Down To Earth Art Gallery
& Fine Framing • Established 1996
Gallery Hours
Monday to Friday: 9AM to 5PM
Saturday: 10AM to 2PM
Sundays: Closed
Custom Fine Framing
Acid-free archival mats, 99% UV blocking glass and wood mouldings, we never use plastic or foam picture mouldings!
Our Artists
In our gallery, you will find an impressive display of original art from well-recognized local artists to nationally celebrated icons.
Down To Earth Art Gallery has been in business in the same location at 240 Main St., Antigonish, Nova Scotia since 1996. Over those twenty-eight years, our business has transformed from the early years with mostly prints and photographs into a “go-to” gallery for original artwork. Today we have one of the best selections of original artwork in the province.
We carry many well-known local favourites but it’s also where original paintings by Group of Seven members, Franz Johnston, Frederick Varley, A.Y. Jackson, A.J. Casson, J.E.H.MacDonald and L.L. Fitzgerald have been found. Also original paintings by Canada’s most well-recognized First Nations artists, Norval Morrisseau, Carl Ray, Daphne Odjig, Benjamin Chee Chee,and Alex Janvier. Along with works by Canada’s leading marine artist J. Franklin Wright, and one of the country’s most significant aboriginal artists, Alan Syliboy, our customers are sometimes a little…… “Seriously ?” you have an original….Maud Lewis, Joe Norris, J.W. Beatty,…… ?”
Just a Few Of Our Artists
Pierre Nadeau
Now exclusive in Nova Scotia to our gallery. Having painted for more than 50 years, Pierre was invited to exhibit at The Louvre in Paris is Dec., 2017. Then awarded a lifetime membership to the prestigious Paris “Society of Arts, Letters, and Science” in June, 2018.
Kate Georgallas
Kate has been an active artist since returning to Nova Scotia in 1986. Her work has been shown in galleries across Nova Scotia.
Bill Rogers
William Rogers CSPWC, TWSA, SCA is a Nova Scotia artist working in watercolor and oil.
J. Franklin Wright
Drawn to ships and the sea because of the timeless nature of its mystery and beauty, J. Franklin Wright has developed the mastery of the marine composition at its compelling best.
Alan Syliboy
As Alan walks through this life he has made everlasting contributions and impressions that will teach and share his culture for generations to come.
Chippie Kennedy
Chippie’s work and process are intuitive and organic and seek to give life to her clay and composition. With each piece she wants to expose the raw and palpable nature of the body and it’s form, be it human or animal.
Cori MacInnis
A member of the Canadian Society of Painters in Watercolour (CSPWC), Cori’s subject matter is most often people, animals or birds and her custom portraits hang on the walls of many private collectors.
Noteworthy Artists That Aren’t Regularly Available To Our Gallery
Norval Morrisseau
J.W. Beatty
Frederick Varley
Joseph Purcell
Al Chaddock
Franz Johnston
Frederick Arthur Verneer
A few More Noteworthy Artists That Aren’t Regularly Available
Leonard Brooks
Jack L. Gray
Alex Janvier
Carl Ray
Roy Thomas
Daphne Odjig
All of our custom framing has always been guaranteed forever!
We stay up to date on the latest framing materials as well as new techniques and have framed thousands of pieces. All work is done on site by us using archival material, meaning we control the quality of the whole project for every step. This is why we have been able to guarantee all work forever since our first day of business. Check out some photos under our custom framing section.
We can frame anything!
Renowned Marine Artist – J. Franklin Wright
Featured Artist
Drawn to ships and the sea because of the timeless nature of its mystery and beauty, J. Franklin Wright has developed the mastery of the marine composition at its compelling best. Specializing in ship portraits, he is influential for his explorations into the sparsely documented history of Canada’s shipbuilding industry.
Art Supplies
We carry the best selection of art supplies in the area, pack and ship worldwide, with same day service available. We are always acquiring new artwork so check our site often or come visit our gallery in person.
