Osprey Arts Centre

Osprey Arts Centre The Osprey Arts Centre is the performing arts hub of Shelburne County. The OACA values artistic experimentation, excellence in art, and creativity.

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Offering an intimate & inviting fully-equipped theatre venue, we present a full season of live music, theatre, dance, films, youth events, workshops, day camps & community events. The Osprey also hosts events across Shelburne County in schools and other venues and rents its space to community groups and private concerns for public and private functions such as weddings, meetings, conferences and l

ectures. The Osprey Arts Centre Association is run by a volunteer Board of Directors and one full-time staff member. Mission Statement:
To manage the Osprey Arts Centre as a fiscally sound theatre dedicated to excellence in the arts, and to make it a true community performing arts centre available to and providing programs of artistic merit for everyone in Shelburne County. Vision Statement:
The Osprey Arts Centre vision sees a community where all members, youth, adult and senior, and culturally diverse, have access to high quality performing arts events, both amateur and professional. To be a place where people turn for training in the arts and to be available to all members of the community as a place to perform. The Osprey Arts Centre aims to be a true community arts crossroad so that the people of Shelburne County recognize the value of and appreciate the presence of the performing arts in their community. Values:
The members of the Osprey Arts Centre Association (OACA), and in particular, the board of directors are guided in making decisions by the following values.

1. The OACA values good financial management based on balanced budgets, clear record keeping and financial reporting, and responsible management of resources.

3. The OACA is responsible to its community and values sharing with other community organizations for the cultural development of Shelburne County.

4. The OACA respects people and is committed to creating safe working environments. As an employer, OACA values cultural diversity, dedication to its values, motivation to continue to grow and develop its objectives, and fairmindedness in its dealings with each other and the public which it serves.

09/03/2026

That's why they call them shorts!

September is about the long and the short of it - Feature length documentaries and an evening of the world's best short ...
09/02/2026

September is about the long and the short of it - Feature length documentaries and an evening of the world's best short films.

The feature docs are general admission on Wednesday nights, but act now to reserve your favourite seats for the Asbury Short Film Concert on Friday, September 11. ospreyartscentre.ca/events

09/01/2026

Documentary month begins with feats of derring do indeed! Check out the trailer for "Free Solo" (Wed., Sep 9), and "Maiden" (Wed., Sep 16). See you at the theatre. ospreyartscentre.ca/movies

September is documentary month at your Osprey, including the Atlantic Canadian premiere of "Derek vs. Derek" in associat...
09/01/2026

September is documentary month at your Osprey, including the Atlantic Canadian premiere of "Derek vs. Derek" in association with the Lunenburg Doc Fest (9/23-9/27). Earlier though, we have two fantastic documentaries chronicling amazing feats of derring do.

For more information: ospreyartscentre.ca/movies

As always, we thank Hubby-4-Hire for their support of our year long Osprey at the Movies program.

Have you heard about the Osprey's upcoming ABBA Extravaganza FUNdraiser? In addition to great music, dancing, and more, ...
08/30/2026

Have you heard about the Osprey's upcoming ABBA Extravaganza FUNdraiser? In addition to great music, dancing, and more, it also includes a ton of prizes. See below where event organizer and OAC Board member, Andrea Huskilson reveals the biggest one of all.

Grab your girlfriends and reserve your table now! ospreyartscentre.ca/events

✨🪩 GRAND PRIZE REVEAL! 🪩✨

Today we’re revealing the GRAND PRIZE for our ABBA Extravaganza! 💃✨

🌿 A getaway for FOUR at Roseway River Cottages! 🌿

🏡 Two-night stay for four
✨ PLUS 3 hours of exclusive private use of their Scotia Spa, including:

🔥 Sauna
💦 Hot tub
🌊 River bathing
🧘 Yoga
✨ Meditation
🌟 Star gazing
🛋️ Relaxation & lounging areas
🔥 Scotia Fire Table Cookout Experience

The ultimate girls’ getaway — relax, recharge, gather around the fire and enjoy an incredible private spa experience together! 🥂💕

🎶 ABBA EXTRAVAGANZA – GIRLS NIGHT OUT
📅 September 19
⏰ 6:30–11:00 PM
📍 The Osprey Arts Centre

🪩 ONE lucky guest is going home with this incredible GRAND PRIZE!

It's that time of year! The best short film show in North America (maybe the world) returns with another curated collect...
08/25/2026

It's that time of year! The best short film show in North America (maybe the world) returns with another curated collection of award-winning short films from around the world. ospreyartscentre.ca/events

What do you call an event that gets you out, dressed up, partying with your friends, dancing to all your favourite tune...
08/24/2026

What do you call an event that gets you out, dressed up, partying with your friends, dancing to all your favourite tunes with door prizes and more AND gets you a tax slip for your donation? We're calling it an ABBA Extravaganza fundraiser! You can just call it FUN! Saturday, September 19th. More info: ospreyartscentre.ca/events

What a fantastic finish! This year's summer youth theatre camp just wrapped up with a terrific final performance for an ...
08/22/2026

What a fantastic finish! This year's summer youth theatre camp just wrapped up with a terrific final performance for an appreciative crowd. Many thanks to the Mersey Rose Theatre Company for conducting this year's camp. Congratulations to director, Ashley Rose-Goodwin and her entire team and especially to our very talented performers!

When Celtic lore, Shakespeare and Greek Mythology join one timeline, what will ensue? This week's youth theatre camp at ...
08/21/2026

When Celtic lore, Shakespeare and Greek Mythology join one timeline, what will ensue? This week's youth theatre camp at the Osprey is ready to show you.

Curtain is 1pm. doors open 12:30. Admission is free, but any donations are welcome and go to support ongoing Osprey programming.

Special thanks to Mersey Rose Theatre Company for producing this week's camp and this terrific event.

PROGRAMMING NOTE: The date for the SLC Tour show was misprinted in our brochure. The actual date is Friday, August 14th....
08/09/2026

PROGRAMMING NOTE: The date for the SLC Tour show was misprinted in our brochure. The actual date is Friday, August 14th. See you at the theatre! ospreyartscentre.ca/events

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107 Water Street
Shelburne, NS
B0T1W0

Opening Hours

Wednesday 11am - 4pm
Thursday 11am - 4pm
Friday 11am - 4pm

Telephone

+19028752359

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