Step off Campus and Visit The Beaverbrook Art Gallery

The Beaverbrook Art Gallery is a public art gallery in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada. It is named after William Maxwell “Max” Aitken, Lord Beaverbrook, who funded the building of the gallery and assembled the original collection.

Every month the art gallery welcomes new exhibits from all different cultures. The collection of art is wide and each piece is unique. Some of their new exhibits being, James Simon Mishibinijima: Indian Residential School Paintings, Hatem Aly: Images by a New New Brunswicker and Escape: Art from New Brunswick’s Internment Camp.

Each piece of art beautifully expresses a different Canadian culture.  There is a lot to learn, Beaverbrook Art Gallery is an educational place. It is open all week, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and very accessible for students, and other citizens of Fredericton.

Food costs, rent and school are all becoming difficult to budget for. Extracurriculars and activities are now not a priority for students. Which is also affecting their mental health. 

Beaverbrook art gallery is a cost-friendly place to unwind and enjoy on days where you can not spend a lot of money, but do not want to sit at home. Admission for students is only 10 dollars. 

Alexander Gallan, a student at St. Thomas University takes advantage of the student discount and visits the art gallery often. “Stepping away from campus is sometimes necessary, I enjoy coming here when I want a quiet environment. I’m someone who enjoys art and this gallery is so easily accessible.”

Taking mental health days, and personal time is crucial for your well-being. There is an anxiety about going places alone, but that is not a feeling you get while exploring an art gallery. “I love coming here alone, I prefer it, I get to take my time on the pieces I enjoy.

Canadian weather can be brutal and unexpected. Which is another benefit of visiting the art gallery, you can visit any day, any weather.