More than most cities, Saint John can be defined by its architecture. It is the physical expression of its very history. From its first wooden structures to the rows of century old brick homes that dominate its streetscapes today, history has gifted the city a rich heritage of character. That didn’t happen overnight, or without reason (with the possible exception of The Great Fire). The New Brunswick Museum is relaunching an exhibit this week that highlights of that history of architecture and its influences. Continue reading Saint John’s Architecture Gets Celebrated With New Brunswick Museum Exhibit
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New Brunswick Museum Receives Donation Of $20,000 From The Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation
Following a recent donation of $20,000, the New Brunswick Museum plans to expand the permanent Sheila Hugh McKay collection of art by Strathbutler Award winners as well as develop strategic initiatives in promotion of New Brunswick’s contemporary visual art. Continue reading New Brunswick Museum Receives Donation Of $20,000 From The Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation
BiotaNB: Art Meets Science In The Deep Woods Of New Brunswick
Organized by the New Brunswick Museum with the support of the New Brunswick Department of Natural Resources, the annual Biota NB field-survey attracts scientists and artists from all over North America. Although it seems unlikely, two worlds merge in an atmosphere of both descriptive science and creativity where a dedicated group of artists find inspiration immersing themselves in the often specialized world of field biology. Continue reading BiotaNB: Art Meets Science In The Deep Woods Of New Brunswick