| Art Gallery Of Nova Scotia |
Article Index for Art Gallery |
Website Links For Art Gallery |
Information AboutArt Gallery Of Nova Scotia |
| CATEGORIES ABOUT ART GALLERY OF NOVA SCOTIA | |
| buildings and structures in the halifax regional municipality | |
| art museums and galleries in nova scotia | |
|
The Art Gallery of Nova Scotia is located in the central Downtown region of Halifax , Nova Scotia , Canada . Since 1988 it has been housed the historic Dominion Building, built in 1865 , with more facilities located in the newer Provincial Building. These two buildings are separated by Ondaatje Court, a public space that besides being used for temporary exhibitions, contains several large permanate Sculptures . Underneath the courtyard is a large underground exhibition room, which connects the two buildings. The gallery has over 9000 works of Art in its varied collection, ranging from Nova Scotian Folk Art to Inuit stone carvings. One of the most popular attractions in the gallery is the restored former home of rural folk artist Maud Lewis . The home was moved from its original location near Digby, Nova Scotia , dismantled, restored, and reassembled in the South Gallery of the ''AGNS''. Most of the home, including the doors, part of the windows, and the wallpaper, was painted for decoration by the artist herself. Many of Maud's paintings reside in the same room as her home. A gift shop, art store, and cafe are located off the main Lobby . SEE ALSO EXTERNAL LINKS |
|
|