This work explores the much-used phrase “’it is what it is” and the reliance of Cape Bretoners to explain the mishaps of daily life. It represents an attitude of reluctant acceptance and fatalism that allows Cape Bretoners to get on with their day-to-day in the face of never-ending issues with unemployment, poverty, addictions, outmigration, and a rapidly aging population.
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Give NowPiskwa’, Welcome to Eltuek Arts Centre, our contemporary arts centre here in the North End of Sydney, in beautiful Unama’ki, Cape Breton Island.
There are public art pieces to experience and quiet nooks along the way. Please feel welcome to rest your feet, read, write, and reflect. Public Wi-Fi is offered.
If you need a light lunch or a cup of hot tea, our public cafe has many delicious options, featuring local, fresh food from the Island. On pleasant days, you can enjoy a conversation or a book on our seasonal patio.
Our hours of operation are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Please note that gallery hours may differ.
Our adaptive repurposing of this heritage building, ca. 1895, illustrates our ethos of social enterprise and sustainability. It features contemporary design, high ceilings, public art, natural light, exposed foundation stone, and signage in Mi’kmaq, English, and Braille. Barrier-free access is available at all entrances, and the elevator is centrally located. Accessible, universal washrooms are available on all levels.
Our exterior grounds have been designed with accessibility in mind and feature a variety of plants native to Canada.
Please respect the privacy and creativity of the artists in the building, as this is a safe place for them to work and gather.
The Eltuek Arts Centre is a four-level building with each floor represented by a colour. The upper three floors are divided into Upper and Lower wings by a short Central Staircase. A central elevator, and stairwells at the North and South ends of the building, allow for easy exploration of the four floors.
This self-guided tour will take you on a loop through the four floors. When leaving a stop, simply click NEXT in the app and follow the directions/map to your next stop. Once you arrive, click I’VE ARRIVED to find out more about the stop.
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Piskwa’, Welcome to Eltuek Arts Centre, our contemporary arts centre here in the North End of Sydney, in beautiful Unama’ki, Cape Breton Island.
There are public art pieces to experience and quiet nooks along the way. Please feel welcome to rest your feet, read, write, and reflect. Public Wi-Fi is offered.
If you need a light lunch or a cup of hot tea, our public cafe has many delicious options, featuring local, fresh food from the Island. On pleasant days, you can enjoy a conversation or a book on our seasonal patio.
Our hours of operation are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Please note that gallery hours may differ.
Our adaptive repurposing of this heritage building, ca. 1895, illustrates our ethos of social enterprise and sustainability. It features contemporary design, high ceilings, public art, natural light, exposed foundation stone, and signage in Mi’kmaq, English, and Braille. Barrier-free access is available at all entrances, and the elevator is centrally located. Accessible, universal washrooms are available on all levels.
Our exterior grounds have been designed with accessibility in mind and feature a variety of plants native to Canada.
Please respect the privacy and creativity of the artists in the building, as this is a safe place for them to work and gather.
