The UNB Art Centre Honours the Legacy of Beloved Friend, Biff Mitchell
Schedule
Fri Jun 05 2026 at 07:00 pm to 09:00 pm
UTC-03:00Location
9 Bailey Drive, Fredericton, NB, Canada, New Brunswick E3B 5A3 | Fredericton, NB
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Organized in conjunction with the Biff Mitchell Memorial Collective, this exhibition & celebration of life pays tribute to artist, writer, and friend of the New Brunswick Arts Community – Biff Mitchell. Biff was well known as a writer, photographer, and collector of moments, but was also a prolific creator of ink drawings. Silence Says it All seeks to shine a light on Biff’s never-ending desire and ability to create, and show gratitude for the legacy Biff left behind.This exhibition will feature a projection of Biff’s Fredericton arts community photographs, an oversized contact sheet filled with portraits of Biff (taken by friends), a selection of Biff’s ink drawings, and a memorial portrait, “Biffy” (2025), painted by beloved friend, Deanna Musgrave. Deanna shares that “the process of the painting involved collecting objects from his close inner circle to create a "Watermark" imprint on the painting. This process allowed for community contribution and acknowledgement of individual grief. It is a traditional portrait of Biff; however, the marks and process carry with it an energy that speaks to how he was beloved by his community.”
To preserve Biff’s creative legacy, The Biff Mitchell Memorial Collective is establishing a collection of Biff’s papers, books, and digital ephemera to be housed at UNB Libraries Archives & Special Collections in Fredericton. This archive will be dedicated to preserving the life’s work of this remarkable author for future generations. They are looking for help to create this collection and are seeking donations of Biff’s books. By donating a book, you will ensure that Biff’s writing will continue to shape conversations, spark ideas in readers and researchers, and inspire aspiring writers who will benefit from access to his words and ideas. Together, we can honour Biff, celebrate his imagination, and invest in his legacy - one book at a time.
Please visit this gift registry link to select a copy to donate.
Biff Mitchell Legacy Archive Adopt A Book Drive https://tinyurl.com/w29trj3d
Silence Says It All will be on display at the UNB Art Centre from May 8 to June 5. A Celebration of the Life of Biff Mitchell, hosted by the UNB Art Centre, will be held on June 5th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., in Memorial Hall (9 Bailey Drive) on the UNB Fredericton Campus. This will be a time to celebrate the joy, humour, love, and gratitude we still hold because of Biff’s presence.
The UNB Art Centre is located at Memorial Hall, 9 Bailey Drive, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton. The galleries are open 9 am - 4 pm weekdays and during special events. Admission is free and all are welcome.
https://www.unb.ca/artcentre/exhibitions/index.html
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9 Bailey Drive, Fredericton, NB, Canada, New Brunswick E3B 5A3Event Location & Nearby Stays:
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