Top Art Studios In Nova Scotia

ArtHeal Studio M offers individual and group art therapy and coaching in neuro-art to help improve mental well-being and build a better future. Milla has studied art therapy to be able to offer individual or group sessions to adults, children, and geriatrics. She uses a variety of materials, art therapies, and approaches to meet the emotional and psychological requirements of her clients. Milla… more...

ArtHeal Studio M offers individual and group art therapy and coaching in neuro-art to help improve mental well-being and build a better future. Milla has studied art therapy to be able to offer individual or group sessions to adults, children, and geriatrics. She uses a variety of materials, art therapies, and approaches to meet the emotional and psychological requirements of her clients. Milla provides her artistic and professional skills to people who are experiencing trauma, anxiety or depression, or other challenges, or those seeking personal growth, such as children who have difficulty moving through developmental psychological stages. Milla is trained in Neurographic Art Coaching based on Brain Neuroplasticity. She integrates this innovative drawing method in her practice in order to assist individuals in building up a neuron network which will reduce stress, and help them achieve their goals.

Wonder’neath Art Society offers an accessible, community-focused studio space where artists and locals can explore various creative mediums like painting, sewing, and felting. The team provides supplies and guidance, fostering a welcoming atmosphere that encourages collaboration and artistic growth. Visitors appreciate the supportive environment and the chance to connect with others through art.

Focused exclusively on fine art photography, ViewPoint Gallery showcases a rotating mix of group and solo exhibitions featuring local artists. The gallery hosts regular events like artist talks and print reviews, creating an intimate space for engaging with photography. Visitors appreciate the diverse displays, though some find the collection modest in size.

With small, semi-private classes tailored to individual learning styles, Peggy-Lynn Holland Fine Art Classes focus on developing skills in both children and adults. Instruction covers a variety of mediums and techniques in a warm, supportive setting where students often return for years. Many appreciate the personalized attention and encouragement to explore new artistic styles.

ArtWorks Halifax offers interactive art classes, workshops, camps, and parties for all ages, encouraging creativity through a variety of materials and mediums. The team creates a welcoming, inspiring space where kids and adults alike can explore and develop their artistic skills. Some visitors note the cozy setting, which adds to the friendly atmosphere.

The Blue Building Gallery specializes in contemporary art exhibitions featuring artists connected to the Atlantic Region. It offers a spacious, accessible venue with thoughtfully curated shows alongside affordable studios and open sessions through its partner, Wonder’neath Art Society. Visitors appreciate the well-lit, inviting atmosphere and diverse, ever-changing displays.

Specializing in folk and outsider art, Black Sheep Gallery showcases works by over 40 Nova Scotian artists alongside pieces from Ontario, Quebec, and the United States. The gallery occupies a converted fish factory on Jeddore Harbour’s shore and features notable Canadian and American self-taught artists. Visitors appreciate its focused collection and unique setting.

When I was a kid, I used to spend a lot of time staring at the ceiling and wondering how a room might look upside down. What really attracts me are the common artifacts - scenes, and objects so familiar that they have become invisible with time. In a dialogue that I have been working on for many months or years, I explore the same forms or scenes. Contemplative practices cultivate a capacity to… more...

When I was a kid, I used to spend a lot of time staring at the ceiling and wondering how a room might look upside down. What really attracts me are the common artifacts - scenes, and objects so familiar that they have become invisible with time. In a dialogue that I have been working on for many months or years, I explore the same forms or scenes. Contemplative practices cultivate a capacity to see with new eyes every time. The work is infused with my years of Vajrayana Buddhist practice and training as a Buddhist Nun at Gampo Abbey. The fact that I live on the edge of North America means every day I can look over the most expansive horizon. This is a feeling of space and spaciousness few people ever get to experience.

McCallum Gallery represents and exhibits works of art by artists who create contemporary academic realism with an emphasis on nature and narrative portraiture. McCallum Gallery's artists offer a variety of interpretations of our world, from copperplate printing and photography to painting. Gary McCallum, a Halifax-based art collector, and gallery, has developed a deep appreciation for the world… more...

McCallum Gallery represents and exhibits works of art by artists who create contemporary academic realism with an emphasis on nature and narrative portraiture. McCallum Gallery's artists offer a variety of interpretations of our world, from copperplate printing and photography to painting. Gary McCallum, a Halifax-based art collector, and gallery, has developed a deep appreciation for the world of art over the years. McCallum Gallery's goal is to enhance those relationships by bringing vision and integrity to its collection, as well as a commitment to beauty in all of its forms. McCallum Gallery, which began as a physical space in Toronto back in 2012 has grown to be a renowned Studio and Gallery located in Nova Scotia. Walter Moos was the first to endorse McCallum Gallery. Walter Moos was closing down his famous gallery at that time and sent works by Joan Miro Jean-Paul Riopelle and Sorel Ethrog. Gary then expanded the Gallery, showcasing a wide range of fine international art which is now the basis of McCallum & Sons Studios. McCallum Gallery has the honor of exhibiting works by Yana Movchan and Leya Evelyn as well as Alan Syliboy. Oksana Mvchan is also represented.

Rhonda Barrett, an artist originally from Newfoundland, has a degree in Architectural Technology. She currently lives in Nova Scotia and works in the nigiri style using newsprint. Her choice of media is influenced by her waste-not-want-not mentality and the nostalgia she feels from her childhood in maritime Canada. Her use of newspapers as her main medium pays homage to temporal arts, and the… more...

Rhonda Barrett, an artist originally from Newfoundland, has a degree in Architectural Technology. She currently lives in Nova Scotia and works in the nigiri style using newsprint. Her choice of media is influenced by her waste-not-want-not mentality and the nostalgia she feels from her childhood in maritime Canada. Her use of newspapers as her main medium pays homage to temporal arts, and the idea of value of materials. Her studio is located in Halifax, NS. Rhonda founded the Canadian Collage Collective in 2020 with the goal to elevate colleges across Canada. She currently is a Visual Arts Nova Scotia member. The Paper Artist Collective, UK. She has exhibited her work in many solo and group shows in Nova Scotia and Vancouver, BC, as well as Montreal, QC. Her work has appeared in Kolaj Magazine Murze Magazine The Chronicle Herald The Coast Magazine Global Halifax News Morning and The Chronicle Herald.