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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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New Civilizations – Chris Foster

Posted on January 4, 2012 by bwnolan

Giving members of Visual Arts Nova Scotia an opportunity to create an exhibition of their work. New Civilizations Chris Foster January 4 – 30, 2012 Selections from the upcoming self published book of collages by Chris Foster: New Civilizations surround … Continue reading →

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Give the joy of receiving a gift 6 times over the next 2 years!

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Crystal Melville

LIMITED OFFER, SUBSCRIBE AND SAVE BIG UNTIL DECEMBER 15TH, 2011 December 1st, 2011 – In perfect tandem with new year to do lists and reflections of 2011, the spring 2012 issue of Visual Arts News will be distributed in January … Continue reading →

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Visual Arts Nova Scotia hosts talk about Creative Occupations

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Crystal Melville

November 10, 2011 – To close Visual Arts Nova Scotia’s (VANS) Fall 2011 workshop series, VANS invites you to a free, public talk with Max Haiven titled Creative Occupations: Art, Creative Labour, and the Occupy Movement on Tuesday, November 29th … Continue reading →

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VANS “CANVAS” works now on the market

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Crystal Melville

        It can take a substantial amount of trust to turn over artwork you’ve just completed to somebody else who can, for example, take the piece in a completely different direction, if that seems warranted. But that’s just … Continue reading →

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James MacSwain wins Portia White Prize and selects VANS Mentorship Program as secondary recipient

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Crystal Melville

October 31, 2011 – On Friday, October 28th at the sixth annual Creative Nova Scotia Awards Gala, hosted at the Cunard Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Visual Arts Nova Scotia (VANS) member and artist, James MacSwain won the Portia White … Continue reading →

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Impressions: VANS Southwest Region 1 Member Exhibition

Posted on October 26, 2011 by bwnolan

Impressions Galerie Père-Léger-Comeau Université Sainte-Anne November 1ST to December 31ST, 2011 Opening Reception: November 4, 2011   Belliveau Cove, NS  – Visual Arts Nova Scotia (VANS) is pleased to announce an exhibition of works by VANS members from VANS’ Southwest … Continue reading →

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Get activated, intrigued and inspired at the Halifax Seaport for Nocturne 2011

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Crystal Melville

October 7, 2011 – Marked as an anchor destination for Nocturne: Art at Night 2011, Halifax Seaport residents, Visual Arts Nova Scotia (VANS), NSCAD University’s Port Loggia Gallery, Nova Scotia Centre for Craft and Design, Mary E. Black Gallery, the … Continue reading →

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VANS Announces the Fall 2011 Workshop Series

Posted on September 23, 2011 by bwnolan

  Fall into fall with Visual Arts Nova Scotias’ Fall 2011 Workshop Series Visual Arts Nova Scotia is excited to launch its Fall 2011 Workshop Series, with registration commencing on Saturday, September 24th, 2011. The workshop series runs between October … Continue reading →

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Announcing the 2011-12 VANS Mentorship Program Participants

Posted on September 16, 2011 by bwnolan

 September 16, 2011 –  Since the Mentorship Program’s inception in 2006, VANS has successfully paired emerging artists with established artists to take part in a 10-month mentorship. The program tailored to meet the individual artistic concerns, concepts, working methods and … Continue reading →

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VANS invites you to 2 Artist Presentations for the x2 exhibition

Posted on August 30, 2011 by bwnolan

VANS invites you to 2 Artist Presentations for the x2 exhibition         August 29, 2011 – As an extension of the x2: 2010-11 VANS Mentorship Program exhibition, currently on view at Eyelevel Gallery until September 3, 2011, … Continue reading →

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x2: 2010-2011 VANS Mentorship Program Exhibition

Posted on August 19, 2011 by bwnolan

x2: 2010-2011 VANS Mentorship Program Eyelevel Gallery August 25 – September 3, 2011 August 19, 2011 – Visual Arts Nova Scotia (VANS) is excited to announce, and invite you to, the opening of x2: 2010-2011 VANS Mentorship Program exhibition at … Continue reading →

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Visual Arts News hires a new editor and looks ahead to its Fall 2011 issue

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Crystal Melville

August 10, 2011 – The summer has ushered in many changes at Visual Arts News.  We bid farewell to editor, Sue Carter Flinn and welcomed Lizzy Hill onboard as our new editor.  Since 2003, Sue has provided Visual Arts News … Continue reading →

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2010-11 VANS Mentorship program on retreat

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Crystal Melville

July 29, 2011 – From July 8 – 10, 2011, the 2010-11 VANS Mentorship Program participants and VANS personnel went to Windhorse Farms in New Germany, NS for a program retreat-intensive. Windhorse Farms is a unique community providing group accommodation, … Continue reading →

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Reminder: VANS Mentorship Program Information Session – Wednesday, June 29th

Posted on June 28, 2011 by bwnolan

VANS welcomes all visual artists to an Information Session on the 5th annual VANS Mentorship Program June 28, 2011 – Visual Arts Nova Scotia (VANS) is pleased to solicit applications for the 5th annual VANS Mentorship Program. In preparation for the … Continue reading →

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What the Canada Council Is Doing In the Event of a Postal Strike

Posted on June 22, 2011 by bwnolan

In an effort to keep visual artists informed about current professional practices, please read the Canada Council for the Arts statement on what to do in event of a postal strike which was released on June 1st, 2011. The Canada … Continue reading →

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Visual Arts Nova Scotia proudly launches a freshly designed website

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Crystal Melville

On Saturday, June 4th, at the Visual Arts Nova Scotia (VANS) Annual General Meeting in Lake Charlotte, NS, the organization launched a fresh and modern design to their website – http://www.visualarts.ns.ca. Now, two weeks later, and on the first day … 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 in Residence with Halifax Public Libraries

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Crystal Melville

For Immediate Release: VANS in Residence with Halifax Public Libraries Aprill 21, 2011 -  Professional Artists in the School (PAINTS) program artist Pat Loucks has just completed Visual Arts Nova Scotia’s (VANS) first ever half-time residency with Halifax Public Libraries at the … 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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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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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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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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