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Nomination Deadline for 2020 Creative NS Awards Extended
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We have extended the nomination deadline for the 2020 Creative Nova Scotia Awards until July 15th, 2020.
Online Q&A for Artists with Arts Nova Scotia Staff
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In response to COVID-19, Arts Nova Scotia is hosting an online Q&A for individual artists living in Nova Scotia.
Sign-up using the link below to receive an email invitation to the online Q&A.
To help things run smoothly, we're asking you to submit questions and concerns in advance. We've also included some optional questions to help us understand the impact that COVID-19 has had on Nova Scotian artists and how we can best serve you.
Statement on Applications for Travel or Large Gatherings
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In response to public health recommendations, travel-based activities and presentations with large in-person gatherings are not eligible at this time.
Submitting Your Application Over Email
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As we adjust to working remotely, we ask that you submit your Arts Nova Scotia applications via email. We have developed a few resources to ease the transition to emailed applications. Instructions are also included on our program pages.
COVID-19 Related Updates from Arts NS
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Upcoming Deadlines
The May 15th Grants to Individuals Deadline will be going forward as usual. Please see below for information on eligible activities.
Extended Deadlines & Updated Instructions for Submitting Applications
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With the recent COVID-19 developments, we are extending the deadlines for Grants to Organizations and Small Groups and the Arts Equity Funding Initiative until Monday, March 23rd, 2020.
Please do not bring your application to our office. You may send your application in via Canada Post or email it to artsnssubmissions@novascotia.ca
COVID-19 and Arts NS Funded Projects
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Arts Nova Scotia is aware that potential applicants and grant recipients may be impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak. If you have plans to travel abroad, Arts Nova Scotia encourages you to make informed decisions in order to minimize risk and protect your health. The risk to Canadian travelers of exposure to COVID-19 will vary depending on the destination.
Artists Honoured at Creative Nova Scotia Awards Gala
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Nova Scotia is home to many talented and skilled artists. This evening, Saturday, Nov. , 2, they were celebrated for their excellence in artistic achievement at the annual Creative Nova Scotia Awards Gala in Halifax.
Acadian Artist Honoured with Prix Grand-Pré Award
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Acadian touring artist, musical and artistic director, and educator Daniel LeBlanc is the 2019 recipient of the Prix Grand-Pré. The Prix Grand-Pré is part of the 14th Creative Nova Scotia Awards Gala being held by Arts Nova Scotia and the Creative Nova Scotia Leadership Council at the Halifax Central Library on Nov. 2.
The Bus Stop Theatre Wins Creative Community Impact Award
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Arts Nova Scotia and the Creative Nova Scotia Leadership Council will celebrate The Bus Stop Theatre as part of the 14th Creative Nova Scotia Awards Gala, to be held at the Halifax Central Library, Saturday, November 2, 2019.
2019 Artist Recognition Award Winners Announced
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Arts Nova Scotia and the Creative Nova Scotia Leadership Council will celebrate artists Amy Brandon, Carol Bruneau, Raven Davis, Lindsay Dobbin, Ariella Pahlke, and Arielle Twist as part of the 14th Creative Nova Scotia Awards Gala, to be held at the Halifax Central Library, Saturday, November 2, 2019.