Up Home

THE ART GALLERY OF NOVA SCOTIA TO OPEN EXHIBITION AT CAPE BRETON CENTRE FOR CRAFT AND DESIGN

The Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design (the Centre) is pleased to announce the opening of Up Home, an exhibit circulated by the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia.  Up Home, written by Shauntay Grant, journalist, spoken word performer, musician and Halifax’s third Poet Laureate, and illustrated by Susan Tooke, artist and illustrator of several books for children, evokes the poignant memories of a young girl growing up in North Preston.

The Up Home exhibit offers the local community the opportunity to participate in the rich culture of one of the country’s largest and most important African Canadian communities during the annual celebration of African Heritage Month. The exhibition will consist of 17 illustrations, a video recording of Shauntay reciting Up Home and will incorporate an interactive component. This exhibition celebrates the story through Susan Tooke's vibrant and beautifully rendered original images, in acrylic on watercolour paper, with characters based on models from the community.

Susan Tooke will present an artist’s talk at the Centre on Wednesday, February 3 at 7 p.m. Admission to the talk will be by donation.

Students of Harbourside Elementary in Whitney Pier who will be participating in Artsmarts workshops will present their own Up Home interpretations through words and art work.

Her Honour, the Honourable Mayann E. Francis, ONS, DHumL, Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia will open the exhibition.

Up Home is on view from February 4th to mid March 2010.

For more information, contact:
Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design
Tel:  902.539.7491
Email:  info@capebretoncraft.com

Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design appreciates the support of Nova Scotia Tourism, Culture and Heritage, Culture Division for its assistance in making this exhibition possible.