Summerville Art Festival

Catrina Russell-Dolan
Exploring the Intersection of Art and Geology: A Stonehammer Geopark Presentation
Wednesday, August 21st, 7pm

Catrina Russell-Dolan, a geoscientist and educator from Stonehammer UNESCO Global Geopark, will present how the art and heritage of our region are intertwined with its geological landscape. As a gifted educator, Catrina promises a fun and informative session for all ages.

Stonehammer Geopark, the first of its kind in North America, received its designation in 2010. UNESCO Global Geoparks are places where landscapes with outstanding geological heritage support education, tourism, and sustainable development. Summerville is proudly part of this UNESCO Global Geopark.

Capacity: 75
Cost: Free will donation requested
Location: Summerville United Church, 1891 Route 845, Summerville, NB
Parking: There is plenty of parking available at the church
Registration: There is no registration required for this event, but seating is on a first-come, first-served basis

CBC Interview:
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James Mullinger
An Intimate Evening with James Mullinger
Thursday, August 22nd, 7pm

The Summerville Art Festival is thrilled to welcome James Mullinger for his very first Summerville appearance. James is an award-winning British comedian and the co-founder of [Edit] Magazine. He spent fifteen years at GQ before moving to Canada. He has appeared on CBC’s The Debaters, at theatres throughout Canada, and in stand-up specials and movies. In 2022 he released his memoir Brit Happens – Living The Canadian Dream, published by Goose Lane. In this exclusive live event, James will share stories from his life in London at the forefront of the magazine publishing industry, how he got into stand up comedy, insights into the writing of his first book and exclusive revelations about his second. James will also discuss how he fell in love with the province of New Brunswick and why he decided to move his family here in 2014 and launch The Maritime Edit magazine with his wife Pamela who grew up on the Kingston Peninsula.

Join us for an honest and inspirational discussion with James about his debut book, Brit Happens. James will share his inspirations and the challenges of writing a memoir, recount humorous and motivational stories from the book, and offer advice to aspiring authors. He will also take questions from the audience and sign books. There will be copies of Brit Happens available for purchase.

The Summerville United Church is sure to be filled to capacity for this funny and deeply personal account of his life. Don't miss your opportunity to hear James Mullinger share his experiences and insights, so please book today!

Update: From 6-7pm, Summerville's Dr. Andrew Clark will entertain early-comers with his original music along with some well-known traditional songs.

Capacity: 75
Cost: $10.00 per person
Location: Summerville United Church, 1891 Route 845, Summerville, NB
Parking: There is plenty of parking available at the church
Registration: To reserve your spot, please e-transfer funds to payments@SummervilleArtFestival.com. The e-transfer comment field should contain the event name and the name of each guest.

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Chef Alex Mayberry
Farm to Table Dinner
Friday, August 23rd (arrive any time after 5pm, dinner served at 6pm)

Join us in Summerville for a beautiful Farm to Table Dinner, prepared by renowned Chef Alex Mayberry. If the weather is agreeable, we'll dine outside on a stunning property overlooking the Kennebecasis River.

The menu features pan-seared Sussex chicken supreme with a rosemary honey glaze, roasted garlic and parmesan whipped potatoes, farm-fresh roasted root vegetables, chorizo demi-glacé and micro herbs. For dessert, enjoy locally-sourced spiced carrot cake with a lavender cream cheese frosting, caramelized pineapple, butter rum caramel, toasted walnuts and ginger snap cookie crumble.

As you savour each dish, you'll have the opportunity to mingle with five visiting artists, volunteers, and locals. This intimate gathering promises to be the perfect opportunity to unwind and connect with like-minded individuals, all while enjoying the bounty of the local harvest. Prior to dinner, you'll have the opportunity to mingle with visiting artists, volunteers, and locals.
A vegetarian option is available but must be pre-ordered. Please advise if there are any dietary restrictions.

Capacity: 60 **SOLD OUT**
Cost: $75.00 per person
Location: Festival Site - 1873 Route 845, Summerville
Parking: There is no onsite parking for this event, parking is permitted nearby at the Summerville United Church
Registration: To reserve your spot, please e-transfer funds to payments@SummervilleArtFestival.com. The e-transfer comment field should contain the event name and the name of each guest.

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Elizabeth Vickers
A Rock Carving Demonstration
Saturday, August 24th, 1:30pm

The Summerville Art Festival is proud to have Elizabeth Vickers, one of our returning artists, giving a rock carving demonstration at the festival. In addition to her carving techniques, Elizabeth will provide education on what constitutes good and bad carving rocks, links to recommended equipment, and suggestions for some simple carvings to try at home.

Capacity: No limit
Cost: Free
Location: Festival Site - 1873 Route 845, Summerville
Parking: There is no onsite parking, parking is permitted nearby at the Summerville United Church
Registration: Not Required

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Erin Kerwin and James Eger
Honey, I Shrunk Us!
Saturday, August 24th, 11:30pm - 5:00pm

Step into a world of illusion at the Summerville Art Festival! Explore the captivating "Honey, I Shrunk Us!" exhibit, designed by Erin Kerwin and James Eger, implemented by Ian Simpson. This is where you, your friends, or even your parents can experience a mind-bending transformation. You can pose on and beside the size distortion chair, capturing the magic with your cell phone as you take a photo from the precise viewing point. It's a fun experience that will give you the perfect Instagram photo!

The size distortion chair is a playful creation that allows you to experiment with perspective and illusion techniques. It ingeniously combines normal-sized chair legs positioned near a specific viewing point with an oversized chair seat situated further away. When viewed from the designated standpoint, these elements seamlessly merge, forming a cohesive chair that defies logic.

Capacity: Unrestricted
Cost: Free
Location: Festival site - 1873 Route 845
Parking: There is no onsite parking, parking is permitted nearby at the Summerville United Church
Registration: Not required

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Brent Mason
Saturday, August 24th, 12:30pm - 1:30pm

We are thrilled to welcome the Godfather of the Saint John and Chapel Grove music scene back to the Summerville Art Festival! Brent Mason's performance promises to entertain both guests and artists alike.

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Syl & Phil
Saturday, August 24th, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Festival favourites, Sylvia Campbell and Phil Hebb are returning to the Summerville Art Festival. Their music consists of old time fiddling, country classics, folk and gospel.

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Lawrence Willson
Saturday, August 24th, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Another Summerville native, Lawrence Willson is a country/folk artist with deep family roots on the Peninsula. He will serenade us with his soothing guitar tunes.

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Dr. Andrew Clark
Saturday, August 24th, 4:30pm - 4:30pm

Summerville's very own Dr. Andrew Clark will once again entertain us with his original music along with some crowd favourites.

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