VANS Summer Closure
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The VANS office is closed for a summer break for staff from July 24 – August 7, 2026. We hope you’re enjoying lots of time with loved ones, time in nature and art experiences in this gorgeous season in NS! We resume regular hours on Monday August 10th, 2026.
PAINTS suspended indefinitely.
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As of June 30, 2026, the PAINTS Program will be suspended indefinitely. All Artists in the Schools programs in Nova Scotia had their provincial funding eliminated – cut to zero – when the Progressive Conservative government passed the budget with deep cuts to the arts, libraries, museums and social supports. We are frustrated and saddened…
French to follow Le français suit Visual Arts Nova Scotia, in partnership with le Conseil des arts de la Baie (CAB), is pleased to welcome Kevin Comeau as the newest VANS in Residence Artist. Kevin will be in residence from April 6 – May 2, 2026 in Church Point, Nova Scotia. VANS in Residence is…
VANS in Residence in Church Point
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A 4-week residency to work, play and connect with community in Church Point, NS. A stipend, a studio space, as well as support from VANS and le Conseil des arts de la Baie (le CAB) to help to make the residency a rich experience for the artist and the community alike. 60% of the artist’s…
Peer Application Review Groups are back!
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Want some feedback on your next application? Get a fresh perspective with Visual Arts Nova Scotia’s Peer Application Review Groups. VANS is facilitating an eight week peer-review process to help current members strengthen their upcoming proposals. Artists will get and give feedback by email on applications from two peers, matched based on the type of…