School Art Show
Our annual South Shore School Art Show will be running from April 15th until June 10th. We encourage everyone to come and admire the work of these amazing young artists!
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Women’s History Exhibit & Letter Opening Event
In celebration of International Women’s Day, our latest exhibit will highlight the stories and contributions of women throughout Lunenburg County’s history. Show runs from March 4 – April 1, 2023. In conjunction with the exhibit, we’ll also be hosting a letter opening event.
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“High and Dry” by Charlene Morton – Bridgewater Photo Club Exhibit
“High and Dry” is a collection of six images by Charlene Morton, taken in Blue Rocks, Bridgewater, Gold River, Lunenburg, and Voglers Cove. It is an off-season visual gesture to remind us of the beauty of boats, not only on but also off the water.
Show runs May 2 – July 31, 2023
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“Pathways” by Kathryn Price – Bridgewater Photo Club Exhibit
“Pathways” is a collection of four images by Kathryn Price, taken while out hiking at various locations across Canada. These images, as a metaphor for life, are intended to make us pause to reflect on the natural beauty that surrounds us as we move forward on our own unique paths in life taking one step at a time.
Show runs May 2 – July 31, 2023
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17th Annual Seedy Saturday, February 11, 2023, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Join us for the 17th Annual Seedy Saturday on February 11, 2023, from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Hosted by Helping Nature Heal
•Guest Speakers
•Local Vendors
•Hot lunch provided•Buy, sell, and trade tables
Entry: Non-perishable food item or cash donation to the Bridgewater Interchurch Food BankDesBrisay Museum
130 Jubilee Road
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JOB OPPORTUNITY – Museum Engagement Coordinator
Museum Engagement Coordinator (18-month term)
The Town of Bridgewater and DesBrisay Museum are currently recruiting for a Museum Engagement Coordinator to fill an 18-month term position.
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Book Talk by Author Bob Sayer – Saturday, January 28 at 2:00 PM
Join us on Saturday, January 28 at 2:00 PM for a book presentation with local author, Bob Sayer.
Bob will discuss his new book “Mahone Bay: From Mi’kmaw Treasure to Town of Talents.” The book follows the history of the region from the Mi’kmaq through to the establishment of the Mahone Bay Centre.
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POSTPONED – Artful Opportunities – Journal Making
Take part in a Journal Making workshop at DesBrisay Museum on February 18, 2023.
This is a FREE art program for individuals with autism, hosted by the South Shore Chapter of Autism Nova Scotia. The program runs the 1st Saturday of every month.
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Shop, Sip & Snack – Holiday Shopping Event
Join us at DesBrisay Museum on Saturday, December 10 from 1 pm – 4 pm for our holiday shopping event!
Visit our Gift Shop and support the work of local artisans! Enjoy free hot apple cider and cookies while you shop!
Many 8″ x 8 ” pieces by local artists are also for sale at our Square Show, along with some oil paintings from marine artist, Graham Baker’s current exhibit “50 Years Before the Easel: A Retrospective.”
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Poppy Exhibit – Clickety Clack Knitting Group
The DesBrisay Museum’s Clickety Clack Knitting Group recently created these beautiful poppies for a Remembrance Day display at Veterans Memorial Park in Bridgewater.
The weekly group along with dozens of community volunteers knitted and crocheted 500 poppies!
