FREDERICTON (GNB) – The New Brunswick Art Bank is presenting a travelling exhibition of some of its recent acquisitions.
“I am pleased by the excellent cooperation between the New Brunswick Art Bank and the participating art galleries which makes this provincial exhibition possible,” Tourism, Heritage and Culture Minister Bill Fraser said. “With their partnership we can proudly promote some of the professional works by New Brunswick artists and share their excellence with communities across the province.”
The 2013-14 NB Acquisition Exhibition includes 35 pieces made by 33 New Brunswick visual artists. They include paintings, ceramics, mixed media, sculpture in wood, metal work, works on paper, photographs and fibre work.
The works are available for public viewing at galleries and art centres throughout the province and in Nova Scotia until the end of the year. The exhibit is currently on display at the Centre des arts et de la culture de Dieppe until Jan. 25, with a special grand opening taking place from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Jan. 15.
“We are often privileged to present the Art Bank’s new acquisitions in our gallery,” said Luc Gaudet, executive director of the Centre des arts et de la Culture de Dieppe. “It is a tremendous pleasure to offer our community the opportunity to discover and appreciate the diversity and incredible talent of our artists.”
A complete exhibition schedule in available on the department’s website.
“I encourage all New Brunswickers to view these works of art at a venue in their region, and to take an active role in encouraging New Brunswick artists,” said Fraser
The New Brunswick Art Bank serves as a record of artistic excellence of the visual arts. It contains more than 800 works of art in a variety of media. In addition to exhibitions, artwork is displayed in schools, government offices and reception areas and is available online.
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