{"title":"Exhibition Inspired: Colville, Forrestall, Pratt \u0026 Pratt: The Work Behind The Work","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"mary-pratt","title":"Mary Pratt","description":"\u003cp\u003eLuminescent paintings form the visual focus of \u003cem\u003eMary Pratt\u003c\/em\u003e, a career retrospective that examines every aspect of Pratt’s unique creative journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis major book on her work, the first in almost twenty years, features five major essays. It also includes 75 colour reproductions of Pratt’s most renowned work and a chronology of her career. Together, they form a conversation around Pratt’s technique, her influences and the themes that weave through and around her art — the role of place and personal biography, the passage of time, the very act of looking, and, of course, the “stuff of life.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e160 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoftcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublishers: Goose Lane Editions, The Rooms Provincial Art Gallery, Art Gallery of Nova Scotia (2013)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 10.25 x 9.25 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Goose Lane Editions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35901427384473,"sku":"PUB-GLE-9780864928979","price":40.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0877\/5000\/products\/1029.jpg?v=1453314753"},{"product_id":"if-i-had-an-old-house-on-the-east-coast","title":"If I Had An Old House On The East Coast","description":"\u003cheader class=\"page-header product--header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product--author twelvecol\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sevencol\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy Wanda Baxter and Illustrated by Kat Frick Miller\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eightcol product-info\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"info-container\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product--description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"If I had an old house on the East Coast I would fall in love at first sight.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt would grab me by the heart, and not let go.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith introspection and deep appreciation for the East Coast, this inspirational gift book shares a dream, in words and images, of falling in love with an old house and breathing new life into it. Exploring, with lyrical prose, everything from an old house’s foundation to its layers of antique wallpaper to its decades-old gardens bursting with wildflowers, this lyrical and gently illustrated book is a love letter to a vanishing way of life. Fully illustrated with gentle water-colours from celebrated local artist Kat Frick Miller, \u003cem\u003eIf I Had an Old House on the East Coast\u003c\/em\u003e also includes practical tips for the old-home-owner, from how to clear your home of ghosts to instructions for making rosehip jelly and maple syrup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Nimbus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12391307673659,"sku":"MER-BK-NIM-9781771085779","price":24.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0877\/5000\/products\/9781771085779_1_1.jpg?v=1527188501"},{"product_id":"alex-colville-a-rebellious-mind","title":"Alex Colville: A Rebellious Mind by Ray Cronin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"AuthorTitle\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Gaspereau Field Guide to Canadian Artists: No. 3\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"BookBody\"\u003eWhile serving as a Canadian war artist in Europe during the Second World War, Alex Colville (1920–2013) was immersed in the overwhelming nihilism and horror of the period, witness to the enactment of humanity’s darkest possibilities. Colville’s war-time experience ultimately animated his remarkable painting career. The style of representational painting he developed—where realism is heightened by the artist’s assertion of order through composition—expresses the tenets of his personal revolt against chaos and despair; if these prospects lurk in even his most intimate, domestic images, so also do order and hope, charging Colville’s art with tension and vitality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"BookBody\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eRay Cronin is a Nova Scotia-based writer and curator. Between 2011 and 2015 he worked at the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia as both curator and director. He is the founding curator of the Sobey Art Award. Cronin has written on visual arts for magazines and newspapers for over two decades and is presently the visual arts blogger for Halifax Magazine. He is also the author of the ebook Alex Colville: Art and Life (Arts Canada Institute) and \u003cem\u003eOur Maud: The Art, Life and Legacy of Maud Lewis (\u003c\/em\u003eArt Gallery of Nova Scotia).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2019 \/ Canadian Art, Biography, Artists \/ Trade paper \/ 64 pp\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gaspereau Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21061879332923,"sku":"MER-BK-GPP-9781554471881","price":21.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0877\/5000\/files\/AlexColvilleARebelliousMindbyRayCronin-MER-BK-GPP-9781554471881.jpg?v=1710950180"},{"product_id":"mary-pratt-still-light","title":"Mary Pratt: Still Light by Ray Cronin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"AuthorTitle\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Gaspereau Field Guide to Canadian Artists: No. 1\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"BookBody\"\u003eAfter studying Fine Art at Mount Allison University, Mary Pratt (1935–2018) settled in Newfoundland with her husband and strove to pursue her passion for painting amidst the demands of raising a family. Over her career, Pratt developed a painting technique that embodied qualities of light, depth of field, and focus evocative of the photographic image, creating a body of work that renders the common everyday items of our lives somehow luminous. Pratt is a Companion of the Order of Canada and was awarded the Molson Prize in 1997.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRay Cronin is a Nova Scotia-based writer and curator. Between 2011 and 2015 he worked at the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia as both curator and director. He is the founding curator of the Sobey Art Award. Cronin has written on visual arts for magazines and newspapers for over two decades and is presently the visual arts blogger for Halifax Magazine. He is also the author of the ebook Alex Colville: Art and Life (Arts Canada Institute) and \u003cem\u003eOur Maud: The Art, Life and Legacy of Maud Lewis (\u003c\/em\u003eArt Gallery of Nova Scotia).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2018 \/ Canadian Art, Biography, Artists \/ Trade paper \/ 64 pp\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gaspereau Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21061888835643,"sku":"MER-BK-GPP-9781554471805","price":21.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0877\/5000\/products\/9781554471805_b.jpg?v=1559140788"},{"product_id":"sketch-by-sketch-along-nova-scotias-south-shore-by-emma-fitzgerald","title":"Sketch by Sketch Along Nova Scotia's South Shore by Emma FitzGerald","description":"\u003cp\u003eJust as \u003cem\u003eHand Drawn Halifax\u003c\/em\u003e was \"a love letter to the city\", Fitzgerald's new book takes readers on informal road trips along one of the most renowned parts of Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs Emma Fitzgerald sketches, residents of these communities share their insights and histories. They appear in her whimsical drawings, which portray Nova Scotia's South Shore in every season. You will meet a fourth-generation female sail maker in Second Peninsula, learn the recipe for summertime rose vinegar, and discover how winter Bluenose dark rum is made in Lunenburg. You'll make a springtime visit to Birchtown's Black Loyalist Heritage Centre, and escape the cool autumn weather inside the Sipuke'l Mi'kmaq art gallery in Liverpool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e140+ colour illustrations; 8\"x6\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eISBN: 9781459504769\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Formac Lorimer Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32261065998395,"sku":"MER-BK-FLB-9781459504769","price":24.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0877\/5000\/products\/Sketch_by_Sketch_Along_Nova_Scotia_s_South_Shore.png?v=1582218261"},{"product_id":"hand-drawn-halifax-the-colouring-book-by-emma-fitzgerald","title":"Hand Drawn Halifax: The Colouring Book by Emma FitzGerald","description":"\u003cp\u003eEmma FitzGerald's 2015 book Hand Drawn Halifax was an immediate hit in Halifax. Emma's appealing sketches of the city's neighbourhoods and her obvious appreciation of the diversity of the city in her notes on her experiences as she drew won her many fans. At events and signings, Emma offered printouts of line drawing versions of a few of the book's illustrations, which were eagerly accepted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOut of that experience comes this book -- a collection of 80 line drawings for colouring book fans, including brand new drawings. There's an opportunity for everyone to produce their own versions of Emma's portraits of Halifax's buildings, places and people. Printed on thick paper selected to prevent bleedthrough, the 80+ illustrations vary in intricacy, giving options to colour-inners of all ages!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e80 b\u0026amp;w drawing; 9.75\"x9.75\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eISBN: 9781459504530\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Formac Lorimer Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32261142347835,"sku":"MER-CB-TOY-001","price":19.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0877\/5000\/products\/Hand_Drawn_Halifax_-_The_colouring_book.png?v=1582218618"},{"product_id":"christopher-pratt-the-places-i-go","title":"Christopher Pratt: The Places I Go","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"When you revisit a place that matters to you for the first time in a long time it is a rich, spiritual experience, but if you then revisit such a place too frequently it loses some of its power. The power lies in the absences.\" —Christopher Pratt\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidely considered to be one of Canada's most prominent and celebrated painters, Christopher Pratt stands with other great artists — Alex Colville, Lawren P. Harris, Jean Paul Lemieux, and Lionel LeMoine Fitzgerald — who influenced him and the way he represents the land. But Pratt's greatest influence is perhaps the geography of his home province of Newfoundland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Places I Go\u003c\/em\u003e focuses on Pratt's paintings of the last decade, each revealing his observations of a place changing even as it endures. Beginning in 2005, Pratt started to travel by car to \"everywhere I've ever been,\" recording his travels in his \"car books,\" in his memory, and, ultimately, in his paintings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe paintings that resulted from this journey are vintage Pratt. They are also acts of remembering, of recording, of becoming the observer of transformation. Standing on \"the littoral,\" looking toward the horizon, Pratt casts his eye on the perpetual presence of the ocean. Yet, his images — houses, spillways, bridges, and boats — also pay homage to the right angles of humanity. Buried in snow, at rest in a dock, they celebrate the built form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis exquisite book, featuring essays by exhibition curator Mireille Eagan, archivist Larry Dohey, and Pratt himself, examines Pratt's interest in and preoccupation with transformation, the act of remembering, and his abstractions of the ineffable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e104 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Goose Lane Editions, June 2015\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthors:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMireille Eagan is Curator of Canadian Art at The Rooms Provincial Art Gallery, St. John's, a position she has held since January 2010. Prior to this, she was Curator at the Confederation Centre Art Gallery in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. Eagan has lectured nationally on Canadian art and has published several catalogues and essays on Canadian artists. She has a special interest in promoting the activities of artists based in the Atlantic provinces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarry Dohey is Manager of Collections and Projects at The Rooms Provincial Archives Division.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChristopher Pratt (b. December 9, 1935) is one of Canada's most prominent painters and printmakers. After studies at the Glasgow School of Art, Scotland (1957-1959), Pratt completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts at Mount Allison University in New Brunswick in 1961. Pratt's first solo exhibition took place at the Memorial University Art Gallery in St. John's in 1965. Since then, Pratt has exhibited extensively both nationally and internationally, and is the subject of many substantial publications. He is a member of the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts (ARCA), a member of the Canadian Society of Graphic Art, and a Companion of the Order of Canada. In 1980, Pratt designed the Provincial Flag of Newfoundland and Labrador. He lives in Newfoundland in St. Mary's Bay along the Salmonier River.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Goose Lane Editions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35901501079705,"sku":"MER-BK-GLE-9780864928849","price":40.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0877\/5000\/files\/Christopher_Pratt_The_Places_I_Go.png?v=1726667874"},{"product_id":"greeting-card-tom-forrestal-winter-wonderland-dartmouth","title":"Greeting Card – Tom Forrestal, Winter Wonderland - Dartmouth","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5x7 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlank inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite Envelope included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtwork:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTom Forrestall, \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWinter Wonderland - Dartmouth\u003c\/em\u003e, 1995. Watercolour and gouache on Saunders Waterford paper. Gift of the Artist, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, 2004. Collection of the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Art Gallery of Nova Scotia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41599950946457,"sku":"MER-2021-12-2","price":3.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0877\/5000\/files\/GreetingCard_TomForrestal_WinterWonderland-Dartmouth.jpg?v=1762715071"},{"product_id":"copy-of-hand-drawn-halifax-portraits-of-the-citys-buildings-landmarks-neighbourhoods-and-residents-by-emma-fitzgerald","title":"Hand Drawn Halifax: Portraits of the City's buildings, landmarks, neighbourhoods and residents by Emma FitzGerald (SC)","description":"\u003cp\u003eEmma FitzGerald sketches Halifax and its residents vividly, in colour. She effortlessly catches moments in the life of the city. While she draws, she keeps notes on what she sees -- and what people say to her. She has an ear, as well as an eye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this sketchbook readers will find spots they didn't even know existed and hear stories they never imagined. Emma overhears conversations in the bookstore, notices prom night in the Public Gardens, learns the recipe for McNabs famous Island lemonade, checks out Ashtray Rock, and finds out where the real fishermen live. The personality and character of the city and its people shine through in the brightly illustrated pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e140+ colour illustrations; 8\"x6\" Softcover\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Formac Lorimer Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41849635799193,"sku":"MER-BK-FLB-9781459506848","price":24.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0877\/5000\/products\/21157.jpg?v=1645374967"},{"product_id":"agns-notebook","title":"AGNS Notebook","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"94\"\u003eCapture your ideas, sketches, and notes in style with the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia Notebook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"96\" data-end=\"354\"\u003eFeaturing 14 full-colour images from the Gallery’s Permanent Collection, this thoughtfully designed notebook brings art into your everyday. Its sleek design incorporates AGNS brand elements for a clean, contemporary look that feels both creative and refined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"356\" data-end=\"724\"\u003eInside, you’ll find 128 dotted pages - perfect for writing, sketching, or planning - offering the flexibility of a blank page with just enough structure to guide your ideas (similar to a subtle graph-style layout). The generous 8\" x 10\" size provides ample space to think and create, while the durable hardcover ensures it stands up to daily use at your desk or on the go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"726\" data-end=\"806\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eA practical and inspiring companion for artists, thinkers, and art lovers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Friesens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43121640734873,"sku":"MER-AGNS-Notebook","price":15.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0877\/5000\/files\/notebook.png?v=1776951273"},{"product_id":"greeting-card-box-set-tom-forrestall","title":"Greeting Card Box Set - Tom Forrestall, Winter Wonderland - Dartmouth","description":"\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSet of 10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e5x7\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlank inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhite envelopes included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eArtwork:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTom Forrestall, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWinter Wonderland - Dartmouth\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, 1995. Watercolour and gouache on Saunders Waterford paper. Gift of the Artist, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, 2004. Collection of the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Art Gallery of Nova Scotia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43620789911705,"sku":"MER-202112-2-BoxSet","price":25.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0877\/5000\/files\/Greeting_Card_Box_Set_-_Tom_Forrestall_Winter_Wonderland_-_Dartmouth_01.jpg?v=1744481264"},{"product_id":"mary-pratt-a-love-affair-with-vision","title":"Mary Pratt: A Love Affair with Vision","description":"\u003cp class=\"uppercase vendor__link\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description rte\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description-content prodDescriptionSliders\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"uppercase vendor__link\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAnne Koval\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eMary Pratt\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description rte\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description-content prodDescriptionSliders\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e320 pages\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePublished:   October 3, 2023\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNon-fiction, Biography and Memoir\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHardcover:   9781773101729    $45.00\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMary Pratt’s art has captivated millions of Canadians. Her luminescent paintings capture reality in a way that few artists have been able to achieve — the chip in a glass bowl, the play of light across a dish-strewn supper table, the vulnerability of a naked woman. Replete with symbolism, Pratt’s work elevates the traditional still life by transforming the everyday into the iconic.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003chr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"aLittleMore\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eArt historian Anne Koval wrote\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMary Pratt: A Love Affair with Vision\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein close consultation with Pratt. The book is informed by extensive interviews with the artist, and her family, friends, and colleagues and by unprecedented access to Pratt’s archival holdings at Mount Allison University. This in-depth study of Pratt’s life and work explores the complex issues of gender, feminism, and realism in Canadian art, resulting in a richly layered biography of an artist who redefined the visual culture of her period and whose art and life intersect in varied and surprising ways.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAnne Koval is Professor of Art History, Museum and Curatorial Studies at Mount Allison University. She is the author of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eMary Pratt: A Love Affair with Vision\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhistler in His Time\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and the co-author of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eJames McNeill Whistler: Beyond the Myth\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. She has written on Anna Torma for the Textile Museum of Canada and her writing on contemporary art has appeared in several edited volumes, including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eStitching the Self: Identity and the Needle Arts\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eMore Caught in the Act: An Anthology of Performance Art by Canadian Women\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Radcliffe Line and Other Geographies: Sarindar Dhaliwal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which includes a series of ekphrastic poems by Koval. She has curated exhibitions at the Owens Art Gallery, the Mendel Art Gallery, the Banff Park Museum, and the Confederation Centre Art Gallery, which included the work of Ed Pien, Merle McMaster, D’Arcy Wilson, Diana Thorneycroft, Aganetha Dyck, Barb Hunt, Jeannie Thib, Janice Wright Cheney, Cindy Sherman, and Sylvia Plath.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description rte\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description-content prodDescriptionSliders\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Goose Lane Editions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43621162811545,"sku":"MER-BK-GLE- 9781773101729","price":45.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0877\/5000\/files\/Mary_Pratt_-_Love_Affair.jpg?v=1739551355"},{"product_id":"downtown-sketcher-inc","title":"Downtown Sketcher Inc - Cards","description":"\u003cp\u003eCapturing the character of beloved city corners, Wynand van Niekerk invites you into the world of Downtown Sketcher, a brand he created with a unique vision for urban landscapes. Based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Wynand is a skilled sketch artist whose fascination with architecture and storefronts began in childhood and has only deepened over time. Each building’s intricate details and unique character inspire him to create artwork that is both beautiful and captivating. His sketches go beyond mere representations of buildings, offering windows into the stories behind them. Using alcohol-based markers, he adds depth and vibrancy to each piece, bringing the urban landscape to life in vivid color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWynand’s work is more than just art; it is a reflection of his soul and his love for the city. He constantly explores new neighborhoods, discovering hidden gems and uncovering the beauty within them. In the end, his work is not only a reflection of himself but of the city itself. Wynand takes pride in being part of this vibrant community and hopes to inspire others to see the beauty in the world around them.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Downtown Sketcher Inc.","offers":[{"title":"North Park St., Halifax, Nova Scotia","offer_id":44507630436505,"sku":"MER-DTS-CARD-001","price":7.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"The Old Town Clock, Halifax, Nova Scotia","offer_id":44507630469273,"sku":"MER-DTS-CARD-016","price":7.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"The Four Sisters Houses, Halifax, Nova Scotia","offer_id":44507630502041,"sku":"MER-DTS-CARD-003","price":7.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Halifax Public Gardens, Halifax, Nova Scotia","offer_id":44518695207065,"sku":"MER-DTS-CARD-017","price":7.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bluenose II in Lunenburg Harbour","offer_id":44518696059033,"sku":"MER-DTS-CARD-018","price":7.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Peggy's Cove Fishing Village","offer_id":44518697468057,"sku":"MER-DTS-CARD-019","price":7.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Three Churches, Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia","offer_id":44518698287257,"sku":"MER-DTS-CARD-020","price":7.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Chester Race Week, Chester, Nova Scotia","offer_id":44518699565209,"sku":"MER-DTS-CARD-021","price":7.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Halifax Ferry, Halifax, Nova Scotia","offer_id":44518702481561,"sku":"MER-DTS-CARD-022","price":7.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, Halifax, Nova Scotia","offer_id":44861424238745,"sku":"MER-DTS-CARD-025","price":7.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0877\/5000\/files\/GreetingCard-HalifaxFerry-MER-DTS-022.png?v=1723901730"},{"product_id":"downtown-sketcher-inc-magnets","title":"Downtown Sketcher Inc - Magnets","description":"\u003cp\u003eCapturing the character of beloved city corners, Wynand van Niekerk invites you into the world of Downtown Sketcher, a brand he created with a unique vision for urban landscapes. Based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Wynand is a skilled sketch artist whose fascination with architecture and storefronts began in childhood and has only deepened over time. Each building’s intricate details and unique character inspire him to create artwork that is both beautiful and captivating. His sketches go beyond mere representations of buildings, offering windows into the stories behind them. Using alcohol-based markers, he adds depth and vibrancy to each piece, bringing the urban landscape to life in vivid color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWynand’s work is more than just art; it is a reflection of his soul and his love for the city. He constantly explores new neighborhoods, discovering hidden gems and uncovering the beauty within them. In the end, his work is not only a reflection of himself but of the city itself. Wynand takes pride in being part of this vibrant community and hopes to inspire others to see the beauty in the world around them.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Downtown Sketcher Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Peggy's Cove, Nova Scotia","offer_id":44518612926617,"sku":"MER-DTS-MAG-013","price":6.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"The Citadel Clock Tower, Halifax, Nova Scotia","offer_id":44518612959385,"sku":"MER-DTS-MAG-014","price":6.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Public Gardens, Halifax, Nova Scotia","offer_id":44518612992153,"sku":"MER-DTS-MAG-015","price":6.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, Halifax, Nova Scotia","offer_id":44861418111129,"sku":"MER-DTS-MAG-023","price":6.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bluenose II in Lunenburg Harbour","offer_id":45595801059481,"sku":"MER-DTS-MAG-024","price":6.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0877\/5000\/files\/Magnet-PeggysCove-MER-DTS-013.png?v=1723903973"},{"product_id":"downtown-sketcher-inc-prints","title":"Downtown Sketcher Inc - Prints 8\" x 10\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eCapturing the character of beloved city corners, Wynand van Niekerk invites you into the world of Downtown Sketcher, a brand he created with a unique vision for urban landscapes. Based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Wynand is a skilled sketch artist whose fascination with architecture and storefronts began in childhood and has only deepened over time. Each building’s intricate details and unique character inspire him to create artwork that is both beautiful and captivating. His sketches go beyond mere representations of buildings, offering windows into the stories behind them. Using alcohol-based markers, he adds depth and vibrancy to each piece, bringing the urban landscape to life in vivid color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWynand’s work is more than just art; it is a reflection of his soul and his love for the city. He constantly explores new neighborhoods, discovering hidden gems and uncovering the beauty within them. In the end, his work is not only a reflection of himself but of the city itself. Wynand takes pride in being part of this vibrant community and hopes to inspire others to see the beauty in the world around them.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Downtown Sketcher Inc.","offers":[{"title":"North Park St., Halifax, Nova Scotia","offer_id":44518621708441,"sku":"MER-DTS-PRINT-004","price":26.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"The Old Town Clock, Halifax, Nova Scotia","offer_id":44518631342233,"sku":"MER-DTS-PRINT-005","price":26.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"The Four Sisters Houses, Halifax, Nova Scotia","offer_id":44518633472153,"sku":"MER-DTS-PRINT-006","price":26.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Halifax Public Gardens, Halifax, Nova Scotia","offer_id":44518635733145,"sku":"MER-DTS-PRINT-007","price":26.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bluenose II in Lunenburg Harbour","offer_id":44518636355737,"sku":"MER-DTS-PRINT-008","price":26.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Peggy's Cove Fishing Village","offer_id":44518639861913,"sku":"MER-DTS-PRINT-009","price":26.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Three Churches, Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia","offer_id":44518642516121,"sku":"MER-DTS-PRINT-010","price":26.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Chester Race Week, Chester, Nova Scotia","offer_id":44518643925145,"sku":"MER-DTS-PRINT-012","price":26.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Halifax Ferry, Halifax, Nova Scotia","offer_id":44518666666137,"sku":"MER-DTS-PRINT-011","price":26.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, Halifax, Nova Scotia","offer_id":44861421912217,"sku":"MER-DTS-PRINT-024","price":26.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0877\/5000\/files\/Print-ChesterRaceWeek-MER-DTS-012.png?v=1723904913"},{"product_id":"lemonade-stand-designs-by-marie-webb","title":"Lemonade Stand Designs by Marie Webb","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"custom__item custom__item--text custom__item--16221430990aae2a17-0 small--one-half medium-up--one-half align--center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom__item-inner custom__item-inner--text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"medium-up--text-left\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rte-setting rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHalifax fashion and textile designer Marie Webb expresses a unique vision of love, joyfulness and spirit through an eclectic use of vibrant color and bold forms. Her limitless creative stamina and celebratory outlook on life sets her apart—making her an unstoppable, radical source of inspiration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWebb recently made her debut at New York Fashion week.  Webb's luxurious scarves and bandanas are cut and sewn in Nova Scotia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Lemonade Stand Designs, Marie Webb","offers":[{"title":"Lemons Black \u0026 Blue: 100% Premium Silk Chiffon Extra Long Rectangle Scarf","offer_id":45509584814233,"sku":"MER-LSD-025","price":180.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lemons Black \u0026 Blue 100% Premium Silk Twill Double Printed","offer_id":45763259695257,"sku":"MER-LSD-031","price":150.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Small, Silk Satin, Infinity, Halifax Zombies","offer_id":47423731040409,"sku":"MER-LSD-033","price":62.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small, Silk Satin, Stars","offer_id":47423781601433,"sku":"MER-LSD-034","price":62.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"X-Large Long Rectangular, Silk Chiffon, Black \u0026 Yellow Lemons","offer_id":47431594803353,"sku":"MER-LSD-036","price":180.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"X-Large, Mulberry Silk Satin, Square with Gold Leaf Scarf, Orange and Black Abstract","offer_id":47431711883417,"sku":"MER-LSD-037","price":240.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"X-Large, Infinity, Cotton, Mexico City","offer_id":47431938769049,"sku":"MER-LSD-041","price":90.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0877\/5000\/files\/Lemons_Black_Blue._Silk_Twill_Square_-_MER-LSD-012_-_001.png?v=1737568578"},{"product_id":"downtown-sketcher-inc-coasters","title":"Downtown Sketcher Inc - Coaster","description":"\u003cp\u003eCapturing the character of beloved city corners, Wynand van Niekerk invites you into the world of Downtown Sketcher, a brand he created with a unique vision for urban landscapes. Based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Wynand is a skilled sketch artist whose fascination with architecture and storefronts began in childhood and has only deepened over time. Each building’s intricate details and unique character inspire him to create artwork that is both beautiful and captivating. His sketches go beyond mere representations of buildings, offering windows into the stories behind them. Using alcohol-based markers, he adds depth and vibrancy to each piece, bringing the urban landscape to life in vivid color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWynand’s work is more than just art; it is a reflection of his soul and his love for the city. He constantly explores new neighborhoods, discovering hidden gems and uncovering the beauty within them. In the end, his work is not only a reflection of himself but of the city itself. Wynand takes pride in being part of this vibrant community and hopes to inspire others to see the beauty in the world around them.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Downtown Sketcher Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Art Gallery of Nova Scotia","offer_id":45482181591193,"sku":"MER-DTS-CSR-001","price":8.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0877\/5000\/files\/AGNSCoaster.jpg?v=1762019713"},{"product_id":"kat-frick-miller-greeting-cards","title":"Kat Frick Miller - Greeting Cards","description":"\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eKat Frick Miller is a Canadian artist and freelance illustrator based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. A graduate of NSCAD University, Kat is known for her playful work exploring east coast heritage and culture. Her vibrant colours and whimsical depictions of the Maritimes lend a distinctive personality to her paintings and patterns, which appear on prints, cards, and notebooks. Her illustrations have been featured in Canadian publications and in her illustrated book \u003cem data-end=\"768\" data-start=\"726\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopagns.ca\/products\/if-i-had-an-old-house-on-the-east-coast?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=068e97d93\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eIf I Had an Old House on the East Coast\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"252\" data-start=\"125\"\u003eEach 4.25” x 5.5” card is printed in Nova Scotia and comes with a kraft envelope in a protective sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"369\" data-start=\"254\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"367\" data-start=\"254\"\u003e*Assorted styles available, not all are photographed. For specific requests, please contact us at \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" data-end=\"365\" data-start=\"353\"\u003eshop@agns.ca. \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Kat Frick Miller","offers":[{"title":"Happy Birthday, Seaside","offer_id":45631852642457,"sku":"MER-KFM-GC-SHP","price":6.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Happy Birthday, Sullivan's Pond","offer_id":45631864504473,"sku":"MER-KFM-GC-SP","price":6.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Little Boat in Peggy's Cove","offer_id":45631892684953,"sku":"MER-KFM-GC-WB","price":6.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lobster Boat in Peggy's Cove","offer_id":45631894749337,"sku":"MER-KFM-GC-LPC","price":6.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Peggy's Cove","offer_id":45631895208089,"sku":"MER-KFM-GC-PC","price":6.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Merry and Bright","offer_id":45631899074713,"sku":"MER-KFM-GC-MB","price":6.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Deck the Halls, Nuthatch","offer_id":45631900287129,"sku":"MER-KFM-GC-NH","price":6.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Happy Holidays, Blue Jay","offer_id":45631901237401,"sku":"MER-KFM-GC-BJ","price":6.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Christmas Dinner (Lobster)","offer_id":48868851548313,"sku":"MER-KFM-GC-CD","price":6.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Thank You, Tomatoes","offer_id":48885720776857,"sku":"MER-KFM-GC-TYT","price":6.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0877\/5000\/files\/HappyBirthday_Seaside.jpg?v=1756564496"},{"product_id":"kat-frick-miller-notebooks","title":"Kat Frick Miller - Notebooks","description":"\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eKat Frick Miller is a Canadian artist and freelance illustrator based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. A graduate of NSCAD University, Kat is known for her playful work exploring east coast heritage and culture. Her vibrant colours and whimsical depictions of the Maritimes lend a distinctive personality to her paintings and patterns, which appear on prints, cards, and notebooks. Her illustrations have been featured in Canadian publications and in her illustrated book \u003cem data-start=\"726\" data-end=\"768\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopagns.ca\/products\/if-i-had-an-old-house-on-the-east-coast?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=068e97d93\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eIf I Had an Old House on the East Coast\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrisp 6” x 8.5” notebooks featuring Kat’s playful painted patterns on a sturdy 100 lb cover with rounded corners. Each 48-page notebook includes a contrasting inside cover pattern for an extra pop of colour. Packaged in a clear protective sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Kat Frick Miller","offers":[{"title":"Little Boats","offer_id":45631905824921,"sku":"MER-KFM-NB-LB","price":14.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lighthouses","offer_id":45631905857689,"sku":"MER-KFM-NB-LH","price":14.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Strawberries","offer_id":45631905890457,"sku":"MER-KFM-NB-SB","price":14.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0877\/5000\/files\/LittleBoats.jpg?v=1756564793"},{"product_id":"kat-frick-miller-prints","title":"Kat Frick Miller - Prints","description":"\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eKat Frick Miller is a Canadian artist and freelance illustrator based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. A graduate of NSCAD University, Miller is known for her playful work exploring east coast heritage and culture. Her vibrant colours and whimsical depictions of the Maritimes lend a distinctive personality to her paintings and patterns, which appear on prints, cards, and notebooks. Her illustrations have been featured in Canadian publications and in her illustrated book \u003cem data-start=\"726\" data-end=\"768\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopagns.ca\/products\/if-i-had-an-old-house-on-the-east-coast?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=068e97d93\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eIf I Had an Old House on the East Coast\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese high-quality art prints are reproductions of Kat’s original gouache paintings, printed on cotton rag paper with archival inks. Each print is signed and titled, measuring 8”x10”, and comes packaged in a protective sleeve with a supportive backing board — ready for gifting or framing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Kat Frick Miller","offers":[{"title":"Peggy's Cove 8\" x 10\"","offer_id":45631915622553,"sku":"MER-KFM-8x10-PC","price":28.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Butterflies 8\" x10\"","offer_id":45631915655321,"sku":"MER-KFM-8x10-BF","price":28.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Town of Lunenburg 8\" x 10\"","offer_id":45631915688089,"sku":"MER-KFM-8x10-TOL","price":28.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tying a Cross Rib Roast 8\" x 10\"","offer_id":48860131066009,"sku":"MER-KFM-8x10-TCRR","price":28.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Brianna at Vessel 11\" x 14\"","offer_id":48860143222937,"sku":"MER-KFM-11x14-BAV","price":37.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A Maritime Kitchen 8\" x 10\"","offer_id":48885725200537,"sku":"MER-KFM-8x10-MK","price":28.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Globe and Mail #41 8\" x 10\"","offer_id":48885726904473,"sku":"MER-KFM-8x10-G41","price":28.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lobster Boat in Peggy's Cove 8\" x 10\"","offer_id":48885736767641,"sku":"MER-KFM-8x10-LPC","price":28.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Seaglass 8\" x 10\"","offer_id":48885737750681,"sku":"MER-KFM-8x10-SG","price":28.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0877\/5000\/files\/Peggy_sCove8x10.jpg?v=1756565452"},{"product_id":"art-history-small-puzzles","title":"Canadian Artists Collection Puzzles","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCelebrate Canada’s artistic heritage with this beautifully designed 300-piece puzzle series from \u003ci\u003eToday is Art Day\u003c\/i\u003e. Each puzzle features an iconic work by one of Canada’s most beloved artists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePackaged in a stylish round container and including a travel pouch, these compact puzzles are perfect for art lovers, collectors, or anyone who enjoys a creative challenge on the go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDimensions: 31 cm × 23 cm (12\" × 9\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e300 pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFeaturing Artists:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eNorval Morrisseau, \u003ci\u003eFamily Begins Journey to Higher Enlightenment\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAlex Colville, \u003ci\u003eTo Prince Edward Island\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMaud Lewis, \u003ci\u003eThree Black Cats\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Today is Art Day","offers":[{"title":"Norval Morrisseau, Family Begins Journey to Higher Enlightenment","offer_id":45791502434457,"sku":"MER-TIA-Puzzle-726665707640","price":20.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Alex Colville, To Prince Edward Island","offer_id":45815378641049,"sku":"MER-TIA-Puzzle-726665707671","price":20.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Maud Lewis, Three Black Cats","offer_id":45791502467225,"sku":"MER-TIA-Puzzle-726665707572","price":20.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0877\/5000\/files\/NorvalMorrisseau_FamilyBeginsJourneytoHigherEnlightenment.jpg?v=1762713452"},{"product_id":"downtown-sketcher-inc-mini-puzzles","title":"Downtown Sketcher Inc - Mini Puzzles","description":"\u003cp\u003eCapturing the character of beloved city corners, Wynand van Niekerk invites you into the world of Downtown Sketcher, a brand he created with a unique vision for urban landscapes. Based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Wynand is a skilled sketch artist whose fascination with architecture and storefronts began in childhood and has only deepened over time. Each building’s intricate details and unique character inspire him to create artwork that is both beautiful and captivating. His sketches go beyond mere representations of buildings, offering windows into the stories behind them. Using alcohol-based markers, he adds depth and vibrancy to each piece, bringing the urban landscape to life in vivid color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWynand’s work is more than just art; it is a reflection of his soul and his love for the city. He constantly explores new neighborhoods, discovering hidden gems and uncovering the beauty within them. In the end, his work is not only a reflection of himself but of the city itself. Wynand takes pride in being part of this vibrant community and hopes to inspire others to see the beauty in the world around them.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Downtown Sketcher Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Mahone Bay, Mini Luxury Puzzle","offer_id":45791552045209,"sku":"MER-DTS-MLP-001","price":15.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Dartmouth, Mini Luxury Puzzle","offer_id":45858931146905,"sku":"MER-DTS-MLP-002","price":15.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Halifax Public Gardens, Mini Luxury Puzzle","offer_id":45858976039065,"sku":"MER-DTS-MLP-003","price":15.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Halifax Waterfront, Mini Luxury Puzzle","offer_id":48299920916633,"sku":"MER-DTS-MLP-004","price":15.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Peggy’s Cove Village, Mini Luxury Puzzle","offer_id":48299922161817,"sku":"MER-DTS-MLP-005","price":15.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0877\/5000\/files\/DTSP009MahoneBay_NovaScotia-MiniLuxuryPuzzle-DowntownSketcher10.webp?v=1775674931"},{"product_id":"monkman-miss-chiefs-wet-dream-notebook","title":"Monkman Miss Chief's Wet Dream Notebook","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCapture your ideas, sketches, and notes in this striking A5 notebook featuring imagery from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMiss Chief’s Wet Dream\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by Kent Monkman. Combining practical design with bold contemporary art, it is equally suited for journaling, creative projects, or everyday note-taking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe notebook features a durable matte cover, 160 pages of high-quality 100 gsm lined paper, and a hot pink coloured elastic band to keep your notes secure. Measuring 5.8\" × 8.3\", it is the perfect size for carrying in a bag or backpack.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe front cover features a bold, hot pink \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMiss Chief's Wet Dream\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e wordmark, while the back cover includes the AGNS logo and artwork credit line.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Power Promotions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46997820899481,"sku":"MER-AGNS-MONKMAN-NOTEBOOK-26","price":20.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0877\/5000\/files\/Notebook01.jpg?v=1779635013"},{"product_id":"art-history-socks","title":"Art History Socks","description":"\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eStep into a piece of Canadian art history with you in the Alex Colville \u003ci\u003eTo Prince Edward Island s\u003c\/i\u003eocks, inspired by one of the artist’s most recognizable works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFeaturing imagery drawn from Colville’s iconic painting, these socks bring his distinctive style and quiet sense of place into an everyday wearable accessory. A thoughtful gift for art lovers and admirers of Canadian art alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in two sizes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall (US 6-9\/EU36-40)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge (US9.5-13.5\/EU40-46)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Today is Art Day","offers":[{"title":"Alex Colville Socks, To Prince Edward Island, Small (US 6-9\/EU36-40","offer_id":47070532599961,"sku":"MER-TIA-SOCKS-Colville-SM","price":23.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Alex Colville Socks, To Prince Edward Island, Large (US9.5-13.5\/EU40-46","offer_id":47070532632729,"sku":"MER-TIAD-SOCKS-Colville-LG","price":23.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0877\/5000\/files\/ColvilleSocks.webp?v=1778006226"},{"product_id":"molly-margaret","title":"Molly Margaret","description":"\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003eMolly is an illustrator and muralist based in St. John's, Newfoundland. Her work is colourful and whimsical, inspired by plants and botanicals, East Coast imagery and culture, and architecture. In 2018 she earned her Bachelor of Design and Illustration from OCAD University. Since graduating, she has worked as a full-time freelance illustrator, collaborating with clients on custom illustrations, painting murals, and running both an online shop and a wholesale business featuring her artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003ePostcard size - 4”x6”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003eStandard Print size - 8”x10”\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Molly Margaret Illustration","offers":[{"title":"Tea at Home Postcard","offer_id":48857151668377,"sku":"MER-MMI-PC-001","price":4.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Eversweet and Jam Postcard","offer_id":48857151701145,"sku":"MER-MMI-PC-002","price":4.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Baking at Home Postcard","offer_id":48857151733913,"sku":"MER-MMI-PC-003","price":4.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cat Town Postcard","offer_id":48857151766681,"sku":"MER-MMI-PC-004","price":4.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Harbour Lights Print","offer_id":48857151799449,"sku":"MER-MMI-PR-001","price":30.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Halifax Map Print","offer_id":48857151832217,"sku":"MER-MMI-PR-002","price":30.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Plants of Nova Scotia Print","offer_id":48857151864985,"sku":"MER-MMI-PR-003","price":30.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0877\/5000\/files\/Tea_at_Home.webp?v=1786460335"},{"product_id":"emma-fitzgerald-cards","title":"Emma Fitzgerald - Greeting Cards","description":"\u003cp\u003eEmma FitzGerald sketches Halifax and its residents vividly, in colour. She effortlessly catches moments in the life of the city. While she draws, she keeps notes on what she sees -- and what people say to her. She has an ear, as well as an eye.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art Gallery of Nova Scotia","offers":[{"title":"Maud Lewis Door Interior","offer_id":48859356364953,"sku":"MER-EFC-001","price":6.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Maud Lewis Storm Door","offer_id":48859356397721,"sku":"MER-EFC-002","price":6.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Maud Lewis Door Exterior","offer_id":48859356430489,"sku":"MER-EFC-003","price":6.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Halifax Skyline","offer_id":48859356463257,"sku":"MER-EFC-004","price":6.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0877\/5000\/files\/Maud_Lewis_Door_Interior_5648701e-ac2e-4f45-9529-c9f8e6962575.jpg?v=1790449635"},{"product_id":"alex-colville-greeting-cards","title":"Alex Colville Greeting Cards","description":"","brand":"Matshop","offers":[{"title":"Couple on Beach","offer_id":48859543568537,"sku":"MER-ACGC-001","price":6.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hound in Field","offer_id":48859543601305,"sku":"MER-ACGC-002","price":6.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"To Prince Edward Island","offer_id":48859543634073,"sku":"MER-ACGC-003","price":6.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0877\/5000\/files\/Couple_on_Beach.webp?v=1786473596"},{"product_id":"emma-fitzgerald-magnets","title":"Emma Fitzgerald - Magnets","description":"\u003cp\u003eEmma FitzGerald sketches Halifax and its residents vividly, in colour. She effortlessly catches moments in the life of the city. While she draws, she keeps notes on what she sees -- and what people say to her. She has an ear, as well as an eye.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Emma Fitzgerald","offers":[{"title":"Maud Lewis Door Interior","offer_id":48919941742745,"sku":"MER-EFM-001","price":8.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Maud Lewis Storm Door","offer_id":48919941775513,"sku":"MER-EFM-002","price":8.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Maud Lewis Door Exterior","offer_id":48919941808281,"sku":"MER-EFM-003","price":8.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"On The Ferry","offer_id":48919941841049,"sku":"MER-EFM-004","price":8.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lobster Boats","offer_id":48919941873817,"sku":"MER-EFM-005","price":8.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Halifax Skyline","offer_id":48919941906585,"sku":"MER-EFM-006","price":8.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0877\/5000\/files\/ML_Door_-_01_56b3b3a3-b8f0-4f3b-bd4a-1aefe9682863.png?v=1787318719"},{"product_id":"holdfast-ink-journals","title":"Holdfast Ink - Journals","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKraft Notebooks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e60 Blank Pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8.3 x 5.5 inch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Holdfast Ink, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Blue Lobster Trio Kraft Journal","offer_id":48926074306713,"sku":"MER-HFI-JOURNAL-001","price":12.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canada Geese Pair Kraft Journal","offer_id":48926074339481,"sku":"MER-HFI-JOURNAL-002","price":12.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Full Moon Kraft Journal","offer_id":48926074372249,"sku":"MER-HFI-JOURNAL-003","price":12.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Halifax Bridges Kraft Journal","offer_id":48926074405017,"sku":"MER-HFI-JOURNAL-004","price":12.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Humpback Whale Pair Kraft Journal","offer_id":48926074437785,"sku":"MER-HFI-JOURNAL-005","price":12.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Watering Can \u0026 Tulips Kraft Journal","offer_id":48926074470553,"sku":"MER-HFI-JOURNAL-006","price":12.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0877\/5000\/files\/BlueLobsterTrioJournal.webp?v=1787417643"},{"product_id":"everybody-s-different-on-everybody-street","title":"EveryBody’s Different on EveryBody Street","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinner, 2020 Ann Connor Brimer Award for Children’s Literature\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf ever you go travelling\u003cbr\u003eOn EveryBody Street\u003cbr\u003eYou’ll see EveryBody’s Different\u003cbr\u003eThan EveryOne you meet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSheree Fitch’s playful words lead you into this beautiful children’s book and invite you to celebrate our gifts, our weaknesses, our differences, and our sameness. Fitch displays her wit and mastery of words in quick, rollicking rhymes that are complemented by Emma FitzGerald’s lively illustrations. EveryBody’s Different on EveryBody Street was originally produced in 2001 as a fundraiser to commemorate the 10th Anniversary of the Festival of Trees in support of the Nova Scotia Hospital and to raise awareness for mental illness and addiction. Rated Excellent by Resource Links and a Canadian Children’s Book News pick, which called it “a beautiful, important book with a message that will never cease to be relevant.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8.5 × 10.75 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNimbus Publishing, 2020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Nimbus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48945554489497,"sku":"MER-BK-NIM-9781774711842","price":13.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0877\/5000\/files\/EverybodysDifferent.jpg?v=1787934885"},{"product_id":"out-on-the-trail","title":"Out on the Trail","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOut on the trail, and what do I see?” This gently rhyming picture book takes young ones on a walk through nature—discovering the ocean, a brook, clouds and more—and encouraging engagement with the world around them. Full-spread wordless pictures offer an opportunity for children to look further and discover more. Molly Margaret’s charming illustrations are inspired by the beautiful landscape along the East Coast trail near her home.The author includes a brief afterword with tips for adult readers about how to interact with children to help increase their literacy and curiosity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e35 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNimbus Publishing, 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Nimbus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48945634082969,"sku":"MER-BK-NIM-RG0061","price":12.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0877\/5000\/files\/OutOnTheTrail.jpg?v=1787935266"}],"url":"https:\/\/shopagns.ca\/collections\/exhibition-inspired-colville-forrestall-pratt-pratt-the-work-behind-the-work.oembed","provider":"Art Gallery of Nova Scotia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}