This year marks the 40th anniversary of Eastern Edge AND 25 years of HOLD FAST Festival! Join us July 20th at 72 Harbour Drive from 12-6pm for a 6HAMstravaganza, with arts n crafts, live printing, luxury sweet treats, haircuts & tattoos! Stay from 6-8pm for the opening of our annual Members’ Exhibition “LOOT BAG,” featuring… Read More
We are very excited to present our summer rOGUE exhibition, FAWK YOUR WALLS, by artist Brian Amadi! Join us for an opening reception on July 20th from 6-8pm, featuring a performance by Brian in the rOGUE Gallery beginning at around 6:30pm. As part of our 6-Hour Art Marathon taking place earlier in the day from… Read More
Eastern Edge is very pleased to present our 2024 Annual Members’ Exhibition, LOOT BAG! With over 60 participating artists working in a variety of mediums, this exhibition represents the vibrancy of our wonderful community, and celebrates their hard work. LOOT BAG will be up in our Main Gallery from July 20th to August 31st. In… Read More
HOLD FAST is accepting applications for a writer-in-residence to cover our 2024 festival! As a festival writer, you’ll cover HOLD FAST events, prioritizing the four Featured Artists & their work. The goal is a prose piece which describes and reflects upon the festival, and which is accessible to a wide range of readers. Your work… Read More
Eastern Edge is seeking proposals for Workshops & Pop-Up Performances to be presented as part of the 2024 HOLD FAST Contemporary Arts Festival! Presenters will receive a $200 honorarium, with preference given to local artists and collectives. Workshop leaders will receive up to $100 in material reimbursements, with receipts. Deadline: July 7, 2024, 11:59pm Festival Dates: August… Read More