Abstract painting display opens Jan. 23 at Shelburne library

1-3 p.m. on Jan. 21 at the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia Yarmouth Branch

An abstract painting display featuring the unique combination of dimensional objects and paint by artist Joanna Gilman Hyde runs from Tuesday, Jan. 23 to Saturday, Feb. 3 during open hours at McKay Memorial Library in Shelburne.

A graduate of The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art in 1983, the artist has had some of her larger work featured on one of the rooftops of the lower World Trade Centre buildings in New York City.

For more information on this display, call the library at 902875-3615 or visit www.westerncounties.ca. The library is located at 17 Glasgow St. in Shelburne. Joanna Gilman Hyde will have some of her work on display at the library in Shelburne.

“The light goes, the sky falls, January rubs it clammy hands together.”

It’s the perfect season for learning to be a dramatic storyteller. Come out for easy exercises that can help you to become an engaging performer of a (very) short story.

A Family Sunday workshop is being facilitated by Linda Marie Coakley, writer/director, storyteller, and AGNS ArtsSmarts Theatre Education program provider.

Spaces are limited so pre-registration is recommended. Pro- gram is free. Regular admission.

Have a favourite story? Bring it along.

The afternoon at the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia Yarmouth Branch is suitable for children ages eight and older. Come along with mom, dad, or any eager adult. Join in the fun, laughing and learning new skills, while listening to each others’ (maybe odd and eerie?) tales – suitable for an early winter’s eve!

The Art Gallery of Nova Scotia is located at 341 Main St., Yarmouth. For more information or to register call 902-749-2248 or email agnsyarmouth@gov.ns.ca.

Please also consider supporting the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia by becoming a member.