We are thrilled to announce that Ibe Ananaba has been selected as the artist in residence for this Spring in Kjipuktuk (Halifax) at the Wonder’neath Studios in the Central North End of thh city...
https://visualarts.ns.ca/vans-in-residence-artist-ibe-ananaba/
After a recent program review by Visual Arts Nova Scotia’s Board of Directors, VANS is looking into developing a new Emerging Artist Program that focuses on mentorship but could also include pr...
You can now purchase this limited-edition, black cotton tote bag and both limited-edition VANS stickers! We are selling the tote bag ($25/ each) and stickers ($5/ each) individually or as a bundl...
https://visualarts.ns.ca/order-your-limited-edition-vans-merch-today/
We’re seeking 4 – 6 creative individuals engaged with the arts in Nova Scotia to stand for election to our Board of Directors and support our new Strategic Plan. Help us build a future where ...
Submit a pitch for the Fall 2024 issue of Visual Arts News. We’re eager to hear from writers, artists, and critics to expand and deepen conversations inspired by the artistic vision of emerging...
We are going to be an exhibitor at the inaugural Halifax Art Book Fair on Saturday, April 13, 10am – 8pm at the All Nations Church (2535 Robie St)! Browse and purchase current and past issue...
https://visualarts.ns.ca/visual-arts-news-at-the-halifax-art-book-fair/
Attention artists! VANS members and other professional artists are being solicited with personalized emails for pay to participate/ pay to publish schemes. These emails are from companies or indi...
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 ...
https://visualarts.ns.ca/new-deadline-vans-in-residence-at-artsplace/
Announcing VANS’ Spring Workshop Series! The workshops in this series will be offered online over Zoom (but we will return to offering some in-person workshops in the fall). Registered parti...
Snow is still on the ground, but it’s time for the spring round of the Peer Application Review Groups! Visual Arts Nova Scotia is facilitating this six-week peer-review process to help current...
https://visualarts.ns.ca/get-a-new-perspective-on-your-application/
We are thrilled to be partnering with two organizations this spring that are each hubs in their own neighbourhoods helping people to connect with and through art. VANS in Residence provides a sti...
https://visualarts.ns.ca/vans-in-residence-artist-call-halifax-annapolis-royal/
VANS will be offering online and in-person workshops for our Spring Workshop Series in March, April and May. We’d love to get your feedback about which professional development workshops we ...
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...
https://visualarts.ns.ca/you-can-apply-for-a-membership-bursary/
PAINTS (Professional Artists In The Schools) helps schools in Nova Scotia bring professional visual artists into their classrooms. Projects can range from 3 to 12 hours, and can involve artists w...
https://visualarts.ns.ca/paints-deadline-for-teachers-in-january-30/
The VANS office, along with the rest of the Cultural Federations, will be closed for the holidays December 19 – January 2. Our last day in the office will be Monday, December 18 (so get your me...
A subscription to Visual Arts News makes the perfect gift for the art lover in your life. Issues will be mailed twice a year, Spring and Fall, to the gift recipient, as well as access to addition...
ART RECESS. A break, a change, time to play, to have fun – just like regular recess! You can even have a snack too. ART RECESS is a collection of short, accessible workshops that can be del...
As the end of the year approaches, 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 t...
The team at Visual Arts News is eager to hear from writers, artists and critics to expand and deepen conversations inspired by the artistic vision of emerging and established artists who are push...
https://visualarts.ns.ca/open-call-for-visual-arts-news-spring-issue/
Visual Arts Nova Scotia and Visual Arts News, in partnership with the Native American Art Studies Association and Nocturne: Art at Night Festival, present an in-person keynote panel discussion: A...
https://visualarts.ns.ca/activating-art-in-mikmaki-panel-discussion/