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Christopher Webb wins 2025 Established Artist Recognition Award
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Arts Nova Scotia and the Creative Nova Scotia Leadership Council congratulate Christopher Webb. He has been selected to receive a 2025 Established Artist Recognition Award.
Solomon Nagler wins 2025 Established Artist Recognition Award
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Arts Nova Scotia and the Creative Nova Scotia Leadership Council congratulate Solomon Nagler. He has been selected to receive a 2025 Established Artist Recognition Award.
Leah Johnston Wins 2025 Emerging Artist Recognition Award
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Arts Nova Scotia and the Creative Nova Scotia Leadership Council congratulate Leah Johnston, who has been selected to receive a 2025 Emerging Artist Recognition Award.
Arts Nova Scotia is seeking new members to join our Board of Directors.
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Are you an artist or arts worker who is passionate about the NS arts community? Do you have a vision for its future priorities? Do you see Arts Nova Scotia as a leader in the sector beyond its role as funder? We are seeking applications from 3-5 members to join our volunteer board. We consider potential new board members who balance skill, gender, artistic discipline representation, age, geographic distribution, and representation from diverse cultural communities.
Vivian Zhou Wins 2025 Emerging Artist Recognition Award
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Arts Nova Scotia and the Creative Nova Scotia Leadership Council congratulate Vivian Zhou, who has been selected to receive a 2025 Emerging Artist Recognition Award.
Nicola Miller Wins 2025 Emerging Artist Recognition Award
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Arts Nova Scotia and the Creative Nova Scotia Leadership Council congratulate Nicola Miller, who has been selected to receive a 2025 Emerging Artist Recognition Award.
2025 Creative Nova Scotia Awards at the Lord Nelson Hotel
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The 2025 Creative Nova Scotia Awards will be taking place in a new venue this year at the Lord Nelson Hotel in Halifax/Kjipuktuk on the evening of Sunday, November 2. The annual art party that brings together artists across the province and honours all artistic disciplines is a celebration not to be missed.
Nova Scotia Art Bank at 50 on view April 8 - June 28
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The 2024 Art Bank acquisitions will be on view at Eltuek Arts Centre, with installations in Cafe Marie Cafe and the Corridor Gallery.
For half a century, the Nova Scotia Art Bank has been building a living collection of works by Nova Scotian artists — a collection created to be seen, shared, and woven into daily life. Owned by the Province of Nova Scotia and managed by Arts Nova Scotia, the Art Bank Collection is unlike any other — not hidden away in vaults, but displayed in public spaces across the province, from government offices to creative community hubs like Eltuek.
Alan Syliboy wins 2024 Portia White Prize
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The Portia White Prize was presented to Alan Syliboy and the Nova Scotia Indigenous Tourism Enterprise Network was named the Portia White Protégé. Congratulations to all the Creative Nova Scotia Award winners!
The Writers’ Federation of Nova Scotia (WFNS) wins the 2024 Creative Community Impact Award
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Arts Nova Scotia and the Creative Nova Scotia Leadership Council are pleased to announce that The Writers’ Federation of Nova Scotia (WFNS) has won the 2024 Creative Community Impact Award.
Robert Deveaux wins the 2024 Prix Grand-Pré
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Arts Nova Scotia and the Creative Nova Scotia Leadership Council are pleased to announce that Robert Deveaux has been awarded the 2024 Prix Grand-Pré.