We moved to Nova Scotia from Ontario in 1997. Both of us had family who were born in Nova Scotia. Peter's maternal grandfather was a Cape Bretonner and became the first Park Superintendent of Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Tom's paternal grandmother was born in Greenfield, Lunenburg County, just a short distance from where we now live.
We settled for eight years in the seaside town of Mahone Bay, Lunenburg County, about an hour from Halifax. This room in the Mahone Bay house was set up as the main gallery and featured our paintings and furniture. This room in the Mahone Bay House, also known as the keeping room, had a large hearth and was restored to its original look.
We settled for eight years in the seaside town of Mahone Bay, Lunenburg County, about an hour from Halifax. This room in the Mahone Bay house was set up as the main gallery and featured our paintings and furniture. This room in the Mahone Bay House, also known as the keeping room, had a large hearth and was restored to its original look.
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When the Painted Saltbox Gallery first opened in 1997, the mandate was not only to showcase the acrylic paintings of artists Tom Alway and Peter Blais, but also to design and build heritage reproduction furniture in the German tradition of Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. The first pieces were largely architectural in nature, and included large corner cupboards and wardrobes.
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Gail Green Keeping
Aug 09, 2021
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Sandee Crooks
Jul 02, 2021
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It is always a pleasure to visit with Tom and Peter at the Painted Saltbox!
Today I bought some cards, postcards and two Dancing Chickens :)
I call them Hi-Yah!!! Chickens because they look like they are… performing some sweet karate moves.
These pieces will join the many others I have in my home!
Thanks Peter and Tom for a wonderful experience. See you soon! Sandee
Today I bought some cards, postcards and two Dancing Chickens :)
I call them Hi-Yah!!! Chickens because they look like they are… performing some sweet karate moves.
These pieces will join the many others I have in my home!
Thanks Peter and Tom for a wonderful experience. See you soon! Sandee
B. James
Jun 28, 2021
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Elaina Johnson-Gaetan
May 08, 2021
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Couldn’t be happier with our recent purchase (sorry...the photo doesn’t do it justice!). It was a 24th wedding anniversary present from us to.....us! It arrived quickly and in perfect condition (i.e. packed very well). This is our second (and certainly not our last) purchase from these gentlemen. What talent!
Emma Charles
Jun 08, 2020
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Mark Gregory
Feb 08, 2020
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Robert Younker
Dec 18, 2019
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Paul Labelle
Oct 02, 2019
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Sue Ayre
Sep 27, 2019
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Blake Day
Sep 25, 2019
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Lucianna Plaxton
Jul 26, 2019
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Margaret Dowd
Jul 08, 2019
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The two artists are so talented and they've done such a delightful job at decorating the gallery with their artwork that it is a pleasure and a joy to go there. I'm quite taken with their postcards and note cards I've become addicted to them and I go there every time I'm in Canada to get them. I truly recommend it.
Tina Hiltz
Jun 05, 2019
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It was the bright colours visible from the road that intrigued me to stop. The contemporary, whimsical and folk art here are beautiful and fun and there is a wide variety to suit just about anyone. I appreciated the variety of prices, so no matter what your price point, you could leave with one or more items. I bought seven! You can buy the original, print, a greeting card or postcard of many of the art pieces. It was very hard for us to choose our items, but the artist on site was very patient with me.;-). Many prints are available just matted or with the optional glass and frame.
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Shirley Winter
Nov 29, 2018
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Karen M.
Nov 11, 2018
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Esya Osherovsky
Oct 09, 2018
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Tracy Moreau
Jul 12, 2018
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