Visual Arts News has put out an open call for the Spring 2025 issue (Volume 47, #1). We’re eager to hear from writers, artists, and critics to expand and deepen conversations inspired by the artistic vision of emerging and established artists who are pushing the boundaries of art and culture in the Atlantic. We will also…
Re/collections is a free, community group installation that invites the public to experience an interactive exhibition that charts and catalogs Visual Arts Nova Scotia’s forty-eight years of cultural impact across Mi’kma’ki. Taking place at the Corridor Gallery, located within the Cultural Federations of Nova Scotia (1113 Marginal Rd, Halifax, NS B3H 4P7), Visual Arts Nova…
Submit a pitch for the Fall 2024 issue of Visual Arts News. We’re eager to hear from writers, artists, and critics to expand and deepen conversations inspired by the artistic vision of emerging and established artists who are pushing the boundaries of art and culture in the Atlantic. For this open call, we are seeking…
A subscription to Visual Arts News makes the perfect gift for the art lover in your life. Issues will be mailed twice a year, Spring and Fall, to the gift recipient, as well as access to additional online content throughout the year for just $22 (or $36 for a two-year subscription). A letter will be…
The team at Visual Arts News is eager to hear from writers, artists and critics to expand and deepen conversations inspired by the artistic vision of emerging and established artists who are pushing the boundaries of art and culture in the Atlantic region. For this open call, we are seeking pitches for features, profiles and…
Visual Arts Nova Scotia and Visual Arts News, in partnership with the Native American Art Studies Association and Nocturne: Art at Night Festival, present an in-person keynote panel discussion: Activating Art in Mi’kma’ki on Thursday, October 12, from 6 – 8 pm. Moderating the discussion is Tiffany Morris, an L’nu’skw (Mi’kmaw) artist and writer from…
The Summer 2022 issue of Visual Arts News it’s out in the world! Published in Mi’kma’ki, Visual Art News is an ongoing conversation inspired by the artistic vision of emerging and established artists and writers who are pushing the boundaries of art and culture in Atlantic Canada. Featured artists include Tyshan Wright and Shauntay Grant…
The Spring 2022 issue of Visual Arts News has been sent out to members and subscribers and it should be on newsstands soon! This issue looks at this theme of Connection through the lens of art and art practices in Mi’kma’ki. Featured artists include Arjun Lal on the cover, Acadian artist Mario LeBlanc, Shary Boyle,…
It’s time to pitch for the upcoming spring issue of Visual Arts News! For Spring 2022, we’re putting together an issue that looks at connection—an issue that looks at connection through the lens of art and artistic practices in Mi’kma’ki. How do we connect through the arts? What is the process by which artists create relationship, and…
Calling for pitches for the summer issue of Visual Arts News. For Summer 2021, we’re putting together an issue that looks at solitude—the quality or state of being alone or remote from society—through the lens of art and artistic practices in Mi’kma’ki, and how as a community of artists we continue to grow and move…
We are very excited to announce Meeting Waters: Cross-Cultural Collaborations on Environmental Racism with Ingrid Waldron as part of Nocturne 2020: Echolocation curated by Lindsay Dobbin! The event will take place Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at 7pm over Zoom. This collaborative anchor project and subsequent panel discussion is co-presented with Visual Arts News as part…
Visual Arts News magazine is seeking a Publisher $9000 1 year contract – renewable Rate of Pay: $28 per hour billed at $3000 per issue Hours: 312 hours annually or 6 hours/week, flexible schedule Reporting to: Becky Welter-Nolan, Executive Director, Visual Arts Nova Scotia Deadline: September 17, 2020 Interviews: September 23 and 24, 2020…
Visual Arts News presents the Halifax launch of Michelle Sylliboy’s new book of photography and Mi’kmaq (L’nuk) hieroglyphic poetry: Kiskajeyi – I Am Ready. Join us April 11 at the Halifax Central Library’s 2nd floor BMO Community Room from 6:30-8:30pm for a Komqwej’wikasikl (Mi’kmaq hieroglyphic language) art performance by Sylliboy, in collaboration with musicians Lindsay…
Visual Arts News invites you to a launch party at the Khyber on Friday, February 1, 7 pm – 9 pm, featuring a set by DJ Swayback. We’re thrilled to be celebrating the much anticipated launch of our new website www.visualartsnews.ca and the Spring 2013 edition of the magazine. We’re proud to continue…