Sacred Worth Exhibition

The Sacred Worth Art Exhibition has come to an end after a two year Maritime tour. The Nature Trust would like to thank the major sponsors (see above) and all the other sponsors, donors, and supporters who made this event possible, inculding all of you who attended the event - over 60,000 of you! A special thankyou to Maggie Moss, the co-ordinator of this event who continues to be an invaluable volunteer for the Nature Trust. Finally, and most of all, a heartfelt thank you to Alice Reed for her enduring contribution to the Nature Trust, and wilderness protection in Nova Scotia.

[Eskers and Pickerel Weed: BowersMeadows]

About the Tour

The 31 paintings depict the areas the Nova Scotia government has chosen to protect as Wilderness through a public process begun in 1990. The province has funded the full colour catalogue and poster.
The introduction to the exhibition introduced visitors to the Nova Scotia Nature Trust. As part of the educational component of the show, copies of the catalogues were donated to schools and libraries. Complementary activities, such as tours and workshops, took place throughout the tour. The appeal of the catalogue is enhanced by the foreward from HRH Prince Philip, International President Emeritus of World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). The Introduction is by Alex Colville, internationally aclaimed artist and Honourary Director of the Nova Scotia Nature Trust. All proceeds from the sale of the catalogue benefit the Nova Scotia Nature Trust, thus the proceeds benefit conservation in Nova Scotia. The 2 year tour of nine public museums and galleries attracted over 60,000 visitors.

About the Artist

Alice Reed is an established, respected watercolour artist and devoted environmentalist. This exhibition highlights her belief in the preservation of nature for its inherently sacred or spiritual value; for the sake of its very existence. The show is a collection of exquisite, sensitive paintings of wilderness areas in her home province of Nova Scotia. These areas are currently in the process of being protected. Alice has researched all these unspoiled places, and has recorded her impressions, creating a body of her work unprecedented in its focus and scope. Subjects include rugged coastlines, lakes, river canyons, old growth forests, waterfalls, and mountain highlands, through different seasons and seen from various views, including aerial panoramas. This exhibits captures the essence of Nova Scotia's wilderness, and perhaps, of the artist.

About the Paintings

The watercolours range in size from 22" x 39" (55 x 100 cm) to 36" x 48" (90 x 125 cm). The photos of the painting presented here cannot capture the detail of the origials.

The Nova Scotia Nature Trust appreciates permission to reproduce these photos and details from them throughout our site. Both the paintings and photos are copyright, and Alice Reed retains all rights.