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A listing of artistically inclined spots around the city to inspire and provoke.

 1. Art & Jules - CLOSED

2089 Gottingen St
Halifax, NS B3K 3B2
(902) 407-3390

Category: Art Galleries

5.0 star rating
  6/17/2010 First to Review

The cutesy window jewelry is alright, but its the intrinsically intoxicating artwork amongst the spacious gallery backdrop that makes Art & Jules so glorious.

Crafty, locally made jewelry takes form in the form in necklaces, earrings  and bracelets,…More »

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 2. Eye Level Gallery

2063 Gottingen St
Halifax, NS B3K 3B3
(902) 425-6412

Category: Art Galleries

5.0 star rating
  4/3/2010

Eyelevel is a gallery that brings a fresh element into Halifax's art scene. Its a small and quaint little setting run by a sweet bunch of people who like to keep things interesting.

The gallery provides some great local work and prefers to play on a…More »

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 3. Khyber Center For the Arts

1588 Barrington St
Halifax, NS B3J 1Z6
(902) 422-9668

Category: Art Galleries

5.0 star rating
  4/30/2010

You've got to give heart where heart is due. The folks at the Khyber have really gone the extra mile to not only keep this place kicking, but to keep it culturally relevant.

The Khyber is constantly working its way through new projects, fundraisers…More »

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 4. Art Gallery of Nova Scotia

1723 Hollis St
Halifax, NS B3J 1V9
(902) 424-7542
4.0 star rating
  4/10/2010

Sheepishly, I haven't frequented this great gallery since October's Nocturne Festival. And what a remarkable body of work that night infused- from installation artwork to gigantic ceramic sculptures- it was the kind of stuff to fuel reflection and…More »

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 5. Norman Flynn Design

2698 Argicola St
Halifax, NS B3K 4C9
(902) 420-0736

Category: Shopping

5.0 star rating
  4/24/2010

Norman Flynn showcases a sweeping fusion of original lighting designs in his North End Halifax store. There is a clear vision here and a heavy dosage of innovation and "outside the box" creations. It is apparent that Flynn bares no boundaries to the…More »

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 6. Anna Leonowens Gallery

1891 Granville St
Halifax, NS B3J

Category: Art Galleries

4.0 star rating
  4/4/2010 First to Review

Situated amongst the cobblestone cosiness of the Granville / Duke Street courtyard, Anna Leonowens is longstanding Halifax gallery exhibiting the work of NSCAD's finest.

Its space runs deep with various rooms that offer the opportunity for fresh and…More »

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 7. NSCAD Library

5163 Duke St
Halifax, NS B3J 1N6
(902) 494-8196

Category: Libraries

4.0 star rating
  5/28/2010 First to Review

Nestled into NSCAD's main building is the ever so lovely library. Its been around since the earliest days of the school's opening, and continues to be a top spot for resourcing the academics of art and beyond.

If you've ever  been through NSCAD's…More »

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 8. Turnstile Pottery

2733 Agricola St
Halifax, NS B3K 4E2
(902) 431-2529

Category: Arts & Crafts

5.0 star rating
  4/23/2010

This little space of homemade things just oozes goodness. Turnstile Pottery is a modest co-op of local potters who display their makings to sell and inspire.

As I peeked inside for my first visit, I noticed the space to be more of a working studio…More »

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 9. Love, Me

1539 Birmingham St
Halifax, NS B3J 2J6
(902) 444-3668
4.0 star rating
  4/14/2010

Love, Me? I love you. This little shop is just a side street away from Spring Garden and remains a treasure to behold.

With a hosting of creative endeavors of the locally and Canadian made,  Love, Me Boutique exists as an original Halifax perch and a…More »

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 10. Jo Beale Gallery

154 Peggy's Point Road
Peggy's Cove, NS B3Z 3S2
(902) 832-1960

Category: Art Galleries

5.0 star rating
  9/15/2010 First to Review

Original sights that stretch beyond visuals, Jo Beale is an artistic experience and an honest one. The gallery maintains the simplicity of seaside surroundings along Peggy's main drag. Its hilltop perch and country home parallel with fine art and the…More »

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