The following are digital submissions to accompany the in-person exhibition currently on display at…
Reporting to the Director of Community Development, the Manager of Recreation & Culture is responsible and accountable for leading staff, programs, activities, and facilities required for the Town’s operational commitments for recreation, heritage and culture. This includes programming, services, initiatives, exhibits, museum collections and activities across the various Town facilities specifically including the DesBrisay Museum,…
Did you know that you can stop into our research center on Tuesday afternoons with all of your burning research questions? Swing by, and dig into Bridgewater’s history with the help of our research assistants. $5.00 drop-in fee. Can’t make it? Book an appointment during our open hours by emailing museum@bridgewater.ca
Learn from craftsman Todd Labrador as he builds a traditional Mi’kmaq canoe in this live demonstration. The DesBrisay Museum is excited to share that as part of the Town of Bridgewater’s 125th anniversary celebrations, and in honour of the historic ancestral presence of the Mi’kmaq in the LaHave River Valley and Mi’kmaw History Month, renowned…
Historia Atlantica A Retrospective This exhibit by Lunenburg-based artist Su Rogers, focused on the often invisible work of Nova Scotia women in fishing industry, working both as packers and fishers. The exhibit ran from August 17th until October 15th, 2024. See below for photos, and a video sharing more about the show and its themes.
Second Story Women’s Centre joins with the DesBrisay Museum to invite women and gender-diverse individuals to submit creations around the theme of “The Warrior in Me”. This exhibit will be a mixed media group show focusing on women’s power and gender based violence. For more information, contact Aliyyah at 902-640-3044 or aliyyah@secondstory.ca.
Come check out Bridgewater Photo Club’s latest exhibit! Enjoy a trip to the wharf and view the lobster boats through the eyes of two experienced photographers, Sue Hutchins, and Anna Mallin. Show runs from May 1st until August 1st.
2024 Group Show Changing Landscapes highlights work made by emerging and mid-career artists from across the South Shore region. This multi-media exhibition consists of work made in response to contemporary concerns such as extreme weather, human activity, climate catastrophe, decolonization, migration, climate justice, wildlife habitat conservation, and more. The Western tradition of landscape painting is…
In this solo exhibit, local photographer Jostein Algroy delves into the concept of time, a fundamental and intricate aspect of human existence that shapes our worldview and cultural beliefs. His photographs are both conceptual and detail-oriented, offering a nuanced exploration of this profound theme. Exhibit runs August 1st to October 30th.
