(Wolfville, NS) - This exhibition showcases recent work by artists whose work reflects Grand-Pré National Historic Site. NS. This location serves a vital role in the history of Acadians and of Canada. The works in the exhibit show how this site continues to permeate one’s own identity, how memory, space, and heritage are inextricably linked and how visual art is vital in this relationship.

The exhibition is curated by Laurie Dalton and organized by the Acadia University Art Gallery in collaboration with La Société Promotion Grand-Pré.

The exhibition is on view July 4^th – September 5, 2008.

The exhibition opens on Friday July 4^th at 7pm, all are welcome to attend.

The curator of the exhibition will be available in the gallery for questions on Saturday and Sunday July 11^th and 12^th from 1-4pm.

In conjunction with Wolfville Mud Creek Days and Acadian Days, art making activities will be offered in the gallery on Saturday July 26^th from 1-4pm.

 For more information contact:

Laurie Dalton, Director

Acadia University Art Gallery

Tel: 902-585-1373

Email: artgallery@acadiau.ca

      

The Société Promotion Grand-Pré is a non-profit organization representing the Acadian community that collaborates with Parks Canada to ensure the development and integrity of Grand-Pré National Historic Site.