AX: The Arts & Culture Centre of Sussex
12 Maple Ave E4E 2N5 Sussex, NB, Canada

Calling NB writers! Open to non-WFNB members as well.

Calling artists: The Jones Gallery received funding to prepare a free webinar series about online strategies for artists, and they'd like feedback about what's needed before they prepare content. Please visit the link to get more information about this project and to complete the survey.

We’re pleased to announce the launch of our virtual exhibition, "Welcome to the Twenties", featuring the works of Danika Vautour, the inaugural artist in the AX One Month Residency Ceramics. During her residency, Danika completed a series of twenty vessels crafted from white stoneware which are displayed in the virtual exhibition. These vessels showcase carefully-selected journal entries from her personal journal in 2020. Each entry documents an important event Danika exper...ienced over the course of the year. "Welcome to the Twenties" can be viewed at https://axartscentre.ca/welcome-to-the-twenties/. If you see a piece of art you'd like to purchase, just click on the title and you'll see the pricing and a link where you can purchase online and make arrangements for pickup. To learn more about the AX One Month Residency Ceramics, visit the AX website: https://axartscentre.ca/ax-one-month-residency-ceramics/ Thanks to the RBC Foundation’s Emerging Artists Project for making it possible for us to launch the AX Emerging Artist Ceramics Program at our charitable arts and culture centre.

Due to the current red phase designation, AX's gallery and offices are temporarily closed, and employees are working from home. If you have questions regarding future workshops, current exhibitions and so forth, please contact [email protected] or call (506) 433-8351 and leave a message. Visit www.axartscentre.ca to access our digital programming, such as online exhibitions, videos, and for more information on upcoming live virtual events.

What a wondrous, soul-filling day and evening at AX yesterday. We hosted four fabulous New Brunswick poets to film their readings and conversations with another fabulous poet, Sue Sinclair, acting as moderator. Allan Cooper, Marilyn Lerch, Jennifer Houle, and Vanessa Moeller - what a great way to spend a day, and how nice it was to be reminded what it means to host artists at the AX Centre. Thank you all, and Sue Sinclair, so much for sharing your talents and selves. It ...was genuinely moving to see you and hear your exchanged ideas and exquisite words. These readings were supposed to take place in April during National Poetry Month, but we had to reschedule due to COVID-19. Thankfully, we were able to change the format and host each poet individually, all on the same day. The readings and discussions were filmed by our Marketing and Communications Coordinator whiz Meaghan Walker, and once Meaghan's edited them and they're ready to go, we'll post the videos here and on our website. We received funding from the League of Canadian Poets as well as the provincial department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture to help make this happen.

We would like to announce that our four Children's Holiday Ceramics Workshops on Saturday, December 19 and Monday, December 21 are full! Thanks to all who signed up. If you missed this opportunity to enroll your child in a workshop, we hope to host more in the future so please watch this space!

Hi everyone - I just wanted to say thank you to those who have chosen to donate to AX this year. We weren't able to host our annual Kick AX Show fundraiser and membership drive this year due to the pandemic, with obvious ramifications. We see your generosity and are grateful for it. If you would like to renew your membership, purchase one for the first time, or simply make a donation to AX (all of these will net you a charitable tax receipt), please visit our website. Like m...any of our other offerings, we've migrated our donations and membership options online, and it's really easy to give: https://axartscentre.ca/supporting-ax/. Thanks, sincerely. Jane Simpson Executive and Artistic Director

AX is pleased to announce that yesterday we renovated our historic 12 Maple Avenue location, thanks to support from Farm Credit Canada's AgriSpirit Fund. This project allowed us to insulate the basement, which will reduce the building's heat loss and allow us to redirect the savings on heating to our arts and cultural programing for the Sussex region.

Hi all, First, we want to thank you, our AX members, visitors, and our community, for your support since the beginning of the pandemic. A special thank you to everyone who has participated in our events and workshops in the past few months, which has helped sustain us. As of October 9, masks are mandatory in all indoor public places in New Brunswick. This means that you will need to wear a mask at the centre, including visits to the AX gallery and Knocks Café, as well as for... workshops. We appreciate your understanding and thank you in advance for helping to protect staff, volunteers, and other visitors. We look forward to seeing you soon, and thanks again for helping us all stay safe.

WORKSHOP: BUSINESS TIPS FOR ARTISTS Essential business skills and entrepreneurial ideas for artists. Free. Registration is required: [email protected]. ... This workshop will be offered at four different times and dates. Please specify when registering which workshop you will be attending. www.artslinkcatapult.com Saturday, November 28th, 2020 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm Wednesday, December 2nd, 2020 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Sunday, December 6th, 2020 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Tuesday, December 8th, 2020 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

AX is pleased to present a talk with Tzigane Caddell, curator of the current exhibition The Carnegie Legacy. Tzigane generously sat down with us at AX and talked about the exhibition and demonstrated the fibre art of rug hooking. Her work and the other rugs in the exhibition were crafted by the Carnegie Rughookers and they are on display at the AX Gallery until December 19, 2020.

Congratulations to volunteer AX Literary Co-Chair Gerard Collins on the upcoming launch of his newest book, The Hush Sisters! The launch takes place at the Sussex Legion, and Gerard's reading will be followed by a conversation with AX's other Literary Co-Chair, author Beth Powning. Attendance will be limited, seating will be physically distant, and masks are mandatory.

Here's a look at all the amazing work made during our very first AX ceramics workshop! If this looks like fun to you, register for our "Handbuilt Pottery for Beginners II" while spots are are still available! REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS TODAY!... Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/784922102273049/ for more information and to register.

**CALL FOR EXHIBITION PROPOSALS - DEADLINE: OCTOBER 25, 2020** AX is seeking exhibition submissions for the 2022-2023 season. All professional artists and artist teams, as well as emerging artists, are invited and encouraged to submit proposals for solo, group, or curated exhibitions. All artists interested in submitting an exhibition proposal to AX are encouraged to visit the AX website for more information and to fill out the Exhibition proposal form: https://axartscentre.ca/exhibitions-talks/.

There are still seats left in our Handbuilt Pottery for Beginners II workshop so we've extended the deadline to October 2nd! Make sure to register before all the seats are filled!

Attention artists - check out this new consulting service from artsnb to help answer questions about the grant application process.

Here's a look at our first ceramics workshop at AX! If this looks like fun to you, why not sign up for our second ceramics workshop, "Handbuilt Pottery for Beginners II" while spots are still available! Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/784922102273049/ for more information and to register.

AX is actively seeking applications for our AX Emerging Artist Ceramics Program. This program is designed to support artists who have finished their formal ceramics training and don’t yet have the capacity to open their own studio. Participants will benefit from a 4-month, 30 hrs/wk paid position in either fall or spring. They will work in a fully equipped ceramics studio and will have access to mentors to help smooth the transition from student or hobbyist to full-time professional. Artists will also have the opportunity to earn additional income through teaching workshops and selling their own work. Fall 2020 application deadline is September 27. Visit https://axartscentre.ca/ax-emerging-artist-ceramics-program/ for more details and how to apply.

So glad to be hosting Different Folk at the amphitheater this afternoon.

What a beautiful day for a concert! Join us today at the Sussex Rotary Amphitheatre as we welcome Different Folk back to Sussex. The concert begins at 3 p.m. and we will have tickets available at the venue, but to speed up the process, you can purchase your tickets online beforehand: https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx. Don’t forget to bring chairs or a blanket to sit on, a mask for checking in and purchasing merchandise, and a water bottle in case you get thirsty!

Do you have your tickets yet? Weather calls for lovely sunshine as accompaniment :-)

Congrats to the Spicer Merrifield Gallery on their new space.