Art Lab Studios & Gallery

05/15/2026

Model Drawing - Tonight 7pm- art lab

04/30/2026

Guess what! Art Lab (the sequel) is opening Friday, May 1st at 11 a.m. There’s been lots of curiosity about what’s been happening in the building over the past few months. Now’s your chance to come and investigate! BIG CHANGES with major renovations resulting in a division of the Art Lab space, creating a rental unit for our new creative neighbour, The Crow’s Nest! It’s a retail store for the many excellent and up-and-coming artists, crafters, and artisans within our radial community. It's the brain child of biz partners Amanda Sheehan and Kevin Wood. The Crow’s Nest with have regular hours. Check their page ’sNest for details.

As for Art Lab itself, in December, as a group, we disbanded the original make up of Art Lab in favour of going to our own studios and getting away from the daily retail commitment of what Art Lab had become. It was not a light decision, especially given the wonderful community of supporters we'd been privileged to serve, and the value it had for the community. We were all terribly wrenched by the inevitable closing of the art school. We'd made so many good friends with the instructors and their students and we'll miss them terribly.

Michael Fuller and Krista Wells are maintaining their studios within Art Lab but there is now a completely different look, with one large gallery room for their work and for presentation of special programming: pop-up musical, theatrical, art related, and writing moments. There is still a quality selection of art supplies (including new sketching materials). The studios are in room two at the back of the building and there is a beautiful new hospitality space and storage spaces.

Art Lab hours will be by chance or appointment. Email: [email protected] or call 902-254-2972.

02/18/2026

Time is running out. Can you help us spread the word. Pleinair artists from all over North America might want to know. Thanks

12/11/2025

Saturday is our second last day for this year and we’re having a party! We hope you can drop by and celebrate the season with us. We’ll have special guest vendors, hot drinks, a bit of live music in the background and some extra instruments if you want to join in.

11/12/2025

Our final guest exhibition of the year is upon us!

10/20/2025

The Edge of Winter.
Here are a couple of Edward Wedler's water colours.. They along with 36 others are on exhibit until the end of the month and are available to make your walls sing.

10/18/2025

10/15/2025

10/14/2025

It’s time for another pop-up coffeehouse! Open to all, free admission (although a donation to the musician is always welcome), non-alcoholic bevvies available, and snacks! Come chill with us 🥸.

10/07/2025

If you’re looking for a deal on some brand new oil paints read on. Tony Quinn is selling unopened tubes of M Graham as well as jars of RGH oils. Contact him at 902-250-1284 for further info.

10/03/2025

The Lion's Arena market will be held outside at 121Main Street (Art Lab building) tomorrow. Come on out and visit us. Hours are 9:30am - 1:00 pm. Hope to see you there!!