Contemporary paintings and sculpture on display inside ARTSPLACE Gallery in Annapolis Royal
Made here

Art

in Annapolis Royal

A small town with a lively artistic life. Galleries and studios are tucked among the old houses and shopfronts, while sculpture and murals turn an ordinary walk into something worth looking at a little more closely.

Begin with the Annapolis Royal Art Map, then follow your eye. A few stops along Saint George Street can easily become an afternoon.

Galleries · Working studios · Public art
A good place to begin

The town’s
Art Map.

The Annapolis Royal Art Map brings together local artists’ studios, galleries, art shops and public art. Use its interactive listings to find a particular artist or put together your own route.

Some studios welcome visitors by appointment or by chance. A little planning is useful if there is someone you especially hope to meet.

Open the Annapolis Royal Art Map
An afternoon on foot

A few stops.
No need to hurry.

Start near the house, make your way along Saint George Street and let the side streets draw you in. Check the Art Map for the places open during your visit.

Begin nearby

Galleries & a coffee.

Browse Bonnett House, then continue through the town’s galleries and art shops. Sissiboo’s café also shows work by local artists.

A different view

Look beyond the walls.

Find Lorne A. Julien’s Mi’kmaw murals at the wharf and Oqwa’titek Amphitheatre, and the bust of Daurene Lewis at Town Hall.

Finish with an exhibition

Spend time at ARTSPLACE.

See what is on in the galleries, or check the programme for an artist talk, workshop or drawing session during your stay.

Explore the public art listings
For those who like to make

Bring your sketchbook.

The old streets, gardens and changing water offer plenty of subjects. Check ARTSPLACE for current classes and Paint the Town, and the Art Map for studio visits and opportunities to paint outdoors.

See ARTSPLACE’s programme
During your stay

See what is happening.

For exhibition openings, performances and other local dates, look through our events calendar before setting out.

Events & what’s on
Photography: Bailey House website and Tourism Nova Scotia. Local art information: Annapolis Royal Art Map and ARTSPLACE.