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VANS congratulates Charley Young on her Nova Scotia Talent Trust Awards

Posted on December 18, 2012 by bwnolan

Visual Arts Nova Scotia would like to congratulate installation artist and printmaker Charley Young, the recipient of the Charlotte Wilson Hammond/Visual Arts Nova Scotia Award and the Lieutenant Governor’s Award. The awards were presented by the Nova Scotia Talent Trust … Continue reading →

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Artist Emergency Fund – Halfway Mark

Posted on November 16, 2012 by bwnolan

Over the halfway mark In just 30 days, contributions have steadily rolled in, totaling over $600 to the Artist Emergency Fund (AEF); we are well on our way to raising the remaining $1000 in our final push to activate the … Continue reading →

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Dawson – Charley Young

Posted on September 25, 2012 by bwnolan

Giving members of Visual Arts Nova Scotia an opportunity to create an exhibition of their work. Dawson Charley Young October 4 – 30, 2012 Installation artist and printmaker Charley Young exhibits new works created while Artist in Residence at the … Continue reading →

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Announcing the 2012-13 VANS Mentorship Program Participants

Posted on September 21, 2012 by bwnolan

The Visual Arts Nova Scotia (VANS) Mentorship Program pairs emerging artists with established artists to take part in a 10-month mentorship. The program is designed to support the individual artistic methods and professional ambitions of emerging artists in Nova Scotia … Continue reading →

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Follow D’Arcy Wilson, artist-in-residence for Re:Focus Sustainable Art, on her blog Protect Your Love.

Posted on September 6, 2012 by bwnolan

The Protect Your Love blog accompanies the Re-Focus Sustainable Art Residency hosted by Visual Arts Nova Scotia (VANS) in collaboration with the Ecology Action Centre and the Khyber Centre for the Arts. “During my time as artist-in-residence, I will be … Continue reading →

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August 2012 Featured Artist – Katie Belcher

Posted on August 29, 2012 by bwnolan

Katie Belcher is a visual artist and curator living in Halifax. Since receiving her BFA from NSCAD (2007), Katie has exhibited nationally, and participated in artist’s residencies in Canada and Europe. Her drawings are held in private and public collections, … Continue reading →

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Call for Submissions: Corridor Gallery

Posted on August 23, 2012 by bwnolan

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: CORRIDOR GALLERY Deadline for exhibiting in October – September 5. For exhibitions after October – Deadline: Ongoing. Located inside the Visual Arts Nova Scotia (VANS) office at the Halifax Seaport, since 2000, the Corridor Gallery is complimented … Continue reading →

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In Passing – Kate Stinson

Posted on August 1, 2012 by bwnolan

Giving members of Visual Arts Nova Scotia an opportunity to create an exhibition of their work. Corridor Gallery In Passing Kate Stinson August 1 – 28 2012 Kate Stinson’s new works on paper illustrate Newfoundland in passing at the Corridor … Continue reading →

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tête-à-tête: 2011-12 VANS Mentorship Program Exhibition

Posted on July 26, 2012 by bwnolan

tête-à-tête: 2011-12 VANS Mentorship Program Exhibition Port Loggia Gallery August 1 – 18, 2012 Visual Arts Nova Scotia (VANS) is excited to announce, and invite you to, the opening of tête-à-tête: 2011-12 VANS Mentorship Program Exhibition at the Port Loggia … Continue reading →

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July 2012 Featured Artist – Wayne Boucher

Posted on July 25, 2012 by bwnolan

Wayne Boucher Originally from Ontario, Boucher studied at the Banff Centre and received his BFA from the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design in 1975 and has been a resident of Annapolis County since. He has been an active … Continue reading →

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D’Arcy Wilson named artist-in-residence for Re:Focus Sustainable Art

Posted on July 20, 2012 by bwnolan

Visual Arts Nova Scotia (VANS) in collaboration with the Ecology Action Centre (EAC) and the Khyber Centre for the Arts are pleased to announce D’Arcy Wilson as the artist-in-residence for Re:Focus Sustainable Art. Wilson is a Halifax-based interdisciplinary artist working … Continue reading →

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Call for Input – Fall 2012 Workshop Series

Posted on July 10, 2012 by bwnolan

July 10, 2012 CALL FOR INPUT – FALL 2012 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP SERIES As part of our mandate, Visual Arts Nova Scotia offers professional development workshops to artists around the province. These workshops discuss interrelationships of topics across commercial and … Continue reading →

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VANS Memberships Now Pro-Rated

Posted on July 3, 2012 by bwnolan

The VANS annual membership is now pro-rated between July 1st and October 1st which means that you get half the membership year for half the price. Upcoming opportunities at VANS available to our membership: Fall 2012 Workshop Series Fall 2012 … Continue reading →

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Seen by listening – Susan Covey

Posted on June 28, 2012 by bwnolan

Giving members of Visual Arts Nova Scotia an opportunity to create an exhibition of their work. Seen by listening Susan Covey June 29 – July 24, 2012 Susan Covey’s drawings bring landscape into the Corridor Gallery at Visual Arts Nova … Continue reading →

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VANS in The Hub – The Hub Gallery, Summer 2012

Posted on June 22, 2012 by bwnolan

Visual Arts Nova Scotia and the Hub are excited to launch the 4th edition of VANS in the Hub at The Hub Gallery.   The exhibition is on public view from July 4 until August 30, 2012. VANS in the … Continue reading →

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Call for Applications: 2012-13 VANS Mentorship Program

Posted on May 31, 2012 by bwnolan

Visual Arts Nova Scotia (VANS) releases the 7th annual call for applications for the VANS Mentorship Program. The VANS Mentorship Program pairs established artists with emerging artists (not necessarily young artists but those in the early stages of their artistic … Continue reading →

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Right Place Right Time – Kathy Cameron

Posted on May 30, 2012 by bwnolan

Giving members of Visual Arts Nova Scotia an opportunity to create an exhibition of their work. Right Place Right Time Kathy Cameron June 4 – 28, 2012 Kathy Cameron’s photographs encompass the Corridor Gallery at Visual Arts Nova Scotia from … Continue reading →

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Bundles for Healing – Sarah Burwash

Posted on April 30, 2012 by bwnolan

Giving members of Visual Arts Nova Scotia an opportunity to create an exhibition of their work. Bundles for Healing Sarah Burwash May 2 – 29, 2012 New drawings by emerging artist Sarah Burwash fill the Corridor Gallery from May 2- … Continue reading →

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Call for Submissions: VANS in the HUB, The HUB Gallery

Posted on April 26, 2012 by bwnolan

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: VANS in the HUB, The HUB Gallery Submission Deadline: June 1, 2012, 5pm Exhibition Dates: July 4th to August 29th, 2012. The HUB Gallery The Hub Gallery is located in The Hub at 1673 Barrington Street, Halifax, … Continue reading →

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Practices of Looking – Natalie Boterman

Posted on April 5, 2012 by bwnolan

Giving members of Visual Arts Nova Scotia an opportunity to create an exhibition of their work.   Practices of Looking Natalie Boterman April 10 – 27, 2012 This installation of new drawings by emerging artist Natalie Boterman engages the Corridor … Continue reading →

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disCOMFORT Zone – VANS Regional Exhibition

Posted on March 28, 2012 by bwnolan

disCOMFORT Zone: An Exhibition Visual Arts Nova Scotia (VANS), in conjunction with Annapolis Region Community Arts Council (ARCAC), is pleased to announce an exhibition mounted by the artist members of the Annapolis West Region, from Middleton to Bear River.  The … Continue reading →

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2011-12 VANS Mentorship Program Retreat

Posted on March 16, 2012 by bwnolan

March 16, 2012 – From March 9 – 11, 2012, the 2011-12 Mentorship Program participants – Anne Macmillan, William Robinson, Natalie Boterman, Peter Dykhuis, Robert Bean and Ariella Pahlke – went to the Ross Creek Centre for the Arts for … Continue reading →

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Spring forward with Visual Arts Nova Scotia’s Spring 2012 Workshop Series

Posted on March 13, 2012 by bwnolan

Visual Arts Nova Scotia is excited to launch its Spring 2012 Workshop Series from March to May 2012. The Spring 2012 workshop Series kicks off with a new series of workshops that recognize a growing interest across Nova Scotia to … Continue reading →

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Sprawl – Natasha Krzyzewski

Posted on February 1, 2012 by bwnolan

Giving members of Visual Arts Nova Scotia an opportunity to create an exhibition of their work. Sprawl Natasha Krzyzewski February 2 – 27, 2012 New works by emerging artist Natasha Krzyzewski encircle the Corridor Gallery from February 2 – 27. … Continue reading →

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