Newfoundland: A Visual Artist’s Perspective
Words and Visuals Works by Allison Prior
The Newfoundland Arts Scene is alive and
thriving. Local artists come together to share their talents, ideas, create and
learn from each other through such avenues as artist workshops; and through support
from the Art Association Newfoundland and Labrador, the Canada Council for the
Arts, and the Eastern Edge Gallery, artists are able to display and sell their
art.
There are so many venues and events in
my hometown of St. John’s it's hard to keep up with all the excitement. For
example:
The Christina Parker Gallery takes great
pride in representing serious Newfoundland artists.
St. Michael's Printshop is an artist-run
print studio which provides professional fine art printmaking facilities for
established and emerging artists.
The Rooms Provincial Art Gallery is
Newfoundland and Labrador's largest public cultural space. It's the place where
it all comes together - our history, heritage and artistic expression. The Rooms unites the Provincial Archives, Art
Gallery and Museum.
Botanical Garden displays a variety of
nature works by local artists, has annual events, and brings artists together
to paint the beautiful flowers of the garden.
Being an artist in Newfoundland brings
many opportunities to paint the most beautiful landscapes and seascapes. With
rugged hillsides, and rough waters, beautiful sunsets, our amazing outports,
and fishing villages, it's an artist dream come true.
Allison Prior is a Newfoundland Portrait
Artist and Art Instructor. Allison set up a small studio as a hobby to bring
artists together to learn and share ideas. Born and raised in St. John's,
Allison has travelled to almost every part of the island of Newfoundland taking
many pictures along the way for her painting endeavors.
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