Khyber Arts Society
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The Khyber Arts Society operates the Khyber Institute of Contemporary Art art gallery located in a Historical Property owned by the Halifax Regional Municipality at 1588 Barrington St (known as "The Khyber
") in downtown Halifax, Nova Scotia.
was established as an arts facility by a group of artists previously known as the No Money Down Cultural Society
In March 1995, the Khyber Arts Society was established.
In 1997, the Society signed a lease to occupy the Khyber Building.
In 1998, the Khyber Club opened as a meeting place for visual artists and as an important venue for Halifax's emerging music scene including acts by now well established Canadian recording artists Joel Plaskett
, Jenn Grant
, Old Man Luedecke
and Buck 65
.
Sobey Art Award
nominee, Emily Vey Duke, was Artistic Director for the Society in 2004.
The Khyber
The Khyber is a three story multipurpose arts centre located in a building owned by the Halifax Regional Municipality and is a registered Historical Property...
") in downtown Halifax, Nova Scotia.
History
In 1994, The KhyberThe Khyber
The Khyber is a three story multipurpose arts centre located in a building owned by the Halifax Regional Municipality and is a registered Historical Property...
was established as an arts facility by a group of artists previously known as the No Money Down Cultural Society
In March 1995, the Khyber Arts Society was established.
In 1997, the Society signed a lease to occupy the Khyber Building.
In 1998, the Khyber Club opened as a meeting place for visual artists and as an important venue for Halifax's emerging music scene including acts by now well established Canadian recording artists Joel Plaskett
Joel Plaskett
Joel Plaskett is a Canadian rock musician originally from Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. He grew up in Halifax, Nova Scotia and now resides across the harbour in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia...
, Jenn Grant
Jenn Grant
Jenn Grant is a Canadian pop singer-songwriter based in Halifax, Nova Scotia.-Background:Born on Prince Edward Island to Ken and Heather Grant, she moved to Halifax with her mother and brother at age ten when their marriage broke up...
, Old Man Luedecke
Old Man Luedecke
Old Man Luedecke is the recording name of Juno Award-winning Canadian singer-songwriter and banjo player, Chris Luedecke, of Chester, Nova Scotia...
and Buck 65
Buck 65
Richard Terfry , who uses the stage name Buck 65, is a Canadian experimental artist, MC and turntablist. Underpinned by an extensive background in abstract hip hop, his more recent music has extensively incorporated blues, country, rock, folk and avant garde influences.Terfry is also a radio host,...
.
Sobey Art Award
Sobey Art Award
The Sobey Art Award is Canada's largest prize for young Canadian artists. It is named after Canadian businessperson and art collector Frank H. Sobey, who established The Sobey Art Foundation...
nominee, Emily Vey Duke, was Artistic Director for the Society in 2004.