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Juanita Peters wins 2023 Portia White Prize

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The Creative Nova Scotia Awards were presented to 10 artists and one organization Friday evening, November 3, recognizing their excellence in artistic achievement.

“Nova Scotia is known for its artistic and musical talents, and the presentation of these awards every year showcases artists’ exceptional talent and work,” said Allan MacMaster, Minister of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage. “Congratulations to all award recipients for your success and achievements locally and on the world stage. Your recognition is well deserved.”

shalan joudry wins 2023 Established Artist Recognition Award

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Arts Nova Scotia and the Creative Nova Scotia Leadership Council congratulate shalan joudry who has been selected to receive a 2023 Established Artist Recognition Award.

Garry Williams wins 2023 Established Artist Recognition Award

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Arts Nova Scotia and the Creative Nova Scotia Leadership Council congratulate Garry Williams who has been selected to receive a 2023 Established Artist Recognition Award.

Nancy Oakley wins 2023 Indigenous Artist Recognition Award

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Arts Nova Scotia and the Creative Nova Scotia Leadership Council congratulate Nancy Oakley who has been selected to receive the 2023 Indigenous Artist Recognition Award.

Marissa Sean Cruz wins 2023 Emerging Artist Recognition Award

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Arts Nova Scotia and the Creative Nova Scotia Leadership Council congratulate Marissa Sean Cruz who has been selected to receive a 2023 Emerging Artist Recognition Award.

Lydia Zimmer wins 2023 Emerging Artist Recognition Award

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Arts Nova Scotia and the Creative Nova Scotia Leadership Council congratulate Lydia Zimmer who has been selected to receive a 2023 Emerging Artist Recognition Award.

Koumbie wins 2023 Emerging Artist Recognition Award

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Arts Nova Scotia and the Creative Nova Scotia Leadership Council congratulate Koumbie who has been selected to receive a 2023 Emerging Artist Recognition Award.

Survey - Re-envisioning Operating Assistance

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The 2023-2024 provincial budget included a $1.4 million increase to Arts Nova Scotia’s budget for operating grants.

P'tit Belliveau wins the 2023 Prix Grand-Pré

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Congratulations to P'tit Belliveau, winner of the 2023 Prix Grand-Pré

Félicitations à P'tit Belliveau, lauréat du Prix Grand-Pré 2023.

Jah'Mila wins 2023 Black Artist Recognition Award

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Arts Nova Scotia and the Creative Nova Scotia Leadership Council are pleased to announce that Jah'Mila has been awarded the 2023 Black Artist Recognition Award.

African Nova Scotian Music Association wins 2023 Creative Community Impact Award

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Arts Nova Scotia and the Creative Nova Scotia Leadership Council congratulate the African Nova Scotian Music Association as the winner of the $10,000 Creative Community Impact Award for 2023.

Creative NS Awards 2023 Coming November 3

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Join us for an extraordinary evening celebrating the incredible talent of Nova Scotia's artists! The 2023 Creative Nova Scotia Awards is an in-person event that will take place on Friday, November 3, 2023 at 2 Ochterloney Street, Dartmouth.