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NS ART GALLERY--OPENING OF THE ALICE HOSKINS GALLERY ------------------------------------------------------------ The Alice Hoskins Gallery - International Art will open Friday, Nov. 17, at the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia. Located on the second floor, the Gallery is dedicated to international art which allowing special space to display works of art from around the world. Art educator Dr. June Buchanan will be guest speaker at the opening reception at 7:30 p.m. British, Dutch, Italian and American art from the 1rst century AD to the 20th century will be featured in this first exhibition. The initial installation in the Alice Hoskins Gallery features a special painting from the Studio of Rubens and Snyders (c 1611), entitled The Fruit Dance, on loan from Halifax collector Farhad Vladi. Other artists from the gallery's collection include Salvator Rosa, Thomas Uwins, Thomas Faed, Ernest Lawson and Stanley Royle. Alice Hoskins' endowment includes a financial contribution as well as a collection of art works. "The Alice Hoskins Gallery - International Art is a powerful incentive for us to look at ways we can strengthen the collection in this area," says gallery director, Bernard Riordon. "The principal consideration is to place the institution in a position that instills confidence in collectors who will give serious consideration to donating art works to fill this important gallery." "I feel the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia having a gallery of international art will give a special milieu and raise the profile of international art," explained Alice Hoskins. "Art is an expression of the human spirit combined with skill and those expressions differ from country to country." Alice Hoskins was born in Montreal, and after living and travelling abroad, moved to Nova Scotia in 1974. Among other degrees, she graduated with a Masters of Arts in Art Education from the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design in 1979, and a Masters of Science (Phys. Ed.) From Dalhousie University in 1986. Ms. Hoskins is a teacher, published author, artist and former volunteer and education officer of the AGNS. She has travelled extensively and is the author of two illustrated books on Japan. She resides in Pleasant Valley, Antigonish County. -30- Contact: Ann Marie McKinnon 902-424-8935 trp Nov. 16, 1995