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Call for Participation - Arts and Culture Peer Learning Event

Posted May 4th, 2023

Arts Nova Scotia and the Creative NS Leadership Council are hosting a peer-led event for the arts and culture sector in Halifax on June 9, 2023, at the St. Mary's Boat Club. The event will focus on selected topics of importance to the sector, with the intention of engaging community members’ perspectives and experiences. Topics already identified include: Arts and Health; Climate Change and Sustainability; and Arts and Accessibility.

Nominations for the Creative NS Awards are due June 15

Posted May 3rd, 2023

Do you know a talented artist who deserves to be recognized for their creative achievements? The awards are a great opportunity to recognize outstanding professional artists in NS. 

We offer many awards including the Portia White Prize, the Creative Community Impact Award, the Prix Grand-Pré, the Established Artist, and the Emerging Artist, Black Artist and Indigenous Artist Recognition awards.

One Year Sustaining Grant for Organizations Announced

Posted May 1st, 2023

Arts Nova Scotia is announcing a new One Year Sustaining Grant for organizations program that will enhance the stability of established arts organizations that develop and sustain Nova Scotia’s arts community that have not had access to operating assistance. 

Upcoming Open Q&A Drop-In Sessions

Posted February 7th, 2023

For Applicants to the Artists in Communities program:
There will be an open Q&A drop-in session with program officer Lauren Williams on Thursday, February 16. Drop in any time between 6:30pm and 7:30pm on Microsoft Teams. To join, click the link below:
https://bit.ly/40Qs1xM

Call for Art Bank Preparators

Posted January 24th, 2023

Art Bank Preparators
Casual, On-Call
Halifax, NS
$21/hr
Application Intake Ongoing

Since 1975 The Nova Scotia Art Bank Program has encouraged the development of artistic excellence, and stimulated awareness of visual arts and fine craft through the acquisition of a working collection of contemporary Nova Scotian art. The work is displayed in Government of Nova Scotia offices and agencies through the Art Bank Lending program.

Cyndi Cain wins the 2022 Portia White Prize

Posted November 11th, 2022

Cyndi Cain was named winner of the 2022 Portia White Prize at the November 10, 2022 Creative Nova Scotia Awards

I'thandi Munro wins 2022 Emerging Artist Recognition Award

Posted November 4th, 2022

Arts Nova Scotia and the Creative Nova Scotia Leadership Council congratulate I'thandi Munro who has been selected to receive a 2022 Emerging Artist Recognition Award.

Tyshan Wright wins 2022 Emerging Artist Recognition Award

Posted November 2nd, 2022

Arts Nova Scotia and the Creative Nova Scotia Leadership Council congratulate Tyshan Wright who has been selected to receive a 2022 Emerging Artist Recognition Award.

Séamus Gallagher wins 2022 Emerging Artist Recognition Award

Posted October 31st, 2022

Arts Nova Scotia and the Creative Nova Scotia Leadership Council congratulate Séamus Gallagher who has been selected to receive a 2022 Emerging Artist Recognition Award.

Andre Fenton wins 2022 Emerging Artist Recognition Award

Posted October 28th, 2022

Arts Nova Scotia and the Creative Nova Scotia Leadership Council congratulate Andre Fenton who has been selected to receive a 2022 Emerging Artist Recognition Award.

Sarah Prosper wins 2022 Indigenous Artist Recognition Award

Posted October 26th, 2022

Arts Nova Scotia and the Creative Nova Scotia Leadership Council congratulate Sarah Prosper who has been selected to receive the 2022 Indigenous Artist Recognition Award.

Frances Dorsey wins 2022 Established Artist Recognition Award

Posted October 21st, 2022

Arts Nova Scotia and the Creative Nova Scotia Leadership Council congratulate Frances Dorsey who has been selected to receive the 2022 Established Artist Recognition Award.