The Heart of Nova Scotia’s Folk Art Legacy
The Maud Lewis Replica House in Digby Neck is one of Digby`s most historic homes. Great place to visit if you`re in Digby and need somewhere to explore, exact replica of her home and all of the beautiful art she created.
Did you know that Maud Lewis painted her home because it was the one place she felt she could truly express her own creativity, and she painted her house where we could all see what she liked looking at?
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Be sure to stop by the Admiral Digby Museum this May for their Month of Maud exhibit.
They have lots of info on Maud, paintings by local artists from the same era as her, and lots of great Maud Lewis items for sale in their gift shop.
Admission by donation.
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We are celebrating Maud Lewis this month online, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t celebrate her in the Digby Area right now.
There are three official Maud Lewis monuments in the Digby Area.
Maud Lewis Memorial Park (511 Hwy#1, Marshalltown, Digby County)
Murray Ross Replica of the Maud Lewis House (11585 Highway 217, Rossway)
Maud Lewis Gravesite (North Range Cemetery)
On top of that, we have our Maud Lewis painted building in downtown Digby, the mailboxes outside of the Digby Post Office, there`s a display at the Digby VIC and official Maud Lewis items that can be purchased at the Admiral Digby Museum.
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Happy Birthday Maud!! 🐈⬛🌷
Maud Kathleen Lewis was born on this day, just outside of Yarmouth, in 1903. She became one of Canada’s most renowned artists after her life and art became a national story in 1965. Her work even got the attention of US President Richard Nixon. Maud has also been the subject of many documentaries, and even a feature length film starring Sally Hawkins and Ethan Hawke called Maudie.
Maud moved to Digby in her 30’s after her Mother and Father passed away, and her Brother denied her any of the family inheritance.
She eventually ended up moving to her now famous one bedroom house in Marshalltown, where she lived in poverty with her husband Everett.
The only art training Maud ever got was from her Mother, who taught her how to make Christmas cards. Maud never sold a painting for more than $10 when she was alive, but her paintings now go for 10’s of thousands of dollars each, and have even been sold to the White House.
The famous house she spent most of her life in, is now on display at the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia. You can visit the Maud Lewis Memorial Park in Marshalltown (just a few minutes from Digby), as well as a replica of her famous colourful house in Seabrook (just ten minutes from Digby).
📸 Here is the display in the Digby Visitor Information Centre that was set up last year.
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Maud Lewis, one of Canada’s most beloved folk artists, captured the vibrant spirit of Nova Scotia through her joyful and whimsical paintings.
Born in Yarmouth County and later settling in Marshalltown near Digby, Maud’s art reflected the simple beauty of rural life, from colourful fishing boats to cozy farmhouses and playful animals.
Despite facing significant challenges in life, Maud’s optimism shone through her work, making her an enduring symbol of resilience and creativity.
Today, visitors to the Digby area can explore the places that inspired Maud’s art and experience firsthand the charm and warmth that continue to captivate art lovers around the world.
Discover more about Maud Lewis in Ray Cronin’s free art book, courtesy of the Art Canada Institute. The art book is a beautiful biography of Maud Lewis with a wealth of information about her life and work.
In April 2017, Mongrel Media released the motion picture Maudie across Canada.
Academy Award® nominees Sally Hawkins (Happy-Go-Lucky, Blue Jasmine, The Shape of Water) and Ethan Hawke star in the true story of Maud Lewis, who overcame the physical challenge of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis to become one of Canada’s premier folk artists. (Mongrel Media)¹
Extended due to popular demand!
There are three official Maud Lewis monuments in the Digby Area.