Archives, Museums Take Part in Nocturne: Art at Night

Science, history and art will collide in Halifax during Nocturne: Art at Night on Saturday, Oct. 15.

The Museum of Natural History, the Nova Scotia Archives and the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic will offer special programs and exhibits during the fourth annual visual arts festival, taking place from 6 p.m. to midnight throughout Halifax. Admission is free at all sites.

"Nocturne is a terrific showcase for Nova Scotia's vibrant arts community, and our heritage institutions are proud to play a role in this festival," said David Wilson, Minister of Communities, Culture and Heritage.

"Visitors will be able to see artists interact with resources ranging from the rich history preserved at the archives to the latest technology offered in our museums as they present works that are both truly stunning and uniquely Nova Scotian."

At the Nova Scotia Archives, 6016 University Ave., artists Aimée Henny Brown, Justin Lee, Nick Brunt, Andrew Michael Fleming and Therese Bombardier will use material from the archives to create works that serve as an echo of the past.

In an exhibit called Now and Then: Archives+Art, the artists will incorporate maps, photos, audio recordings and more into art that blurs the lines between old and new.

The archives will also present Margaret Perry's film Citadel City at the Roy Building, 1657 Barrington St. Recorded in 1957, the film offers a vivid portrait of Barrington Street's historic role in the heart of the city.

The Museum of Natural History, 1747 Summer St., will remain open until midnight and present a live show of Science on a Sphere every half-hour. This digital projection unit can display real-time weather, air traffic, Facebook connections and more across the globe, presenting the world in a whole new light.

The Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, 1675 Lower Water St., will host an exhibit called Alone: Isolation on the Sea. Students from the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design will present works alongside projections of the museum's collection of ship portraits. The museum's main-floor exhibits will also be open to visitors until midnight.

Dozens of galleries, institutions and businesses throughout the city will host events during Nocturne. For more details, visit www.nocturnehalifax.ca .