ViewPoint Gallery

06/04/2026

Join us tonight for the opening of our latest exhibits, including Dean Hirtle's HERE & THERE. To whet your appetite, we've featured a few images from Dean's show here -- including one of the artist himself with the exhibit.

Experience the wanderlust of Dean Hirtle's HERE & THERE. Dean's photography captures personal travel experiences, in his words: "Travel broadens one's perspective and provides opportunities to capture part of that personal experience in photographs. My hope is that these images resonate with others and perhaps inspire their travel aspirations."

In addition to our Main Exhibit, we also have our Featured Member exhibit, Sandy MacIntosh's VIRTUAL GARDENS. From the artist himself: "I love documenting the forms, colours and textures of the natural world surrounding us. Being in these environmental relationships provides healing, joy, and a never-ending meditation on how we co-exist and grow together."

Our Fresh Ideas Exhibit this month is Graeme Coxon's STILL LIFES WITH CAMERA -- how to create photographic still lifes with every day objects - even FISH!
Our Gallery B this month features work from 10 of our members, including Ron Pitts, Laszlo Podor, Heather Rose, Anne Bastedo, Craig Benjamin, Kathleen Flanagan, Roxanne Smith, Allan Neilsen, Kim Ottenbrite, and Colin Chase.

Many of the photographers behind these works will be in attendance!
RSVP to stay updated on gallery news! We can't wait to see you there.

When: Thursday, June 4th, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Where: Viewpoint Gallery, 475 Bedford Hwy, Bedford, Nova Scotia
Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/share/1E8aK4Z4ME/
Admission: FREE (Everyone is welcome!)
Snacks and drinks provided 🍷🥨

06/04/2026

Each month ViewPoint features a photograph from our International Photography Competition. For June 2026, we are proud to present Monique Campbell (Canada, IG: ) with her photograph "Notre Philosophie en couleur".

Artist Statement:

In 2018, I exhibited my photograph Perspective in the Salon des Beaux Arts at the Carrousel du Louvre in the basement of the Louvre. I was thrilled to be in Paris, France exhibiting and being a flâneur strolling the streets in the shadows of my photographic heroes André Kertész and Henri Cartier-Bresson. While in the Pigalle area near the Moulin Rouge, I spotted this woman and loved her look. I made the image as she was drinking her latte on Christmas Day. The mystery shrouding her face held my attention. Notre Philiosophie en couleur is one of my fond memories from the City of Light.

Biography:

Monique Campbell is a humanist street and fine art photographer from Hamilton, Ontario. She graduated from the Western Pacific Academy of Photography in Victoria, B.C., and has over 35 years of experience as a professional photographer.

Some of her exhibition highlights include the following. In 2018, she exhibited at the Salon des Beaux Arts in Paris, France, at the Carrousel du Louvre. In 2021, she was among 52 finalists for the Salt Spring National Art Prize. In 2024, she exhibited in the ViewPoint Gallery's Plus 1 show alongside Jane Oram. Both are looking forward to their joint street photography exhibition in March 2027 at the Craig Gallery, titled 'Two Lenses on Dartmouth'. ViewPoint Gallery selected her image Uwe Reading for their International Competition and exhibited the piece in July 2025.

Monique's work has been published, collected, and exhibited locally around Ontario, nationally in Canada, and internationally.

Price: $450

For further information on the International Photography Competition or to inquire about this piece, contact us at [email protected].

06/03/2026

Join us on Saturday, June 6th, for our next Monthly Print Review—a free session designed for learning, feedback, and connection.

Elevate Your Photography: If you haven't attended one of these free reviews before, you'll find them to be both insightful and rewarding.

What to Expect: Bring your physical prints for constructive review and discussion, guided by an experienced ViewPoint Gallery Member. This is an excellent way to challenge your work and grow your skills.

Learn and Connect: Even if you don't have prints to share yet, these sessions are a valuable opportunity to learn from the feedback given to others. Plus, it's a great chance to meet and connect with fellow photography enthusiasts in our local community.

Event Details
Date & Time: Saturday, June 6th, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: ViewPoint Gallery, 1475 Bedford Hwy, Bedford, NS

06/03/2026

ViewPoint Gallery is pleased to announce the 12 winners of our 2026 International Photography Competition. Each month, beginning in June, one of the winning entries will be displayed in our gallery and profiled on our website. Congratulations to all!

Keep an eye on our website, Facebook, and Instagram as we feature each of these artists in their respective months over the next year.

Monique Campbell (Canada) – June 2026

Lila Donovan (Canada) – July 2026

Mike Eubanks (USA) – August 2026

Jacques Giard (Canada) – September 2026

Bill Hao (Canada) – October 2026

Derrick Jackson (USA) – November 2026

Peter Jennings (USA) – December 2026

Hari Prasad Karnam (USA) – January 2027

Katja Klassen (Germany) – February 2027

Robert Naugler (USA) – March 2027

Adam Neuba (Germany) – April 2027

James Talley (USA) – May 2027

06/03/2026

This month at ViewPoint Gallery!

Main Exhibit: Dean Hirtle's HERE & THERE

Experience the wanderlust of Dean Hirtle's HERE & THERE. Dean's photography captures personal travel experiences, in his words: "Travel broadens one's perspective and provides opportunities to capture part of that personal experience in photographs. My hope is that these images resonate with others and perhaps inspire their travel aspirations."

Featured Member Exhibit: Sandy MacIntosh's VIRTUAL GARDENS. From the artist himself: "I love documenting the forms, colours and textures of the natural world surrounding us. Being in these environmental relationships provides healing, joy, and a never-ending meditation on how we co-exist and grow together."

Fresh Ideas Exhibit: Graeme Coxon's STILL LIFES WITH CAMERA -- how to create photographic still lifes with everyday objects - even FISH!

Our Gallery B this month features work from 10 of our members, including Ron Pitts, Laszlo Podor, Heather Rose, Anne Bastedo, Craig Benjamin, Kathleen Flanagan, Roxanne Smith, Allan Neilsen, Kim Ottenbrite, and Colin Chase.

Exhibition: June 4-28, 2026
Opening reception: Thursday, June 4, 6-8pm - https://www.facebook.com/share/18gg7F5pBm/
Artist Talk: Sunday, June 14, 2-3pm

Viewpoint Gallery, 475 Bedford Hwy, Bedford, Nova Scotia

05/28/2026

It's the final weekend for our current exhibit!

"Untitled: What's In a Name?"

Explore “Untitled.” Featuring member photographs presented without captions or titles, the exhibition encourages quiet contemplation and personal interpretation.

Debuting this month is a new feature in the gallery: Fresh Ideas, an exhibit that encourages and invites experimentation, pushing the boundaries of traditional photography.

Our inaugural Fresh Ideas exhibit comes from member Evan Purney in collaboration with echo canyon. "Telephono" is an exhibit in which images and audio meet to create photographs you can listen to and songs you can see.

Our featured member for May is Tim Krochak with his exhibit "Three Sisters".

Location: ViewPoint Gallery, 1475 Bedford Hwy, Bedford, NS
Gallery Hours: Thursday through Sunday, Noon until 5pm

05/27/2026

If you missed "Pictures vs Words" Kas Stone's () artist talk about our current Untitled Exhibit, you can now watch it on our YouTube channel:

This Artist Talk was held in conjunction with a group show of untitled photographs by members of the ViewPoint Gallery Co-op, May 2026.

05/22/2026

Catch our May featured member exhibit, "Three Sisters," a photographic tribute to one of Halifax Harbour’s most recognizable landmarks.

"Three Sisters" will be on display at ViewPoint Gallery, alongside our feature exhibit "Untitled", and our Fresh Ideas Exhibit, Evan Purney's "Telephono", until May 31st, 2026.1965, these three historic towers are a defining feature of our local skyline, visible from nearly every corner of Halifax and Dartmouth.

"Three Sisters" will be on display at ViewPoint Gallery, alongside our feature exhibit "Untitled", and our Fresh Ideas Exhibit Evan Purney's "Telephono", until May 31st, 2026.

Location: ViewPoint Gallery, 1475 Bedford Hwy, Bedford, NS
Gallery Hours: Thursday through Sunday, Noon until 5pm

05/21/2026

The 2026 Summer Youth Photo Camp offers a dynamic week of hands-on learning, creative exploration, and technical skill development. Participants will immerse themselves in a variety of activities, exercises, and experiences designed to foster both artistic and technical growth. By the end of the week, they will have gained an understanding of exposure, lighting, image critiques, and non-traditional photography techniques.

The camp will conclude with a Friday exhibition for family, friends and ViewPoint members, showcasing the participants’ work, celebrating the progress and achievements. Armed with new skills and insights, participants will be equipped to enhance their personal photographic practices and create thoughtful, impactful images with any camera. Activities include photo walks, gallery visits, alternative printing methods, exhibition preparation, and more!

For registration and further information please write Allan Neilsen at:
[email protected]