Cumberland County Heritage Network Society

Saturday, September 26, 2009

Nova Scotia Fibre Arts Festival

The Cumberland County Museum and Archives, in conjunction with the Fibre Arts Festival, are re pleased to present “The 2009 Cumberland Show of Hooked Rugs.”

Cumberland County is privileged to have a variety of rugs hookers throughout its communities and each year the Cumberland County Museum and Archives pay tribute to these talented individuals.

The 2009 Cumberland Show of Hooked Rugs will feature such communities as Springhill, Northport and Amherst.

Each community is represented by beautiful and unique pieces of art that range in a variety of shapes and sizes. This show will feature such works as a small child’s “Sheep Pull Toy” to a 4 foot wall hanging that depicts a “Family’s Genealogy”.
While most of the works of arts on display will remain in the collection of the artist, some of these amazing works of arts are for sale.

The 2009 Cumberland Show of Hooked Rugs can be seen at the Cumberland County Museum and Archives, 150 Church Street, Amherst can be seen at the Cumberland County Museum and Archives, 150 Church Street, Amherst from Tuesday, September 29, 2009 to Saturday, October 31st. Times of exhibit: Tuesday to Friday 9am to 5pm and Saturday 12 pm to 5pm. Admission is $3.00 per person. For more information please contact Shirley Nickerson at 667-2561.

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