Wonder’neath has moved! We are currently located at 2482 Maynard Street in North End Halifax. Our new accessible facility will be ready to share once it’s safer to begin public arts programming. After June 15th, we are able to provide some facility tours or meet by appointment with Covid-19 safety protocols in place, but our public programs are not yet open. Bookings for small groups and workshops will be available after July 1st (according to all provincial guidelines), however, we are restricting capacity voluntarily to keep everyone working in the building safe.
In response to the closure of our regular Open Studio program, we have offered themed Art Kits* at no cost to neighbours of all ages on a first-come, first-serve basis. We have given out more than 9600+ kits already, and plan to continue designing new, weekly art projects for discovery at home. Kits are available on Saturdays only from 1-6 pm. Please check our social media for updates about themes. We regret at this time we cannot hold or save kits for pick up outside of public times.
Please follow our social media accounts for additional programming updates including: Studio Artist Program, Ground Work, Team City Art Hive, Art Bikers, Aperture Open, Afternoon Shift, and Tracing Routes. Eyelevel is hosting summer residency programs through Heatwaves. Find out more at Eyelevel’s website.
The significance of the arts to help us all face challenges and change has been recognized by many during this period. As a small charitable arts organization, Wonder’neath relies on support from a variety of sources including income from programs, workshops and space rentals, which are currently restricted. If you have the means to support Wonder’neath as an artistic resource for community programs and outreach, we would be honoured to receive your charitable donations. These can be made securely through e-transfer/credit card/cheque/cash or Canada Helps. We appreciate your ongoing support and look forward to connecting through the arts now and beyond this pandemic when we will reunite in person.
Yours sincerely,
Wonder’neath Board and staff, Melissa and Heather
*Our kits are assembled and distributed using government health protocols closely to ensure safety. Currently, distribution is contactless pick up at 2482 Maynard Street. We welcome your thoughts at general@wonderneath.com.
We bring professional artists and local residents together in dynamic arts exploration through programs, education, artist studios and outreach.