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CTV News
a day ago
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Third Shift turns uptown Saint John into streetside contemporary art exhibit
'The Warped Weavers' installation at the 11th annual Third Shift contemporary art festival in Saint John, N.B., on Aug. 16, 2025. (Nick Moore/CTV Atlantic) Uptown Saint John served as a streetside contemporary art exhibit on Saturday night, as Third Shift made a return for its 11th year. The nighttime contemporary arts event presented 19 installations in non-traditional spaces around the city's core, as part of a three-day festival. 'Because we occupy a lot of outdoor and unique spaces, it means that a lot of people stumble into our festival,' said Manny Travers, executive director of the Third Space Gallery, which organizes the event. 'Then they get to learn about it, they get hooked and want to see more.' Artists were tasked with creating pieces following the theme 'REVOLE,' with applications reviewed by a jury involving community members, artists, and past participants. Third Shift 'Let Me Be Your Punching Bag!' by artist Narges Porsandekhial at the 11th annual Third Shift contemporary art festival in Saint John, N.B., on Aug. 16, 2025. (Nick Moore/CTV Atlantic) 'Revolve talks about revolutions, cycles, things that are always changing,' said Lila Vair, the festival's marketing associate. 'Such as planets, or Saint John architecture, or growing up and leaving things behind and finding new things in adulthood.' Artist interpretations of 'REVOLVE' ranged from a collaborative weaving installation in Kings Square, to an interactive roleplaying performance about societal erosion and community engagement in front of the Saint John City Market. Charlottetown-based artist Jared Perry's installation 'Project Wet Floor Sign' included 16 bright yellow wet floor signs made from plywood which appeared in new locations and arrangements throughout the night. Third Shift 'Project Wet Floor Sign' by artist Jared Perry at the 11th annual Third Shift contemporary art festival in Saint John, N.B., on Aug. 16, 2025. (Nick Moore/CTV Atlantic) 'I'm placing them around the city in different spots just to see how they'll look and work with the city,' said Perry. 'I'm trying to play with how people interact with them and how they'll come across them in different ways.' As part of the three-day festival, Friday's schedule included an exhibit of audio-visual works inside the BMO Studio Theatre. The festival will conclude on Sunday at the Saint John Imperial Theatre with panel discussions and a keynote address from Third Space artist-in-residence Tony Nicholas. Third Shift 'The Future is IN' by artist Brandon Lorimer at the 11th annual Third Shift contemporary art festival in Saint John, N.B. on Aug. 16, 2025. (Nick Moore/CTV Atlantic) For more New Brunswick news, visit our dedicated provincial page.
Yahoo
2 days ago
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Saint John's Third Shift returns for 11th edition
Third shift, an annual contemporary arts festival put on by Third Space Gallery in Saint John, N.B., returned this weekend. The festival is once again bringing art to non-traditional spaces around the city. Johnny James spoke with organizers and participants about its impact and growth.
