ALL UPCOMING EVENTS
Yoga with Richard Allon
Drop-In Classes
Join Richard Allon for weekly yoga sessions at the Inverness Arts Centre. These all-levels classes offer a grounding and accessible approach to movement and breath. Each session is $10, cash only.
Classes run from 10:00am - 11:15am
Class Dates:
July 18, 25
August 1, 8, 29
September 5, 12, 26
October 3, 10, 17
Bring your own mat and water. No registration required—just drop in and enjoy the practice.
JOAN JONAS: WE COME FROM THE SEA
Moving Off the Land II, Untitled 2019 © Joan Jonas/ ARS New York/ CARCC Ottawa 2025
Painting Classes with Tom Ryan
Art classes are back this fall at the Inverness County Centre for the Arts, and we’re happy to welcome back local artist Tom Ryan as our instructor.
Classes will run on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 9:00 PM, starting October 7 through November 25.
This is an 8-week class open to all levels—from beginners to more experienced artists. It’s a great chance to get creative, learn some new techniques, and enjoy a relaxed evening with others who love making art.
Please bring a few basic supplies like tole paints, brushes, and a canvas or two. If you’re not sure what you need, don’t worry—we’ll help you figure it out. Most of the supplies can be picked up at the Dollar Store.
Cost: $40 for the full 8 weeks.
To register, email Olivia at olivia@invernessarts.com
Whether you’re picking up a paintbrush for the first time or just looking for a creative outlet this fall, we’d love to see you there!
Needlefelting with Gail Ryan
Join Gail Ryan at the Inverness County Centre for the Arts for an introductory class on needlefelting, where students will create their own 5" x 7" wool painting. All materials are provided,, students are encouraged to bring a reference photo for their artwork.
The class will take place on October 11th, from 1:00PM- 3:00PM.
A Forest for Calum: 20th Anniversary
The Inverness County Centre for the Arts is proud to celebrate the 20th anniversary of A Forest for Calum, the beloved and award-winning novel by Cape Breton author Frank MacDonald. This deeply moving work has become a touchstone in Cape Breton literature, cherished for its richly drawn characters and poignant portrayal of island life.
As part of the anniversary celebrations, thirteen local artists have created original pieces inspired by the novel. These works—ranging from painting and sculpture to fabric art—will be on display in the Performance Hall, offering visitors a unique opportunity to explore the story’s themes through a variety of creative lenses.
We invite you to visit this special showcase and experience how Frank’s writing continues to inspire the artistic community. While you're here, be sure to pick up a copy of the limited 20th anniversary reissue of A Forest for Calum, signed by Frank MacDonald himself. It’s a meaningful keepsake for both longtime admirers and new readers discovering the novel for the first time.
Join us in honoring this powerful story and the lasting impact it has had on our culture and creativity.
Ken Woroner- Drift Opening Reception
Join us Sunday, October 19 for the opening reception of
drift by Ken Woroner
screening of “fairy creek”
Entry by donation with a suggested donation of $10
SYNOPSIS
The Fairy Creek (Ada’itsx) valley sprawls across Pacheedaht First Nation territory on southwestern Vancouver Island and its old growth forest ecosystem thrives with lush foliage, ancient tree trunks, and a variety of wildlife. However, the decimating chainsaws and tractor machinery of the Teal Jones lumber corporation disrupt this equilibrium as they demolish an environmental haven for their road-building project. Amidst the tumult, Jen Muranetz’s FAIRY CREEK captures the vast collective protests against this destructive logging operation: a movement which has spawned both the largest demonstration of civil disobedience in Canadian history and the mass arrests of 1200 people.
The film offers visceral front-line footage of activists faced with an RCMP-enforced injunction, protesting from ground to sky as blockaders form barriers with their bodies and tree-sitters’ forest canopies are assailed by officers deployed from helicopters. FAIRY CREEK is an urgent portrait of resistance, documenting an assembly of protestors organizing together despite varying backgrounds, ideologies, and tactics. Muranetz highlights the rapture of a united eco-activist community, coinhabiting the earth, dancing together, and cherishing biodiversity. At the same time, this breathtaking documentary tremors with the challenges of political consciousness in an age of rampant extractive capitalism, where industries working with governments eviscerate everything in their path, including the last pristine ecosystems. FAIRY CREEK depicts a historic struggle to defend Canadian old growth forests as an experience of absolute devotion, thrust between whiplashes of triumph and heartbreak.
DIRECTOR’S STATEMENT – FAIRY CREEK
There’s a long and storied history of activists blocking logging roads to protect old-growth forests on Vancouver Island. So when a blockade started in recent times at the headwaters of the untouched Fairy Creek valley, I felt compelled to learn who was behind this latest wave of resistance.
I arrived at the Fairy Creek Blockade in the early days, when only a few camps had been established and the energy felt hopeful, even innocent. On my first day, one of the blockaders turned to me and asked, “Do you want to see the Grandfather Tree?” Their sincerity was disarming. Standing at the base of that ancient 1,000-year-old cedar, something stirred in me.
As a filmmaker drawn to the intersection of human culture and the natural world, I felt moved by this renewed story of environmental justice. But what unfolded in front of my camera was far more layered and nuanced. Fairy Creek became an intimate study of activist culture, looking at both the beauty and the faults on the frontlines of resistance.
Our small film crew used a fly-on-the-wall approach to document the blockade as it truly was: gritty, tense, humorous, occasionally euphoric, and often heartbreaking. We lived out of our vehicles for days to weeks, recording around the clock. And when the RCMP blocked off road access, we hiked many kilometres up logging roads and through dense ancient rainforests to reach our participants. The blockade quickly expanded, growing to more than a dozen camps sprawled across the southwest corner of Vancouver island. With no cell service and long stretches of gravel road between each location, it became unfeasible for our crew to continue documenting every unfolding action. We forged friendships with other cinematographers on the ground and leaned into a decentralized filming approach, graciously using footage from a community of media makers to show a more complete story.
Over time, the public perception of Fairy Creek changed – from a movement met with widespread support and optimism, to one entangled in trauma and internal conflict. Several of our subjects abruptly left the blockade. Storylines shifted rapidly. Some participants later asked not to be included in the film. The evolving nature of the blockade mirrored the story itself: uncertain, volatile, and very much alive.
I found myself grappling with questions that had no easy answers: Who gets to take a stand, and at what cost? What does it mean for settler environmentalists to join movements led by Indigenous land defenders – especially when the local Indigenous Nation asked them to leave? Can a movement hold together under the weight of its own internal contradictions? This film is, in part, an attempt to sit with those questions.
While the Fairy Creek blockade involved thousands of people with a wide range of perspectives, this film focuses on a select group whose personal experiences offer a window into the movement. I give thanks to everyone who allowed us to witness their lives during this time. Fairy Creek is not just a chronicle of Canada’s largest act of civil disobedience – it’s an emotional record of a historic moment in time. My hope is that Fairy Creek invites viewers to reflect on their own relationship to land, to activism, and to the messy, necessary work of collective change.
— Jen Muranetz, Director of Fairy Creek
Meditation with Helen Tworkov
Start your Thursday mornings with calm and clarity. Join us for free weekly meditation sessions led by Helen Tworkov, held every Thursday from 10:00–11:30 AM at ICCA.
Upcoming dates:
October 2, 9, 16, 30 and November 6, 13
Open to all levels — beginners are especially welcome.
No registration required; just drop in.
Donations to ICCA are appreciated.
Line Dancing with Carrie Beaton
Join instructor Carrie Beaton at the Inverness County Centre for the Arts for a six-week introductory line dancing course. Whether you’re a complete beginner or simply looking to refresh your skills, these sessions are a great way to get moving, meet new people, and have some fun in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.
Over the course of six weeks, Carrie will guide participants through the basics of line dancing, covering a variety of classic and contemporary steps. No partner is required — just bring comfortable footwear and a willingness to learn.
Dates: October 29 – December 3
Cost: $65 for 6 weeks
Classes take place from 7:00PM - 8:00PM
Registration: To register, contact Carrie directly at (902) 623-2370.
stepper off a’ size
Stepper Off’A Size with instructor Cheryl MacQuarrie is back for another 8-week session. Classes take place Thursdays from 6:00–7:00 p.m. at the Inverness Centre for the Arts, starting October 2. The cost is $80.
Participants should bring a step if they have one, a water bottle, and comfortable clothes to move in.
What to expect: Stepper Off’A Size is a step dance-based fitness class using choreographed routines of jigs, strathspeys, and reels. It’s energetic, fun, and designed to work for any age or pace—challenging if you want it to be, but always welcoming and accessible.
Register online at playfinder.ca. For any questions, reach out to Recreation Programming Coordinator Jason Calder at jason.calder@invernesscounty.ca.
Reading with Author Lesley Crewe
Join us on Sunday, September 21 from 1–3 PM for a special afternoon with beloved author Lesley Crewe.
Lesley will be reading from her newest book, The Spirit of Scatarie, and sharing stories in her signature warm, witty style. Books will be available for purchase on-site — a perfect chance to pick up your copy and have it signed!
Don’t miss this wonderful literary afternoon.
Admission by donation.
Casino Night with Mill Road
Wranglers n’ Roulette Casino Night
Inverness County Centre for the Arts
September 19 | 7–11 PM | 19+
Join us for an evening of high stakes and western flair, presented by Mill Road Social Enterprises in partnership with the ICCA. Mill Road is a community-based social enterprise that provides meaningful employment opportunities for adults with intellectual disabilities, helping individuals gain skills, confidence, and connections through their work.
Test your luck at the tables, roll the dice in style, and compete for Best Dressed Western Outfit — with prizes to be won.
$25 ticket includes $30 in chips
Extra chips available for purchase (cash only)
Raffles • 50/50 • Exciting prizes throughout the night
Tickets are going fast — don’t miss out.
Call: (902) 258-3316
E-transfer: admin@millroadse.com
90s Rock Unplugged with Christian Walker
Friday, September 12 | 7:00 pm
The Inverness County Centre for the Arts is proud to present Rock Night Unplugged, a special evening of live music with local performer Christian Walker.
This concert celebrates the raw sound and enduring influence of ’90s rock. Christian Walker will deliver an intimate unplugged performance featuring music from Alice in Chains, Pearl Jam, Stone Temple Pilots, and other iconic bands of the era. With stripped-back arrangements, the songs take on a new depth, highlighting both their power and emotional resonance.
Whether you’re a lifelong fan of grunge or simply looking for a night of great live music, Rock Night Unplugged promises an unforgettable experience in a unique setting.
Tickets are $10, and are available here, or at the door. Seating is limited, so we encourage you to arrive early.
Maximum Overdrive
Maximum Overdrive is the east coast’s hottest new party band - playing a diverse selection of 80s gems from artists like INXS, Duran Duran, The Pixies, Cindy Lauper, The Cure, Madonna, Billy Idol, New Order, DEVO, Tears for Fears, and many more. You’ve seen them all on stages across Canada and beyond with a host of awesome bands—but you’ve never seen them like this. Join the party. Live the 80s. Go to Maximum Overdrive.
Featuring:
Tori Cameron - vocals
Craig Mercer - vocals / percussion
Zach Maclean - guitars / vocals
Serge Samson - bass
Siobhan Martin - keyboards & synths
Matt Thauvette - drums
In Conversation with Joan Jonas
Discover the stories behind her powerful exhibition We come from the sea. Delve into her work in video and performance art, and hear reflections of her life living between New York City and Cape Breton Island. Joan will be joined by David Diviney, Chief Curator of the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia.
Free admission and no registration required.
Eliza Rhinelander
Exciting news! Eliza Rhinelander will be bringing her heartfelt, original songs to the Inverness County Centre for the Arts for a special indoor show on August 14th at 7pm.
Described by Tom Power on CBC’s Q with Tom Power as “one of the most exciting songwriters coming out of the East Coast right now”, Eliza is a 19-year-old singer-songwriter from Halifax with deep Inverness County roots. Her music blends folk, indie, and pop, shaped by a lifelong love of storytelling that began in theatre and with Shakespeare.
Her debut album The Precipice is a beautiful, honest look at the growing pains of young adulthood, and this show is your chance to hear it live in a cozy, intimate setting.
Tickets are $25 and available now at https://icca.ticketspice.com/eliza-rhinelander
Come spend the evening with Eliza and let the music carry you home.
Poet of a Common Man: Merle Haggard Tribute Night
Poet of the Common Man: A Tribute to Merle Haggard” is a heartfelt musical tribute to the legendary American country artist Merle Haggard, performed by Canadian singer-songwriter Lawrence Maxwell and his ensemble, the Band of Fugitives. The show delves into Haggard's tumultuous life—from his early days as a train-hopping drifter in California to his rise as one of country music's most influential outlaws. The performance features a selection of Haggard's iconic songs, offering audiences a glimpse into his personal and professional journey.
Lawrence Maxwell, hailing from Prince Edward Island, is known for his "blue-collar poetry" and neo-traditional country sound. His 2022 album, Ballad of Miles, received critical acclaim, with Roots Music Canada describing it as “the first great Canadian alt-country album of 2022.” Maxwell's music has garnered airplay on platforms like Sirius XM’s 'Top of the Country,' Country Hits Radio UK, and CBC.
The tribute show has been well-received, with performances across the Maritimes, including venues like the Harbourfront Theatre in Summerside, Prince Edward Island, and The Grace Arts Centre in Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia .
For those interested in experiencing Maxwell's tribute to Haggard, the show offers a blend of storytelling and music that honors the legacy of one of country music's most enduring figures.
Book Launch with Anne Levesque
Join us for an evening of celebration as we launch Anne Lévesque’s debut novel, The Secret Lives of Public Servants — the 10th title from Galleon Books!
Decades after leaving the public service, Lee Gaik Wah, Stephen Higdon, and Caroline Melançon are now Lost Annuitants. Art school graduate Del Charbonneau is the pension clerk obsessed with tracking them down. Wry, warm, and wonderfully strange, the novel interweaves the past and present of four unforgettable characters with a humorous, richly detailed depiction of life inside a large government office.
A meditation on work, the power of imagination, and the bonds that sustain us, this is a story full of wit, compassion, and surprise.
Praise for The Secret Lives of Public Servants:
“Darkly hilarious and unexpectedly poignant... a wickedly smart, slyly subversive read.”
— Tom Ryan, author of The Treasure Hunters Club
Come meet the author, hear an excerpt from the book, and celebrate with us! Books will be available for purchase and signing.
PJ DJ Dance Party
Come to the Centre this Friday and dance the night away (from 6-8PM) with your little ones! Put on your most dazzling pair of pyjamas, and shiniest pairs of shoes, and have a great time.
Sketch the Gallery with Anne Levesque
Join us this Friday, July 25th and get inspired with Anne Levesque - create something unique to you, inspired by our annual Hands Dancing exhibit!
POP UP PETTING ZOO WITH SIX LITTLE FARMERS
Six Little Farmers are bringing the barnyard to the Inverness County Centre for the Arts!
Join us on July 25th from 10am to 1pm during Inverness Gathering Week for a pop-up petting zoo full of friendly animals, big smiles, and farmyard fun. Come meet the animals, chat with the young farmers, and enjoy a hands-on experience for all ages!
Wanigan Workshop with Jason MacKinnon
Come by the Inverness County Centre for the Arts on July 24, 25, and 26 during Inverness Gathering Week for a special workshop with local craftsman Jason MacKinnon.
He’ll be building a wanigan — a handmade wooden chest once used on canoe trips to store food, tools, and supplies. It’s a beautiful mix of history, craft, and storytelling.
Drop in, lend a hand if you’d like, and be part of something built by heart and hands.
All ages are welcome, there is no admission fee, though donations to the Centre are encouraged.
Book Signing & Artist Talk with Sig Burwash & Amish Morrell
“A uniquely thrilling and emotive fantasy ride along a sea-bordered highway
The wondrous rustic landscape of Nova Scotia bursts from the page in Vera Bushwack , where reality gladly gives way to fantastical flights of fancy before gently coming back down to earth. A chainsaw fires up and Drew’s vision blurs. Their body vibrates alive with the whrrr of the engine, the whiff of gas. Drew dissolves as their alter-ego, Vera Bushwack, takes charge. Assless-chaps-wearing, unflinching Vera slashes through thick trunks, felling trees righteously from the back of a majestic steed.
Vera’s here to help, of course. Drew needs to clear the land for their future cabin in the woods. And if it weren’t for Vera’s brazenness, Drew may, ironically, fall reliant on others to learn self-reliance. Nevertheless, men enter Drew’s orbit, all too eager to explain how things work―an aggravating occurrence that comes crashing into Drew as dependably as the nearby ocean waves.
Joy, anger, grief, and self-acceptance ripple through these pages with Sig Burwash’s hilariously expressive pencil drawings and flair for buoyant watercolors. Approaching something like liberation, our protagonist comes to terms with past traumas, boundaries, and the many expressions of themself.“ - Goodreads
Burwash will be in conversation with Amish Morrell - beginning at 7PM, this event is admission by donation.
FILM SCREENING
Screening of two films to celebrate June Leaf, Robert Frank, and Bobby MacMillan.
July 6th, 2025 - 2 Screenings - 2pm and 6pm
Admission by donation
Dave Gunning & JP Cormier with Alexander Anderson
The Sunset Series is thrilled to announce that award-winning East Coast folk icons JP Cormier and Dave Gunning will take the stage as headliners on Saturday, July 5, 2025, bringing their celebrated blend of storytelling, musicianship, and Maritime charm to what promises to be an unforgettable evening of live music. Opening the show will be rising talent Alexander Anderson, whose fresh sound and heartfelt lyrics have been turning heads across the region.
JP Cormier and Dave Gunning, both celebrated individually for their decades-long careers, are even more captivating as a duo. With a seamless mix of guitar mastery, harmony-rich vocals, and genuine camaraderie, their performances resonate deeply with fans of authentic folk and roots music.
Hands Dancing
Hands Dancing is a members only exhibition. To purchase or renew your membership visit https://www.invernessarts.com/get-involved or visit ICCA Tuesday-Sunday 12-5pm to purchase in person.
Members may submit up to two works for exhibit in Hands Dancing. Restrictions may apply for oversized works. Artists may sell their artworks exhibited in Hands Dancing with 75% proceeds to the artist and 25% commission to ICCA.
Submissions open June 4th, 2025 and close June 22nd, 2025.
Submissions & drop offs to ICCA can be made during Gallery Shop hours: Tuesday-Sunday 12-5pm
All submissions must include required identification of artworks and signed agreement.
Opening recpetion- June 29th 2-4pm.
Hands Dancing dates back to the 1980’s, first hosted by the Inverness Legion Br, 132, followed by the upstairs of the Inverness Post Office, and finally here at ICCA since 2003.
Sea Glass Festival
The First Annual Inverness Sea Glass Festival, Saturday June 21st, 10am to 6pm.
ICCA will be hosting the first annual Sea Glass Festival celebrating the history and beauty of genuine, natural sea glass.
We will have artists and craftspeople, knowledgeable speakers, a sea glass contest, and more! A family-friendly event which includes activities for children.
Vendor application information can be found below:
First Annual Sea Glass Festival
The ICCA Board and Festival Committee are excited to invite you to our First Annual Sea Glass Festival. The Festival will take place Saturday June 21st. 10am to 6pm. Set up will start at 8am Saturday morning, or Friday evening starting at 6pm.
We will have a Sea Glass and pottery shard contest, guest speakers, demonstrations, kids activities and more. There will be a $2. entrance fee, children under 12 free.
Vendors will be asked to donate something for a gift basket which we will sell tickets on to help cover our costs. A food truck will be on site.
Priority will be given to products featuring genuine sea glass handcrafted by you, the artist. We will consider handcrafted products with a beach theme.
No manufactured objects will be accepted. There will be a discount for any vendors willing to give a demonstration. Tear down will be at 6 pm, not before. Please have your own table cover.
Fees:
1 - 2.5’ X 5’ table and 2 chairs $45.00
2 - 2’5 X 5’ tables and 2 chairs 65.00
*Please let us know if you need an electrical outlet.
For more information, or to register as a vendor, please contact Beth Ryan:
bethryan199@gmail.com
Meditation with Helen Tworkov
Meditation with Helen Tworkov: An Eight Week Class at ICCA
This class will combine meditation instruction and discussion
with particular focus on how meditation can help us navigate these turbulent times.
Beginners and those with meditation experience are welcome.
Thursdays: 10:30-12 noon
June 19th through Aug 7th
This class is free but this year we are asking people to please register.
If you plan to attend, please click through to this link. Thank you.
Helen Tworkov is the founder of Tricycle: The Buddhist Review, author of Zen in
America and Lotus Girl a recent memoir, and co-author of In Love with the
World with Tibetan meditation master, Mingyur Rinpoche.
Alistair MacLeod Award Ceremony
The Cabot Trail Writers Festival is delighted to host a reading, conversation and audience Q&A with the three authors nominated for the 2025 Alistair MacLeod Prize for Short Fiction: Allison Graves (Soft Serve), Amanda Peters (Waiting for the Long Night Moon) and Susie Taylor (Vigil).
The evening will be hosted by author Alexander MacLeod. We’re very pleased to bring these three extraordinary writers (see below for their bios) together to share their work and celebrate their nomination for an Atlantic Book Award particularly dear to Cape Breton hearts, named in honour of one of our most beloved authors and now administered by the Cabot Trail Writers Festival.
This event will be pay-what-you-can (recommended: $15). All proceeds will go towards the award and event costs. Books will be available for sale, a cash bar will be open, and light refreshments will be served. Our thanks to the Inverness County Centre for the Arts for generously opening their doors to welcome us into their space to share this beautiful evening of laughter, inspiration and stories..
Polyglots: Enora Sanschagrin
The ICCA is pleased to present Polyglots, a solo exhibition by Canadian multidisciplinary artist Enora Sanschagrin, showcasing a vivid and reflective series of oil pastel works created between 2019 and 2025.
Guided by the spirit of Auguste Rodin’s words — “My single idea is that of color and effect... It has been since the beginning and will be until the end, simply and exclusively an affair of personal pleasure” — Sanschagrin approaches her practice with a focus on intuition, movement, and the expressive qualities of form and composition.
Polyglots brings together images of people engaged in everyday moments — eating, dancing, reading, holding babies, and resting in the sun. These scenes are rendered with bold colour and a spontaneous hand, offering viewers glimpses into quiet and universal acts of daily life.
Enora was born in Montreal and received her Bachelor in Studio Arts from Concordia University in 2016. She currently lives and works in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia.
"Ma seule idée, c'est celle de la couleur et de l'effet. Il n'y a pas d'intention de classification, ni de méthode pour le sujet, ni de schéma pour illustrer un dessein moral concentré. J'ai suivi mon imagination, mon propre sens de la disposition, du mouvement et de la composition. Ça a été depuis le début, et ce sera jusqu'à la fin, simplement et uniquement une affaire de plaisir personnel." -Auguste Rodin
Polyglots rassemble des dessins à l'huile de gens qui mangent, dansent, lisent, portent des enfants ou prennent le soleil comme autant d'évidences de nos vies sensuelles. Les oeuvres ont été exécutées entre 2019 et 2025.
Enora Sanschagrin est née à Montréal où elle compléta en 2016 un Baccalauréat en Studio Arts à l'Université Concordia. Elle vit et travaille au Cap Breton, en Nouvelle-Écosse.
Youth Art Show
Kicking off our 2025 season with creativity, colour, and the voices of the next generation!
Join us for ICCA’s Youth Art Show, on view from April 27 – May 10, featuring artwork by talented young artists from across our community.
Youth Engagement Session
The Municipality of Inverness County is hosting an engagement session for youth aged 16 - 30 at Inverness County Centre for the Arts on December 20th, 2024. For more information and to register, click the link here
A Festive Christmas Fundraiser Party
Join us for an evening of drinks, light snacks, a silent auction, and live entertainment on December 14th to fund raise for our 2025 season! The night will feature live music with local musicians, Claverhouse band, and Abbey Mullendore with Steve Luxton. We hope to see you there!
Coffee and Connect
Our next Coffee & Connect in Municipality of the County of Inverness is November 28th! Calling all newcomers, volunteers, community leaders and inspiring professionals! Looking to expand your network or eager to help others make meaningful connections in Municipality of the County of Inverness? Join us for a relaxed and engaging meetup! Connect with your Cape Breton Connector Program Co-ordinator, the Cape Breton Welcome Network, and a community Connector. It’s the perfect opportunity to share stories, build relationships, and grow your network in a friendly, welcoming environment! Date & Location: Inverness County Centre for the Arts Thursday, November 28 | 12 - 2 p.m. Let’s connect and build a stronger community together!
Coffee and Connect
Calling all newcomers, volunteers, community leaders and inspiring professionals!
Looking to expand your network or eager to help others make meaningful connections in Municipality of the County of Inverness? Join us for a relaxed and engaging meetup!
Connect with your Cape Breton Connector Program Program coordinator, the Cape Breton Welcome Network, and a community Connector. It’s the perfect opportunity to share stories, build relationships, and grow your network in a friendly, welcoming environment!
Exhibition Proposals
It’s that time of year again! we have officially opened our call for proposals for exhibitions for the 2025 season. We encourage everyone to apply, we are looking forward to meeting all of you and reviewing your applications!
All proposals are to be emailed to info@invernessarts.com, subject line “Exhibition Proposals 2025”
Proposals will be accepted for review until November 27th, at 5:00PM
For further submission details, please visit our website to review the criteria, and view our gallery floorplan.
invernessarts.com/exhibit-proposals
For any questions, please email our Events Director, Olivia MacDonald, at olivia@invernessarts.com, or give us a call at (902)-258-2533
We look forward to reviewing your submissions!
Elves Fair
Our annual Elves Fair market will be taking place on November 17th, from 12:00 - 4:00PM
All of the markets throughout our community are a great opportunity to engage and support with our local crafters and businesses, as well as a chance to find the perfect gifts for all of your loved ones with Christmas around the corner
VENDOR APPLICATION INFORMATION:
Vendor applications are now open and ongoing until all spots are filled. To apply for a spot, please email Olivia MacDonald at olivia@invernessarts.com outlining your business, craft, or goods. Primary and secondary producers are welcomed at the market, meaning that we expect our vendors to grow, make, or finish their products themselves. You can apply for a maximum of (2) tables. The cost is one table for $30, or $50 for two. We look forward to seeing you there!
Inverness Recreational Dance
Inverness classes are now available for Sign Up on the Inverness County Recreation Website!
https://app.univerusrec.com/.../calendars/courses/index.asp
Classes start the first full week of November and run for 6 weeks. All classes $40, Adult Ballet is $60.
Age 4-5 Hip Hop 4pm
Age 4-5 Jazz 4:30pm
Age 6-7 Hip Hop 5pm
Age 6-7 Jazz 5:30pm
Adult Ballet 6pm
Age 8+ Hip Hop 6:45pm
Age 8+ Jazz 7:15pm
Hometown book launch with tom ryan in conversation with kate beaton
Join us for an evening of celebration with Tom Ryan and Kate Beaton in the release of Tom Ryan’s newest novel “The Treasure Hunters Club”. Tom and Kate will be discussing some of the inspirations behind TTHC, with books available for purchase. This is a non-ticketed, free event for the public.