The StFX Art Gallery in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, reopens to the public on July 9, 2026 with a free exhibition marking 50 years of bringing art to the community. The “50/50” juried show features 50 pieces by 50 artists from Antigonish, Pictou, and Guysborough Counties, celebrating five decades of local creativity.
The opening reception runs from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on July 9 at the gallery’s space in Mulroney Hall, Room 2002, at 2333 Notre Dame Avenue. Visitors can meet the artists and enjoy refreshments. The exhibition stays up until September 19, 2026.
The gallery first opened in 1976 and has grown into a key cultural hub for northeastern Nova Scotia. It moved to its current purpose-built home in September 2020, a space with 11-foot walls, climate control, and modern lighting. Today, it cares for around 3,500 artworks in its permanent collection, mostly donated, reflecting the region’s histories and cultures.
“The ’50/50′ exhibition really captures the energy and talent that exists in this part of the province,” said Director and Curator Dr. Andrea Terry, who has led the gallery since 2019. Terry holds a PhD in Visual and Material Culture from Queen’s University and has curated shows across the country. She took over from Bruce Campbell, who himself guided the gallery for more than 20 years.
The StFX Art Gallery is also part of the Maple League Galleries, a group of four university galleries that includes Acadia, Bishop’s, and Mount Allison. This network helps bring wider attention to the artwork created in communities like Antigonish.
Admission to the show is free, and all are welcome to come see how 50 artists interpret the place they call home.
