2018 at Gallery 217: Freeport’s New Community Art Space — A review of the first year of Gallery 217 in Freeport describes how the pop-up gallery created during the Breaking Waves Music and Film Festival quickly grew into a permanent arts venue. More than $15,000 in artwork by over 30 local artists was sold in 2018, supporting both artists and community programs across Long Island and Digby Neck.
Freeport Community Development Association Expands Local Projects — The FCDA reports on several initiatives improving community life on Long Island and Brier Island, including the Breaking Waves festival, maintaining the Freeport museum trail and Loyalist Park lookout, and operating a construction waste disposal site in Tiverton to reduce illegal dumping.
Overcove Artist Retreat Project Moves Forward — Plans continue to transform the Warner House property “around the Cove” into an artist retreat, funded in part through short-term rentals and grants from the Municipality of Digby and the Village of Freeport. Improvements to the barn will create a studio space for visiting artists working in the Bay of Fundy region.
Bay of Fundy Beach Parking Improvements Completed in Sandy Cove — Local residents working with the Municipality of Digby have completed major upgrades to the parking area at the Bay of Fundy beach near Sandy Cove, improving public access to one of Digby Neck’s most scenic coastal locations.
Community News from Long Island, Brier Island, and Digby Neck — The issue includes highlights from holiday celebrations across the Islands, including community Christmas teas and bazaars in Westport and Freeport, a Digby Family Centre Christmas singalong, school holiday events, lobster season updates, and winter gatherings bringing residents together throughout Long Island, Brier Island, and Digby Neck.
