The VANS Mentorship Program pairs emerging artists with established artists to take part in a ten-month mentorship from September to June. Focusing on supporting the goals and ambitions of emerging artists throughout the province, mentors may be asked to provide support in any one or more of the following areas: proposal development for exhibitions, grant writing assistance, artist statement development, technical advice, critiques, thematic development, networking, and budgeting. Over the course of the program, mentors will meet with mentees individually at least once a month, and additionally three times as a group, with the program culminating in a group exhibition.

The benefits and impact of the program rely on participants’ enthusiasm, openness and initiative in the program and their commitment to the development of their artwork.

View the full call for applications, including program information, application requirements, and eligibility click here. For more information on the program including past participants, and FAQs when applying, please visit: https://www.visualarts.ns.ca/programs/mentorship-program/

The deadline for applications is July 15, 2016 at 5pm.

Upcoming Program Information Sessions:

Halifax: Wednesday June 22 at 6pm – Visual Arts Nova Scotia, 1113 Marginal Road
Wolfville: Wednesday, July 6th at 1pm – Room 131, Beveridge Arts Centre, Acadia University, 10 Highland Ave
Truro: Friday, July 8th at 1pm  – Visual Voice Fine Art Gallery, 128 King Street

By investing intensely in a few dedicated individuals each year, the VANS Mentorship Program contributes to the overall strength and sustainability of the visual arts community in Nova Scotia.

Visual Arts Nova Scotia is located inside the Cultural Federations of Nova Scotia office at 1113 Marginal Road across from the NSCAD Port Campus at the Halifax Seaport.

For questions, please contact:

Carri MacKay
Programming Coordinator
Visual Arts Nova Scotia
1113 Marginal Road, Halifax, NS B3H 4P7
t:902.423.4694    1.866.225.8267   f:902.422.0881
vans@visualarts.ns.ca