Peggy's Cove Area Festival of the Arts – Oceans of Artistry

Already a highly anticipated event locally, the Peggy's Cove Area Festival of the Arts has put the area on art-lover's maps and is a "must do" for many visitors. Between July 7th and 18th, you will find something to delight you in this exceptional place that inspires so many artists.

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ONLINE Studio Tour Guide NOW LIVE!

WE ARE LIVE! The 2021 Studio Tour ONLINE Guide is now live on the Halifax Art Map. To view, visit...
Artful Birdhouses

This year the Members’ special project is “Artful Birdhouses”. For information visit....
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3581 St. Margaret's Bay Road
Hubley, Nova Scotia B3Z 1B2

Email: contactpcafa@gmail.com

Phone: (902) 820 5199

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Harbour Mist is sure to be a popular subject durin

Harbour Mist is sure to be a popular subject during Paint Peggy's Cove in July! Join us from the 10th to the 12th and watch artists at their easels in this inspiring place! #fallinlovewithapainting #paintpeggyscove2021

July 10-12 you'll see this #yurt at Peggy's Cove.

July 10-12 you'll see this #yurt at Peggy's Cove. It will be full of newly painted artwork created by 30 artists, and previously completed work as well. Stop by and #fallinlovewithapainting #nsartists #paintpeggyscove2021 #enpleinair
Tell a friend and plan a #daytrip or a #novascotiastaycation

Just think... on July 10th, 11th and 12th you'll f

Just think... on July 10th, 11th and 12th you'll find #artistsatwork painting #enpleinair here at #peggyscove. #paintpeggyscove2021 #fallinlovewithapainting while the artist paints before your eyes. Purchase it at the #yurt in the village.

A #workinprogress for our #birdhousefundraiser #pe

A #workinprogress for our #birdhousefundraiser #peggyscoveareafestivalofthearts2021

Our rack cards and maps are heading to your commun

Our rack cards and maps are heading to your community Tourism Information Centres, the SMB Community Enterprise Centre, and to some highly visited local businesses and libraries in select communities. They are all distributed thanks to busy volunteers. We have a limited number of paper copies but ALL of our information is ALWAYS available online at www.peggyscoveareafestivalofthearts.com

JOIN US on our 10th anniversary for Paint Peggy's Cove July 10-12 and our Studio Tour July 16-18 with over 40 locations! #soclosetoHalifax
#paintpeggyscove2021
#peggyscoveareafestivalofthearts2021

As a #fundraiser for the St. Margaret's Bay Food B

As a #fundraiser for the St. Margaret's Bay Food Bank our members are painting all sorts of #birdhouses this spring! You'll be sure to fall in love with one! On display at the @smb_cec in Upper Tantallon when it reopens, and all for sale in July 7th. #showyourwork #supportlocal #supportyourcommunity #novaacotiaartist

We're having a #fundraiser in support of @stmargar

We're having a #fundraiser in support of @stmargaretsbayfoodbank It's called "The Birdhouse Project" and we're creating fun #birdhouses for sale. See some of them in May at @smb_cec in #uppertantallon and ALL of them on June 5th when they will be #forsale at the Community Enterprise Centre and in the #CrossroadsGarden founded and maintained by #stmargaretsbaygardeningclub
#community
#showyourwork
#caring
#forthebirds
#getcreative

It's time to mark your July calendar! It's a perfe

It's time to mark your July calendar! It's a perfect time to plan your #staycation in #novascotia or maybe we will be lucky and there'll be a #bubble again. Either way, we are only 30 minutes from #halifax, we'll have over 60 #artists in our #studiotour and a fabulous #pleinairpainting event. #julyplans #summer2021 is coming #southshore #daytrips #nsartists #showyourwork #painters #pottery #fibreart #photography #woodwork #glassart

Until Friday the 26th at @smb_cec you can see this

Until Friday the 26th at @smb_cec you can see this #artexhibit and #purchase your favourite! Many #paintings and #3Dart to choose from. #supportlocal #nsartists #uppertantallon just 20 minutes from #halifax @stmargaretsbaysa @peggyscoveareafestofthearts @twelveacrehillgallery @smbchamber and so many more to thank!

#nofilter a bit of completely #natural #winterinth

#nofilter a bit of completely #natural #winterinthebay at #queenslandbeach recently. Visit @smb_cec to view a month-long #artexhibit featuring the work of over 35 artists and artisans. #artist #nsartist #showyourwork #woodwork #ironwork #paintings #fibreart and more! Be #inspired and #enterthewritingcontest Read about it at www.discoverstmargaretsbay.com

#detailsmatter #detailshots our #winterinthebay #a

#detailsmatter #detailshots our #winterinthebay #artexhibit and #sale is on at the @smb_cec for the whole of #February. Located in #uppertantallon, it's only 20 minutes from #Halifax it is supported by eight community organizations see the whole show online at www.discoverstmargaretsbay.com and then come visit! #covid19protocols are strictly followed in the Community Enterprise Centre

#justthedetails thought I'd share some #closeups o

#justthedetails thought I'd share some #closeups of our #exhibit of fine art and craft @peggyscoveareafestofthearts @smb_cec @stmargaretsbaysa @smbchamber @stmargarets #discoverstmargaretsbay #bayseniors #mastheadnews #inittogether #seeforyourself #inperson #protocolsinplace #seeyousoon

#contest ! #writingcontest #writers You'll be in

#contest ! #writingcontest #writers You'll be inspired by the #artwork in our month-long exhibit @smb_cec in #uppertantallon and you can see all the work in person or visit www.discoverstmargaretsbay.com #artexhibit #nsartists #writethewinteraway #winterinthebay

More art pieces from the #winterinthebay exhibit a

More art pieces from the #winterinthebay exhibit and sale at the @smb_cec in #uppertantallon so much to see! Enjoy it with Covid19 protocols in place! On all month on weekdays. #nsartists #metalart #fibreart #woodart #oilpainting #acrylicpainting and more! #shoplocal #showyourwork #daytrip with scenic tour of area, and lunch, or just a quick run (20 min) from Bayers Lake!

"Winter in the Bay" is a month long #artexhibition

"Winter in the Bay" is a month long #artexhibition and sale that showcases #artistmembers of the #peggyscoveareafestivaloftheartssociety and you can find it on weekdays at the @smb_cec in #uppertantallon. More pics to follow! #nsartists #fibreart #painting #metalart #woodart and more #supportlocal

#instaperfect #pictureperfect at #peggyscove today

#instaperfect #pictureperfect at #peggyscove today... the light is amazing and the sky perfectly clear...#lighthouse #lighthouses #sea and #sky #granite and #oldhouses

Our iconic #lighthouse at #sunset a few days ago.

Our iconic #lighthouse at #sunset a few days ago. Things are a bit quieter these days but this magical time of day still draws many #visitors with cameras in hand. #ns #daytrips #staycation near #halifax pics by Paula.

No prize-winning shot but a nice look at our own #

No prize-winning shot but a nice look at our own #Bluenose II settling in for the day (and overnight) in Head Harbour, about 30 minutes from Peggy's Cove (by road). #stmargaretsbay #novascotia

No shortage of #anchors at #peggyscove ! #blueskyd

No shortage of #anchors at #peggyscove ! #blueskyday

Wouldn't you love to sit here and watch the ocean

Wouldn't you love to sit here and watch the ocean until dark? #lighthouse #peggyscovelighthouse #lightonthewater #atlanticocean #staycation #daytrip

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