FIELD TRIPPING:
Alderney Ferry, the Happy Face Museum, and Fisher's Stationary Store
*** Due to the physical size of our destinations, I only have room for 10 participants on this trip. Please RSVP me (Kate) at paperscissorsrock@gmail.com quickly to reserve your spot ***
On Saturday July 6th, we will meet at the Halifax Ferry Terminal at 12:45 for a brief orientation. At 1pm we will take the ferry to Alderney Landing and, while on the boat, discuss Critical Art Ensemble's notorious 2002 visit to Halifax, their approach to public art and the ramifications of the projects they did here.
Arriving in Dartmouth shortly after 1pm, we will walk for 10 minutes to the Happy Face Museum, owned and operated within the home/dog-grooming business of collector, Debbie Power.
After touring the museum, we will end the trip by visiting Fisher's Stationary, an office supply/card shop that has been around for 50 years. While it is certainly an excellent resource for old notebooks, lettraset sheets and other art supplies, we will also discuss Fisher's dual function as vernacular museum.
At this point (probably 2:30pm?) we can disband and you can take the ferry back to Halifax with me if you like.
I know this is FREE school but please bring $2.25 for the ferry ride or you'll miss the boat (plus another $2.25 if you need to get back). The Happy Face Museum's admission is by donation, but I strongly encourage bringing five bucks...to quote Happy Face Museum owner Debbie Power: "Kindness is the oil that takes the friction out of life."
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