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Artisans & Galleries

Southwest Nova Scotia is home to many talented artisans, each as unique as the region’s distinctive lighthouses. You’ll find everything from appliquéd quilts to homespun sweaters, remarkable woodworking to functional pottery.

Our artists are inspired by the natural world around them, whether creating abstract paintings, realistic watercolours, or exuberant celebrations in silk. You can be sure to find that perfect treasure during your studio visits.

Experience Living History; visit an economuseum in Southwest Nova Scotia. These are working studios where you can share the passion of artisans at work celebrating their artistic heritage. Amos Pewter and Spruce Top Rug Hooking Studio of Mahone Bay are two recognized economuseums whose artisans welcome visitors to their working studio galleries.

Amos Pewter - Halifax

Halifax, Halifax County

Phone: 1.800.565.3369

Web Address: www.amospewter.com

Amos Pewter - Mahone Bay

Mahone Bay, Lunenburg County

Phone: (902) 624-9547

Toll Free: 1-800-565-3369

Web Address: www.amospewter.com

At The Sign of The Whale NS Crafts & Art Gallery

Yarmouth, Yarmouth County

Phone: (902)-742-8895

Web Address: www.signofthewhaleonline.com

Atlantic Economusee Network

All Southwest Nova Scotia, All Southwest Nova Scotia County

Phone: (506) 854-7793

Toll Free: 1 (877) 254-1211

Web Address: www.artisansatwork.ca

Le Village Historique Acadien de la Nouvelle-Ecosse

Pubnico, Yarmouth County

Phone: (902) 762-2530

Web Address: www.acadianvillage.museum.gov.ns.ca

Lunenburg Art Gallery

Lunenburg, Lunenburg County

Phone: (902) 640-4044

Web Address: www.lunenburgartgallery.com

Spotted Frog

Lunenburg, Lunenburg County

Phone: 1-902-634-1976

Web Address: www.spottedfrog.ca

The Art Quilt Gallery of the Atlantic

Lunenburg, Lunenburg County

Phone: (902) 640-2220

Toll Free: 1-877-272-2220

Web Address: www.laurieswim.com

The Quilters Net

Moose Harbour, Queens County County

Phone: 902-354-3996

Web Address: http://www.quiltersnet.com