Something Completely Different
Visual Arts Nova Scotia’s 2020-21 Mentorship Program Exhibition
The Craig Gallery, June 30 – July 25, 2021
Emerging Artist Talk (over Zoom): Saturday, July 10, 2pm 

Highlighting the talents of emerging artists Trevor Novak, Sarah Mosher, Liam Ross and Celine Gabrielle, Something Completely Different also includes work from mentors Robin Metcalfe, Melissa Marr, David Diviney, and Susan Tooke. Learn more about the artists and their work.

Although there won’t be an opening reception for this exhibition, visitors will be able to see it in person at The Craig Gallery. If you can’t make it to the gallery, we will also have a video tour of the exhibition available, after it opens, on the VANS website.

Support these great emerging artists and come to their Artist Talk over Zoom. Register in advance to receive the Zoom link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZErdemrrjosGdQ2_B6IVSrcMhhf6-Ob7tRu. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information and the link to join.

Since the Mentorship Program’s inception in 2006, Visual Arts Nova Scotia has successfully paired emerging artists with established artists to take part in a 10-month mentorship. The Mentorship Program provides an exceptional opportunity for emerging artists to develop both their creative process and professional skills, thus building the foundation for a successful career in the visual arts. The program also offers established artists an opportunity to pass on their experience, resources, knowledge, and insight. For information on the program visit: visualarts.ns.ca/program/mentorship-program/.

Visual Arts Nova Scotia gratefully acknowledges core funding for the Mentorship Program and exhibition from The Craig Foundation.

The program is also supported by the Nova Scotia Department of Communities, Culture and Heritage, the Halifax Regional Municipality, Canada Council for the Arts, and The Craig Gallery.

The Craig Gallery is located at Alderney Landing, 2 Ochterloney St. in Dartmouth, NS. The gallery is open to the public Tuesday – Friday: 12pm – 5pm, Saturday 9am – 1pm, Sunday: 11am – 3pm. Due to COVID-19 guidelines there will not be an opening reception for this exhibition. For further information on The Craig Gallery, please visit www.alderneylanding.com/gallery.

Image details (clockwise from top left): Celine Gabrielle, Category is 2020 Realness, oil and acrylic on canvas; Liam Ross, Anthracite No.7, India ink and acrylic ink, graphite on paper; Trevor Novak, Pizza Boy, digital print; and Sarah Mosher, Covid drawings, ink on paper.

You can find a tour of the exhibition here:

And, the artist talk with the mentees here:

High-resolution images and additional image details are available for press in Dropbox.