Celebrating 50 Years! 

Welcome to the LAGS

The Lunenburg Art Gallery Society was founded in 1972 under the auspices of the Heritage Society, to provide a home and display area for a collection of paintings by local artist, Earl Bailly. LAGS has since evolved into an independent society with around 150 members and our bright Lincoln Street gallery is a popular destination. 

The Art of Our Community

Everyone is Welcome

We welcome artists with every level of skill and experience. You don't even have to be an artist! All you have to do is join. 

​

In 2022 we will mount a new Member Exhibition on the first Friday of every month, April - October. For an annual membership fee of $40 ($20 for students) every member can participate in each of these shows.

We are a volunteer-run gallery and we encourage all members to donate time and skills if possible. Please note there is a 40% commission on all sales of artwork.  

​

May 6 - May 28

May Members Showcase

May’s Small Stuff featured artists will be Nancy French and Basma Kavanagh. Covid numbers are still very high so there will be no reception again this month. Gallery hours will be Wednesday through Sunday, 11am - 4pm. 

ARTISTS: ​Outtake/Intake days are SUNDAY, May 1st and MONDAY, May 2nd from 1pm - 4pm both days.​ Don't forget to register your work before midnight Saturday April 30th and if you have good quality images of your artwork you can send them to gallery@lunenburgartsociety.ca for the website and social media. 

​

June 3 - July 31

Special Exhibition: Earl Bailly's Lunenburg

Evern "Earl" Bailly (1903 – 1977) was well-known for his lifelong artistic accomplishments and his engaging personality. Stricken with polio at the age of two, he lost the use of his arms and legs. His mother, a school teacher, taught  Earl to  hold a pencil in his mouth and write. Spurred by an unquenchable love of the sea, nature, and the fishing life of his community, he learned to paint with a brush clenched in his teeth, developing a remarkable talent for painting.

​

As part of our 50th Anniversary celebrations we will be mounting a rare special exhibition of paintings of local scenes by Earl Bailly. Opening reception TBA!

​

All Year Long!!

50th Anniversary Celebrations

2022 is a special year for LAGS as we celebrate our 50th anniversary in conjunction with The Lunenburg Heritage Society and the Lunenburg Library. Please join us as we look back on all our many locations, familiar faces, special programs and favourite memories. A special two-month retrospective of Earl Bailly's Lunenburg paintings will be on view at the gallery from June 3rd until July 31st and our regular gallery season is shaping up to be the most exciting one to date. 

Stay tuned for all the things being planned for this year, and yes, there will be cake!! 

​

Click here for poster with with interactive links.

​

Do you have old photos or memories to share? Please let us know at gallery@lunenburgartsociety.ca!

​