The Ice House Gallery

06/20/2026

Good Saturday morning everyone! It’s a busy one down here in Creamery Square. The market is buzzing and we are getting ready for the official opening of our newest art exhibit “Along The Way” by Cathy Dalton and Jan Boiduk. You don’t want to miss this one. Every piece is so beyond beautiful and would look great in my house. Yours too! The artists, Cathy and Jan will be here from 10:30am to 2pm. So please stop by and say hello, enjoy some treats and treat yourself to a wander through the gallery today. You will be amazed. See you soon!

06/18/2026

It’s Thursday and you know what that means. Well today it means that our new exhibit by Cathy Dalton and Jan Boiduk is being installed. And it is fantastic! So many beautiful pieces that you must see. Official opening is on Saturday from 11-2pm. BUT…tonight is Food Fest in Creamery Square. And I will be keeping the gallery open. So if you are coming to that, you can get a sneak peek.
Stop by and browse the beauty that is in our gallery again. See you tonight 4-8pm for great food, great music and great art.

06/13/2026

06/13/2026

Good Saturday morning! Things are good at Creamery Square even though it’s a bit spitty out. So far no one has melted. But they have bought tea and veggies and yes, carrot cake. I have no will power. You should try it. Krista’s Country Kitchen is responsible for this irresistible treat I will be eating later today. But hey, you can eat it and then take a walk through the rest of the market and our beautiful gallery!
It’s the last weekend for our landscape quilt show by Catherine Vardy. She will be packing up tomorrow. We have loved having her work displayed here. Stop by before it’s too late.
Artisan Alley is full of the amazing talents of your friends, neighbours and fellow Maritimers. If you are in need of a gift, we are the place to be.
Stop by to say hi and browse. I’ll be here until 4pm today and 12-4pm tomorrow. See you soon.

06/10/2026

Welcome to Wednesday! And Mother Nature has decided to give us some gorgeous summer weather today. I feel some serious gardening in my future. I know, I'm late to the dance.
This week at the Grace has been a busy one already. We have been doing auditions for our production of Anne of Green Gables. If you haven't been able to get to a session yet, there is still time on Saturday June 13 starting at 2pm. See the schedule below and bring your kindred spirit to the stage.
It is also the last week to see Catherine Vardy's landscape quilt show, Sensing Place, before it goes away on June 14th. Her work is beautiful. If you haven't seen it yet, make a point to get here before Sunday.
And with one show leaving, another is ready to come in starting June 20th. Cathy Dalton and Jan Boiduk will be presenting their show, Along the Way. Both local artists, with many talents, will bring acrylics, and fabric arts to life on our gallery walls. Their show opening will be on Saturday June 20th from 11am-2pm. Grab a friend and come celebrate the amazing artists in our own backyard.
And finally, Artisan Alley has been changing weekly. New art has been added and some beautiful pieces have been sent to loving homes. Come on by and check out our talented Maritime artists. There is something here for everyone. The perfect place to find the perfect gift.
We are here Wednesday to Friday and Sunday 12-4pm and Saturday 10-4pm. Stop by and say hi. I look forward to seeing you soon.

06/04/2026

Welcome to Thursday everyone! And it’s a beauty. We have a theme going in gallery today. Rocks. To be fair they have been here for a while, but I just noticed the abundance of them today.
Tonight we are hosting Off The Rock’s, a tribute band to Great Big Sea. Very big rock theme there. Do you have your tickets yet? If not, shake the rocks out of your pockets and get going! See or call me in the gallery today or go online.
And then there is the art. Our gallery show by Catherine Vardy is based on phrases from Ode to Newfoundland. And almost every piece has rocks in it. In Artisan Alley you will find rocks in Kelly Sanderson’s beautiful felting work and Ron McCormick’s greeting card with the lighthouse at Peggy’s Cove. Massive rocks there. Stay away from the black ones.
So there you have it. Rocks. See them and hear them here today! You know what you need to do.
See you soon!

06/02/2026

Happy Tuesday everyone! I’m on a train to Pearson Airport headed back to my peaceful quiet home in the Nova Scotia woods. It’s been a fun filled weekend with my kids. I’m ready for a quieter fun and less traffic.
And we’ve got lots going on at the Grace. Thursday June 4th, that’s 2 days from now, we have a great concert you do not want to miss. Off the Rocks is a Great Big Sea tribute band that will have you dancing in the aisles. Get your tickets quick!
Auditions also start this Friday for Anne of Green Gables. Check out the schedule below and make your way to the stage!
The job postings for the 2 positions at The Grace and Creamery Square are open for a couple more days. Get your applications in ASAP.
Our drama camp in August is filling up fast. If you are looking for a fun activity for the kids this summer, stop by and fill out the forms or print them off of the website and bring them in.
And last but not least for now, our AGM is taking place on June 23rd. Everyone is welcome. If you have some great ideas or would like to help with other great ideas we would love to have you at the meeting and on the board. There are openings and we would love to fill them with great people from the community looking to get involved. Be part of the happenings you’d like to see at the Grace!
Whew! Made it to the airport. See you soon!

05/24/2026

Are these yours? These were left outside of the Grace Arts Centre yesterday during the farmers market. If they are yours, I’ve got them safe in the gallery. I’ll be here until 4 today and then back at 12 on Wednesday.

05/22/2026

Welcome to the weekend everyone! It’s Friday and you know what that means. Dance recital. Yes, dance recital here at The Grace tonight at 5pm and 6:30 and Saturday at 6:30 DanceDanceDance Wallace will be presenting “An African Adventure” by the youngest dancers and “Love 2026” presented by the senior dancers. Free admission, donations gratefully accepted.
Our landscape quilt show by Catherine Vardy is here to see and it’s gorgeous. So detailed and colourful. And there are some hidden things in the stitching. Come by and see if you can spot the dragonfly.
I’ve also taken a walk through Artisan Alley this week and noticed a reoccurring theme. Birds. They are everywhere! In many forms. And I love them all. Check them out and let me know your favourite one.
I’ll be here all weekend. 10-4 Saturday and 12-4 on Sunday. See you soon!

05/16/2026

Wow! That was a great opening day for the Grain Elevator in Creamery Square! The farmers market, the museum and The Grace were buzzing with activity too. Thanks to all who wandered over and chatted about the art and life in general. I love meeting people and hearing your stories.
And we sent so many of our beautiful local art pieces to good homes! We are here tomorrow too. So stop by on your travels.
Happy long weekend!