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VANS Newsletter #564
March 7, 2024

INDEX:

VANS Matters
Announcements
Awards and Funding
Education
Employment
Events
Residencies
Submissions
Nova Scotia Exhibition Listings


VANS Matters

Apply for VANS in Residence at ARTSPLACE in Annapolis Royal! VANS in Residence provides a stipend to support the artist, a studio space, as well as support from VANS and the community partner to help to make the residency a rich experience for the artist and the community alike. 60% of the artist’s time will be dedicated to their own work and 40% of the time will be dedicated to community-based work, which may include hands-on workshops, studio visits, talks and presentations. The artist’s work can focus on research, development and/or the production of ongoing or new bodies of work. Projects that do not require specialized equipment are most suitable to the residency program. Artists are responsible for securing any specialized equipment. A stipend of $2500 will be paid to the artist and studio space will be provided by the host organization. Accommodations, when needed, will be provided in the community. Any professional artist who is/becomes a member of Visual Arts Nova Scotia can apply for the 4 week residency at ARTSPLACE (May 1 – June 30). Deadline extended to: April 2.

The Spring Workshop Series was just announced! This spring we are offering five online workshops in March and April on the topics that you requested most in our workshop survey. The series starts with a workshop on Artist Residencies (how to find, apply and prepare for them) with Eryn Foster, How to Give a Great Artist Talk with Lux Gow-Habrich, a new Creative Wellness workshop on Reframing Stress (that we could probably all use) with Therapeutic Art Practitioner Gerard McNeil, Online Marketing for Artists (websites, email lists, social media, and online selling) with Stacey Cornelius, and another new workshop on one of our most requested topics – Contract and Copyright Basics with Sydney Lancaster, who has worked with CARFAC National and Copyright Visual Arts. Check out the full workshop descriptions and instructor bios, and register here: https://visualarts.ns.ca/program/workshops-webinars/.

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If you want to renew your VANS membership for 2024 but find the membership fee out of reach right now, consider applying for a Membership Bursary. Membership Bursaries provide artists in need of financial support with a VANS membership (which runs from January 1 – December 31). There’s no deadline to apply and applications are confidential. Recipients of the bursary will receive a .pdf of Visual Arts News magazine instead of the print-mailed version, but other than that the bursary membership has the same benefits as any other VANS membership.

Renew your VANS membershipIf you selected an automatically renewing membership when you joined or renewed last time, then it automatically charged your 2024 membership fees on December 1, 2023. If you haven’t purchased an auto-renewing membership, you can renew your membership online here or by sending a cheque along with a Membership Form to VANS, 1113 Marginal Road, Halifax, NS, B3H 4P7.  You can also send an e-transfer to communicate@visualarts.ns.ca – just make sure you also send an email with your contact info so we can update our records. Not sure if you signed up for an automatically renewing membership? Log in to the VANS website then, in the Membership Details section of your account, you can adjust your membership type and opt in or out of auto-renew. VANS also has membership bursariesWe understand that membership fees can be prohibitive for some artists, so we have fully funded 2024 memberships. If you joined or renewed since October your membership will not expire until December 31, 2024.

Visual Arts Nova Scotia is pleased to officially announce the participants of this year’s Mentorship Program. After receiving some great applications, the program will be supporting four dedicated emerging artists in Nova Scotia. Barbara Brown Conrod, Kordeena Clayton, Kristi Farrier, and Pam Juarez and have been individually paired with established artists and mentors Susan Tooke, Duane Jones, Onni Nordman, and Eryn Foster. Learn more about this year’s participants here.

Did you know that VANS has an Artist Emergency Fund? VANS established the Artist Emergency Fund to assist artists in financial need arising from severe illness, an accident resulting in inability to work or help with studio replacement in case of a disaster, such as fire, where there is no insurance. VANS Members are able to apply for short-term assistance, up to $500/month for three months maximum. The fund has been used in recent years to help member artists who have been injured in a car accident, had a surgery that prevented them from working, who were ineligible for benefits but could not work during the pandemic, whose studio was damaged by natural disasters, and more. The fund is supported in part by donations from VANS members – and we are so grateful for their generosity! If you would like to make a donation to the Artist Emergency Fund you can do so anytime here.

So happy together! We’re glad to say goodbye to our stand-alone PAINTS (Professional Artists In The Schools) website and integrate it with the VANS website. You’ll find everything you need to become a PAINTS artist, for teachers to request workshops for their schools, or even just check out the fun, engaging workshops that are offered through PAINTS. https://visualarts.ns.ca/paints. So great to be together under one umbrella. For questions about PAINTS, reach out to Andrea Ritchie, PAINTS Co-ordinator at paints@visualarts.ns.ca.

A subscription to Visual Arts News makes the perfect gift for the art-lover in your life and costs just $22. Two times a year, your gift recipients will be reminded of your generosity and good taste when you give them a year-long subscription to Visual Arts News, the magazine that is an ongoing conversation inspired by the artistic vision of artists and writers pushing the boundaries of art and culture in Atlantic Canada. Order, here: https://visualartsnews.ca/subscribe/

Without the generosity of its many supporters, VANS could not offer such a wide range of programs and services. Last year over 30% of our total expenses were fees paid out directly to artists in Atlantic Canada and with more donations, more artists can be paid! Here are some examples of how your donation could support an artist at VANS:

  • $50 supports a membership bursary
  • $240 supports a three-hour PAINTS project
  • $500 supports one month of Artist Emergency Funding

Donate $20 or more to receive a charitable tax receipt. Donate before December 31 to include it in your tax deductions.

At VANS, we love sharing events and news from Nova Scotian arts organizations, galleries, and our members on social media or in our biweekly newsletter. When it comes to asking for people, organizations, or media outlets to share your project or event, we find there’s a way to do it to maximize your chance of getting promoted. Check out our new Guide to Getting Your Project/ Event Promoted Digitally! Learn the things that VANS needs you to provide in order to share your event (and what NOT to do)!

ART RECESS is a new collection of short, accessible workshops that can be delivered online at times that work for teachers in the school year, or for parents and other caregivers in the summertime!  VANS’ commissioned 9 artists to create ART RECESS workshops and videos available for free to educators, students and parents. Part of the PAINTS  (Professional Artists In the Schools) Program, these workshops are made to be quick (15 – 20 minutes) and use materials that most people would have around the house. Check out all the ART RECESS videos on the VANS’ YouTube channel today!

VANS has a free and downloadable PODCAST RESOURCE GUIDE as a follow-up to the HEAR TELL PODCAST TRAINING PROGRAM. It contains all kinds of free and helpful information for artists, creatives and anyone interested in starting their own podcast project. Feel free to share this link with anyone who might be interested: https://visualarts.ns.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Hear-Tell-Resource-Guide.pdf. What’s included in the HEAR TELL digital publication? Almost everything! See below for an overview:
Part 1: Podcast Production The Nuts and Bolts
Part 2: Podcast Publishing & Discoverability
Part 3: Podcast Marketing & Promotion
Part 4: Monetization & Other Ways to Fund Your Podcast
Part 5: Helpful Links & Resources for Arts Podcasting

VANS has launched a Facebook Group! This group welcomes any visual artists living in Nova Scotia. This community space can be used for exchanging opportunities, resources or news with one another. Click here to join, and invite your friends so they don’t miss out on this information hub.

Remember to renew your VANS membership before it expires on December 31! If you selected an automatically renewing membership when you joined or renewed last year, then it will automatically charge your 2024 membership fees on December 1, 2023. No need to set a reminder – the website will automatically renew your membership every year (or until you opt-out). If you haven’t purchased an auto-renewing membership, you can renew your membership online here or by sending a cheque along with a Membership Form to VANS, 1113 Marginal Road, Halifax, NS, B3H 4P7.  You can also send an e-transfer to communicate@visualarts.ns.ca – just make sure you also send an email with your contact info so we can update our records. Not sure if you signed up for an automatically renewing membership? Log in to the VANS website then, in the Membership Details section of your account, you can adjust your membership type and opt in or out of auto-renew.

We are now including an Artist Page (formerly known as an E-studio) with EVERY membership! Artists say this is one of our most valuable membership benefits, and with everyone on board it will be THE destination to find Nova Scotian artists online. The Artist Pages provide a page on our website where artists can post up to six images, an artist statement, selected biography, and contact information. It can provide an increased online presence for artists or provide an online presence for artists without a website. As members renew their membership for 2020 they will get a login and be prompted to create their Artist Page. We’ve created a template to follow (that will appear when you click on Create My Artist Page in My Account) so it’s never been this easy. If you already have an Artist Page, you can still edit it, as usual. We are just a phone call away if you need help with a step.

VANS Members can now access the Arts & Entertainment health plan. ACTRA Fraternal Benefit Society (AFBS) is a Member-owned, not-for-profit, federally incorporated insurance company and financial institution operating since 1975. AFBS has proudly underwritten the Arts & Entertainment Plan® since 2011. They offer multiple types of plans and you’re eligible if: you are a VANS Member; you are a professional in the arts, living in Canada; you have a valid Provincial Health Card; and you’re under 71 years of age. See their website for details on their plans, coverage and get a free quote.

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Announcements

Nova Scotia based Caribou Loft Art Prints is a growing e-commerce retailer specializing in large format giclée art prints with a Canadian influence. They’re currently seeking up-and-coming Canadian artists, painters, photographers and digital creators to partner with them in an endeavour to bring Canadian inspired art to the home decor market. Artists represented at the loft will remain full copyright holders of their work, receive a 30% commission on sales and rentals, and receive a 10% discount at their print lab. They’re also waiving all fees associated with the digital scanning of any artwork under contract with the loft where applicable. All styles are encouraged to submit. Please be sure to tell them about yourself and include links to your work. They’re also happy to answer any questions you may have. Visit www.caribouloft.art or e-mail your submissions directly to: submissions@caribouloft.art.

Arachnophilia: A Love Story is a solo exhibition of works by Amanda Suutari. Held at ARCAC/ ARTSPLACE in Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia, this collection of paintings will take viewers on a deep dive into the beauty, power and magic of spiders. The more universal message is about fear, love and healing, and our relationship with the planet and our nonhuman relatives. More info: suutaria@gmail.com.

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In anticipation of the 50th anniversary of the Nova Scotia Art Bank, Arts Nova Scotia is announcing a strategic purchase that will strengthen the representation of African Nova Scotian and Mi’kmaq artists in the collection. For nearly 50 years the Art Bank has collected artworks by Nova Scotian artists through a peer assessment process. Over 800 artists have benefited from having their work recognized by peers, earning an income from the sale of their work, and building an exhibition history. While the collection is one to be proud of, the Art Bank recognizes that it also reflects the barriers to participation that African Nova Scotian, Mi’kmaq and other BIPOC artists have historically faced and as a result, these communities are not well represented in the collection. A 2020 review of the Art Bank recommended a strategic purchase take place to counteract this disproportionately low representation. This year the Art Bank Purchase program will be open exclusively to artists who are African Nova Scotian and/or Mi’kmaq. These two communities have been made a priority in this first strategic purchase, in recognition of their profound historical and contemporary artistic impact here in Mi’kma’ki/Nova Scotia. All will be invited to celebrate 50 years of the Art Bank in 2025 with an exhibition of the newly acquired artworks. The open call for applications will resume in 2025. Guidelines, application forms, and dates for information sessions will be available by February 15 with an application deadline of April 15.

Halifax Regional Municipality is seeking new peer evaluators of the Municipality’s Grants to Professional Arts Organizations funding program and Public Art selection juries. Eligible applicants will be added to a standing roster of prospective jurors. Members will be selected from this roster annually and invited to perform assessments of applications to the Grant Program and Public Art selection juries. This is a paid opportunity. Individuals selected for a public art jury are provided with a fee in accordance with CARFAC’s Professional Jury Rate. For more information or for help with your application, contact Lindsay Cory, Community Developer – Public Art via email at Lindsay.cory@halifax.ca or phone at 902-456-8384.

ArtSeen is a digital venue that showcases contemporary art programming, creators and practices from a variety of artist-run and community arts organisations. In spring of 2020 ARTSPLACE, located in Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia, was awarded funding through the Canada Council Digital Strategy Fund to develop capacity to run hybrid (digital and in-person) programming and to develop a strategy to amplify its programming impact. After a period of consultation with various stakeholders, it was decided creating a website designed as a digital venue would best serve our shared initiatives. ArtSeen first went live in Fall 2022 and officially launched December 2023. The project continues to recruit partners to work collaboratively, broaden contemporary art audiences and amplify the work of artist-run and community-led initiatives and the artists they present. Would your gallery or organisation like to be an ArtSeen collaborator?
ArtSeen is managed and maintained by ARTSPLACE. They are always looking to add to our community of contributing partners. If your organisation is interested in learning more about how to join ArtSeen, please contact admin@arcac.ca.

NSCAD University is pleased to announce that Erinn Beth Langille is the next Director of the Anna Leonowens Gallery Systems, effective December 16, 2023. Erinn Beth Langille (she/her) is an award-winning writer and arts administrator. She holds a BA in Political Science from Dalhousie, a BFA (Interdisciplinary) and a BA (Art History) from NSCAD University, an MA from the University of Essex in Modern Art and Theory, and her MFA in Fiction from the University of New Orleans. Previous to the Directorship of the Anna Leonowens Gallery Systems, Langille has been leading the Creative Entrepreneurship Lab at NSCAD.

Therapeutic Arts Practitioner Gerard McNeil MEd, BEd (VAS), BFA,TAPC is excited to offer a new therapeutic arts service. This service is designed for those who want new ways to explore personal growth, stress reduction and overall mental wellness. To facilitate these therapeutic services a range of media from drawing to digital imaging will be utilized with a focus on personal development and wellness for individuals and community wellness for organizations and groups. McNeil is offering Personal Development and Wellness sessions (including Creative Wellness Through the Lens, and Creative Wellness One–to–One) as well as Community Wellness (Creative Wellness Through Connections). For more information about this therapeutic arts service, you can check out the website www.gerardmcneil.com/creative-wellness.html, contact Gerard by phone at 902-456-0861 or by e-mail at gmcneiltap@gmail.com.

Do you like to sketch?  Want to share your passion for urban sketching with other like minded artists?  Why not join the Urban Sketchers Halifax Facebook group.  Here you can share your urban sketches with other members and you will have the opportunity to attend a weekly sketchout.  Each week, they meet at a different location and sketch that location on-site in your medium of choice.  You are not obligated to attend each week, but the opportunity is there.  They are a very friendly, helpful group that love to share their passion for urban sketching.  They would love to have you join.  No fees of any kind.

CARFAC National is pleased to announce some great new benefits for BIPOC artist members. Earlier this year, CARFAC partnered with CultureBrew.Art on the development of a new Visual Artist Module of their digital platform. The module will help BIPOC artists connect with curators, galleries, museums, and other engagers, and connect with other artists. The Visual Artist Module is now live, and CARFAC members can join for free! They are also inviting BIPOC artists to participate in a working project with Imprimo and Partial Gallery. Imprimo helps artists share the stories behind their work online, and Partial Gallery is a digital marketplace for emerging and BIPOC artists to sell or rent their work. The hope is that these partnerships will provide BIPOC artists with better opportunities to sell their work, and they are seeking BIPOC artists willing to join Imprimo and Partial Gallery with a one-year free subscription. If you are interested in participating, please fill in this form.

NSCAD Welcomes Six New Faculty Members as part of the 2023 Cohort Hire. NSCAD is pleased to introduce the new faculty members who joined our community this summer: Associate Professor Jordan Bennett, Associate Professor Lucie Chan (MFA 2021), Assistant Professor Leesa Hamilton, Assistant Professor Anton Lee, Assistant Professor Huschang Pourian and Assistant Professor Vajdon Sohaili.

Plein air painting/sketching immerses you in your surroundings. Artists often find their outdoor work is more spontaneous and vibrant than studio work. To succeed you need simply need to be persistent, and patient. Painting with others builds camaraderie and self-confidence. We recommend you join in group critiques. They are educational and act as social contact. Several plein air groups exist in Nova Scotia. Of those listed here, the groups meet weekly, rain or shine. You decide whether to come or not. No event is canceled or rescheduled due to weather. PAAHRM and PAAAV (Plein Air Artists HRM and Plein Air Artists Annapolis Valley) meet Thursdays with an optional date on a weekend. Some prefer weekdays. Some prefer weekends. Some like to go twice to each paint-out site. There are no fees involved with any of these groups. All artistic levels are accepted.

Nova Scotia has announced the 2023-24 Provincial Budget Arts & Culture Highlights. This year’s budget includes:

  • $3.065 million increase to operating grant programs in the Culture and Heritage Development Division.
  • $1.4 million increase to Arts Nova Scotia’s operating grants programs. This is a doubling of the existing operating grant budget.
  • $650,000 increase to the Community Museum Assistance Program.
  • $2.64 million increase in funding to locally managed museums and the Bluenose II.
  • A one-time $14 million increase to the Nova Scotia Film and Television Incentive Fund budget. This brings the total investment in film and television production to $39 million.
  • The CCTH budget for 23/24 is $170 million.

You can find their CCTH business plan here, which will be their guide for the next year. Now that the budget has been tabled, the budget debate will begin with Estimates, and you can follow the process here. If you have immediate questions, please contact CHD operating programs and Community Museum Assistance, Susan Jeffries, susan.jeffries@novascotia.caArts Nova Scotia operating program, Briony Carros: briony.carros@novascotia.ca. For general CCTH budget questions, Chris Shore: christopher.shore@novascotia.ca.

AFCOOP is proud to begin streaming 50 selected works from their nearly 50 years of helping members and the greater community make great films! There is so much work in the basements and closets of Atlantic filmmakers that is in danger of being lost to time. The AFCOOP Archives seeks to address this imminent loss by providing digital storage and an online streaming portal for the preservation and dissemination of AFCOOP members’ and community films.

Indigenous Arts: Resources for imagining, thinking, and working toward decolonization. Hill Strategies offers perspectives on Indigenous arts on the territory known as Canada, including information about Indigenous arts and ways of being that might be useful in imagining, thinking, and working toward decolonization. The summaries provide only very brief synopses of complex and insightful reports. Of note, some of the reports below tend to highlight the situation of contemporary Indigenous performing arts more than traditional performing arts, a distinction that is important in the Indigenous performing arts community. Looking at Indigenous Performing Arts on the Territory Known as Canada.

The Artwork Archive team has been on a mission to find the best art opportunities, grants, and calls-for-entry for the upcoming year. There are still many opportunities on the horizon for artists if you know where to look. That’s why they make it as easy as possible for artists to find the right opportunity for them—all in the same place and updated regularly throughout the year as new opportunities become available. There you will find a list of the top international open calls, residencies, fellowships, and awards that will benefit artists during the upcoming year! The complete list is broken down into six categories: grants, residencies & fellowships, calls-for-entry, and opportunity sites.

Read about some emerging ideas on Arts Governance. Mass Culture has released the Future of Arts Work Report, which focuses on Boards of Directors and their related governance models in Canadian not-for-profit sector arts organizations.

Hill Strategies has compiled some info on precarity in the arts. The Canadian arts sector has been one of the hardest hit industries during the COVID-19 pandemic. This is particularly troubling in a sector in which precarity was already widespread. The health and well-being of artists (financial, physical, mental) and the viability of many arts organizations are at risk. The precarious state of artists and arts workers is shown both by decreased employment levels and high stress levels. As noted in an analysis by CAPACOA, “one in four arts, entertainment and recreation workers lost their job in 2020, compared to 2019. That’s 114,400 artists, technicians, marketing staff, arts administrators and other cultural workers who could no longer earn a living out of their profession.” The 25% decrease in employment levels (including self-employment) was higher than any other industry in 2020. In comparison, the decrease was 23% in accommodation and food services. The National Arts and Culture Impact Survey, conducted in November of 2020, surveyed 1,273 artists and arts workers about a range of issues, including their perceptions of recent stress or burnout. Most respondents (62%) indicated that stress or burnout was an obstacle that they faced over the previous three months. Stress or burnout was even higher among artists and arts workers who are hard of hearing, D/deaf, and/or have a disability (65%), BIPOC artists and arts workers (68%), artists and arts workers who are primary caregivers of a child, a senior, or someone at high risk of severe illness from COVID-19.

Read the Hill Strategies report  entitled Deaf and Disability Arts Practices in Canada: Summary. Based on interviews and focus group sessions with 85 artists and cultural workers, as well as a literature review, this report provides an overview of the artistic practices of “Deaf artists and artists with disabilities, … and related findings concerning accessibility, equity, self-determination, and support”. The report is intended to “foster the development of culturally equitable practices” in the arts sector, assist arts organizations in their development, and aid the practices of Deaf and disabled artists. The report, led by a team predominantly made up of Deaf and disabled people, uses “Deaf and disabled” to describe “people who are Deaf or disabled, have an impairment, are hard-of-hearing, are late-deafened, have Usher’s syndrome, are ‘mad’, are neurodiverse, are neuro-atypical, have a cognitive disability, have an intellectual disability, or live with a mental illness or mental health issues, etc.”

The Art Canada Institute’s latest book is Maud Lewis: Life & Work by Ray Cronin, the first and only online art book to celebrate one of Canada’s most beloved painters, a national icon who is credited with transforming the history of Nova Scotia Folk Art. Maud Lewis: Life & Work joins ACI’s Canadian Online Book Project. Like all 48 books published in the series, it is available free of charge, in both French and English. It makes Lewis’s art accessible to audiences around the world.

Are you pursuing or considering a career in the creative industry? Local retired artists/ entrepreneurs are available to offer free advice and knowledge exchange through the Mentoring Plus Strategy Program. Mentors can guide and positively influence your career path. You can learn valuable knowledge from a retired person’s expertise, wisdom, and past experiences. Local seasoned artists are paired with budding artists… painters, sculptors, musicians, writers, designers, actors. Let’s face it… artists almost never really ‘retire’! They remain passionate about what they do and they have the experience to share with you. They may share a cup of coffee with you to hear your wish list or participate in a group mentoring. Mentoring Plus is a partnership with the Town of New Glasgow & Dalhousie University – Faculty of Open Learning & Career Development.

The Artist-Run Centres and Collectives Conference / (ARCA), in partnership with the Independent Media Arts Alliance (IMAA), is proud to launch What Is an Artist-Run Centre?, a didactic video in seven parts created to assist managers in small, not-for-profit arts organizations as they seek new revenue streams from private and corporate sources. The video, written and directed by former ARCA director Anne Bertrand, aims to provide non-initiated publics, donors, sponsors, and students with an introduction to artist-run culture: its origins, purpose, operations, users, and services.

Maritime Art List has changed to Maritime Art Info. Artist Isobel Hamilton has created a fantastic new service and the site is ready to go! This website has been created to be a listings website for the Maritime provinces. If you’re interested in finding out about art events, gallery shows, classes and workshops, calls for artists and more check out their listings page. You can also subscribe to the daily email which will send you any new listings on the site. If you have any kind of art news, event, sale etc. they would love to have you share it on the site! Register as a member (it’s free) and you will be able to post your own listings. You can find it at www.maritimeartinfo.com. Special thanks to Janice Guinan who kept Maritime Art List full of all the latest art info since 2011!

The Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery is putting together a database of artists from all backgrounds that work with glass, ceramics and/or clay for research purposes. All collected information will remain confidential. Interested artists are encouraged to visit the following link: https://forms.gle/cnxk3rob6yZp19uS8 or email Cheyenne Mapplebeck at cheyenne.mapplebeck@gmail.com with any questions.

The book, Beyond The Surface: The Art of Wayne Boucher is now out in a soft cover edition (8.5″ X 11″) of approximately 90 pages at a selling price of $30. Holly Sanford of Madhatter Books, an independent bookseller in Annapolis Royal, NS has graciously agreed to look after the pre-ordering of books and the selling of books. You can contact Holly at hollyesanford@gmail.com. The book is published by Xeno-Optic. If you have pre-ordered the book, or wish to order the book at $30, please contact hollyesanford@gmail.com. There will be a book launch and signing (TBA) to coincide with an exhibition at the art gallery at Lucky Rabbit and the Mad Hatter wine bar in July.SCAD University announced the launch of the TD Financial Literacy Program for Creative Entrepreneurs. The program, funded through a donation of $150,000 from TD Bank Group, will be operated from the newly established Creative Entrepreneurship Lab (CEL) at NSCAD University. The TD Financial Literacy Program for Creative Entrepreneurs will be accessible to NSCAD students, alumni and other makers in the province. Local TD team members will be participating as mentors and in other roles within the Creative Entrepreneurship Lab. NSCAD will be receiving at total gift of $150,000 over three years from TD. This program will complement experiences NSCAD students can access through internships and practicum placements. It also dovetails with the new Anna Leonowens Certificate in Gallery and Studio Management that launched in February 2021 and the Creativity and Innovation Certificate that will be delivered in partnership with Dalhousie Executive Education this spring. The program aspires to build a more diverse and vibrant economy in Nova Scotia while contributing to the cultural fabric of our province. For more information visit https://nscad.ca/creative-entrepreneurship-lab/

Futurpreneur has launched a new Black Entrepreneurship Startup Program, funded by RBC with additional loan financing provided by BDC. BESP provides: $5,000-$60,000 in startup loan financing, up to two years of 1-1 expert mentorship, access to resources including interactive Business Plan & Cash Flow Templates, networking opportunities, and the opportunity to apply for up to $40,000 in follow-on financing. In addition to meeting general eligibility requirements, participants must self-identify as Black, be Canadian citizens or permanent residents, and be age 18-39. Sign up to get connected with a Futurpreneur Business Development Team Member.

Catch the creative news with @you.got.this.gigs on Instagram! A new page dedicated to connecting creatives to encouragement, opportunities, work and each other across Canada! With the growth of creative work online, they want to share the chances to connect and collaborate with businesses and creative freelancers across the country. We also want to encourage new creatives that they GOT THIS!; it’s hard to grow your talents without constantly being on the hunt for work. You are more artistic than you think, and we are here to be your weekly affirmation.

Artwork Archive makes it easy to not only track the expenses related to your art business like marketing expenses and studio rent but they also just added a feature to easily track the individual production costs of each artwork. This means that you can now get a closer look at understanding the true cost of each painting, sculpture or installation so that you know how much to price and what artworks are most profitable for your business.

If you haven’t read them yet, have a look at the CHRC’s two reports: Dealing with Harassment in Cultural Workplaces and Selecting and Teaching Immersive-Technology-for-Artistic-Applications. These reports deal respectively with the subjects of workplace misconduct and Augmented/Virtual Reality as an artistic medium.

VANS has a free and downloadable PODCAST RESOURCE GUIDE as a follow-up to the HEAR TELL PODCAST TRAINING PROGRAM. It contains all kinds of free and helpful information for artists, creatives and anyone interested in starting their own podcast project. Feel free to share this link with anyone who might be interested:
https://visualarts.ns.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Hear-Tell-Resource-Guide.pdf
What’s included in the HEAR TELL digital publication? Almost everything! See below for an overview:
Part 1: Podcast Production The Nuts and Bolts
Part 2: Podcast Publishing & Discoverability
Part 3: Podcast Marketing & Promotion
Part 4: Monetization & Other Ways to Fund Your Podcast
Part 5: Helpful Links & Resources for Arts Podcasting
You can download a copy and share this link on social media as we hope to share this resource guide as well.

The Cobequid Cultural Society in collaboration with the Cobequid Radio Society (CIOE 97.5 FM) is developing a database of artists of all forms. The Cobequid Cultural Society is a community-based, non-profit, registered charitable organization that acknowledges the importance of the arts. With their strong base of member organizations and volunteers, Cobequid Cultural Society along with the Radio Society will work to introduce hundreds of community members and visitors to the work of local and visiting artists, including visual artists, actors, writers, dancers, and musicians. As well as provide appearance and performance opportunities now and in the future when the Cobequid Cultural Centre of the Arts is launched. If you are interested in being apart of their community, please get in touch! Enter your information in this link.

Searching for a new residency? Maybe you are looking for more international opportunities? Artist Everest Pipkin has compiled a very useful Google doc, entitled The Big Artist Opportunities List, with tons of information on residencies, grants, and more. There is a focus on US opportunities, but there are enough options that you might find something new and unexpected that’s right for you. You can also submit new opportunities to be added.  Check it out here.

Artists in Canada has a fixed pension plan for visual artists. Started in 2016. This Pension Plan is for all Canadian Artists (Visual Artists, Musicians, Writers, Performance, Graphic, Web development and Film Artists). Commercial, Public Art Galleries and Art Resource businesses and their staff are also eligible.

ART= WORK T-Shirts Available! VANL-CARFAC is excited to be re-launching the ART=WORK campaign in partnership with the Mary MacDonald Foundation. This joint fundraiser will support visual artists, curators, and art workers living in Newfoundland and Labrador through programs and awards distributed by their organizations. The T-shirts are $20 each and come in sizes include, XS (ladies S), S, M, L, XL, 2XL.

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Awards and Funding

The National Gallery of Canada and the Sobey Art Foundation announce that the 2024 Sobey Art Award call for nominations is now open. Starting this year, Canada’s preeminent contemporary visual arts award will recognize an additional five Canadian artists. A sixth region, Circumpolar, has been added to the nomination process, encompassing Nunavut, Nunavik (Northern Quebec), Nunatsiavut (Northern Labrador), Yukon and the Northwest Territories. This fundamental change to the award brings the total prize money to $465,000 and ensures that five longlisted artists and one shortlisted artist will always hail from this region. The Sobey Art Award is open to individual artists and collectives. Nominees must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada and have received recognition from peers, critics, and/or curators. The NGC will accept nominations for the Award from established artists, arts professionals, scholars, critics, curators, professionals from art galleries and artist-run-centres, as well as private Canadian dealers in visual or media arts. Deadline: March 20, 8 pm EST.

Are you a current NSCC student or recent grad? To help kick-start or expand businesses across Nova Scotia, funding is available to NSCC students and recent alumni. If you have a savvy business idea, and the desire to launch or grow a company, apply for the Scotiabank Entrepreneur-in-the-Making program.  The Entrepreneur-in-the-Making (EITM) program is available at all 14 NSCC campuses, thanks to the generous support of Scotiabank. Applicants must: Be a current NSCC student. Must be enrolled in any part-time (40% or more course load) or full-time program at NSCC Student applicants must be in good academic standing. Alumni applicants must have graduated from NSCC in the past 5 years (2019-present). You must have viable business goals and objectives and be an entrepreneur looking to start or expand your business. Clearly describe entrepreneurial aspirations through the program’s application. This is one-time funding, up to a maximum of $3,000. Deadline: March 29.

Calling all non-profit art museums and public art galleries. Is your museum or gallery interested in purchasing paintings or sculptures by contemporary artists from Canada? Your institution could be eligible for the York Wilson Endowment Award. The prize enables non-profit art museums and public art galleries to purchase original works by living, contemporary artists from Canada working in painting or sculpture. Value: Up to $30,000. How to qualify: Submit your application to the Canada Council for the Arts by email. Deadline: April 30. 

Applications are now open for the HRM 2024/25 Grants to Professional Arts Organizations Program! The program supports professional arts organizations in the Halifax region to develop artistic work and strengthen organizational capacity. Deadline: March 31. 

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Conundrum Press is offering a Minicomic Bursary for Black and Indigenous Creators. To apply, you only need to send 3-5 sample pages of your work to sal@conundrumpress.com. Your comic doesn’t need to be finished yet to submit. They’re accepting samples of your art for the application, not a finished product.

The Department of Canadian Heritage is presenting the Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP). The CDAP can help get your business online, give your e-commerce presence a boost or help digitalize your business’s operations. The program offers two grants: The Grow your Business Online grant helps small businesses take advantage of e-commerce opportunities and The Boost Your Business Technology grant helps small and medium-sized businesses adopt new digital technologies. Please contact digital-adoption@ised-isde.gc.ca with any questions you may have regarding the program.

Tourism Nova Scotia is offering the Tourism Digital Assistance Program for Communities which will provide up to $15,000 in services from a qualified digital expert to help communities bridge the digital gap and improve their online marketing and services to attract visitors and encourage spending. The pilot program expands on the successful Tourism Digital Assistance Program for businesses and will also be delivered in partnership with Digital Nova Scotia.

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Education

Elephant Grass Printmakers Society announced their Learn to Love Printmaking Workshop series is coming to Annapolis Royal in March and April. Even if you are a complete novice or have some experience with printmaking, these workshops are for you. The first workshop is Learn to Love Linocut with Basma Kavanagh where you’ll learn the basics of this versatile and accessible printmaking medium (March 16 & 17), followed by Learn to Love the Basics of Letterpress With Katie Prescott of Woodshed Press which is an introduction to letterpress printing combining vintage metal or wood type (April 7), and Learn to Love Simple Etching with Bonnie Baker where you’ll explore economical ways of making small etchings using recycled containers (April 28). All workshops are held at Elephant Grass Printmakers studio, 240 St. George Street 2nd floor, Annapolis Royal. Pre-registration and payment in advance is required. You can register through their website. For more details contact elephantgrassprintmakers@gmail.com.

Art Lab in Parrsboro’s 2024 Course Calendar looks great! Check out some of their courses starting with Abstraction and Reality in Acrylic with Sandi Komst (June 7, 8, 9);  Jumpstart Your Creativity with Monika Wright (June 14, 15, 16); Drawing Conclusions with Tom and William Forrestall (July 5, 6, 7); An Abstract Retreat with Wayne Boucher (July 12, 13, 14, 15), and more!

CFAT will be hosting an electronic synthesizer building workshop in April! The aim of this workshop will be to teach participants the basics of analog circuit design through the process of building a small analog synthesizer that each participant will be able to keep at the end! You will learn fundamentals of operational amplifiers, designing your own circuits, and super easy circuit prototyping methods. Participants will need some experience with soldering (there is enough time to get better at it before the workshop but the pcb is fairly complex with many parts, we wont be able to walk people through soldering if they have no experience) and have at least a basic understanding of electronic components (know the difference between resistors, capacitors, ics, etc). The cost for the base workshop is $30. If the participant would like nicer hardware (knobs) on their Drumpet they can pay 60 for the more expensive knobs. The workshop will take place over a couple days on a weekend in April. If you want to participate or have any other questions email jesse@cfat.ca.

Makers Studio & Art Market in Windsor is offering Wood Working: Turn a Bowl on Saturday, March 9. This is an intermediate class to learn the basics of how to turn a bowl without a chuck. Must have previous experience on the lathe and be proficient with using all tools needed for basic spindle turning. Over 2.5 hours, Eli will take you step by step in preparing and mounting a wood blank on the lathe, the basic use of a bowl gouge, and proper sanding and finishing techniques. Any jewellery on the hands and wrists must be removed and no loose clothing can be worn. Closed toed shoes are required. Safety goggles and face shield will be provided. Hearing protection is optional and available. Cost: Members: $75 plus tax, Non Members: $85plus tax (additional $10 studio fee).

Cuts and Paste Gallery in Halifax is offering The Human Form in Collage Workshop. Learn to create the human form in the collage medium by studying the proportions of the human body, anatomy and how to capture these aspects in paper. Maximum of 6 participants. All supplies provided. Sunday, March 10, 1-4pm, $30.

The Master of Arts in Art Education at NSCAD University teaches students how to apply their knowledge and talents to become change makers, going beyond the conventional to reach radical possibilities in art education research and practice. Our future art educators will be immersed in a theory-rich academic experience, rigorous research training and field-based practicum that reflects current trends and roles that art educators play in diverse professional settings, including community organizations, non-government organizations, museums, galleries, and visitor centres. Students specialize in one of three program streams: Applied Pedagogy in Art Education Stream, Museum and Curatorial Stream, and Community-Based Practice Stream. For more information NSCAD Graduate admissions: admissions@nscad.ca. Program director: Professor David B. Smith, dbsmith@nscad.ca. Deadline Extended to: April 15. 

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Summer registration is now open! Lunenburg School of the Arts offers workshops led by professional art educators and working artists. Their small and intimate class sizes allow students to work closely with instructors and each other, fostering self-expression in a supportive atmosphere. They offer courses in a wide variety of mediums, our programs encourage exploration, discovery and development of skills and ideas. With its historic townscape and a working waterfront, the Town of Lunenburg is their campus.

Whether you’re into photography, graphic design, illustration, fine art, textiles, ceramics, printmaking or beyond, NSCAD Extended Studies offers a multitude of classes for the dabbler and the dedicated. Looking to try something new? Their Introductory classes are designed for beginners or those who want more practice and guidance in art mediums! Check out their youth offerings for evenings and weekends! Or, if you’re looking to advance your career or creative skills, they have classes to help you get to the next step.

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Employment 

The Division of Media Arts at NSCAD University invites applications for a Two-Year (0.66) Limited Term appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in Photography. They seek a candidate who is engaged with studio research and critical discourses in photographic and lens-based practices, with a demonstrated record of teaching and mentorship in post-secondary institutions. The successful candidate will be familiar with processes of research-creation and approaches in interacting with a diverse student body. They encourage applicants who have a robust CV of exhibitions. The successful candidate will contribute to teaching in NSCAD’s BFA and MFA program. For this prorated position, the successful candidate will have a 2/2 teaching load, with time allocations for research and service responsibilities. They seek a colleague who will join NSCAD in this journey of respectful engagement in developing research and practice forming and contributing to future directions of Media Arts at NSCAD University. To apply, please submit your application file through the NSCAD Career Beacon portal. Questions about the opportunity can be directed to Dr. Jacqueline Warwick, interim dean, at dean@nscad.ca. Deadline: March 15.

NSCAD University invites applications for an 8-month Limited Term Sessional at the rank of Assistant Professor in the area of Craft – Ceramics. They seek an innovative candidate in the area of Ceramics, whose accomplishments have demonstrated the potential to make a major impact in the field. They encourage applications from outstanding studio-based researchers who work in art, craft and design-based methodologies, and who also have demonstrated commitment to equity and decolonization in their work and research. The candidate will hold knowledge and expertise in contemporary ceramics related to – hand building and throwing, small and large scale ceramic construction and in one or several of the following research areas: Ceramic Vessel and Sculpture; Advanced Clay Glaze and Surface Development; Digital materiality; Installation, architecture, site specific; Craft community-based practice; Craft and ecology. The term of this position is September 1, 2024 – April 30, 2025. Salary will be dependent upon qualifications and in accordance with the Faculty Salary Grid. To apply, please submit your application file through the NSCAD Career Beacon portal.  Questions regarding the position can be addressed to Jana Macalik, Interim Vice-President (Academic & Research) and Provost at jmacalik@nscad.ca. The review of applications will begin on March 29, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.

NSCAD University invites applications for a tenure track position in Textiles – Dye and Print, at the rank of Assistant Professor ($78,750 – $101,982 / year). They seek a candidate with an active studio practice who will help shape the future of Craft, artistic research, and pedagogy within the vibrant environment of Atlantic Canada’s only dedicated art university. They seek a candidate in the area of Dye and Print who will help shape the future of artistic research and pedagogy at NSCAD. The successful candidate will be a maker and an artist with an active practice, who is engaged in key conversations in contemporary fiber art and textile design, and who demonstrates aptitude for involving students in those conversations. They encourage applications from outstanding studio-based researchers who work in art-based methodologies and sustainable practices who have demonstrated commitment to equity and decolonization in their work, teaching and research. The successful candidate will have the capacity to teach natural and chemical dyeing, resist dyeing, screenprinting, repeat printing, and digital printing; and will combine strong technical skills with intellectual breadth and dynamic pedagogy.  To apply, please submit your application file through the NSCAD Career Beacon portal. The review of applications will begin on February 16, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. Questions about the opportunity can be directed to Jana Macalik, interim Vice-President (Academic & research) Provost, at provost@nscad.ca

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The YMCA is hiring an Arts/ Drama/ Media Director for Big Cove Camp in Thorburn. The Arts/Drama/Media Director is responsible for the development, implementation and supervision of the arts and crafts, drama and media areas of the camp. This includes ensuring programs are established for all 3 areas and supervising staff who are leading those programs throughout the summer and ensuring they are set up for success. The ADM Director is responsible for making sure the Arts and Crafts hall is fully stocked and clean at the end of each day. The ADM Director will also take the lead in taking photos throughout the summer, including cabin photos at the end of the week. They will ensure that all photos are sorted and ready for upload to desired platforms and will use their skills to teach the new media interest group and getting campers involved in taking photos around camp. The ADM Director will take the lead on posting on the camp’s Facebook and Instagram pages throughout the week on a week-to-week basis to improve our parent communications. This is a full-time, seasonal position starting June 2024 that pays $650+ per week.

Ross Creek in Canning is hiring Program Coordinator. Do you have a Visual Arts practice? Do you want to combine that knowledge with opportunities to make the world a better place through arts and culture for all ages and levels of practice? You will lead a fabulous team in collaboration with the ED to design and implement exhibitions, programs and projects which serve both the local and regional community and artists from around the world. They collaborate on gallery exhibits, community days, arts camps, residencies and more. You will help see the centre into a new and sustainable era of programming that helps people understand and be change-makers. Salary: $36,500-$39,000 to start depending on experience. Benefits: Co-pay health & dental package, creative renewal (time to focus on your art practise or other projects), staff discount on Centre programs for immediate family, etc. Deadline: ASAP.

Artshine in Dartmouth is hiring part-time English and French Speaking Art Instructors! When applying for this position, please send a video of yourself to apply@artshine.ca telling a bit about yourself and why you feel you can help Artshine achieve its mission (MP4/MOV files or a direct link should be included in your email). Join their team and let your art shine as an instructor of our enriching and educational mobile art classes. Spark students’ creativity, confidence and love for art, while teaching our rich curriculum and having fun! Artshine is an innovative mobile art social enterprise devoted to creating a community where participation in the arts is available to people of all levels of income, ability or life circumstance. Part-time work (2-10 hours per week or more based on your availability): a great fit for stay-at-home parents, university students, part-time teachers, and artists. Curriculum and training in the ‘Artshine way’ are provided. $20 – $30 per hour for instructing time, $17 – $19 per hour for prep.

Are you a press-ready pro? Breakhouse in Halifax is looking to add to their roster of freelance Graphic Artists. They need someone with a minimum 5 years work experience with exceptional attention to detail in graphics, layout and typography, mad multi-tasking abilities and strong communication and organizational skills. Working with the Art Director, the Graphic Artist will be responsible for following brand guidelines to prepare a wide range of creative assets while ensuring consistent quality and correct file specification for print production. This is a freelance position, but flexibility is needed on occasion to work in the office alongside the Art Director. Please send your resume and portfolio to jobs@breakhouse.ca. Applicants of interest will be notified and maybe required to demonstrate their skills with a creative test.

A list of presenters/galleries that pay the CARFAC/RAAV Minimum Fee for artist exhibitions was compiled by CARFAC Maritimes to guide the membership in their search for paying venues. You will find public galleries, galleries in other establishments, artist cooperatives and artist run centres. They will update the list on a regular basis. Should you find any information missing or incorrect, kindly let them know at anna.rail@carfacmaritimes.org  with the pertinent information and they will make the necessary changes immediately. Here is the link to the list:  http://www.carfacmaritimes.org/en/exhibition-opportunities-maritimes/

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Events

For Khyber’s 29th birthday, they are pleased to present a dynamic group exhibition and art sale fundraiser titled part of you. Works will be on view in the gallery at The Khyber Centre for the Arts, 1880 Hollis Street, Kjipuktuk/ Halifax and will be listed for sale online over March 12 – 31. Join them for an opening reception from 6 – 9 pm on Monday, March 11th. Enjoy the multidisciplinary artworks from local, national, and international artists, and partake in cake and curry (vegan and gluten-free). Proceeds from artwork purchases will go to the artists and the Khyber. This fundraiser will help maintain their gallery space, to continue to nurture artists, present experimental works that exist outside of logical protocols, and continue to have fun raves! The exhibition website will be live next week. Mediums span painting, sculpture, photography, prints, and more. Prices range $10 – $1850. Please contact excel@khyber.ca for a digital copy of the artwork purchase catalogue.

The Etlitoq Indigenous Artists’ Pop-Up Market is Saturday, April 6, 12-5pm at NSCAD Treaty Space Gallery and Port Loggia, 1107 Marginal Rd, Kjipuktuk/Halifax. Join them for the second annual Indigenous Pop-up Market! Etlitoq will feature Indigenous vendors from across Mi’kma’ki and beyond. Each of the talented vendors create unique, handcrafted pieces through contemporary and traditional practices such as basketry, beadwork, quillwork, wood burning, pottery, and more. 

NSCAD University and the Arthur L. Irving Entrepreneurship Centre at SMU are kicking off a new speaker event series called HUBTALKS about ‘insight, inspiration and innovation – the future of problem solving’. This event will bring together students, faculty and industry from a diverse range of disciplines, joining for an evening of storytelling and speculation around provocative questions that start with ‘What if…?’. To visit the event, please register at www.hubtalks.ca or at www.eventbrite.com/e/hubtalks-tickets-856211941967. The next event is March 14, 6pm at the Arthur L. Irving Entrepreneurship Centre, Inspiration Studio (SH212), 5907 Gorsebrook Ave., Halifax.

On Sunday, March 24, join Ross Creek for a celebration of the varied world of textiles, and especially how they have shaped our world in Nova Scotia. Weaving stories and traditions together with cutting edge examples, it will be a great day of exploring and trying textiles with delicious snacks cheekily inspired by textile arts and live performance. Date: March 24, 1-4 pm. By Donation.

CARFAC Maritimes is hosting another “Bridge the Gap” event, providing professional artists with a platform to share insights and seek advice related to their art practice and business. This event is free of charge to CARFAC members and only $20 for non members. March 10 at 1:30. Registration here or at: https://carfacmaritimes.org/en/contact-us/. Questions? Please call 506.866.8747 or at annarail@carfacmaritimes.org.

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A Terrible Beauty: The People & Shocking Ideas That Shaped Modern Art talks by Historian & Educator, Peter Welch. The talks will take place Thursday, February 22 & Thursday, March 21 at 7pm at the Lunenburg School of the Arts, 6 Prince Street. In his two-part talk, Peter will explore how modern art arose from the profound changes and disruptions of the last two hundred years of history. Old certainties were erased. The modern mind that emerged was questioning, often subversive and inward-looking. We will explore some big ideas on how the purpose and audience for art were changed.  These talks aim to make modern art comprehensible and exciting. You may not like all the art, but they hope that these talks will deepen your appreciation of why it was made and how it can make us look at our world differently.

 

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Residencies

The Parcelles Studio Residency in Seaforth, NS provides a week far from urban noises and daily routines, where you can rest and focus on your creative projects. Artists from all genders, ages, disciplines and experiences are welcome. Their main goal is to offer a space  —  an entire habitat for yourself — where you can rest and allow your creativity to bloom during your self-directed residency. Located a few meters from a secluded beach, between lake and ocean, the cabin used to be a fishing shack that they have renovated into a cozy semi-off-grid house. Pick one week from May to June and November to December for $850/7 nights. This is an exclusive opportunity for a single artist, based on their intention of making creative retreats accessible. Additional guest + $350. There is no deadline to apply.

Working with renowned faculty and knowledgeable staff, the Summer Banff Artist in Residence (BAiR) 2024 program offers visual artists the time, space, and resources to engage in intensive, self-directed research and studio practice, build community, and learn new skills in a supportive learning environment. Over five weeks, participants are encouraged to self-direct their research and time, as well as cultivate new directions in their work. The program encourages experimentation and risk-taking via access to shared production facilities and knowledgeable staff who are available to provide technical support and assistance. Participants are provided with a studio, accessible 24 hours a day, as well as targeted access to our extensive facilities. Total fee (Tuition, Accommodation and Meal Plan) is $9 231.25 but scholarships are available. Program Dates: August 12 – September 13. Deadline: April 10.

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Apply for the Artist-in-Residence Program at the Lunenburg School of the Arts. It is the intent of the this program to provide a space for emerging artists, including recent graduates, to enable them to develop and enhance their practice in their chosen medium. The program will host two artists each year, one in each of their two terms; each term will be followed by an artist talk & exhibition of completed works. The Artist-in-Residence will have 24-hour access to an independent studio space at the Lunenburg School of the Arts located in the heart of Lunenburg. They will receive a stipend of $500.00 (CDN) per month and are responsible for their own material costs and sourcing. This program is a studio-only residency; the Artist-in-Residence is responsible for their own living and travel arrangements and expenses. Deadline for the Fall Term (September 9 – November 29): March 30.
Edenhope Artist Residency in Victoria, Australia is excited to be able to offer four funded places for 2024 generously sponsored by West Wimmera Shire Council. Open to international and Australian artists, the funded places offer a small stipend of $1000AUD and covers the full cost of the residency fee for one month ($1500AUD). Artists will still need to cover all their own travel, food and art material expenses that are not covered by the stipend. The funded month residency can be applied for as part of a longer self funded stay of up to three months. There are no expectations about what you will use the residency for but they would expect selected artists to conduct at least one public event such as a creative workshop (for adult participants), an artist talk, demonstration, performance or educational activity in conjunction with the local schools. An exhibition of work created during the residency would also be highly encouraged. There is no application fee. Deadline: March 15 for residencies to take place between June 2024 and April 2025. 

The Hammer and Sky Artist Residency on Brier Island, NS was founded in 2020 by Jane Zdansky and John Schwinghamer. The two week residencies are open to artists from all backgrounds and at any stage of their career. The residency is suitable for visual artists, performers, writers and musicians. The facilities are set on 6 acres of pastoral land that include a restored heritage church with a common studio, space for workshops and exhibitions. The church also has a large vintage printing press that is accessible to experienced printmakers. The residency is available in two week intervals so be applying, contact them for availability. Residencies start on Sunday afternoon and finish 2 weeks later on Saturday morning and the cost is $500 per week (companions are $250 per week – without studio access / $375 per week with studio access), two week minimum stay. Discounted rates are available in the off season depending on length of stay. See their website for application details.

A Position on Retreat focuses on creating experiences of connection to the natural world, personal well-being, and self-actualization to cultivate creative expression and flow. They aim to create experiences between the natural world of Lake Cowichan on Vancouver Island and the curated groups of artists that reorient us to the collective goals of peace, acceptance, and wholeness. The program welcomes all media of artistic expression, including painting, drawing, digital photography, video, film, 3D animation, AI, creative coding, game development, XR, emerging digital practices, web3, creative and academic writing, and more. They aim to balance digital/emerging practices with traditional practices. Residents can select whether they would like individual/self-directed time or if they would like to participate in skill and conceptual development. They also offer thematic residencies throughout the year. Two-week residencies cost $1300. There is no deadline to apply.

Studio H Canada International Artist Residency and the Northern Women Arts Collaborative are excited to announce a new textile residency in honour of artist, activist, and social worker Irene Borins Ash (1952-2020). Irene was passionate about weaving and art in all its forms. She gifted the studio her Leclerc Tapestry Loom and to honour her memory and her art, we are now offering a partially funded, one-month intensive textile residency. This residency is open to proposals of experimental to traditional and hybrid approaches to weaving. Textile artists interested in tapestry weaving using the Leclerc Loom (Tissart model pre-1990), are invited to apply for this special residency to undertake new work and research in Metchosin, BC Canada – the unceded territories of the Sci’anew First Nation. The selected artist may choose a one-month period for the residency, but some months may be more relevant in the local community. The selected artist is welcome to propose a longer period for the residency which may not be fully funded. $1,500 CAD stipend. January 2024-April 2024.

Studio H Canada art residency and exchange is hosted in Metchosin, a rural municipality of Victoria, BC. Artists from around the world and Canada, in all disciplines and media, are invited to engage in collaborative projects or to develop new work on their own in this creative and inspiring setting. The vision of the Studio H Canada Art Residency program is to create meaningful, collaborative connections between artists from around the world and Canada, in all media and walks of life, that will result in new art, opportunities, friendships, and supportive circles of creativity. Artists can create, exhibit, do public presentations and workshops, research, and network. Fees for the art residency average $40 – $60 per day. There is no deadline to apply.

The Ross Creek Centre for the Arts offers both self directed and project based residencies to professional artists working in one or more of the following media: visual art, writing, theatre, dance, film, music, performance art, photography, fibre arts and video. Their residencies provide a spectacular rural environment free from distraction. Each season offers a unique and changing landscape guaranteed to inspire artists of all disciplines. Apply individually or as a collaborative team looking to make some creative explorations in a safe and welcoming space. Ongoing submissions are welcome.

Apply to be a self-directed Artist-in-Residence at the Caetani Cultural Centre (a historic heritage house) in the small town of Vernon, BC. The residency is open to emerging and established artists and writers in most mediums: installation, earthworks, sculpture, painting, drawing, photography, digital media, printmaking, etc. Fees range from $10 – $35 per day, depending on the room, studio and season. There is a minimum two week stay. Applications for Caetani Cultural Centre’s Self-Directed Artist-in-Residence Program are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Looking for artist residencies? Res Artis: Worldwide Network of Arts Residencies is a 26 year old network of arts residency operators from around the globe. Their easy to navigate website has tons of listing of open calls from organizations around the world, or you can search their list of residencies by location, disciplines, fees, and more. They also link all the residency descriptions back to the individual arts organizations websites.

Artscape Gibraltar Point on Toronto Island offers self directed residencies. Focus on your work in a distraction-free environment! They offer a range of comfortable accommodations for your self-directed residency. All of the studios feature high ceilings and large windows that get lots of natural light; the bedrooms are modest yet cozy, appointed with a single bed, side table, lamp and blackout curtain. Linens are provided. Their Winter season runs from October 1 to April 30, and the Summer season runs from May 1 to September 30. Different rates apply. Availability can be limited during peak season (May to September) so they encourage prospective guests to book well in advance to secure preferred dates. Visual Arts Studios range in size from 250 to 750 square feet. The studios feature large wall surfaces, work tables with lamps, and a comfort area with chairs and a coffee table.

The Ou Gallery Residency in the Cowichan Valley, BC. The Ou, located on Vancouver Island, was an old boatbuilding workshop that is converted into a gallery and studio space. The goal with the residency program is to bring international creativity & perspectives to our Gallery & Workshop, and bring artists of all different cultures here to share their art & ideas with the community on their little Island. The Ou welcomes 2D & 3D artists, printers, writers, poets, performers – makers who need time away to focus on a series, or who would like to teach workshops & gain experience. They’re open to hosting events & interesting, challenging, ideas. Artists here for 2 weeks + are eligible to present an exhibition of their work. In addition to your suite with your private bedroom, you will have access to the Hall for studio space. The amount of space provided will depend on your project goals, but you can always feel free to setup an easel. The cost for 1 week is $1,000, 2 weeks $1,650, and 4 weeks $3,250. Prices are in CAD. They recommend a minimum 2 week stay. Deadline: ongoing.

The 360 Xochi Quetzal Artist and Writer’s Residency Program is located in Chapala, Jalisco, Mexico on the shores of the largest lake in the country where the perfect year-round climate and stunning lake and mountain views have long established the region as an international artist mecca. They now offer four live/work spaces. Residents will be inspired by the natural beauty, history and culture of this special part of central Mexico. They offer a personal residency that can be applied for throughout the year.

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Submissions

The Annapolis Royal Historic Gardens Society is inviting artists to submit expressions of interest in displaying works of sculpture at the Historic Gardens. The Gardens initially started displaying sculpture in 2007 in conjunction with the Annapolis Region Community Arts Council (ARCAC) as a celebration of ARCAC’s 25th anniversary. The Society is continuing its commitment to arts in the community and promoting the relationship between arts and gardens by acting as an outdoor gallery for the display of sculpture. The Gardens is seeking new pieces to display on a temporary basis, with the opportunity for the artist to sell their piece(s) through agreement with the Historic Gardens. The Annapolis Royal Historic Gardens is owned and operated by the Annapolis Royal Historic Gardens Society, a non-profit, charitable organization. Successful applicants will be notified by April 30 and work should be installed by May 31. Deadline: March 31. 

The Garlic Fest in Windsor will be held on September 14, 2024.  The festival hours will run from 11 am to 5 pm.  Vendor set-up will open at 6:30 am. The West Hants Regional Municipality remains committed to producing this event at the highest quality.  The Garlic Fest is a cornerstone of the region’s fall event series. They will be having a juried art fair. Complete an application and e-Transfer the funds to windsormakersstudio@gmail.com.  You can also stop by Makers in Windsor to get signed up for this event. You can pay there with any form of payment.  

Vector Festival is an experimental media arts festival dedicated to showcasing digital games and creative media practices. Presenting works across a dynamic range of exhibitions, screenings, performances, lectures, and workshops, Vector acts as a critical bridge between emergent digital platforms and new media art practice. The festival is proud to be a participatory and community-oriented initiative organized by InterAccess in Toronto, Ontario. Curated by Miriam Arbus, 2024’s flagship exhibition, too fragile to hold, looks to explore the combined experiences of migrating species, weather patterns, geopolitical scrambling, and algorithmic data processing. Artists are encouraged to explore artworks that remind us that all is cosmic, symbiotic, interconnected, intersected and intertwined. All programming and artworks included in the festival will respond to and circulate around the festival theme. InterAccess invites submissions of artworks to the festival’s 2024 program, taking place July 11 – 21, 2024, with most exhibitions and site activations running through July 11 – August 10, 2024. Vector Festival does not charge submission fees or provide production expenses. All artists selected for participation will receive fees in accordance with CARFAC and IMAA fee schedules, as well as support to apply for external funding. Deadline: April 19.

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As part of the Congrès mondial acadien 2024, le Conseil des arts de la Baie is organizing an exhibit featuring the works of professional artists at the Père-Léger-Comeau gallery on the campus of Université Sainte-Anne. The artists for this exhibition will be chosen by a jury, with a call for applications open to all artists from the Atlantic provinces. The proposed works must respond to the theme: ACADIE: the people, the landscape, the history. They are also looking for artists to be on the jury which will take place in May/June. Ideally, artists who have not submitted a dossier, to avoid conflicts of interest. If you are interested or for any other questions; contact: conseildesartsdelabaie@gmail.com. For more details and to enter, please download the application here. Deadline: May 6.

East Coast Credit Union invites talented artists to submit proposals for a unique art piece that will grace their brand-new community room in Antigonish, as they celebrate 90 years of serving this remarkable community. They are looking for an artwork that embodies the spirit of the Antigonish Movement, celebrating the profound impact of credit unions on this community and others in Nova Scotia. Your creation will serve as a visual testament to our shared history, their commitment to financial well-being, and the spirit of cooperation. Potential Themes to Explore – Legacy of Credit Unions, Community Empowerment, Credit Union Innovation. Artists are encouraged to submit their proposals, including concept descriptions, sketches, and relevant past work. The chosen artist will receive $5,000 along with funding for materials and installation. The selected artwork will be displayed prominently in the East Coast Community Corner, a space that resonates with the history and values of our institution. Email Proposals to: Communityimpact@creditu.ca.For inquiries or additional information, please contact Sally van de Wiel at Sally@creditu.ca. Deadline: April 15.

The call for applications for the National Gallery of Canada’s (NGC) General Idea Fellowship 2024 is now open.  The name of the recipient fellow will be revealed in early Spring. Research projects must focus on the use and exploration of the NGC’s collections, in particular the Art Metropole collection, the General Idea fonds, the AA Bronson collection and related Gallery material. The General Idea Fellowship, amounting to $15,000CAD —expenses and/or allowances included—is valid for one year from May 31, 2024. The Fellowship is open to Canadian and international art historians, curators, critics, conservators, graduate students, independent researchers and other professionals working in the visual arts, museology or in related disciplines. Research must be carried out on-site at the NGC. Established in 2021 by artist AA Bronson, the General Idea Fellowship stimulates and supports scholarly research in contemporary art. Research must be in any aspect of contemporary art, including painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, printmaking, artists’ book and multiple production, video, installation and other techniques. The findings of the Fellow’s research will be presented during a lecture at the NGC Library and Archives close to the end of the year-long research in spring 2025. Qualified candidates, including Indigenous peoples, women, people of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, racialized people and people with disabilities, are invited to apply. Deadline: March 28, 11:59 PM EST.

Call for submissions for Invasive. What is it to be invasive? What comes to mind? For some it may be invasive species, for others it may be invasive illness or medical procedures, and for still others it may be intrusion on personal space (be it another person in our physical space or unwanted thoughts in our own head). Whatever comes to mind, something invasive tends to be aggressive and takes over where they are not welcome or cause harm. Invasive seeks to explore the meaning behind the concept; how do we come to terms with something invasive; can we transform something invasive? If so, how? This exhibition will be a group show with an open call to artists of any visual medium. The show will take place in the Chapel Gallery at ARTSPLACE Gallery, Annapolis Royal, NS from May 1-25. Artist will be responsible for getting the artwork to the curator in Halifax by April 24th. A second larger show is in the works for fall 2025, artists selected for this show will have the option to participate in next year’s show. Questions and submission of artwork or proposals may be submitted through stephaniekincade@gmail.com and here is link to the formDeadline: April 6 at midnight. 

At Art Larks, as they strive for diversity and enrichment in their workshops, they’re eager to connect with new artists who can bring fresh perspectives and creativity to their program. This virtual arts-based program aims to provide seniors with engaging and interactive experiences that celebrate the joy of creativity and artistic expression. Through various workshops spanning different artistic disciplines, Art Larks seek to foster connection, inspire learning, and promote well-being among seniors in the community. By collaborating with talented artists, Art Larks can expand the reach and impact of their program, reaching even more seniors and enriching their lives through the arts. Whether they specialize in visual arts, performing arts, literary arts, or crafts, their unique talents and passion for creativity would be a valuable addition. If you know of any artists who might be a great fit for this program, please share this link: https://forms.gle/oRprAbJyH1bVKA13A. Workshops will begin September 1st with drop-in sessions, regular programming beginning September 15th.

Call for Submissions: Changing Landscapes. The DesBrisay Museum in Bridgewater is now accepting submissions from established and emerging artists based on the South Shore for a mixed media group show focusing on the changing landscapes. Some ideas to consider are extreme weather, human activity and climate change, catastrophe, decolonization, migration, climate justice, wildlife habitat conservation, and more. All media will be accepted. Works done with materials such as charcoal and pastels must be fixed (sprayed) and works on paper must be adhered to a surface with acid free medium. Works must be ready to hang. The entry fee is $15 per entry (one artwork per entry) – works must be delivered by June 19th. All artwork must be for sale with a maximum price of $200. Artists receive 100% of the proceeds. Please contact the museum by email at museum@bridgewater.ca, or by phone at (902) 543-4033 for questions regarding the show. Show runs June 29 – August 10.

Nocturne 2024 Calls for Submissions are now open! This year in addition to the main call for submissions, Nocturne is excited to announce their Halifax Public Gardens Call for Low-Sensory Projects. This low-sensory call was designed to provide sensory-friendly programming as part of the festival, during daytime hours at the Halifax Public Gardens on Sunday, October 20, 2024. For successful applicants, Nocturne pays equitable CARFAC 2024 Fees, material/production expenses, including accessibility costs, artist care, and travel. There will be an Info Session on January 25, 6 – 7:30pm (AST) via Zoom. Deadline: April 2, 11:59pm.

The Night of Artists Gallery and Gifts located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada will be hosting a fibre arts exhibit during the the month of May. Fibre artists are invited to submit up to three aspirational works that fits the theme below for inclusion in the exhibit. In continuation with the Fibre Arts Exhibition held last year with The Gathering Threads Festival, they are holding a second fibre arts exhibition. They want to continue building a  stronger and more connected community within the fibre arts and encourage the fibre practices of artists within Canada and the United States. The theme of this year’s exhibit is Community and Belonging where we will be exploring how both of these concepts are shaping our society today and sharing ideas on how we can increase belonging of all people in our communities. You’re invited to participate and share your stories relating to the ocean and coastal waters through your artwork. Please visit this link for more information on requirements and to submit your work for consideration. Deadline: April 3.

The Berwick Mural Society has sent out a Call for Proposals for their 2024 mural to celebrate the histories, stories, and/or cultures of the First Peoples of this Land.  This project is a celebration of the histories, stories, and/or cultures of the First Peoples of this Land in the local area, the greater traditional region of Sipekne’katik, or the territory of Mi’kma’ki. The First Peoples Mural will follow the ethos of “nothing about us without us,” meaning that this mural project seeks to create a space for Indigenous artist(s) to share their mural art. The BMS is open to diverse interpretations within this broader theme, but priority will be given to Mi’kmaq artists during the selection of the final successful applicant. The budget is $7,500.00 inclusive of HST. Deadline: March 31.

Printed Matter is actively soliciting artists’ books, zines, and print ephemera that engage with ideas of decolonization, resistance, and interconnected solidarity around the world. Accepted submissions will be distributed online and in-store. This is an open, rolling call. Like their general submission policy, there is no deadline for submissions. Browse their table, Decolonization, Resistance & Solidarity to view a selection of titles that speak to these themes. Learn more about our submission guidelines and how to submit here. https://www.printedmatter.org/opencall. Questions can be directed to info@printedmatter.org.

Inverness County Centre for the Arts is accepting submissions to the Cabinet Gallery, a small but vibrant space in the foyer of their building that they want to use to showcase Cape Breton/Nova Scotia based artwork. They are seeking submissions for as soon as June and beyond to activate this new space.  If you have an idea or interest in putting work in the space, let them know.  Submitting is simple. Send an email to info@invernessarts.com with your idea, a small diagram or visual aid (if applicable) and your contact info. The exhibits will be displayed between 4 – 6 weeks at a time. Information about the Cabinet Gallery exterior measurements are 55 ½” width  x 86” height, interior measurements are  53 ½” width x 80 ¾” height with a depth of 15 ½”.  Artists must return the space to the condition it was in when they began their project. ICCA will provide the necessary tools/materials (touch up paint etc) to return it to its original condition, any major or large alteration to the space is at the expense of the artist. ICCA will offer an honorarium to the artist(s) exhibiting their work.

Inkwell Modern Handmade Boutique in Halifax is seeking to consign handmade products for their retail and online stores! Do you have work you’d like to see featured at Inkwell? Or maybe you know a maker who produces great handmade items? The talent of the local and international maker community is infinite. They believe representation matters and those who identify as BIPOC, LGBTQ+, Disabled and any minority groups are encouraged to apply. Know a maker who might be interested in working with Inkwell? They look forward to seeing what you’ve been making!

The J. Franklin Wright Gallery in Port Hawkesbury welcomes submissions from visual artists at all stages of their career for their 2022 season. Submissions must include; CV, Biography – 100 words max, Project Proposal – 500 words max (please note in your proposal whether there are any special requirements), 5- 10 images relevant to your project (Image list – artist’s name, title of work, medium, dimensions and date). Please see their page for more information and floor plan of the gallery. There are no hanging fees; however, a 25% commission from sales arranged directly between the artist and the Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre is charged. Please forward submissions to: ryansharon2012@gmail.com. There is no deadline for submissions.

The CSARN Mentoring Program. CSARN (the Canadian Senior Artists Resource Network) offers emerging and transitioning professional artists the guidance of a mentor with a lifetime of talent and experience to share. Their award-winning mentors have inspired and empowered and they want to empower the next generation of artists so that they also can change the world. There is no cost to our program. In fact, mentors for their time and cover mentees’ expenses. Mentors and mentees must be professional artists. If you are not sure you qualify, read the Canadian Artist Code. For more information see their website. 

The Clay and Glass Gallery in Waterloo is looking to build a database of artists who work with glass, clay, and ceramics. This database would be for research purposes with the intention of finding artists to potentially work with in the future- whether that is through exhibition opportunities or otherwise. Interested artists are encouraged to visit the following link: https://forms.gle/cnxk3rob6yZp19uS8 or contact Cheyenne Mapplebeck directly at Cheyenne.mapplebeck@gmail.com.

C Magazine is seeking to expand their pool of writers. Do you want to write for C Magazine? If yes, enter yourself in their Writer Directory. The purpose of this directory is to allow writers at all experience levels to express interest in working with C Magazine, and to tell them a bit about themselves, without pitching a specific piece. By completing this form, you are consenting to the possibility that you could be contacted by C’s editorial team for an assignment at any time. They pay all contributors a minimum of 35 cents/word (CAD).  If you’d like to pitch something specific, please visit the submissions page to read about C Magazine’s sections, style, and submission guidelines.

Artwork Archive just published their Complete Guide to Artist Grants and Opportunities. They’ve compiled a list of artist grants, residencies, and calls-for-entry in the upcoming year and although some of them are US specific, there are several international opportunities as well. You can download a free copy of the guide and start submitting your applications!

The Craig Gallery in Dartmouth is seeking proposal submissions! The Craig is particularly interested in exhibiting a wide cross-section of diverse, emerging artists throughout the region. Artists displaying diversity in practice and three dimensional works are currently of particular interest. They are now accepting proposals for sculptural work, unique installations, and performance pieces for display in the Case Galleries. Submissions may be sent at any time, the Craig Gallery Advisory Committee meets quarterly to review all proposals.

The Teichert Gallery at the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia is currently accepting submissions. New works are juried biweekly by their volunteer accessions committee who meet every other Monday. The deadline for submission is every other Sunday before 3pm. Artists may submit up to five works at a time. Please have your works titled (title should be written on the back of the work along with your name) and attach or email your biography, CV, or both. You will need to determine the sale price for you work. The gallery’s commission rate is 35%. If you are unsure about pricing your work they encourage you to browse around the gallery and look at comparable works. Works may be dropped off anytime during gallery hours, no need to set up an appointment. For more information see their submission guidelines.

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Nova Scotia Exhibition Listings

ACADIA UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY, WOLFVILLE: The Heart of the Bird, Thaddeus Holownia (in memory of Gay Hansen), February 28 – April 10. Artist talk: March 16, 2pm.

ALTEREGOS CAFÉ, HALIFAX: Altereye Works: Lowlands, Cortney Cassidy, March 2 – 31.

ANNA LEONOWENS GALLERY (NSCAD UNIVERSITY), HALIFAX: Gallery 1: BEIJING ZOO, Rayce Min; Gallery 2A: Resound, Murryn Steele & Kirsten Nichols; Gallery 2B: Revolt, Clare Duivenvoorden; Gallery 3: Clinging to Olden Times, and Ways and Things, Mykaela Shandro, March 5 – 9. Gallery 1: Deep Blue Panacea, Angie Reid; Gallery 2A: Interchange, Emma Walker; Gallery 2B: Character as Material, Yongxuan Zheng; Gallery 3: On His Big Horse, Cortney Cassidy, March 12 – 16.

ARGYLE FINE ART, HALIFAX: Ignite, Ashley Delaney, Belle DeMont, Willow Glufka, Lem Lian, Zach Spears, Ashley Verge, March 2 – 23.

ART GALLERY OF NOVA SCOTIA, HALIFAX: Realism’s Reach, various artists, ongoing. Miss Chief’s Wet Dream, Kent Monkman, ongoing. Ta’n a’sikatikl sipu’l | Confluence, various artists, ongoing. The Shape of Cities, ongoing. Maud Lewis, ongoing. Nova Scotia Spotlight: Nelson White, until July 19, 2024. Recent Acquisitions: Carol Wainio, ongoing. The Very Mention Of Home, Deanne Fitzpatrick, ongoing. Folk/ Funk, ongoing.

ART 1274 HOLLIS, HALIFAX: Coastal Views, Bev Hubley.                 

ARTSPLACE, ANNAPOLIS ROYAL: From My Mind, Sharon Cookson; Sentient Beings, Kathryn Dunphy & Jim Walsh, February 1 – 24. Main Gallery: Wrought, Sandra Smirle, February 3 – March 30. Postcards of Paradise, Janice Leonard; Arachnophilia: A Love Story, Amanda Suutari; Digby Alternative High School Art Entrepreneurship Program, March 1 – 23. Opening reception: March 2, 12 – 2pm.

THE BLUE BUILDING GALLERY, HALIFAX: The Eye is The Blade, Andrea Mortson & Paul Henderson, opened February 10.

CAPE BRETON CENTRE FOR CRAFT & DESIGN, SYDNEY: APSKWA’TOQ (Craftivism), Deb Kuzyk, Peter Clair, Laura Kenney, Brandt Eisner, Katelin Thériault, Shauna MacLeod, Anne Morrell Robinson, Janelle Niles and Tai LeClaire, February 1 – April 5.

CAPE BRETON UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY, SYDNEY: The Beauty of It All, Joseph Reid & Marina Sudworth, March 8 – May 24. Opening reception: March 8, 6:30 – 8:30pm.

THE CRAIG GALLERY, DARTMOUTH: Main and Case Galleries: Harbour, Alana Wilson, February 27 – March 31.

CUTS AND PASTE GALLERY, HALIFAX: Ju Know?, Jay Hodgson, Peter Crouse, Roisin Cadieux, Jessica Steele, Nicole Leroy, Mary-Margaret Bennett, Lyndsey Stacey, Barry Leavitt, Rhonda Barrett, March 1 – 24.

DALHOUSIE ART GALLERY, HALIFAXFamily Matters, Allen D. Crooks, curated by Pamela Edmonds; As We Rise: Photography from the Black Atlantic, curated by Elliott Ramsey, February 3 – April 7.

ELTUEK ARTS CENTRE, SYDNEYKisituek, Loretta Gould, Nancy Oakley, Michelle Sylliboy, Lee Cremo, Sarah Denny, and Morningstar, February 23 – March 29.

14 BELLS ART GALLERY, HALIFAX: Seeing Things, Mary Doane, March 21 – April 12.

ICE HOUSE GALLERY, TATAMAGOUCHE: Descriptions of Landscape, Lorna Mulligan, March 16 – April 28. Opening: March 16, 11:30am.

J. FRANKLIN WRIGHT GALLERY, PORT HAWKESBURY: Finding Your Way Through the Deep, Deanne Fitzpatrick,  January 18 – March 12.

KHYBER CENTRE FOR THE ARTS, HALIFAX: part of you, March 12 – 31. Opening reception: March 11, from 6 – 9 pm.

LUNENBURG ART GALLERY, LUNENBURG: Draw, Paint, Art! Secondary School Art Exhibition, March 1 – 23.

LUNENBURG SCHOOL OF THE ARTS, LUNENBURG: International Women‘s Day exhibition featuring Friends & Neighbours by Emily Powers & Community Artworks, March 8 – 21.

MARY E. BLACK GALLERY, HALIFAX: Airing the Archives: Craft Nova Scotia Textiles 1974-1986, February 1 – March 10.

MSVU ART GALLERY, HALIFAX: Specimen, Susan Low-Beer, February 17 – May 4. Sarah Maloney’s Pleasure Ground: A Feminist Take on the Natural World, organized by Art Windsor-Essex. Curated by Jennifer Matotek and Laura Ritchie, March 9 – June 1.

PEER GALLERY, LUNENBURG: Zalman Amit, Douglas Boutilier, Joan Bruneau, Jacqueline Cohen, Anke Holm, Susan Hudson, Barbara McLean, Carol Morrow, David Pember, Michael Peters, Craig Rubadoux, Heather Sayeau, Anne Tweed, Tom Ward and Sally Warren, ongoing.

STFX UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY, ANTIGONISHQueer Newfoundland Hockey League, Lucas Morneau, January 18 – March 31.

SMU ART GALLERY, HALIFAXFREE MEAT, Charvel Rappos and Bijan Ramezani, January 14 – March 17.

TREATY SPACE GALLERY (NSCAD PORT CAMPUS), HALIFAX: The Land on Which You Sleep is Ours, Cameron Walker – Curator, March 4 – 29.

LE TRÉCARRÉ, CLARE: Lunettes, Exposition des membres, February 5 – April 5.

VIEWPOINT GALLERY, BEDFORD: Once in Detroit, Mauro Guglielminotti, March 7 – 31. Opening reception and Artist Talk: March 7, 6 – 8pm.

 

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