Arts Nova Scotia and the Canada Council for the Arts are coming to communities across central and southwestern Nova Scotia from July 6 to 16, 2026. Join them this summer to meet program officers and fellow artists and to take part in informal information sessions to learn more about available funding opportunities, ask questions about grants and connect directly with employees from both organizations. VANS and the CFNS are hosting the session for Arts Organizations on Wednesday, July 8 from 2 – 4pm.

Whether this is your first time connecting with the Canada Council and Arts Nova Scotia or you’re returning with new ideas, you are welcome to join. The are offering info sessions in Yarmouth, Church Point, Annapolis Royal, Canning, Halifax, Dartmouth, Lunenburg, as well as one virtual session. Information sessions will be presented primarily in English, with select bilingual (English and French) sessions offered. Participants are welcome to ask questions in either language in any session. Space is limited, and advance registration is required. Details are available on the Arts funding information sessions coming to Nova Scotia ebulletin. Click on the RSVP link to reserve your spot for the session(s) you wish to attend.