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David Tallis, Artist Profile

Posted on May 17, 2012 by admin

David Tallis Based in Nova Scotia, David Tallis graduated in 2010 with a Bachelor’s in Fine Art from NSCAD University. Drawing from an intermedia and conceptualist practice, Tallis’ work investigates trace, mark and absence. As a VANS member for the … Continue reading →

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Call for Artist-in-Residence: Re-Focus Sustainable Art

Posted on May 11, 2012 by admin

Call for Artist-in-Residence: Re-Focus Sustainable Art Submission deadline: June 10, 2012 The environmental impact of urbanization and industrialization has reached a critical point. It is now clear that our relationship to nature has drastically changed over time and that sustainable … Continue reading →

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(i)Pad 3 – Andrew Maize with a.corn inc

Posted on March 5, 2012 by admin

Giving members of Visual Arts Nova Scotia an opportunity to create an exhibition of their work. (i)Pad 3 Advertisement (i)Pad 3 Andrew Maize with a.corn inc March 5 – 29, 2012 The installation of (i)Pads by a.corn inc reconstructs the … Continue reading →

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The Chosen Ones, Pat Sollows

Posted on June 2, 2011 by admin

Giving members of Visual Arts Nova Scotia an opportunity to create an exhibition of their work. The Chosen Ones Pat Sollows June 2 – 29, 2011 Pat Sollows’ paintings encircle the Corridor Gallery at Visual Arts Nova Scotia from June … Continue reading →

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VANS Programming Coordinator

Posted on May 12, 2011 by admin

This is a 1-year, full-time contract position (with possibility of renewal) commencing June 7, 2011 with a annual salary of $22,000.  Applications must be received by Friday, May 20, 2011. Visual Arts Nova Scotia (VANS) works for the advancement and … Continue reading →

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This is ME – VANS Regional exhibition, Cumberland, Colchester & East Hants

Posted on May 6, 2011 by admin

Visual Arts Nova Scotia welcomes the public to This is Me – VANS Regional Exhibition at the Fraser Cultural Centre in Tatamagouche. Select members of Visual Arts Nova Scotia (VANS) living in the Cumberland, Colchester and East Hants County will be … Continue reading →

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2011 Annual General Meeting

Posted on April 20, 2011 by admin

Join VANS on Saturday, June 4, 2011 at Memory Lane Heritage Village in Lake Charlotte for the 2011 VANS AGM. Saturday’s activities will commence with the VANS Annual General Meeting at 1pm followed by a Tour of Memory Lane Heritage … Continue reading →

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The Hub Gallery – Spring 2011

Posted on April 16, 2011 by admin

Following the successful inaugural collaboration between the Hub and VANS in 2010, which culminated in an off-site exhibition space for VANS’ members, both VANS and the Hub are now excited to launch the first of two exhibitions in 2011. This … Continue reading →

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Spring 2011 workshop series

Posted on April 6, 2011 by admin

Visual Arts Nova Scotia is excited to launch its Spring 2011 Workshop Series. The workshop series runs between April and May and serves the professional development of visual artists across Nova Scotia.  VANS’ workshop series discusses inter-relationships of topics across commercial … Continue reading →

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Activating Space – Ellen Moershel

Posted on April 5, 2011 by admin

Giving members of Visual Arts Nova Scotia an opportunity to create an exhibition of their work. Activating Space Ellen Moershel April 5 – 25, 2011 Ellen Moershel activates the Corridor Gallery at Visual Arts Nova Scotia from April 5 – … Continue reading →

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New installation – Art in a Box

Posted on March 18, 2011 by admin

Showcasing the work of artists who reside in Nova Scotia. Visual Arts Nova Scotia (VANS) is pleased to announce the new installation at Art in a Box.  The exhibit, which opened on March 18th, 2011, features work by VANS members, Ellen Moershel, Briana … Continue reading →

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Paris Salon – The Craig Gallery

Posted on February 4, 2011 by admin

Paris Salon featured VANS members from Dartmouth, Bedford, Sackville & the Fall River area. The VANS regional exhibition took place at the Craig Gallery in Dartmouth, NS from February 4th – 27th, 2011.

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Photos of China and Laos – James MacSwain

Posted on February 1, 2011 by admin

In the summer of 2010, exhibiting artist – James MacSwain – traveled to the south of China to Yunnan Province visiting the cities of Dali and Jinghong. From Jinghong, MacSwain traveled into Laos where he took a boat down the Mekong River to arrive at … Continue reading →

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VANS supports the Artist Resale Right (ARR) proposed by CARFAC-RAAV

Posted on December 14, 2010 by admin

Alongside many arts organizations nationally, who advocate on behalf of the arts and artists, Visual Arts Nova Scotia is among them to endorse the inclusion of Artist Resale Right in changes to the Copyright Act through Bill C-32. With rigor, … Continue reading →

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Art in a Box: November 15, 2010 – March 14, 2011

Posted on November 15, 2010 by admin

Merydie Fjarlie, Fabienne Leydecker, Tom Attebery, Violet Rosengarten, Jeremy Akerman, Rae Smith

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Cracked Jug/Imperfect Life, Lorraine Endicott

Posted on November 8, 2010 by admin

November 8 – December 12, 2010 Lorraine Endicott Cracked Jug/Imperfect Life A cracked blue jug bought at the local flea market became a temporary obsession and a metaphor for exhibiting artist Lorraine Endicott about life. Endicott explains that “Life is … Continue reading →

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The Hub Gallery – inaugural collaboration

Posted on October 16, 2010 by admin

Visual Arts Nova Scotia (VANS) and the Hub were both pleased to announce their inaugural collaboration: The Hub Gallery in October 2010. The Hub Gallery’s premiere exhibition will take place from October 16th, 2010 to January 7th, 2011. This premiere … Continue reading →

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Traditional Wa(y)ves

Posted on October 8, 2010 by admin

Traditional Wa(y)ves was a group exhibition that featured artists Helen Verbanz, David Dahms, Peter Dyhkuis, Merydie Fjarlie, Allison Pinsent Baker, Sarah Burwash and Joanna Close, and was curated by Crystal Melville, Programming Coordinator at Visual Arts Nova Scotia. Traditional Wa(y)ves explores … Continue reading →

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VANS in Residence

Posted on September 20, 2010 by admin

Visual Arts Nova Scotia is pleased to announce that VANS in Residence will take place September 20 – October 15, 2010 in the town of Yarmouth, NS. We’re excited to partner with The Yarmouth County Museum and Archives as the host organization … Continue reading →

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Saturday Night/Sunday Morning: Wake Up to New Art

Posted on August 13, 2010 by admin

The Cape Breton Regional VANS exhibition titled Saturday Night/Sunday Morning: Wake Up to New Art featured many of Cape Breton’s most well-known artists, including Roger Beaudry, Lori Secouler-Beaudry, Carolyn Ritchie Bedford, Kenny Boone, Lynn Ellis, Teena Marie Fancey, Celeste Friesen-Nikkel, … Continue reading →

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Tracks: 2009/10 VANS Mentorship Program Exhibition

Posted on August 12, 2010 by admin

This exhibition captured en route the talents of emerging artists Raina McDonald, Leslie Menagh and Chantal Tardiff, and was further complimented by work from their individual mentors Dawn MacNutt, Sarah Maloney and Ilan Sandler. From printmaking to video to performance … Continue reading →

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Art in a Box: July 21, 2010 – November 14, 2010

Posted on July 21, 2010 by admin

Barbara Carter, Ron Hayes, Anna Wade Horsnell, Judith Leidi, Susan Malmstrom, John Malone, Kathy Richards, Barbara Schmeisser, Cristina C. Sidhu, Jacqueline Steudler

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Art in a Box: March 15, 2010 – July 20, 2010

Posted on March 15, 2010 by admin

Jenni Blackmore, Anne Launcelott, Nora Robicheau, Rae Smith, Roxanne Smith, and Susan Sweet

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Pivotal Habitat, Shelley Matthews

Posted on February 1, 2010 by admin

February 1 – 27, 2010 Shelly Matthews, Pivotal Habitat This collection, comprising Pivotal Habitat, includes strong, simple, natural images in acrylics and watercolour as indicated by artist, Shelley Matthews. Matthews further states: I paint the images that hold my visual … Continue reading →

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