Info Sessions – Becoming a PAINTS Artist
-
Posted by
We are offering info sessions on Becoming a PAINTS Artist with Andrea Ritchie, PAINTS Coordinator. Join us as Andrea Ritchie answers your questions about the Professional Artists in the Schools program. If you are interested in becoming a PAINTS artist then drop by for a short, free info session at Visual Arts Nova Scotia, 1113…
Sign up for our Spring Workshop Series
-
Posted by
This season’s professional development workshops feature topics such as Pricing, Marketing, Grant Writing, Dos and Don’ts of Exhibition Proposals and Writing for artists. Running May to June in Halifax, Dartmouth, Lunenburg, Shelburne, Antigonish, and Inverness, the series features the expertise of instructors Katie Belcher, Carol Bruneau, Laurie Dalton, and Stacey Cornelius. In addition, Visual Arts…
Are you part of an artist collective, an arts group, or a gallery who wants to create a new public engagement project or add a great component to an existing one? If so, you should really apply for VANS Open Grants program before the Saturday, April 15 deadline. We are looking to support projects that…
En Route Artist Talk Series
-
Posted by
Visual Arts Nova Scotia announces the return of the En Route Artist Talk Series bringing national and international visiting artists to different areas of the province this Spring and Summer. VANS presents artist talks starting with Gráinne McHugh in Wolfville, followed by Jennifer Angus in Yarmouth, then JJ Lee in Halifax. These free presentations are…
Take our NEW Workshop Survey
-
Posted by
Visual Arts Nova Scotia offers professional development workshops to artists across the province based on feedback from members and artists. These workshops focus on professional development in support of the artist’s creative practice across commercial and public sectors. For our 40th Anniversary we want offer new formats for our workshops and we would value your…
VANS in Residence
-
Posted by
VANS is excited to announce the artists who have been chosen for the three VANS In Residence initiatives this spring. We have both rural and urban residencies in HRM this year, involving fantastic partners. Each artist will spend their time split between their own practice (studio work, research and other endeavours), and time actively working…
To celebrate our 40th anniversary, Visual Arts Nova Scotia (VANS) will present a lecture by the poet, essayist, translator and cultural critic Lewis Hyde. This event will explore questions related to the value and meaning of art in contemporary life as well as alternative ways in which we can measure the importance and value of…
In Memory of Felicity Redgrave
-
Posted by
On behalf of Visual Arts Nova Scotia, I want to express our heartfelt condolences to the family of Felicity Redgrave. Felicity was a founding member of Visual Arts Nova Scotia, who will be remembered as a passionate maker and educator of art. She was a prolific painter and had an incredible spirit. I will remember…
Unfortunately, due to a family emergency, we have to cancel WORK IT! WORK IT! Boot Camp for Artists. We hope to reschedule in the spring but we don’t have new dates at this time. Visual Arts Nova Scotia, in partnership with Cape Breton University Art Gallery, presents this 2 day intensive workshop designed to help…
Studio Sessions Webinars Return!
-
Posted by
Visual Arts Nova Scotia announces the return of Studio Sessions, the webinar series for artists, which debuted last winter. Starting on Wednesday, February 15, at 6pm AT, this three-part online workshop series will focus on professional development for artists in the internet age. Each one hour session will be taught by artist, entrepreneur, and popular…
VANS in Residence Deadline Extended
-
Posted by
We’ve extended the deadline for artists to apply for each of the three residencies taking place this winter and spring. These residencies balance the artists’ own work with community engagement in three communities. Check it out! Visual Arts Nova Scotia is thrilled to be facilitating artist residencies in three Nova Scotian communities as we enter…
VANS Office Closure
-
Posted by
The VANS office will be closed for the holidays from December 19 to January 2. We’re back in the office Tuesday, January 3. Happy Holidays from the staff at VANS!
Join our 40 for 40 Campaign!
-
Posted by
VANS is celebrating its 40th Anniversary this year and we will focus on creating more accessible and engaging programming across the province! If you want to support VANS programs such as the Professional Artists in the Schools (PAINTS) program, the Mentorship Program, Workshops, and Visual Arts News Magazine, please consider making a donation of $40.…
Space left in Halifax Workshops
-
Posted by
There are still a couple of slots available for upcoming workshops in Halifax! Documenting your Work with Steve Farmer on November 16th has room for 2 more and Taxes for Artists with Nora Macnee on November 19th can take three more people. To register: call VANS at 902-423-4694 or register online.
PAINTS Info Sessions for Artists
-
Posted by
PAINTS Coordinator Andrea Ritchie is hosting a free info session at VANS after the Taxes for Artists workshop. You can come just for the info session, or sign up for the workshop too! Questions? Contact Andrea at 902 423-4694 or paints@paintsns.ca. If you are a teacher who is interested in scheduling a PAINTS info session…
VANS Professional Development Workshop Series takes place in Sydney, Lunenburg and Halifax this year. Unfortunately, we had to cancel our workshop in Wolfville due to low registration but we really want to run all the rest of these workshops (especially in Lunenburg and Sydney) so please register in advance. We have extended some registration deadlines…
Send us your Studio Selfies!
-
Posted by
To launch the 40th anniversary of Visual Arts Nova Scotia in 2017, we want to recognize the hard work and dedication of the artists living and working in this province. To any visual artist living in NS, a VANS member (current/past/future), if you “like” us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter and Instagram, please…
Show your support for the Arts. Use this #ArtsVote avatar on your social media accounts (Right Click -> Save As -> Upload to Facebook etc). Meet your local candidates. Attend forums and debates. Send an email or letter. Answer the door when your local candidate drops by and have a conversation. Ask questions about their…
Sign up for Fall 2016 Workshops!
-
Posted by
This season’s professional development workshops feature topics such as Taxes, Marketing, Grant Proposals, Art Festival Proposals, Documenting Your Work and Writing for artists. Running October to November in Halifax, Wolfville, Lunenburg and Sydney, the series features the expertise of instructors Katie Belcher, Carol Bruneau, Steve Farmer, Stacey Cornelius, Nora Macnee, and Sara Roth. In addition,…
In May 2016 Visual Arts Nova Scotia presented The Lunenburg Symposium: Mentorship in the Arts, in partnership with the Lunenburg School of the Arts. This two day symposium explored more in-depth ideas and issues around mentorship, including the rise of alternate education models and community-driven peer learning. It included participatory workshops by Zachary Gough, Shawna…