News - Lunenburg School of the Arts

5th Anniversary Art Contest!

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

Post pandemic the arts will need our support

May 13, 2020

Post pandemic the arts will need our support By Patricia Bovey | Opinion | Canada’s National Observer | May 13th 2020 Senator Patricia Bovey is committed to ensuring the arts’… Read more

Tribute to the late Betsy Wyeth

April 29, 2020

It is with a heavy heart that we let you know that Mrs. Betsy Wyeth (nee James), widow of the celebrated American Artist, Andrew Wyeth, and mother of Nicholas and… Read more

(Cancelled) NSAA Lecture Series: A Few Small, Loved Projects

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

Musique Royale “Cookie Concert”: Jennah Barry

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

NSAA Lecture Series: Commemorative Public Spaces

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

Musique Royale Cookie Concerts 2020

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

(Cancelled) NSAA South Shore Chapter Lecture Series Winter / Spring 2020

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

Musique Royale “Cookie Concert”: Foxfire

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

NSAA Lecture Series: Abstract Arctic Architecture – View through an icy lens

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

Memorial: Work by Venezuelan Diaspora Artist

January 16, 2019

Original Press Release Link January 16th – February 15th 2020 The Khyber is pleased to announce an upcoming group exhibition and series of public events curated by Camila Salcedo, titled Memorial: Work… Read more

Musique Royale “Cookie Concert”: Old Man Luedecke

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

Old Town Craft Show

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

Musique Royale “Cookie Concert”: Maxim & Gervais Cormier

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

Painting with Friends for Special Olympics Lunenburg Queens

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

Musique Royale “Cookie Concert”: Steve & Sylvie

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

VANS’ Professional Development Workshop Series: Artist Residencies

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

Lecture Series: A Visit to the Würzburg Residence

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

NSAA Presents Documentary Film “Strange & Familiar” Architecture On Fogo Island

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

NSAA Presents Documentary Film “Urbanized”

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

Musique Royale “Cookie Concert” returns to LSA, October 5th

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

NSAA Lecture Series – Life Off Grid: Principles, Challenges, and the Future

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

LYNN ELLIS: “SILENT VOICE”, MFA Thesis, Exhibition & Artist Talk

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

Lecture Series: The Roof Over Our Head…

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’s ‘Cookie Concert’ at St. John’s Anglican Church

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

Lecture Series: “Objectified” a Documentary Film by Gary Hustwit

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

Musique Royale ‘Cookie Concert’ with Hogtown Brass Quintet

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

“Ramp It Up!” for Second Story Women’s Centre

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

Shandi Mitchell’s ‘the WAITING HOURS’ book launch

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

Lecture Series: Tradition and Modernity

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

Musique Royale ‘Cookie Concert’ present Rissesco & Sampson

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

Lecture Series: The Life and Times of Sir Sanford Fleming

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

Cookie Concert

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

Atlantic Filmmakers Cooperative presents: ‘LANGUAGES OF NOVA SCOTIA’ SCREENING

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

‘Helvetica’, Thursday, February 28th, 7:00 p.m.

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

“A Plastic Ocean” Free Screening

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

Garrett Mason in Concert

October 26, 2018

Join us at LSA for JUNO award wining artist Garrett Mason in concert, October 26th, 2018.

Congratulations to all cultural advocates and leaders in Lunenburg!

November 5, 2016

On November 5th, the Town of Lunenburg received the “Communities Arts and Culture Recognition Award” at Creative Nova Scotia Awards Gala in Halifax. The award carries a cash value of… Read more

Happy Summer! Classes Underway at LSA

July 18, 2016

When we say “The Town of Lunenburg is our Campus” we really mean it! Summer 2016 classes are underway at LSA and students in Hangama Amiri’s “Plein-air Painting in Lunenburg”… Read more

Thank you for The Lunenburg Symposium

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

Art Makes Kids Awesome

March 14, 2016

March Break – Kids Explore the Arts (ages 9 -14)
Painting / Sculpture / Drawing
10am – 12pm, March 14 – 18
$75 (materials included)

“Kids & Clay” a Success at LSA!

December 4, 2015

Lunenburg School of the Arts’ introductory ceramics class, “Kids & Clay”, for students between the ages of 11 and 16, was enthusiastically attended. Classes were held on Wednesdays from 3:30… Read more

RBC Canadian Painting Competiton Results

November 19, 2015

Hangama Amiri, NSCAD graduate (B.F.A. 2012), a resident artist in the Lunenburg – NSCAD Residence Studios Program (2012-2013), and who was mentored at the Lunenburg School of the Arts, has… Read more

Hangama Amiri Receives Fulbright Award

November 12, 2015

Hangama Amiri, an Afghan-Canadian artist whose art practice addresses issues of gender equality, sexual oppression, and culture through personal and sociopolitical lives of women in Central and East Asian countries,… Read more

Congratulations to Alexandra McCurdy

October 27, 2015

Halifax ceramist Alexandra McCurdy was inducted into the Royal Canadian Academy of the Arts as part of the academy’s annual general meeting in Montreal. The Royal Canadian Academy of Arts… Read more

Fall Workshops at Lunenburg School of the Arts

September 25, 2015

Painting with Watercolours, Press Molds for Potters and Digital Photography, are just a few of the Saturday workshops being offered at Lunenburg School of the Arts this fall.

Summer 2015 Classes Wrap Up at LSA

September 16, 2015

Lunenburg School of the Arts wrapped their inaugural summer 2015 schedule with ceramicist, Adero Willard, instructing “Colour, Layer, Pattern”, surface techniques for ceramics. LSA’s inaugural summer program of weekly classes… Read more

The Ladies of Screen-Printing, and the Titans of Tile!

September 1, 2015

Another busy week at Lunenburg School of the Arts with classes in both screen-printing on cloth and ceramic tile making. The ladies took over the Garage Studio creating their own… Read more

Double-duty at Lunenburg School of the Arts

August 24, 2015

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.713755732102133.1073741839.521433568001018&type=3 Lunenburg School of the Arts did double-duty in week 6 of programming with a printmaking course in the East Bay Studio on the street level, and a jewellery… Read more