Art Studio Space on the South Shore of Nova Scotia.
About the Studio
In December 2024, McRae Atelier opened its doors in Dayspring, a small community on the Lahave River in Nova Scotia. Owners Stacey and Tayte McRae, a potter and a jeweller, have over 15 years of experience in running and operating arts organizations, galleries as well as community studios alongside their own. Making the leap to open their own Atelier (studio & gallery combined) was the next step in their journey.
Together, Tayte and Stacey believe in the value a positive creative community can have on it’s surrounding area. Not only to promote the health and wellbeing of creatives but to enliven the community around them as well.
Both artists grew up in rural Alberta with little access to arts or an understanding of what being an artist could look like. Each of them had key people in their lives that sparked curiosity in the adventure of becoming an artist and have spent most of their adult lives finding opportunities to pay it forward.
McRae Atelier is a pottery and jewellery studio offering dedicated studio space to artists wishing to pursue their practice.
Are you an artist looking for a creative community?
While you are welcome to come into, call or email us questions, we encourage you to complete the Studio Mate Application so we can better understand what you are looking for in a studio.
What are we looking for in a studio mate?
We have operated multiple studios, our own and community studios for over 15 years. We value an inclusive, supportive, respectful and kind environment that helps artists build community and supports their work. We are looking for people who can follow a code of conduct, are trustworthy and respectful to those around them, including the intellectual property of others.
What we have to offer:
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Scheduled studio space access during business hours
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Ceramics, jewellery and open floor plan space, space for a pottery wheel
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Kiln firing
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Canvas table space
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The option of selling in the gallery if applicable
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Vented buffing room for jewellers
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Clay for purchase
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Pottery wheel for renting/booking if required
Please complete the application below so we can learn more about you, your work, and how you would use the studio. Applications are reviewed individually, and studio space is offered based on compatibility, suitability and availability for the space.
Rental Rates: Rental rates will be tailored to reflect specific needs of those that apply. If you have questions before applying, please reach out to us at mcraestudios@gmail.com.
Ideally, we are looking for artists who would use the studio during our open hours, but are open to adapting our space depending on the applications we receive.