We can’t believe how fast 2025 has gone! As the end of the year approaches, remember to renew your VANS membership before it expires on December 31. If you selected an automatically renewing membership when you joined or renewed last year, then it will automatically charge your 2026 membership fees on December 1, 2025. No need to set a reminder or do anything, really – the website will automatically renew your membership every year (or until you opt-out).

If you haven’t purchased an auto-renewing membership, you can renew your membership online here or by sending a cheque along with a Membership Form to VANS, 1113 Marginal Road, Halifax, NS, B3H 4P7.  You can also send an e-transfer to communicate@visualarts.ns.ca – just make sure you also send an email with your contact info so we can update our records. Need more info or renewal options? Email communicate@visualarts.ns.ca.

Not sure if you signed up for an automatically renewing membership? Log in to the VANS website then, in the Membership Details section of your account, you can adjust your membership type and opt out of auto-renew.

VANS also has membership bursaries. We understand that membership fees can be out of reach for some artists, so we have fully funded 2026 memberships. Remember that if you joined or renewed since October your membership will not expire until December 31, 2026, so you don’t have to renew for 2026.