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NS ART GALLERY--OPENING OF THE ALICE HOSKINS GALLERY
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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.
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Contact: Ann Marie McKinnon 902-424-8935
trp Nov. 16, 1995