June 15, 2020
Our School is hosting another Facebook Art Contest! Inspired by Lunenburg’s proud seafaring history, this contest’s theme is the humble COD FISH! LSA instructor Michael Peters hosted this contest for his Winter 2020… Read more
May 29, 2020
Dear Friends, We were encouraged by yesterday’s announcement by the Government of Nova Scotia that certain businesses can reopen as of June 5. Inasmuch as our School has spacious teaching… Read more
May 25, 2020
May 1st marked the 5th Anniversary of our School’s Grand Opening! We celebrated with a Facebook Art Contest. Using the theme “The Town of Lunenburg is Our Campus” for inspiration, our… Read more
March 19, 2020
In light of recommendations from the Nova Scotia Chief Public Health Officer and the Province of Nova Scotia to limit the potential spread of COVID 19, the South Shore Chapter… Read more
March 7, 2020
MUSIQUE ROYALE Cookie Concerts present Jennah Barry Saturday, March 7 at 2:00 p.m. at the Lunenburg School of the Arts $5.00 at the door (4 years and under free!) Moving effortlessly… Read more
February 20, 2020
Nova Scotia Association of Architects, South Shore Chapter / Lunenburg School of the Arts, Lecture Series 2019 Thursday, February 20, 2020, 7:00 p.m. Commemorative Public Spaces: The Creation of Shared Meaning and… Read more
January 4, 2020
In light of recommendations from the Nova Scotia Chief Public Health Officer and the Province of Nova Scotia to limit the potential spread of COVID 19, Musique Royale has decided to their… Read more
January 30, 2020
In light of recommendations from the Nova Scotia Chief Public Health Officer and the Province of Nova Scotia to limit the potential spread of COVID 19, the South Shore Chapter… Read more
February 1, 2020
Saturday, February 1 at 2:00 p.m. at the Lunenburg School of the Arts $5.00 at the door (4 years and under free!) Foxfire is the glowing branches in the forest, a… Read more
January 30, 2020
Nova Scotia Association of Architects, South Shore Chapter / Lunenburg School of the Arts, Lecture Series 2019 with Harriet Burdett-Moulton, NATWW, FRAIC, Ph.D. (hc) Thursday, January 30, 2020, 7:00 p.m. Abstract Arctic Architecture… Read more
January 4, 2020
Saturday, January 4 at 2:00 p.m. at the Lunenburg School of the Arts $5.00 at the door (4 years and under free!) Musique Royale Cookie Concerts invite you to ring in… Read more
December 14, 2019
Saturday December 14, 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. HOLIDAY SALE! A collection of talented local makers selling their goods at the Lunenburg School of the Arts on Saturday December 14th… Read more
December 7, 2019
Saturday, December 7 at 2:00 p.m. at the Lunenburg School of the Arts $5.00 at the door (4 years and under free!) Musique Royale presents two concerts with Maxim &… Read more
November 9, 2019
Join us on Saturday, November 9 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Lunenburg School of the Arts, where a very talented local artist, Deborah Pryce, will walk us… Read more
November 2, 2019
Saturday, November 2 at 2 p.m. at the Lunenburg School of the Arts $5.00 at the door (4 years and under free). Musique Royale Cookie Concerts invite you to come… Read more
November 28, 2019
VANS’ Fall 2019 Professional Development Workshop Series: Artist Residencies with Eryn Foster Thursday, November 28, 6 – 9pm (register by November 15) At the Lunenburg School for the Arts, 6… Read more
November 21, 2019
Nova Scotia Association of Architects, South Shore Chapter / Lunenburg School of the Arts, Lecture Series 2019 with Krista Boehner. Thursday, November 21, 2019, 7:00 p.m. Abstract A Visit to the Würzburg… Read more
October 3, 2019
Architecture Week 2019 at Lunenburg School of the Arts Thursday, October 3, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. Admission: FREE The Nova Scotia Association of Architects ‘South Shore Chapter Lecture Series’ presents the documentary… Read more
October 4, 2019
Architecture Week 2019 at Lunenburg School of the Arts Friday, October 4, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. Admission: FREE The Nova Scotia Association of Architects ‘South Shore Chapter Lecture Series’ presents the documentary… Read more
October 5, 2019
MUSIQUE ROYALE presents Doogie & Dun Saturday Oct 5, 2:00p.m. at Lunenburg School of the Arts $5 at the door (4 years and under free). Musique Royale presents Doogie & Dun,… Read more
September 12, 2019
Nova Scotia Association of Architects, South Shore Chapter / Lunenburg School of the Arts, Lecture Series 2019 with Graham Edgar Thursday, September 12, 2019, 7:00 p.m. Life Off Grid: Principles, Challenges, and… Read more
June 16, 2019
LYNN ELLIS: SILENT VOICE MFA Thesis Exhibition & Artist Talk at Lunenburg School of the Arts Reception and Artist Talk: Sunday, June 16, 2019 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Exhibition… Read more
June 20, 2019
Nova Scotia Association of Architects, South Shore Chapter / Lunenburg School of the Arts, Lecture Series 2019 with Bill Unger. Thursday, June 20, 2019, 7:00 p.m. ABSTRACT The Roof Over Our… Read more
June 1, 2019
For Musique Royale’s last ‘Cookie Concert’ before its summer break, pianist Julien LeBlanc performs Arabesques and Pantomimes. This includes Children’s Corner by Debussy, which tells a musical tale of a… Read more
May 16, 2019
Thursday, May 16, 2019, 7:00 p.m. Nova Scotia Association of Architects, South Shore Chapter / Lunenburg School of the Arts, Lecture Series 2019 presents part 2 of a design trilogy, “Objectified”. Objectified is… Read more
May 4, 2019
Hogtown Brass Quintet Tristan Tye, trumpet; Ujjawal Madan, trumpet; Jason Austin, french horn; Paul Tarussov, trombone and Ian Feenstra, tuba Saturday, May 4 at 2 pm Lunenburg School of the Arts $5 at the door (4… Read more
May 9, 2019
“Ramp It Up!” for Second Story Women’s Centre Lunenburg School of the Arts is thrilled to announce the return of our biennial ‘Ramp It Up’ for Second Story Women’s Centre… Read more
May 6, 2019
Lunenburg Bound Books, and Viking Canada are thrilled to announce the launch of Shandi Mitchell’s new book, the WAITING HOURS. Please join us at the Lunenburg School of the Arts… Read more
April 18, 2019
Nova Scotia Association of Architects, South Shore Chapter / Lunenburg School of the Arts, Lecture Series 2019 with Brian MacKay-Lyons. Thursday, April 18, 2019, 7:00 p.m. ABSTRACT Tradition and Modernity Innovation… Read more
April 6, 2019
MUSIQUE ROYALE Cookie Concert Rissesco & Sampson Anthony Rissesco, fiddle/vocals Doug Sampson, guitar/vocals Saturday, April 6 at 2 pm Lunenburg School of the Arts $5 at the door (4 years and… Read more
March 21, 2019
Nova Scotia Association of Architects, South Shore Chapter / Lunenburg School of the Arts, Lecture Series 2019 with Syd Dumaresq. Thursday, March 21, 2019, 7:00 p.m. ABSTRACT The Life and Times… Read more
March 2, 2019
MUSIQUE ROYALE ‘Cookie Concert’ at Lunenburg School of the Arts. JUNCO Glenn Patscha, piano/vocals; Colin Nealis, bass; Geoff Arsenault, drums. Saturday, March 2, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. Pianist Glenn Patscha and Drummer… Read more
February 22, 2019
Friday, February 22, 2019, 7:00 p.m. FREE admission! Languages of Nova Scotia short films, is a film training initiative celebrating language diversity in Nova Scotia, presented by the Atlantic Filmmakers Cooperative… Read more
February 28, 2019
‘Helvetica’ has been rescheduled to Thursday, February 28, 2019, 7:00 p.m. FREE admission! Helvetica A documentary film by Gary Hustwit. Helvetica is a cinematic exploration of urban spaces in major cities… Read more
February 2, 2019
MUSIQUE ROYALE Cookie Concerts present Argento Collective Saturday, February 2 at 2 pm Lunenburg School of the Arts, 6 Prince St. $5 at the door (4 years and under free). Sibylle… Read more
January 17, 2019
Thursday, January 17, 2019, 7:00 p.m. FREE Admission ABSTRACT Copied and then Copied Again during the Digital Revolution / Adoption of Digital Capture Technology for Manufacture and Conservation During the nineteenth… Read more
January 5, 2019
Cookie Concert – Carol Sing-A-Long with soprano Jennifer Hall, soprano Janelle Lucyk, mezzo soprano Sarah Myatt, and bass Simon Blake. On the twelfth day of Christmas ring out the season with a Carol… Read more
December 8, 2018
Saturday, December 8, 11:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 6 Prince St., Lunenburg (2nd floor of Lunenburg School of the Arts) The annual “Old Town Craft Show”, a collection of local… Read more
December 1, 2018
Saturday, December 1 at 2:00 p.m. $5 (free for toddlers 4 yrs or under) Jump in for an interactive musical trip with guitarist Vladimir Sitnikov through music of the baroque, classical… Read more
November 15, 2018
Nova Scotia Association of Architects South Shore Chapter with Lunenburg School of the Arts “Lecture Series 2018” Making a Material Difference – Recrafting History Thursday, November 15, 2018 at 7:00pm Graham… Read more
November 3, 2018
Musique Royale Cookie Concerts invite you to hear Basso Nova, a new ensemble featuring three cellos and a bass Saturday, November, 3rd, 2:00 p.m.. Get ready to learn everything you… Read more
November 1, 2018
“A Plastic Ocean” Free Screening November 1, 2018, 6:30 p.m. A documentary from Plastic Oceans that explores the problem of plastic in the ocean, highlighting current science and research as… Read more
October 26, 2018
Join us at LSA for JUNO award wining artist Garrett Mason in concert, October 26th, 2018.
October 18, 2018
Nova Scotia Association of Architects South Shore Lecture Series returns to Lunenburg School of the Arts Context and Constraints: Renovating a 19th Century Cape House Thursday, October 18, 2018 at… Read more
September 27, 2018
Nova Scotia Association of Architects South Shore Lecture Series returns to Lunenburg School of the Arts China Rising Thursday, September 27, 2018 at 7:00pm Sharon Fogo, B. ENV.DES. B. ARCH,… Read more
October 10, 2018
The Canadian Crafts Federation and Craft Nova Scotia will host Placemaking 2018: The Unique Connection Between Craft, Community + Tourism in Cape Breton, Halifax and Lunenburg from October 10th –… Read more
October 5, 2018
What was once lost is now found – and now shared. Lunenburg School of The Arts is proud to present Urbania Part 1, a solo photographic exhibition by fine arts… Read more
June 21, 2018
Nova Scotia Association of Architects South Shore Chapter with Lunenburg School of the Arts “Lecture Series 2018” The Life and Times of the Shubenacadie Canal Thursday, June 21, 2018 at 7:00pm… Read more
June 15, 2018
Opening and artist talk – Friday, June 15, 7pm June 16 – 22, 12pm – 5pm Lunenburg School of the Arts For the past six months with the support of… Read more
June 9, 2018
A talk by Senator Wilfred Moore, Sargasso Sea Commissioner, focusing on the Sargasso Sea and our whales. Saturday, June 9 at 11:00am, free The Sargasso Sea is named for the Sargassum seaweed… Read more
June 2, 2018
Saturday, June 2 at 2:00 $5 (free for toddlers 4 yrs or under) Musique Royale’s Cookie Concerts run each year from October to June so our next event on Saturday, June… Read more
May 17, 2018
Nova Scotia Association of Architects South Shore Chapter with Lunenburg School of the Arts “Lecture Series 2018” presents The Architect Next Door with William Ungar
May 19, 2018
Experience the creativity of Anne-Marie’s themed workshops where tasks and talk, writing exercises and sources of inspiration from literature, the visual arts and the wider world, will fire your writing and have you producing real results in terms of finished works and new drafts.
April 19, 2018
Nova Scotia Association of Architects South Shore Chapter with Lunenburg School of the Arts “Lecture Series 2018”. Starting Thursday, April 19, 2018 at 7:00pm with The Stabilization of Neighbourhoods as an Accidental Effect of Over-Cladding.
October 5, 2017
Join us as Syd Dumaresq, a local Architect, gives an entertaining and informal walk through the Lunenburg County he loves, presenting some of the oldest houses in English Canada.
July 22, 2017
Lunenburg Doc Fest, in conjunction with Hot Docs International Documentary Festival, is bringing a collection of short documentary films to the Lunenburg School of the Arts. The Lunenburg event will… Read more
June 1, 2017
Hangama Amiri Artist-In-Residence Artist Statement This year, as an artist-in-residence at Lunenburg School of the Arts, I’m furthering my academic research on “War, Women and Afghan Heroines” that encompasses the cultural, historical,… Read more
June 3, 2017
Musique Royale presents a Cookie Concert Saturday, June 3, 2017 at 2 pm at the Lunenburg School of the Arts with Clary Croft Musique Royale invites you to join… Read more
May 18, 2017
Last Summer our School had a conversation with friends at the Second Story Women’s Centre about the idea of hosting a fund-raiser to assist the Centre. That led to our… Read more
May 13, 2017
VANS’ Professional Development Workshop Series is presented in an effort to keep artists informed of best professional practices in the visual arts. As this is our 40th Anniversary, workshops are… Read more
May 6, 2017
Musique Royale presents its next cookie concert with guests Conundrum Duo and Halifax dancer Susanne Chui on Saturday, May 6 at 2 pm at the Lunenburg School of the Arts. Admission is $5 at the door…. Read more
April 28, 2017
Gráinne McHugh trained as an artist in Cork and Galway, Ireland, and has exhibited extensively in South Africa where she lived for several years. Mainly working with ceramics McHugh creates… Read more
April 7, 2017
Friday, April 7, 7:30PM at the Lunenburg School for the Arts (corner Montague and Prince). $25 at the door and at Shop on the Corner + local craft beers, wine and snacks… Read more
April 1, 2017
Saturday, April 1 at 2pm $5 (free for toddlers 4 yrs or under) Musique Royale’s next Cookie Concert takes place this coming Saturday, April 1 at 2 pm at the Lunenburg School… Read more
March 24, 2017
“Director’s Cut” Film Night : The Disappeared Special Guests: Shandi Mitchell, Director & Christopher Porter, Cinematographer Friday, March 24, at 6:30 pm at the Lunenburg School of the Arts… Read more
March 3, 2017
Some of the Oldest Houses in English Canada by Syd Dumaresq Friday, March 3, at 7:00 pm at the Lunenburg School of the Arts 6 Prince Street, Lunenburg, NS… Read more
March 4, 2017
Saturday, March 4th at 2pm-3pm $5 (free for toddlers 4 yrs or under) Musique Royale invites you to find your inner Jack Sparrow with the help of our favourite composers:… Read more
February 4, 2017
Saturday, February 4th at 2pm $5 (free for toddlers) Musique Royale ‘cookie concerts’ continue with Schubert’s The Unfinished Trout! Max Kasper and Colin Matthews perform great chamber music with humorous anecdotes… Read more
January 7, 2017
Saturday, January 7 at 2pm $5 (free for toddlers) Musique Royale ‘cookie concerts’ continue with the haunting Gaelic vocals of Mary Jane Lamond and the finest traditional fiddling of Wendy MacIsaac… Read more
December 3, 2016
Saturday, Dec 3 at 2pm $5 (free for toddlers) Musique Royale is pleased to present ‘Blackwood Duo’ at our next cookie concert at the Lunenburg School of the Arts on Saturday,… Read more
November 25, 2016
LSA’s current Artist-in-Residence, Sam Kinsley, will be presenting an artist talk and exhibition of her work on Friday, November 25th, 7:00pm, in the Garage Studio (2nd floor). This is a… Read more
November 20, 2016
Sunday, November 20, 4 – 8pm 6 Prince St., Lunenburg (2nd floor of Lunenburg School of the Arts) The second annual Old Town Craft Show, a collection of local handcrafted items… Read more
November 18, 2016
Friday, November 18 at 7pm Lunenburg School of the Arts Garage Studio (2nd floor) Free admission Boatbuilders have a mythical status in Maritime culture, particularly in architecture. This talk looks at… Read more
October 1, 2016
Saturday, October 1 at 2pm $5 (free for toddlers) The opening Cookie Concert of Musique Royale’s fall line-up features Toronto’s groove-based marimba duo Taktus at the Lunenburg School of the… Read more
September 9, 2016
‘Rosy, resonant glories […] Currents of Sable one of Macmillan’s best works.’ Stephen Pedersen, Arts Reporter They say good things come in three and if that’s true then 2016 will… Read more
July 9, 2016
Join us at Lunenburg School of the Arts (Montague Street entrance) during Lunenburg StreetFest this Saturday July 9th from 10am – 4pm for “A Day at the Circus” with performer… Read more
June 11, 2016
During the Be A Tourist In Your Town event this weekend, Lunenburg School of the Arts is opening the doors and invites kids of all ages to participate in creating chalk… Read more
June 4, 2016
Saturday, June 4 at 2pm $5 (free for toddlers) Musique Royale is pleased to present ‘Ragged Robin’ at our next cookie concert at the Lunenburg School of the Arts on Saturday,… Read more
June 10, 2016
Hot – Diggity – Dog! will feature a series of decorative ceramic platters designed specifically for serving hot dogs, a humorous attempt at elevating this somewhat unappreciated street food.
June 1, 2016
What an amazing weekend at The Lunenburg Symposium: Mentorship in the Arts! The team at Visual Arts Nova Scotia would like to thank our partner, Lunenburg School of the Arts,… Read more
May 27, 2016
May 27 – 29, 2016 at Lunenburg School of the Arts To mark the 10th anniversary of their Mentorship Program Visual Arts Nova Scotia is excited to announce The Lunenburg… Read more
April 2, 2016
Saturday, April 2 at 2pm $5 (free for toddlers) Movement and Percussion with Sara Coffin and Erin Donovan is the theme of the next ‘cookie concert’ at the Lunenburg School… Read more
March 5, 2016
The March Musique Royale ‘cookie concert’ features Blackwood, the imaginative duo of Peter-Anthony Togni and Jeff Reilly at the Lunenburg School of the Arts, 6 Prince Street (corner Montague and… Read more
March 14, 2016
March Break – Kids Explore the Arts (ages 9 -14)
Painting / Sculpture / Drawing
10am – 12pm, March 14 – 18
$75 (materials included)
February 26, 2016
Samantha Battaglia is an emerging artist who attended NSCAD University in Halifax, Nova Scotia and graduated in 2013 with a BFA, interdisciplinary major. Since graduating, Samantha has been the recipient… Read more
February 12, 2016
Free Screening February 12, 7pm Films: THE CANOE Alex Balkam, 8 mins, Experimental SOME THINGS WON’T SLEEP Leah Johnston,11 mins, Drama ALIA Raghed Charabaty, 5 mins, Drama A HORSE THROAT… Read more
February 6, 2016
Cookie Concert Saturday, February 6 at 2pm $5 (free for toddlers) Chris Norman and David Greenberg, two of the most imaginative performers in traditional and early music, are guest artists at Musique… Read more
November 22, 2015
The Old Town Craft Show features 15 talented crafters from Lunenburg and surrounding area. The show takes place on Sunday, November 22, 1 – 5pm right here at the Lunenburg School of the… Read more
November 27, 2015
Emma FitzGerald, instructor in the drawing course A Lunenburg Sketch-About at our School this past summer, has written and drawn her first book, entitled Hand Drawn Halifax, which has just been published…. Read more
November 7, 2015
Cookie Concert: Maritime Brass Quintet Saturday, November 7 at 2pm $5 (free for toddlers) The Maritime Brass Quintet brings the highest caliber chamber music to concert halls, churches, festivals and schools… Read more
July 4, 2015
Saturday July 4, 5 pm, Lunenburg School of the Arts The information session will appeal to artists interested in applying to, or those who have questions about the programs. The… Read more
June 25, 2015
The board of directors of Arts Nova Scotia invites you to attend a panel discussion on Thursday June 25th at 7:00pm at the Lunenburg School of the Arts, Lunenburg NS.
June 11, 2015
Join us at LSA for an artist talk with artist-in-residence, Kara Highfield, Thursday, June 11 at 7pm. About Kara Highfield Kara Highfield is a Ceramic Artist from London, Ontario,… Read more
June 6, 2015
Lunenburg is celebrating its 262nd birthday! There are festivities all around town, including here at the LSA: Open Studio Lunenburg House Paint Project Artist-in-residence Andrew Maize 12noon – 4pm, Saturday,… Read more
June 6, 2015
Cookie Concert, Saturday, June 6 at 2pm. This wonderful combination of art and music is sure to be an inspiring and enjoyable afternoon experience for all ages.
May 15, 2015
You are invited to the opening reception of the Lunenburg House Paint Project at the Lunenburg School of the Arts. May 15th – June 14th 2015 (by chance or appointment) Opening… Read more
May 2, 2015
Cookie Concert Saturday, May 2 at 2pm $5 (free for toddlers) Capella Regalis Men and Boys Choir – 5 years young! and we are celebrating with a Cookie Concert. The event… Read more
April 10, 2015
Drop by Hermes Halifax Friday, April 10 at 6pm to see new work by Lunenburg School of the Arts’ artists-in-residence Katie Belcher and Andrew Maize. Opening Reception: April 10 /… Read more
April 2, 2015
Join us at the LSA for an artist talk with Katie Belcher, our current artist in residence, on Thursday, April 2 at 7pm. Bio: Katie Belcher is a visual artist… Read more
April 4, 2015
Cookie Concert Saturday, April 4 at 2pm $5 (free for toddlers) The next Musique Royale ‘cookie concert’ at the Lunenburg School of the Arts features a new Celtic trio. So new they… Read more
March 7, 2015
The next Musique Royale ‘cookie concert’ at the Lunenburg School of the Arts features three well known Nova Scotia musicians – Scott Macmillan: acoustic and electric guitars and banjo; John… Read more
March 1, 2015
Musique Royale presents Chapel Choir… Unrobed! at the Lunenburg School of the Arts. Showcasing the hidden talents of the choristers of the University of King’s College Chapel Choir: An evening… Read more
February 20, 2015
Join us on February 20th at Lunenburg School of the Arts for a FREE SCREENING of eight short films from the past 40 years of filmmaking at the Atlantic Filmmakers… Read more
February 7, 2015
Cookie Concert Saturday, February 7 at 2pm $5 (free for kids under 6) Chris Norman and David Greenberg, two of the most imaginative performers in traditional and early music, are guest… Read more
November 24, 2014
On November 23, Jennah and Jenny performed an amazing and beautiful live acoustic set in the beautiful, newly opened Lunenburg School of the Arts on Prince Street. It was a… Read more
October 14, 2014
Henri Fabergé artist talk at the Lunenburg School of the Arts 6 Prince Street, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia 7pm on Monday, October 20, 2014 Visual Arts Nova Scotia is delighted to… Read more
October 4, 2014
On October 4th come celebrate with us at the new home of the Lunenburg School of the Arts on the corner of Prince and Montague, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia.