mentorship

Meet the 2023-24 Mentorship Program

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,…

In Combination: 2022-23 Mentorship Program Exhibition

Visual Arts Nova Scotia’s 2022-23 Mentorship Program Exhibition The Craig Gallery, June 28 – July 30, 2023 Opening: Wednesday, June 28, 2023, from 6 – 8 pm Emerging Artist Talk (in-person): Saturday, July 15, 2 pm  Highlighting the talents of emerging artists AGLENNCO, Sonia Chow, Gabrielle Theano, and Julie Rosvall, In Combination also includes work…

Meet the 2022-23 Mentorship Program

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. AGLENNCO, Sonia Chow, Gabrielle Theano, and Julie Rosvall, have been individually paired with established artists and mentors Andrea Dorfman, Leesa Hamilton, Frances…

Apply for the Mentorship Program

The VANS Mentorship Program pairs emerging artists with established artists to take part in a ten-month mentorship from September to June. Focusing on supporting the goals and ambitions of emerging artists throughout the province, mentors may be asked to provide support in any one or more of the following areas: proposal development for exhibitions, grant writing assistance, artist statement…

…From The Start: 2021- 22 Mentorship Program Exhibition

Visual Arts Nova Scotia’s 2021-22 Mentorship Program Exhibition The Craig Gallery, June 30 – July 31, 2022 Opening: June 30, 2022, at 5:30 pm Emerging Artist Talk (in-person): Saturday, July 9, 2 pm  Highlighting the talents of emerging artists Jessie Fraser, Boma Nnaji, Jeighk Koyote, and Nancy Chiasson, …From The Start also includes work from…

Meet the 2021-22 Mentorship Program

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 Nova Scotian artists. Nancy Chiasson, Jessie Fraser, Jeighk Koyote, and Boma Nnaji  have been individually paired with established artists and mentors Louise Pentz, Bonnie Baker, Jan…

Apply for the Mentorship Program

The VANS Mentorship Program pairs emerging artists with established artists to take part in a ten-month mentorship from September to June. Focusing on supporting the goals and ambitions of emerging artists throughout the province, mentors may be asked to provide support in any one or more of the following areas: proposal development for exhibitions, grant writing assistance, artist statement…

2020-21 Mentorship Program Exhibition

Something Completely Different Visual Arts Nova Scotia’s 2020-21 Mentorship Program Exhibition The Craig Gallery, June 30 – July 25, 2021 Emerging Artist Talk (over Zoom): Saturday, July 10, 2pm  Highlighting the talents of emerging artists Trevor Novak, Sarah Mosher, Liam Ross and Celine Gabrielle, Something Completely Different also includes work from mentors Robin Metcalfe, Melissa Marr,…

Announcing the 2020-21 Mentorship Program!

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 Nova Scotian artists. Celine Gabrielle, Sarah Mosher, Trevor Novak, and Liam Ross have been individually paired with established artists and mentors Susan Tooke, Melissa Marr, Robin…

Announcing the 2019-20 Mentorship Program

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 Nova Scotian artists. Annik Gaudet, Hila Peleg, Andrea Tsang Jackson, and Jack Wong have been individually paired with established artists and mentors Becka Barker, Marilyn McAvoy,…

Apply for our Mentorship Program

Visual Arts Nova Scotia’s Mentorship Program pairs emerging artists with established artists to take part in a ten-month mentorship from September to June. Focusing on supporting the goals and ambitions of emerging artists throughout the province, mentors may be asked to provide support in any one or more of the following areas: proposal development for…

Announcing the 2018-19 Mentorship Program Artists

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 Nova Scotian artists. Carrie Allison, Emily Lawrence, Jenny Yujia Shi, and Katharine Vingoe-Cram have been individually paired with established artists and mentors: Ursula Johnson, Peter Dykhuis,…

2017-18 Mentorship Exhibition at The Craig

The Craig Gallery, July 12 – 29. Opening: Wednesday, July 11, 6 – 8pm. Mentee Artist Talk: Saturday, July 14, 2pm. Highlighting the talents of emerging artists NAT chantel, Lux Gow-Habrich, Bree Hyland, and Karen Langlois, the Visual Arts Nova Scotia 2017-18 Mentorship Program Exhibition Conversations also includes work from mentors anna sprague, Kim Morgan,…

Apply for the Mentorship Program

The call for applications is out for the 2018-19 Mentorship Program! The VANS Mentorship Program is designed to support the individual artistic methods and professional ambitions of emerging artists in Nova Scotia by providing access to the skills and experience of selected mentors. Basing its structure on similar pioneer programs such as CARFAC Saskatchewan’s Visual…

“Matte, Satin, Gloss” by Kate Grey

Matte, Satin, Gloss is a collection of familiar household objects made by emerging ceramic artist Kate Grey. Grey’s work often examines the relationship between how we view objects, primarily household objects, and women. The objects in this exhibition,  including ceramic books with various made-up titles, are organized by their surface quality, optical lens and natural…

VANS Mentorship Program Receives Protégé Award

At the 2017 Creative Nova Scotia Awards Gala, Susan Gibson Garvey was awarded the Portia White Prize, which recognizes cultural and artistic excellence on the part of a Nova Scotian artist who has attained professional status, mastery and recognition in their discipline. The $25,000 prize consists of a primary recipient who is an established artist…

Announcing the 2017-18 Mentorship Program Artists

Visual Arts Nova Scotia is pleased to announce the participants of this year’s Mentorship Program. After receiving many truly excellent applications, the program will be supporting four dedicated emerging Nova Scotian artists. NAT chantel, Lux Gow-Habrich, Bree Hyland, and Karen Langlois have been individually paired with established artists and mentors: anna sprague, Kim Morgan, Emily…

2017-18 Mentorship Program

Mentees: NAT chantel NAT chantel is an African Nova Scotian emerging artist in multimedia, textiles and sculpture. Collections of written language influence and direct her to recount historical experiences of oppression, silence, and marginalization, that draw into question the narratives of racial and feminist ideologies. Her work speaks to imposed societal structures that inform identity,…

The Initial Show: VANS’ 2016 – 17 Mentorship Program Exhibition

Highlighting the talents of mentees Alexis Vessey, Ben Mosher, Ryan Josey, and Kate Grey, the Visual Arts Nova Scotia 2016-17 Mentorship Program Exhibition The Initial Show also includes work from mentors Sarah Maloney, Craig Leonard, Bryan Maycock and Andrea Dorfman. Emerging artists in this year’s program present new work on view at The Craig Gallery…

Call for Applications: 2017-18 Mentorship Program

Visual Arts Nova Scotia’s Mentorship Program pairs emerging artists with established artists to take part in a ten-month mentorship from September to June. Focusing on supporting the goals and ambitions of emerging artists throughout the province, mentors may be asked to provide support in any one or more of the following areas: proposal development for…