Today is GivingTuesday and for just over a decade now, the world’s largest generosity movement has been inspiring people to give back in myriad ways. The sentiment behind the day is simple: Everyone has something to give and every act of generosity counts. Whether it’s brightening someone’s day by making them laugh or smile, helping […]
Spotlight on St. Michael’s Printshop’s Holiday Print Sale & Fundraiser
For almost five decades now, St. Michael’s Printshop (SMP) has been celebrating, promoting and helping grow the art of printmaking in the province, giving both emerging and established artists the chance to develop their skills and showcase their work. Established in 1974 by artists Heidi Oberheide and Don Wright in the quiet outport of St. […]
Spotlight on the 2023 Local Holiday Gift Guide
It’s that time of year again – our Local Holiday Gift Guide is here! And our 2023 edition is our biggest yet, with 89 artists featured and over 250 items to choose from. Whether you’re looking for something contemporary or a bit more traditional, our gift guide includes items for every age, style and budget. […]
Spotlight on Grow to Lead with Susan Sherk & Jessica Brown
When Susan Sherk left her home in Boston and took a job “on a fluke” in North West River, Labrador some 50 years ago, little did she know that decades later, she’d be a mentor to a rising star in the local filmmaking community with ties to the area. For the past six months, Sherk […]
Spotlight on the Quidi Vidi Art Search: Kevin-Barry Martin & The Inn By Mallard Cottage
There’s nothing like a powerful piece of public art to make a statement that sticks with you. Such is the case with Kevin-Barry Martin’s piece “Moratorium Cod Drying,” perfectly placed at The Inn By Mallard Cottage. One of five pieces of public art that’s part of the Quidi Vidi Art Search, “Moratorium Cod Drying” is […]
Spotlight on the MUN Street Art Wall
If you’ve walked around Memorial University’s campus over the past year, you might’ve noticed a bright and ever-changing addition to the landscape. Street art holds a prominent place in many cities around the country. Through their Street Art Wall, Memorial is providing another venue for this diverse and dynamic art form, giving various artists a […]