News Release Archive
NOTE TO EDITORS/ART GALLERY--MEDIA CONFERENCE ------------------------------------------------------------ The Art Gallery of Nova Scotia will hold a news conference at 11 a.m. Friday, November 17, 1995 to announce the opening of the Alice Hoskins Gallery - International Art. Alice Hoskins' endowment includes a cash contribution of $75,000 as well as a collection of art works. Hoskins is a graduate of the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, Dalhousie University and McGill University. She is a teacher, published author, artist and former volunteer and education officer of the AGNS. After living and travelling abroad, Hoskins now lives in Pleasant Valley, Antigonish County. Bernard Riordon, AGNS Director and Alice Hoskins will attend the news conference. -30- Contact: Ann Marie McKinnon 902-424-8935 trp Nov. 16, 1995