Landlord Jorge Losse formerly used the buildings for storage and to sell pots and pans from. He says he’s only too happy to promote business in the area,
“It’s going in the right direction,” he said.
After the Killam Brothers building was no longer available to tenants, Kevin Selig, owner of Waterfront Antiques & Collectibles, contacted Losse to see if he would rent space. He was agreeable and has proven to be a good landlord to work with, says Selig.
But the move, especially for someone with as much inventory as Selig, was not an easy one.
“We took a football field and stuck it into a tennis court,” he said.
“We’re trying to turn this old warehouse into a showroom or public space and it’s been very interesting. The fact that it’s been vacant for 25 years and is now being resurrected means there are a lot of little things that need to be addressed,” he said. Renovations on some sections are still underway.
The area still provides lots of space for shoppers to explore and includes a large warehouse and several rooms, including a specialty Mi'kmaq area and retro/toy room. The operation is a multi-vendor arrangement with four involved.
Selig says local residents have strongly supported him in the past year but he is looking forward to the summer influx of tourists.
“If you build it they will come. And give them something to do. That’s the whole basis of everything.”
Waterfront Antiques & Collectibles is open Thursday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m and by chance the rest of the week.
For those who operate the Yarmouth Waterfront Gallery, the move across the street has had a positive outcome.
“As the saying goes ‘Out of crisis comes opportunity’,” said photographer Sue Hutchins.
“Everyone is delighted with the new space. Jorge is very easy to work with, the rent is reasonable and the size of the space is phenomenal. We have about three times the space, which allows us to deal with consignments,” she said.
The business offers free Wi-Fi, a place to sit and coffee or tea in addition to the “great art.”
Artists will be featured on a regular basis throughout the summer. The work of close to 30 will be on display over the season.
New members include Bernie Forsey, a bird carver; artist Brian Porter, photographer/artist Ann Clow; painter Michel Joe Colquhoun; plein air painter Michel Doucett, Anne Cain and photographer Gerry Curry. The gallery, located at 89 Water St., is open to new members.
These are selected based on review of work and an interview with current members. There is an initial one-time membership fee. Members share the cost of running the gallery and contribute about three days a month to staffing the gallery.
Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., six days a week, from mid May through October.
A grand opening will be held on Friday, June 26, 5 – 7 p.m. with many artists present to talk about and introduce their work.
Judy Jenkins has been operating the cornerstone business in the Water Street lineup for the past seven years.
Her business, Sea Hags and Scallywags, features the talent of close to two-dozen vendors. Wares vary from scrimshaw art, jewelry, jams and jellies to carvings, birdhouses, beach glass, naturally scented candles, folk art, incense, wooden puzzles and much more.
It’s easy to spot her colourful, welcoming storefront, which has ocean-themed murals on the outside wall and a “Come in, we’re awesome!” sign out front.
Everything in the store is locally made and there is no tax.
She is open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day except for Friday (10 a.m. to 9 p.m.) when a guest psychic, tarot-card reader or medium is on site 8-9 p.m. to provide readings for a fee.
“We’re really willing to stay open in the evenings,” she said.
It’s starting off to be a great season at Sea Hags and Scallywags.
“Our sales are already up from last year,” said Jenkins.
Landlord Jorge Losse formerly used the buildings for storage and to sell pots and pans from. He says he’s only too happy to promote business in the area,
“It’s going in the right direction,” he said.
After the Killam Brothers building was no longer available to tenants, Kevin Selig, owner of Waterfront Antiques & Collectibles, contacted Losse to see if he would rent space. He was agreeable and has proven to be a good landlord to work with, says Selig.
But the move, especially for someone with as much inventory as Selig, was not an easy one.
“We took a football field and stuck it into a tennis court,” he said.
“We’re trying to turn this old warehouse into a showroom or public space and it’s been very interesting. The fact that it’s been vacant for 25 years and is now being resurrected means there are a lot of little things that need to be addressed,” he said. Renovations on some sections are still underway.
The area still provides lots of space for shoppers to explore and includes a large warehouse and several rooms, including a specialty Mi'kmaq area and retro/toy room. The operation is a multi-vendor arrangement with four involved.
Selig says local residents have strongly supported him in the past year but he is looking forward to the summer influx of tourists.
“If you build it they will come. And give them something to do. That’s the whole basis of everything.”
Waterfront Antiques & Collectibles is open Thursday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m and by chance the rest of the week.
For those who operate the Yarmouth Waterfront Gallery, the move across the street has had a positive outcome.
“As the saying goes ‘Out of crisis comes opportunity’,” said photographer Sue Hutchins.
“Everyone is delighted with the new space. Jorge is very easy to work with, the rent is reasonable and the size of the space is phenomenal. We have about three times the space, which allows us to deal with consignments,” she said.
The business offers free Wi-Fi, a place to sit and coffee or tea in addition to the “great art.”
Artists will be featured on a regular basis throughout the summer. The work of close to 30 will be on display over the season.
New members include Bernie Forsey, a bird carver; artist Brian Porter, photographer/artist Ann Clow; painter Michel Joe Colquhoun; plein air painter Michel Doucett, Anne Cain and photographer Gerry Curry. The gallery, located at 89 Water St., is open to new members.
These are selected based on review of work and an interview with current members. There is an initial one-time membership fee. Members share the cost of running the gallery and contribute about three days a month to staffing the gallery.
Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., six days a week, from mid May through October.
A grand opening will be held on Friday, June 26, 5 – 7 p.m. with many artists present to talk about and introduce their work.
Judy Jenkins has been operating the cornerstone business in the Water Street lineup for the past seven years.
Her business, Sea Hags and Scallywags, features the talent of close to two-dozen vendors. Wares vary from scrimshaw art, jewelry, jams and jellies to carvings, birdhouses, beach glass, naturally scented candles, folk art, incense, wooden puzzles and much more.
It’s easy to spot her colourful, welcoming storefront, which has ocean-themed murals on the outside wall and a “Come in, we’re awesome!” sign out front.
Everything in the store is locally made and there is no tax.
She is open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day except for Friday (10 a.m. to 9 p.m.) when a guest psychic, tarot-card reader or medium is on site 8-9 p.m. to provide readings for a fee.
“We’re really willing to stay open in the evenings,” she said.
It’s starting off to be a great season at Sea Hags and Scallywags.
“Our sales are already up from last year,” said Jenkins.
