8247 Highway 215, Selma, Nova Scotia, Canada

artgallery215@hotmail.com

(902) 261-2151

Showcasing all artistic mediums:

Jewelry, Fiber Art

Iron Work, Scrimshaw

Photography, Woodturning

Rug Hooking/Design

Stone, Glass, Sculpture

Painting - oils, acrylics, watercolours, pastels

Calendar of Events 2008

Date

Event

Sunday

May 4

9:00am on

Spring Auction

Viewing 9:00am - Auction 10:00am

New & used items/Canteen available

Accepting Visa & Master Card

Sunday

June 22

1:00-3:00pm

2008 Opening & Dessert Tea

Sunday

October 12

Lunch 12 -2

Fall Finale & Harvest Lunch

Gallery closes for '08 season.

(Gallery open 10:00 - 5:00)

Fri/Sat/Sun

November

28/29/30

Maitland Christmas Festival

& Craft Fair

Hookers Welcome!

Every Monday morning throughout the season, rug hookers gather to create, socialize, and share light refreshments. It's a great way to create functional or decorative art, plus recycle old materials. All are welcome - we even have the occasional knitter!

click photos to enlarge...

Season Opening - June 9th, 2007

visitors viewed new '07 works...

mingled with old & new friends...

and enjoyed delicious home baked treats!

In our Gallery you'll find something for every taste...

Toney River by Sipkje Densmore

from paintings to jewelry...

Jewelry by Pat Whidden

Links

Arts/Culture/Heritage

East Hants Historical Society Museum
Hants County Arts Council
The Place Near & Far Gallery & Workshop
Guenter Burr Studios, Moose Brook
Di Bari Studios, West Gore
Inklings in Wood, Maitland
Studio Glass Canada, Maitland
The Country Studio, Shubenacadie
Hants County & Tourism
Maitland Heritage Conservation District
Municipality of East Hants
Hants Regional Development Association
Bay of Fundy Tourism	Fundy Fun
Central Nova Scotia	Nova Scotia Tourism
Weather Forecast - Maitland (The Weather Network)

Map & Driving Directions

2008 Hours - June 22 to October 12

Open 7 days a week 10:00am to 5:00pm

Gallery 215 - A modern showcase in a heritage setting, nestled in the historic waterside village of Selma, Nova Scotia, Canada

Created by the Community, for the Community, our gallery features all artistic medium.

• read about the Gallery & the restoration of our historic home...



Showcasing all artistic mediums...

Our "Gallery of Artists" includes over 40 talented local contributors working in all mediums.

Pen & paper, paint & canvas, wood, stone & wool, our artists excel in many different methods of expression of the world they see around them.

• View our catalogue of artists and samples of their work

Our Gallery's home, the "old Selmah Schoolhouse", is close to 190 years old and originally served the community as a two room school house.

The School operated for 96 years and it was reported to the Superintendent of Schools that "in terms of structure and style, the Selmah School was one of the most outstanding rural schools in Nova Scotia".

• Read the rich history of our building and it's architecture

Retail Section

All works displayed in the Gallery are available for sale through the Gallery, on-site or on-line, but we also offer a selection of affordable works of art that make great souvenirs of your visit.

Browse through the "Gallery Cupboard" and find something for your taste; choose from a selection of miniature paintings, prints, cards, coasters and more.

Float your mouse over the various shelves in the photo and click wherever your mouse pointer changes to a hand...


Local talent Deanna Hennigar is curator and Artist in Residence for the 2007 season.	Float your mouse over the quilt and click where you see the hand to view details of our prize quilt.