2482 Maynard Holiday Open House

2482 Maynard Holiday Open House | Sunday, December 8th, 1-3:30 pm

Wonder’neath and the Blue Building jointly invite you to our upcoming Holiday Open House at 2482 Maynard. Everyone is welcome to attend! Refreshments will be provided- and the smell of cinnamon hot apple cider will fill the halls!

• Join us for the viewing of Michael Fernandes’ new exhibition at the Blue Building Gallery, I Turn Babies, including artworks created at Wonder’neath’s  Open Studio. 

• Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Wonder’neath’s Open Studio with us over seasonal treats and year-end wishes! 

• Visit artist vendor tables and studios, including the Black Artist Initiative, Lemonade Stand Designs, and more.

• Discover the winner of the Wonder’neath Art Materials Challenge. 

• Browse Sketch Wonder’neath original artist sketchbooks, a drawing zone and sketchbook kits will be available.  

• Afterwards, visit Eyelevel’s member Exhibition & 50th Anniversary Time Capsule around the corner at Hermes Gallery, 12-6 pm, at 5682 North Street. 

Sketchbook Catalogue Sessions - Call for Volunteers

We've had a productive July cataloguing the sketchbooks thanks to our generous volunteers! We will be hosting 5 more sessions to keep the momentum going! 

You can sign up for August sessions here: https://forms.gle/3MdUNdr71UyidQXB9

Tuesdays, August 6th, 13th, 27th  5pm – 7:30pm

Fridays, August 16th, 23rd  10am – 12pm

As always, we will have some refreshments on hand and all are welcome!  Folks have been working in pairs at past sessions. You are encouraged to bring a laptop to access Google Sheets but that is not required. Feel free to bring a friend!

Sneak peak of freshly catalogued sketchbooks from this amazing collection!

Art Bikers Programming Calendar - Summer 2024

Check out Art Bikers Programming Calendar this summer!

If you have any questions, please reach out to us at general@wonderneath.com!

Art bikers working with kids at the “Artful Paths” event at Glen Garden in Kjipuktuk / Halifax in July 2024. This project was made possible by Park People @parkppl, TD Park People grants and our partner from ISANS Growing Strong Neighbourhoods Program @isans.ca.

You are invited: Wonder'neath AGM 2024

You are invited: Wonder'neath AGM 2024

Wonder’neath Art Society’s Annual General Meeting will take place on Tuesday, June 18th, 2024 @ 6:30pm via ZOOM. You’re invited to join us as we share Wonder’neath’s accomplishments this year.

After you register, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to join the meeting. All are welcome at the AGM!

Note to Wonder'neath members: Members in good standing can vote, make, or second motions. Your attendance is essential to help us meet quorum, we would love to see you there!

All written materials are in English only; if you require ASL interpretation, visual description or translation, please contact us ASAP at general@wonderneath.com. We will do our best to ensure suitable accommodations are arrange ahead of time.

You can download Zoom in advance for free, and you will need a good internet connection. 

Once you register, you will receive the following documents in the coming weeks to review before the AGM:

• 2024 AGM Agenda

• 2023 AGM Minutes

• 2023-24 Financial Statements

• 2024-25 Budget

Looking forward to seeing you!

Mark Your calendar: 2482 Maynard Open House

If you haven’t visited us in a while, the upcoming 2482 Maynard Street Open House is a great time to come and see what we are up to!

You will find Ursula Johnson’s solo exhibition Emmitukwemk: The Visit on view at the Blue Building Gallery. At Wonder’neath, you may discover a cozy reading nook featuring a sneak peek of The Sketchbook Project. And of course, many artists in the building will be present in their studios to chat about their latest works. We can't wait to connect with all of you amidst the smell of hot cider. Mark your calendar for December 10th, 2-5pm, and we hope to see you there!

Give the Gift of Wonder: Support Open Studio

Support Open Studio!

This fall, we are dedicating fundraising efforts towards sustaining our anchor program, Open Studio. A welcoming space that provides materials, healthy snacks, artist support and opportunities for creativity, dialogue, and skill sharing. 

Since 2014, we have welcomed over 21,000 participants and shared over 11,100 custom-made art kits with individuals and organizations. In order to sustain our programming efforts, we are asking for your support for Open Studio. 92% of your donation goes directly to programming, and $35 would subsidize a senior to attend one session of Open Studio with materials and refreshments. We partner with Canada Help to receive one-time and monthly donations. Click on the button below to donate and learn more about the impact of your donation here.

The world is going through a complex and challenging time, and our local communities are no exception. We understand that not everyone can contribute financially. We hope that you will help us spread the word about Open Studio and share our campaign efforts on social media and in your communities.