Above the studio, we have a gallery for the exhibition of our work and other invited artists.

For some people, the idea of actually owning a piece of art – choosing a sculpture, for example – presents a bewildering problem. But when you finally make the decision and begin to live with your work of art, you will realize how it starts to change the way you look at the world. It is like listening to music. Having art in your home can be amazing, even mind-altering!

Our gallery is an interesting place to visit; unlike many art galleries there is a variety of work in it. Paintings and sculpture from very small to large, drawings and collages, masks, prints, historical maps, clay pieces and some folk art, to make you smile!

A number of carvings prints and drawings by John Hooper's are on display. John’s work is highly expressive and almost always deals with the human condition. His large, carved and painted public works can be seen in Ottawa, Vancouver, Los Angeles, Toronto, and Saint John. His more private work is immensely touching, alive with humor and pathos. John Hooper died January 26, 2006. We have a few beautiful bronzes of his, a selection of drawings and some very lovely prints of some of his work for sale.

Sue Hooper, has a range of strongly coloured, emotional work, mostly acrylic paintings on paper and canvas. Her work is evocative of her life, filled with a great love and growing understanding of the place all of us play in this world. She is also a graphic artist and has worked for many years in this profession. Sue will be creating all the interpretative panels and other graphic work for the "Credo" project soon to be unveiled in Hampton.

At present she manages Hooper Studios and works on her paintings. She is also working on a project called “Beyond Words” which involves making a book! There are altogether 19 artists involved in this exciting idea.

Kathy Hooper has worked for many years as a painter and sculptor and her work is in many public and private collections. Her art, often done in series, explores an idea or emotion she is interested in. Sometimes the imagery in these paintings gives rise to small, clay sculptures, drawings and prints or the design for a large platter! At present, she is working on a group of large paintings and also the book project “Beyond Words.” With sculptor Darren Byers, Kathy has been working on a major commission, "Credo". This sculpture, for the town of Hampton, will commemorate John Peters Humphrey, the man who wrote the first draft of the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights.

George Fry, has had a long and illustrious career in the Arts of New Brunswick. For many years he was the Director of the NB School of Craft and Design where he successfully raised the profile of the arts of New Brunswick, both politically and publicly. His wild and wonderful masks and drawings create a very colourful atmosphere in the gallery and George is also the inspiration for the “Beyond Words” project and is busy with his contribution to it.

Darren Byers, is a fine sculptor and artist, he has been very involved with the carving of the sculpture “Credo” and continues to work on this commission. In the gallery he has some beautiful carved hanging pieces; moving gently these works are filled with wonder and a love for the incredible world we live in. Darren has just completed a Stations of the Cross for the new Chapel at the St Joseph’s Hospital, Saint John. He too is working on the “Beyond Words” project.

Our gallery is open by chance or appointment. Call us to set up a time to visit! 506 650-3333