Happy first official day of SPRING 🌸

Who else is ready for brighter days, fresh inspiration, and a little more colour all around? 🌈

The Gallery Shop is starting to feel like spring too, with beautiful new arrivals from talented makers across Unama`ki Cape Breton. Stop in and see what’s new! 🌿✨

Your voice matters 🧡 Join us for a community conversation in Membertou First Nation.

We’re inviting community members to share their thoughts on Mi’kmaq craft programs and workshops – your ideas will help shape what comes next.

🗓 Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 Membertou First Nation Youth Centre

Have something to say? We want to hear it.

To register or learn more:
📧 kiju711@outlook.com
📞 902-220-8867

We’re just 4 donors away from hitting our first 100 members of the 460 Club 🎉

Because of recent provincial budget cuts, the Centre has lost $46,000 in core funding that keeps our doors open, supports local artists, and brings creative programming to our community.

But instead of scaling back… we’re building something bigger 💥

460 people × $100 = $46,000

Be one of the first 100 to step up and help us build momentum 🚀

Your $100 supports exhibitions, workshops, youth & Indigenous programming, and opportunities for local makers across Unama’ki Cape Breton.

Donate today by visiting the link in our bio! Let’s keep creativity thriving in Unama’ki 💛

The biggest THANK YOU to everyone who has donated so far! 🤗

There`s still time to check out SHIFT Canada if you haven`t already, it`s on display in the Loft until March 28! 🤗

SHIFT Canada began in October 2019 when five makers from Scotland travelled to meet five makers in Nova Scotia. During an initial ten-day period of meetings, creative exploration and critical review, four collaborative pairings emerged, plus an unexpected fifth pairing. Due to the pandemic, the Canadian counterparts’ reciprocal visit to the Scottish Highlands in Spring 2020 was cancelled. However, makers embraced the challenge and moved their contact online to collaborate with very positive results.

For more information, visit the link in our bio 🔗

The delicate art of tatting lives on right here in the Gallery Shop 🧵✨ Discover breathtaking handmade lace pieces by @tatslace lace and experience this timeless craft up close.

Tanya Poirier creates each piece by hand using the shuttle method of tatting. The lace itself is made with mercerized cotton with the addition of beads at times to accentuate each particular piece.

Calling all earring artists! There`s less than a month to get your application in for this ✨

Atlantic Canadian artists are invited to submit 1–5 pairs of handcrafted earrings for this juried exhibition and sales opportunity celebrating earrings as wearable works of art. Selected pieces will be featured in a month-long retail exhibition at the Centre in Sydney from June 1–30, 2026.

Have a design (or a few!) ready to shine? Apply by April 13, 2026. 💫

Learn more and submit your work ➡ link in bio

We need your help – introducing the 460 Club ✨

The new provincial budget cut $46,000 in operational funding from the Centre. This money keeps our studios running, and doors open for artists and our community. Rather than scale back, we`re launching the 460 Club.

460 supporters × $100 = $46,000

Your $100 donation helps us:
✨ Provide workshops and creative programming
✨ Support emerging and professional artists
✨ Showcase local makers in our Gallery Shop
✨ Keep our studios and exhibitions accessible

A $100 gift may seem small, but together, 460 people can make an extraordinary difference to our Island’s creative economy.

Will you join the 460 Club?

All donors receive a tax receipt. Donate and learn more by visiting the link in our bio 🔗

Thank you for believing in the artists and makers of Unama`ki Cape Breton. 🩷