Rita “Sylvia” Warner: Cape Breton artist
We spent a few wonderful days visiting Rita “Sylvia” Warner and talking to her life about her and her delightful paintings.Rita Warner, who signs her work “Sylvia”, is an artist […]
Sara Lamond—Visual Artist in Fourchu, Cape Breton
Sara Lamond is the first artist featured in our Caper Shorts series. We travelled to her studio to talk about her art and get a sense of her space — both within the studio and gallery, and in the world that surrounds her.
Guysborough’s ArtWorks East
How their “members over organization” ethos is spilling into the wider world.
Ron Williams: Folk Art as Ground Truthing
Through ground truthing, Ron Williams transforms his forestry experiences into vivid—and hefty— brilliant Tremclad folk paintings.
Organizing the Artists and Artisans of Richmond
When Archie and I started Scrape Magazine almost two years ago, we had one goal in mind: to highlight and support the artists and artisans of Cape Breton. While we […]
Arichat Market Place Offers a Space for Artists, Entrepreneurs, and Vendors
The new Arichat Market Place blends business, creativity, and community—we spoke with two owners about their vision.
The Strange Beautiful World of Rebecca Blankert
Rebecca Blankert embarks on a creative journey, blending myth, dreams, folk tales, and craftsmanship in her jewellery
Resources — Jacqueline Gerroir of the CDÉNÉ
A Q&A with Jacqueline Gerroir on her role in Isle Madame’s creative economy
La Maison Goyetche: the craft of restoration
Lisa Boudreau restores a historic Goyetche family home in Cape Auguet, blending tradition with creativity.
Jody Bender: Crafting a pottery career in Cape Breton
With her fine arts degree in ceramics behind her now, Jody Bender is methodically building a business around her craft.
