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Artisan Studios & Galleries

Abbey Café & Gallery (The) 546 Queen Street 506-455-6368; Facebook/AbbeyCafeGallery Over 20 rotating original art pieces for sale, all created locally. Your purchase will support the Fredericton Food Bank. Aitkens Pewter 698 McLeod Ave. 506-453-9474; 1-800-567-4416; aitkenspewter.com Hand-made hollowware, maritime collectables, tableware, frames, Christmas ornaments, jewelry and everything in between. Come see it made year-round in our combined studio store and workshop just minutes from downtown. Angel Terry Art Studio 164 Woodstock Rd. 506-455-4224; angelterry.com Angel Terry Art Studio is a must visit for those taken by the bright, bold colors of Atlantic Canada. Barracks Fine Craft Studios (The) (Reopening in 2022) Soldiers’ Barracks, Historic Garrison District, Carleton St. The lower level of the former Soldiers’ Barracks houses several studios where students and recent graduates of the New Brunswick College of Craft and Design create. They sell their wares through the nearby Craft & Design Shop. Beaverbrook Art Gallery (Reopening in 2022) 703 Queen St. 506-458-2028; beaverbrookartgallery.org One of the finest permanent collections of art in Canada. Please follow the Gallery on social media and online for digital programming, art activities and construction updates. Birch Crescent Gallery 1599 Woodstock Rd. 506-461-5224; dalecarruthersart.ca Original paintings, prints, custom framing, greeting cards & calendars. Botinicals Gift Shop, Studio & Gallery 610 Queen St. 506-454-6101; botinicalsgiftshop.com Open year round. Established in 1994 the shop has been serving the community & visitors alike with fine art & crafts from across the Maritimes with a focus on New Brunswick. A must see collection of 100% handmade products including pottery, jewellery, wood working, glass & textiles. It’s always worth a visit. Charlotte Street Art Centre 732 Charlotte St. charlottestreetarts.ca The CSAC is Fredericton’s cultural hub, with cultural and educational opportunities like workshops, performances and exhibitions. The creators and creative organizations based in the CSAC comprise a unique and vibrant arts community. The Charlotte Street Arts Centre works to provide everybody with the opportunity to participate with the dynamic cultural community of the region, fostering a more open, creatively engaged, and inclusive society for everyone. Connexion Artist-Run Centre for Contemporary Art 732 Charlotte St., Room 133 506-478-4484; connexionarc.org Connexion ARC is an artist-run centre that promotes contemporary and experimental visual art practices, including installation, performance, video, new media, and interdisciplinary work. The centre currently operates in a flexible manner by activating new spaces in Fredericton to present artists

from across the country and abroad. As a member-driven organization, Connexion ARC also supports the artistic and professional development of contemporary artists in Fredericton, and in the Atlantic Region. Visit connexionarc.org for upcoming events and programming. Craft & Design Shop (The) (Reopening in 2022) 463 Queen St. (Barracks Square) Facebook/thecraftanddesignshop; thecraftanddesignshop.com The Craft & Design Shop was formed in 2017 by a group of recent graduates from The New Brunswick College of Craft & Design (NBCCD). A local artisan and design collective, The Craft & Design Shop supports alumni and current students from NBCCD. CreatedHere/NBCCD Studio (The) 408 Queen St. A collaboration between CreatedHere Magazine and the New Brunswick College of Craft & Design (NBCCD), this gallery space houses thematic art exhibitions addressing a wide range of social issues, mediums, and perspectives. For those interested in diving deeper into the stories of New Brunswick artists, CreatedHere’s quarterly print publication is available here. Student internships make this a hub of experiential learning. Open to the public with limited capacity and masks required, and offering many virtual exhibitions at createdhere.ca Gallery 78 Fine Art 796 Queen St. 506-454-5192; gallery78.com Gallery 78 shows the widest selection of fine art in Eastern Canada, including paintings, sculptures, works on paper, photography, one-of-a-kind jewellery and fine crafts by established and emerging artists. Artist’s studio within gallery. Gallery on Queen 406 Queen St. 506-206-1904; 506-261-0655; galleryonqueen.com Located in a modern space in Fredericton’s historic downtown, Gallery on Queen houses an amazing collection of work from artists across Canada. We strive to represent both emerging and established artists. We believe in an affordable and accessible approach to collecting, and that everyone should be able to own an original work of art. From the traditional to the contemporary, the gallery houses an ever-changing collection of mediums including paintings, drawings, sculptures, works on paper and ceramics. Visitors are welcome to spend time looking at the extensive collection of work. Garden Creek Pottery 1538 Woodstock Rd. (Route 102) 506-455-7631 Visit the studio of potter Joan Shaw, featuring hand thrown stoneware and porcelain. Government House Gallery 51 Woodstock Rd. 506-453-2505; gnb.ca/lg See New Brunswick’s artistic culture first hand in the contemporary gallery spaces, located on the second floor of this National & Provincial Historic Site. House of Art 384 Queen St. 506-461-5242; houseofartbyconnie.ca Local studio / shop of artists Connie Wheaton & Anna Lazar. Offering an array of beautiful of colorful artwork at an accessible price point! Isaac’s Way Restaurant 649 Queen St. 506-474-7222; isaacsway.ca Over 65 rotating original art pieces, all created locally. Your purchase will help kids in need receive lessons in theatre, music, art and dance. Visit the gallery while enjoying a meal. The George Fry Gallery at the New Brunswick College of Craft and Design (NBCCD) 457 Queen St. The George Fry Gallery showcases the work of students, faculty and invited artists in a schedule of regularly changing exhibits. It is an exciting learning resource that features a wide range of makers, materials and processes. For the safety of our students, our exhibits will be available in virtual format only for members of the public in 2021. nbccd.ca and @TheGeorgeFryGallery on Facebook. UNB Art Centre 9 Bailey Dr. Memorial Hall, UNB 506-453-4623; unb.ca/cel/artcentre Open to the public, free of charge. September to June. UNB Art Centre features regional artists and touring exhibitions and maintains a collection of over 1800 artworks on display throughout the campus. Yellow Box Gallery 51 Dineen Dr., McCain Hall, 3rd Floor (St. Thomas University) 506-452-0528; stu.ca/yellowboxgallery YBG is dedicated to diversity in programming, striving to encourage the community to reflect critically and creatively on aesthetic, intellectual, and cultural art practices.

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Fredericton is a city full of art and culture where creativity flows as naturally as the majestic Saint John River. Inspiration from our creative community can be found around every corner and that includes many public art pieces and art murals. Come and experience our outdoor art gallery! Check out our blog for more information and self-guided tours.

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