About :
The Blue Building is a contemporary commercial gallery led by artist Emily Falencki.
The Blue Building is located at 2482 Maynard Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia on the traditional unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq.
In November 2019, Falencki purchased 2482 Maynard to provide a new kind of space for the Halifax arts community. The building provides fully-accessible, affordable studio space for independent visual artists; long-term accessible space for artist-led non-profits; and houses The Blue Building Gallery—a state of the art venue for the sale and presentation of cutting-edge contemporary art.
The Blue Building opened in February 2021 collaborating with internationally acclaimed artists with strong ties to the Atlantic region. Today, the gallery continues to grow and supports a wide variety of artists at many stages in their careers.
The ethos of The Blue Building is one of collaboration and excellence. We offer artists a commercial platform on which to present their work and create opportunities for dialogues about the critical issues that inform contemporary art practice and our everyday lives.
Hours :
Thursday 12pm — 6pm
Friday 12pm — 6pm
Saturday 12pm — 6pm
Private appointments are also available and can be arranged anytime outside of these hours. Please email the gallery to arrange a time: thebluebuildinggallery@gmail.com
The Director
Founder and Director Emily Falencki (b. New York, 1972) is an artist who lives and works in North End Halifax and Cape Breton Island. Raised in New York City, Falencki completed her BFA at NSCAD University and her MFA at the National College of Art in Dublin, Ireland. Grounded with a profound commitment to personal narratives and how these relate to a shared experience, Falencki’s work led her to create a new kind of space for art in Halifax. This space is 2482 Maynard and The Blue Building gallery. As Director of The Blue Building, Falencki is committed to developing a dynamic exhibition programme and facilitating the sale of works by international, national and regional artists.
