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Acadia University Art Gallery Opened in 1978, we offer a year-round exhibition programme of contemporary and historical work. How to Visit? Admission always free. Donations appreciated.

Please note we can also accommodate groups outside these times with advance notice. FREE TOURS

We had the pleasure of having the Practicing Historian class in our gallery and outreach space last week! Students in th...
10/21/2026

We had the pleasure of having the Practicing Historian class in our gallery and outreach space last week! Students in this class are working on a project based on some of the artifacts within our collection. We look forward to sharing more of their project in the near future!

Join us TOMORROW at 2pm for our curator talk with Dr. Laurie Dalton for the exhibition: Textiles as Resistance: Contempo...
10/20/2026

Join us TOMORROW at 2pm for our curator talk with Dr. Laurie Dalton for the exhibition: Textiles as Resistance: Contemporary Textiles from the Atlantic Region!

Join us tomorrow for International Archaeology Day! Drop in anytime between 11AM — 2PM to make your own artifact! On Int...
10/16/2026

Join us tomorrow for International Archaeology Day! Drop in anytime between 11AM — 2PM to make your own artifact!

On International Archaeology Day, the Acadia Art Gallery will be hosting hands-on, kid-friendly activities for the whole family to try! Options include a “make your own cuneiform tablet” activity, write your name in ancient Greek and in Middle Egyptian (hieroglyphics!), 3D printed replicas of historical artifacts (like cylinder seals that kids can test themselves), and a demo of how 3D models are made. This event is for all ages, so bring the whole family for some fun with 3D artifacts and crafts!

You’ll find this activity in BAC Room 131, behind the Art Gallery. We can’t wait to see you tomorrow!

Join us on October 21st at 2pm for a curator talk with Dr. Laurie Dalton on our exhibition: Textiles as Resistance: Cont...
10/16/2026

Join us on October 21st at 2pm for a curator talk with Dr. Laurie Dalton on our exhibition: Textiles as Resistance: Contemporary Textiles from the Atlantic Region.

This group exhibition presents the work of 13 contemporary textile artists from the Atlantic region and explores the ways in which textile as an object is being explored through: installation, durational work, and political and social histories.

The gallery will be closed October 11th - 16th for Reading Break. We will be open again on October 17th. Thank you!
10/09/2026

The gallery will be closed October 11th - 16th for Reading Break. We will be open again on October 17th. Thank you!

Jennifer Lee Wiebe expresses how we are living in an increasingly digital visual culture through her piece . There is a...
10/08/2026

Jennifer Lee Wiebe expresses how we are living in an increasingly digital visual culture through her piece . There is a limited understanding of the power behind algorithms that challenges our ability to discern and develop visual literacy.

To learn more about Wiebe’s work, visit our current exhibit: Textiles as Resistance!

Behind the Scenes at the Gallery.A big part of the gallery’s role is making condition reports for our permanent collecti...
10/07/2026

Behind the Scenes at the Gallery.

A big part of the gallery’s role is making condition reports for our permanent collection. Anytime a work has been on campus and returns back to be placed in our vault, we inspect the work for any damages or changes to this piece. By doing so we are able to keep a record of its condition throughout the years!

Join us for a curator talk with Dr. Laurie Dalton on our exhibition: Textiles as Resistance: Contemporary Textiles from ...
10/06/2026

Join us for a curator talk with Dr. Laurie Dalton on our exhibition: Textiles as Resistance: Contemporary Textiles from the Atlantic Region.

This group exhibition presents the work of 13 contemporary textile artists from the Atlantic region and explores the ways in which textile as an object is being explored through: installation, durational work, and political and social histories.

Work: Michelle MacKinnon, be soft(er), (detail)"The repetitive physical labour of knitting at this scale parallels the b...
10/04/2026

Work: Michelle MacKinnon, be soft(er), (detail)

"The repetitive physical labour of knitting at this scale parallels the bodily exhaustion of checking and rechecking imaginary afflictions. Describing how to knit to someone who is unfamiliar is just as difficult as describing the overwhelming sensation of anxiety: a verbal description alone does not help someone understand in full. But, as is knitting and anxiety, if we can share demonstrations, imagery, lived experiences, and patterns, we can help each other understand and relate." -artist statement

Address

10 Highland Avenue, Beveridge Arts Centre
Wolfville, NS

Opening Hours

Wednesday 12pm - 4pm
Thursday 12pm - 4pm
Friday 12pm - 4pm
Saturday 12pm - 4pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

Telephone

9025851373

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