The Concrete House Museum comes alive every summer. Open throughout June, July, and August, the museum welcomes everyone with free admission. Step inside for a lively season of rotating art exhibitions, intimate musical performances, artist-led workshops, weekly hands-on art activities, and guided tours of this remarkable space. Summer highlights include crowd-favorite ghost talks, engaging book lectures, and playful silkscreening afternoons where visitors can make art of their own. Each visit offers something new, curious, and creative.
SUMMER 2026 EVENTS (so far)
CONCRETE HOUSE MUSEUM
APRIL | MAY
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Artist in Residence
Courtney Turner
Beginning April 1
This spring, Courtney Turner takes over the space for April and May.
Courtney is a multidisciplinary contemporary artist working across painting, rug hooking, textiles, and found materials. Her practice is tactile, layered, and exploratory, making the Hazelwood Gallery an ideal setting to experience her process as it unfolds.
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Saturday, April 25, 2026 | 1–4 pm
Create & Connect: Creative Makerspace / Open Studio
Join Courtney in an open, welcoming studio environment. Bring your own project—whether it’s a sketchbook, collage, knitting, or something else—and spend the afternoon creating alongside others. All ages and skill levels are welcome.
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Saturday, May 30, 2026 | 6–8 pm
Artist in Residence Showcase & Talk
An opportunity to hear Courtney speak about her work and experience during her residency.
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JUNE
Wednesday, June 3 - First day open
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Sunday, June 7 - 1 to 4 pm Art Opening
Over Under
Featuring Sophie Paskin and Sarah Reesor
Wednesday June 10 - 1 to 4 pm
Cookies & Tea
Come and taste some fresh cookies made with Mabel Macdonald's cookie recipes. There will also be tea and sketching materials set out, so make yourself at home and take in the magic of the Concrete House. This event will be pay-what-you-can, with a suggested donation of $5.
Wednesday, June 17- 1 to 4 pm
Art Programming
The event is pay-what-you-can, with a suggested $5 donation.
Wednesday, June 24 - 1 to 4 pm
Silkscreening
Join us for an afternoon of silk screening from 1pm to 4pm. Stop in with your own t-shirt (or pillow case, or tote bag, or tea towel, etc.) and we will help you silkscreen a drawing of the Concrete House by local artist Terry Havlis Drahos! This event will be pay-what-you-can, with a suggested donation of $5.
Saturday, June 27 - 1 to 4 pm
Music Event
One Saturday each month the Concrete House will host local musicians for an afternoon of listening.
Wednesday, June 30 - 1 to 4 pm
Art Programming
The event is pay-what-you-can, with a suggested $5 donation.
JULY
Wednesday, July 1 CLOSED
Sunday, July 5 - 1 to 4 pm - Art Opening
What’s Hidden in the Shadows
Marla Benton
Wednesday, July 6 - 1 to 4 pm
Art Programming
This event will be pay-what-you-can, with a suggested donation of $5.
Wednesday, July 15 - 1 to 4 pm
Silkscreening
Join us for an afternoon of silk screening from 1pm to 4pm. Stop in with your own t-shirt (or pillow case, or tote bag, or tea towel, etc.) and we will help you silkscreen a drawing of the Concrete House by local artist Terry Havlis Drahos! This event will be pay-what-you-can, with a suggested donation of $5.
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Sunday, July 13
Valley Ghost Walks at the Blue Cottage
Wednesday, July 22 - 1 to 4 pm
Art Programming
This event will be pay-what-you-can, with a suggested donation of $5.
Saturday, July 25 - 1 to 4 pm
Music Event
One Saturday each month the Concrete House will host local musicians for an afternoon of listening.
Wednesday, July 29 - 1 to 4 pm
Art Programming
This event is pay-what-you-can, with a suggested $5 donation.
AUGUST
Sunday, August 2 - 1 to 4 pm - Art Opening
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Wednesday, August 5 - 1 to 4 pm
Cookies & Tea
Come and taste some fresh cookies made with Mabel Macdonald's cookie recipes. There will also be tea and sketching materials set out, so make yourself at home and take in the magic of the Concrete House.
Wednesday, August 12 - 1 to 4 pm
Art Programming
This event will be pay-what-you-can, with a suggested donation of $5.
Wednesday, August 19 - 1 to 4 pm
Silkscreening
Join us for an afternoon of silk screening from 1pm to 4pm. Stop in with your own t-shirt (or pillow case, or tote bag, or tea towel, etc.) and we will help you silkscreen a drawing of the Concrete House by local artist Terry Havlis Drahos! This event will be pay-what-you-can, with a suggested donation of $5.
Wednesday, August 26 - 1 to 4 pm
Art Programming
This event will be pay-what-you-can, with a suggested donation of $5.
Saturday, August 29 - 1 to 4 pm
Music Event
Sunday, August 30
Closed for the season
HAZELWOOD GALLERY
APRIL & MAY
Artist in Residence
Courtney Turner
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JUNE
Art Exhibit
OVER UNDER
Sophie Paskin and Sara Reesor
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JULY
Art Exhibit
WHAT'S HIDDEN IN THE SHADOWS
Marla Benton
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AUGUST
Art Exhibit
AFFINITY
Ted Lind
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FUN AT HOME
Download PDF colouring pages of some of Charlie's unique sculptures. Colour them your own original way and send us a picture of what you have made.
RELIEF SCULPTING ART LESSON
In January 2020, the Charles Macdonald House partnered with the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia to bring Charlie Macdonald’s artwork to life through engaging, curriculum-based lesson plans. When circumstances shifted, so did we. The program transformed from an in-class experience into a dynamic virtual offering, opening the door to classrooms across Nova Scotia.
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While we look forward to the day we can once again create art side by side with students, the virtual format has allowed Charlie’s creative spirit to travel farther than ever. Today, classrooms from coast to coast can explore his work, spark their own creativity, and connect with Nova Scotia’s artistic heritage.
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To bring this inspiring art education program to your classroom, please contact Kris Webster at the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia.