Did you know that the VANS Board of Directors did a program review and suggested that a better emerging artist program could be created by combining elements of the Mentorship Program and the (former) New Grad Program? So we applied for and received the Marian Hebb Research Grant from the Access Copyright Foundation to hire…
Meet the 2024-25 Mentorship Program
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Visual Arts Nova Scotia is pleased to officially announce the participants of this year’s Mentorship Program. After receiving many great applications, the program will be supporting four dedicated emerging artists in Nova Scotia. Solmaz Asheri, Elise Campbell, Jools Annie (Julia Hutt), and Adam McNamara and have been individually paired with established artists and mentors François…
Emerging Artist Talk on July 28!
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Come to the Emerging Artist Talk for It’s Been A Year: the VANS 2023-24 Mentorship Program exhibition. Kristi Farrier, Pam Juarez, Kordeena Clayton, and Barbara Brown Conrod will be at The Craig Gallery in Dartmouth, Sunday, July 28 at 1 pm to talk about their work and their experience in the Mentorship Program. The exhibition closes…
We are accepting applications for Visual Arts Nova Scotia’s Mentorship Program. The 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…
It’s Been A Year Visual Arts Nova Scotia’s 2023-24 Mentorship Program Exhibition The Craig Gallery, July 3 – July 28, 2024 Opening: Thursday, July 4, 2024, from 6 – 8 pm Emerging Artist Talk (in-person): Sunday, July 28, 1 pm Highlighting the talents of emerging artists Barbara Brown Conrod, Kordeena Clayton, Kristi Farrier, and Pam Juarez,…
Emerging Artist Program Survey
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After a recent program review by Visual Arts Nova Scotia’s Board of Directors, VANS is looking into developing a new Emerging Artist Program that focuses on mentorship but could also include professional development workshops or other elements. If you are an artist in NS (especially an emerging artist, or re-emerging artist who is returning to…
Meet the 2023-24 Mentorship Program
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Visual Arts Nova Scotia is pleased to officially announce the participants of this year’s Mentorship Program. After receiving some great applications, the program will be supporting four dedicated emerging artists in Nova Scotia. Barbara Brown Conrod, Kordeena Clayton, Kristi Farrier, and Pam Juarez and have been individually paired with established artists and mentors Susan Tooke,…
Visual Arts Nova Scotia’s 2022-23 Mentorship Program Exhibition The Craig Gallery, June 28 – July 30, 2023 Opening: Wednesday, June 28, 2023, from 6 – 8 pm Emerging Artist Talk (in-person): Saturday, July 15, 2 pm Highlighting the talents of emerging artists AGLENNCO, Sonia Chow, Gabrielle Theano, and Julie Rosvall, In Combination also includes work…
Visual Arts Nova Scotia, in partnership with the Annapolis Valley Regional Library, hosted VANS In Residence artist Mallory Gorman this spring (April 2023) at the Kentville Library. The time in residence was split between the artist’s own work and community engagement. Mallory Gorman is a visual artist located in Halifax, NS. Her work is inspired…
Meet the 2022-23 Mentorship Program
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Visual Arts Nova Scotia is pleased to officially announce the participants of this year’s Mentorship Program. After receiving some great applications, the program will be supporting four dedicated emerging artists in Nova Scotia. AGLENNCO, Sonia Chow, Gabrielle Theano, and Julie Rosvall, have been individually paired with established artists and mentors Andrea Dorfman, Leesa Hamilton, Frances…
Visual Arts Nova Scotia’s 2021-22 Mentorship Program Exhibition The Craig Gallery, June 30 – July 31, 2022 Opening: June 30, 2022, at 5:30 pm Emerging Artist Talk (in-person): Saturday, July 9, 2 pm Highlighting the talents of emerging artists Jessie Fraser, Boma Nnaji, Jeighk Koyote, and Nancy Chiasson, …From The Start also includes work from…
Emerging artist Natasha Verbeke presents an ensemble of abstract oil paintings in her exhibition Jumping with a Foot on the Ground. Verbeke’s recent work embodies a sense of being thrown into newness and growth, yet caught by a heavy, small point. These vibrant paintings embrace energy, movement, and gesture through thin washes of paint and…
Take a look at the New Grad Program participants’ recent work in this online exhibition. The 10 emerging artists who participated in the 2021 New Grad Program are Katelynne Cagliostro, Elise Campbell, Holly Clark, Belle DeMont, Ace Duguid, Emma Jordan, Annie MacDonald, Monique Silver, Cydnee Sparrow, and Mary Brantnall. Click the link to visit the…
Come to the New Grad Open Studio!
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Join us on Wednesday, December 15 from 6 – 9pm as the New Grad Program participants open their studios to the public to celebrate the end of their 14-week program! There will be artwork on display, some art for sale, the occasional demo, as well as cookies and hot drinks for everyone. The Open Studio…
“Form Flees Function” by Molly MacLellan
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In her exhibition Form Flees Function interdisciplinary artist Molly MacLellan shows a new painting alongside sculptural pieces made from ordinary items that explore the idea of our connection with belongings. Make an appointment to see Form Flees Function in the Corridor October 4 – 28. Can’t make it to the Corridor in person? Check out…
Meet the 2021-22 Mentorship Program
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Visual Arts Nova Scotia is pleased to officially announce the participants of this year’s Mentorship Program. After receiving some great applications, the program will be supporting four dedicated emerging Nova Scotian artists. Nancy Chiasson, Jessie Fraser, Jeighk Koyote, and Boma Nnaji have been individually paired with established artists and mentors Louise Pentz, Bonnie Baker, Jan…
The 2021 New Grad Program!
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VANS is pleased to announce the start of the fourth New Grad Program with ten amazing emerging artists! This year participants will get weekly professional development workshops, mentorship from artist Michael McCormack, studio visits from curator Julie Hollenbach, and studio space in the new Wonder’neath Studios in North End Halifax. The New Grad Program participants…
New Grad Program deadline extended!
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Sign up for Visual Arts Nova Scotia’s New Grad Program! This 14 week program is designed to help recent graduates navigate the transition from a full time student to a professional artist. During the program, all participants will be given the opportunity to take weekly professional development workshops on topics such as budgeting, applying for grants, writing about…
2020-21 Mentorship Program Exhibition
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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,…
“Working Girls” by Liam Ross
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Working Girls is a series of instant photographs by artist Liam Ross that explore the ephemeral labour of drag performers in Halifax. Backstage moments, rather than stage performances, are emphasized: preparing makeup and costumes, travelling to gigs, breaks between acts, and dressing room antics. The resulting photographs are at times compelling, intimate, and revealing. Make…