Yarmouth Art Society has new home at Yarmouth Mall; opens Sept. 4 – SaltWire Network

Earlier this year it wasn’t looking good for the Yarmouth Art Society (YAS), with former venues for art having to shut down due to the pandemic.

On the other hand, more people than ever were discovering the solace and joy of creating art in many different ways.

How could YAS take advantage of this opportunity for connection?

Linda Deveau, manager for the Yarmouth Mall, recently came to the group’s rescue by arranging for the mall to sponsor a new home for the society, without charge, in the former Carlton Cards location.

YAS president Judy Jenkins is delighted with the new space, which opens Sept. 4, from noon to 6 p.m., seven days a week, year-round.

“Being in the mall helps to spread the word about the society and gets other people involved,” she says.

There are close to 70 members in the society now and she says membership is growing in “leaps and bounds.

“Since Saturday we’ve had 14 new people join our group. It’s been really wonderful.”

She believes many people who did art just for fun in their home during the pandemic have realized they can bring it into the public and in some cases, sell it.

She says she’s met and encouraged many interested would-be artists at her Yarmouth shop Seahags & Scallywags.

The mall location provides an opportunity for a new demographic to experience art and with many workshops being planned on a regular basis, even more people might participate, she says.

Papier mache and watercolour workshops will be some of the first ones offered.

“There’s going to be a lot happening, hopefully on a regular basis,” says Jenkins.

The society is inclusive of all arts, including photographers, print-makers, fibre-artists, jewelry-makers, glass workers, sculptors, poets, storytellers and others. All skill levels are welcome, from novice artists who just picked up a coloured pencil to professional, well-established artists.

Jenkins says she’s grateful to the Yarmouth Mall and Town of Yarmouth for assistance in making the new location possible. YAS volunteers staff the space and set up the displays.

“We have such a great board and they all worked so hard to set this space up,” says Jenkins.

For more info

For more information on membership in the Yarmouth Creatives ($15 annually) visit the Facebook Page or email Jenkins or phone 902-746-3958.

Display space for artists at the new location is available for a minimal charge. Hours open to the public may be adjusted.

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