10 Art Galleries in Cape Breton Island That You Shouldn't Miss

Ann Schroeder makes fine art quilts inspired by the Cape Breton landscapes, weather, and music. They are designed to hang on a wall, not to cover a bed. When you visit her seaside studio you will also find hand-dyed silk scarves, collages, and fabric for quiltmakers. She'll be glad to answer your questions and tell you about her favourite places to hike or listen to local music.

Doug invites you to visit is working gallery for a Conversation thru Art. Enjoy a walk through his sculptural garden, a tremendous view of the ocean, and of course come into his gallery and see what he is working on. Doug paints in oil canvas and linen and has been working as a professional artist for 14 years. Doug has been welcoming people from all corners of the earth to his studio/gallery for the past 10 years. Born and raised in Cape Breton Doug Fraser is deeply connected to the land and spirit of this place, Cape Breton Island. His pursuit is light, and his unique style enables him to create that ethereal perspective he has become so well known for in his landscape and seascapes. His studio is located just five minutes from the Village of Inverness on the West Coast of Cape Breton Island and overlooks the Northumberland Strait.

We serve the craft community of Cape Breton Island from beginners and recreational practitioners to highly accomplished professionals, offering instruction as well as resource and support services.CBCC&D offers a variety of educational opportunities in both contemporary and traditional craft, promotes and markets Cape Breton craft through exhibitions, special events, the maintenance of fine craft showcases throughout the Island and the operation of a permanent, year-round store-front Gallery and Gallery Shop representing over 75 Cape Breton artists.

The Inverness County Centre for the Arts is a unique venue suited to a variety of exhibitions and events. The 8, 640 square foot centre is located in a tranquil setting, and has ample parking to accommodate large groups. Our professional exhibition space showcases the talents of local and world-renowned artists. The gallery includes a large gallery with an observation balcony, adjacent outer gallery and the Third Meadow Gallery Shop featuring artists from across Inverness County and beyond. We offer a spacious, naturally lit studio to host seminars, demonstrations, and instructional classes. The inspiring ocean views make the studio a perfect setting for private studio space. Our large reception room is designed to accommodate a number of occasions, including meetings, conferences, luncheons, social gatherings, and musical performances. The space includes a raised performance stage, complete catering kitchen, bar, audio and video equipment, and several full-length windows.

The Gallery finds its home in a former church with a new Big Blue Roof outside and 25, mainly Cape Breton Artists' work, inside. Paintings, Jewelry, Carvings, Hand Crafted Chocolates, Photography, Pottery and Fiber- Art are included in the Gallery boasting some of the top award winning photographers and painters on the Island.