Spring Cleaning

While our studios were closed to artists from mid March to early July, staff kept busy by cleaning and reorganizing the space. It’s not very often that our studios and gallery are empty. During a normal week, we see about fifty artists a day working in our...

Wishing Wendy Hollo a Happy Retirement!

July 23, 2020 marks the final day of work for our brilliant co-founder and Executive Director for over 17 years, Wendy Hollo! Without Wendy, there would be no Nina Haggerty Centre for the Arts. Her vision of a vibrant place where adults with developmental disabilities...

Here’s Nina 2019

ATB FINANCIAL PRESENTS Here’s Nina 2019 a recap of this year’s gala On November 7th, the Italian Cultural Centre came alive with art, music, and wonderful guests at ATB Financial Presents Here’s Nina. This annual event has become a highly anticipated...

Farewell to Paul Freeman

Paul Freeman & son Oscar at the opening reception for Canada Interlude in 2017 Co-founder of the Nina Haggerty Centre for the Arts, Paul Freeman, will be stepping down from his position as Artistic Director effective September 19th, 2019. Paul has been with the...

Remembering Dyani, Our Unofficial Mascot

We are sad to share that a beloved and much portrayed figure at the Nina, Dyani the blind cat, has passed away. Over the years, our Office Manager Cynthia Sentara’s cat has been painted, drawn, and sculpted by countless Nina artists, and she will continue to...