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PAINTS suspended indefinitely.
Featured, 2026-06-09
As of June 30, 2026, the PAINTS Program will be suspended indefinitely. All Artists in the Schools programs in Nova Scotia had their provincial funding eliminated – cut to zero – when the Progressive Conservative government passed the budget with deep cuts to the arts, libraries, museums and social supports. We are frustrated and saddened… The post PAINTS suspended indefinitely. appeared first on Visual Arts Nova Scotia.
Featured, 2026-06-09
As of June 30, 2026, the PAINTS Program will be suspended indefinitely. All Artists in the Schools programs in Nova Scotia had their provincial funding eliminated – cut to zero – when the Progressive Conservative government passed the budget with deep cuts to the arts, libraries, museums and social supports. We are frustrated and saddened… The post PAINTS suspended indefinitely. appeared first on Visual Arts Nova Scotia.
“What Holds” – VANS’ 2025-26 Mentorship Program Exhibition
News, 2026-06-01
What Holds Visual Arts Nova Scotia’s 2025-26 Mentorship Program Exhibition The Craig Gallery, June 30 – July 26, 2026 Opening: Thursday, July 2, 2026, from 5 – 7 pm Emerging Artist Talk (in-person at The Craig Gallery): Saturday, July 18, 1 pm You are invited to the 2025-26 Mentorship Program Exhibition, What Holds at The Craig… The post “What Holds” – VANS’ 2025-26 Mentorship Program Exhibition appeared first on Visual Arts Nova Scotia.
News, 2026-06-01
What Holds Visual Arts Nova Scotia’s 2025-26 Mentorship Program Exhibition The Craig Gallery, June 30 – July 26, 2026 Opening: Thursday, July 2, 2026, from 5 – 7 pm Emerging Artist Talk (in-person at The Craig Gallery): Saturday, July 18, 1 pm You are invited to the 2025-26 Mentorship Program Exhibition, What Holds at The Craig… The post “What Holds” – VANS’ 2025-26 Mentorship Program Exhibition appeared first on Visual Arts Nova Scotia.
Annapolis Region artists: apply for the Mentorship Program!
News, 2026-06-01
We are accepting applications for Visual Arts Nova Scotia’s Mentorship Program. The 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… The post Annapolis Region artists: apply for the Mentorship Program! appeared first on Visual Arts Nova Scotia.
News, 2026-06-01
We are accepting applications for Visual Arts Nova Scotia’s Mentorship Program. The 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… The post Annapolis Region artists: apply for the Mentorship Program! appeared first on Visual Arts Nova Scotia.
Pricing Your Work and Contracts & Copyright
News, 2026-05-06
There are more workshops left in the VANS Spring Series, including Pricing Your Work with artist and marketing strategist Stacey Cornelius (Thursday, May 14, 6 – 8 pm AT) and Contract & Copyright Basics with artist and advocate Sydney Lancaster (Thursday, May 21, 6 – 8 pm AT). In Pricing you’ll learn how to accurately… The post Pricing Your Work and Contracts & Copyright appeared first on Visual Arts Nova Scotia.
News, 2026-05-06
There are more workshops left in the VANS Spring Series, including Pricing Your Work with artist and marketing strategist Stacey Cornelius (Thursday, May 14, 6 – 8 pm AT) and Contract & Copyright Basics with artist and advocate Sydney Lancaster (Thursday, May 21, 6 – 8 pm AT). In Pricing you’ll learn how to accurately… The post Pricing Your Work and Contracts & Copyright appeared first on Visual Arts Nova Scotia.
VANS’ Annual General Meeting
News, 2026-05-04
Visual Arts Nova Scotia’s Annual General Meeting will take place over Zoom on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. Join us from 6 – 7 pm AT to find out about VANS’ accomplishments this year and elect new directors to our Board. Please register by June 8 to get your Zoom link here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/WNsrJfuEQta8DA8yZzsAwg. After registering, you’ll receive… The post VANS’ Annual General Meeting appeared first on Visual Arts Nova Scotia.
News, 2026-05-04
Visual Arts Nova Scotia’s Annual General Meeting will take place over Zoom on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. Join us from 6 – 7 pm AT to find out about VANS’ accomplishments this year and elect new directors to our Board. Please register by June 8 to get your Zoom link here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/WNsrJfuEQta8DA8yZzsAwg. After registering, you’ll receive… The post VANS’ Annual General Meeting appeared first on Visual Arts Nova Scotia.
Call for pitches!
News, 2026-04-20
We are getting started on the next issue of Visual Arts News magazine and are opening a call for pitches. We want to hear from writers, artists, and critics who are paying attention to what is happening across Atlantic Canada. That might mean spending time with an artist’s work, spending time with a show, or… The post Call for pitches! appeared first on Visual Arts Nova Scotia.
News, 2026-04-20
We are getting started on the next issue of Visual Arts News magazine and are opening a call for pitches. We want to hear from writers, artists, and critics who are paying attention to what is happening across Atlantic Canada. That might mean spending time with an artist’s work, spending time with a show, or… The post Call for pitches! appeared first on Visual Arts Nova Scotia.
Learn about how to write your Artist Statement & CV!
News, 2026-04-20
Want to feel more prepared for upcoming applications? Having a polished artist statement and CV at the ready makes applying for opportunities so much easier. If only it was easy to write them. Writing your Artist Statement and CV is an online workshop that will cover the proper format for your artist CV (it’s different… The post Learn about how to write your Artist Statement & CV! appeared first on Visual Arts Nova Scotia.
News, 2026-04-20
Want to feel more prepared for upcoming applications? Having a polished artist statement and CV at the ready makes applying for opportunities so much easier. If only it was easy to write them. Writing your Artist Statement and CV is an online workshop that will cover the proper format for your artist CV (it’s different… The post Learn about how to write your Artist Statement & CV! appeared first on Visual Arts Nova Scotia.
Get ready for your next opportunity with new workshops!
News, 2026-04-01
Check out VANS’ Spring Workshop Series! We have really focused on getting you ready for the opportunities that arise (like a residency, an exhibition, a craft show, etc.) so that you feel confident when you apply. VANS is offering Writing Your Artist Statement and CV with VANS’ Programming Coordinator and Writing Tutor Carri MacKay (that’s me!), How to… The post Get ready for your next opportunity with new workshops! appeared first on Visual Arts Nova Scotia.
News, 2026-04-01
Check out VANS’ Spring Workshop Series! We have really focused on getting you ready for the opportunities that arise (like a residency, an exhibition, a craft show, etc.) so that you feel confident when you apply. VANS is offering Writing Your Artist Statement and CV with VANS’ Programming Coordinator and Writing Tutor Carri MacKay (that’s me!), How to… The post Get ready for your next opportunity with new workshops! appeared first on Visual Arts Nova Scotia.
VANS in Residence: Artist Kevin Comeau at le Conseil des arts de la Baie (CAB)
Featured, 2026-03-31
French to follow Le français suit Visual Arts Nova Scotia, in partnership with le Conseil des arts de la Baie (CAB), is pleased to welcome Kevin Comeau as the newest VANS in Residence Artist. Kevin will be in residence from April 6 – May 2, 2026 in Church Point, Nova Scotia. VANS in Residence is… The post VANS in Residence: Artist Kevin Comeau at le Conseil des arts de la Baie (CAB) appeared first on Visual Arts Nova Scotia.
Featured, 2026-03-31
French to follow Le français suit Visual Arts Nova Scotia, in partnership with le Conseil des arts de la Baie (CAB), is pleased to welcome Kevin Comeau as the newest VANS in Residence Artist. Kevin will be in residence from April 6 – May 2, 2026 in Church Point, Nova Scotia. VANS in Residence is… The post VANS in Residence: Artist Kevin Comeau at le Conseil des arts de la Baie (CAB) appeared first on Visual Arts Nova Scotia.
VANS in Residence: Artist Lisa Meecham at Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design
News, 2026-03-25
VANS is thrilled to announce Lisa Meecham as the newest VANS in Residence Artist, in partnership with the Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design. Lisa will be in residence in Sydney from March 16 to April 16, 2026, dividing her time between her own practice (60 per cent) and leading community-based art education programming… The post VANS in Residence: Artist Lisa Meecham at Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design appeared first on Visual Arts Nova Scotia.
News, 2026-03-25
VANS is thrilled to announce Lisa Meecham as the newest VANS in Residence Artist, in partnership with the Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design. Lisa will be in residence in Sydney from March 16 to April 16, 2026, dividing her time between her own practice (60 per cent) and leading community-based art education programming… The post VANS in Residence: Artist Lisa Meecham at Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design appeared first on Visual Arts Nova Scotia.
ALL HANDS ON DECK RALLY!
News, 2026-03-24
ALL HANDS ON DECK! Together we can show the government how united we are. Join us at the last rally to protest this devastating budget. The All Hands on Deck rally is Friday, March 27 at noon at Province House in Kjipuktuk/ Halifax (rain or shine). Join us in advocating for saving the arts in Nova… The post ALL HANDS ON DECK RALLY! appeared first on Visual Arts Nova Scotia.
News, 2026-03-24
ALL HANDS ON DECK! Together we can show the government how united we are. Join us at the last rally to protest this devastating budget. The All Hands on Deck rally is Friday, March 27 at noon at Province House in Kjipuktuk/ Halifax (rain or shine). Join us in advocating for saving the arts in Nova… The post ALL HANDS ON DECK RALLY! appeared first on Visual Arts Nova Scotia.
All-sector NEW BUDGET NOW rally March 10
News, 2026-03-07
Thank you to everyone who came to one of the rallies and has contacted their MLA, the Premier, the Finance Minister, and the Minister of Communities, Culture, Tourism, and Heritage to protest these devastating budget cuts. We know that the MLAs are feeling the pressure and some have been saying publicly that the budget cuts… The post All-sector NEW BUDGET NOW rally March 10 appeared first on Visual Arts Nova Scotia.
News, 2026-03-07
Thank you to everyone who came to one of the rallies and has contacted their MLA, the Premier, the Finance Minister, and the Minister of Communities, Culture, Tourism, and Heritage to protest these devastating budget cuts. We know that the MLAs are feeling the pressure and some have been saying publicly that the budget cuts… The post All-sector NEW BUDGET NOW rally March 10 appeared first on Visual Arts Nova Scotia.
PAINTS FUNDING CUT 100%
News, 2026-03-05
Budget cuts will end Artists in the Schools! The Nova Scotia Government is proposing budget cuts that will be devastating to the arts, our natural environment, social services, mental health and equity programs. Among these heavy-handed cuts, they are proposing to eliminate 100% of the provincial support for the Artists in the Schools programs, including… The post PAINTS FUNDING CUT 100% appeared first on Visual Arts Nova Scotia.
News, 2026-03-05
Budget cuts will end Artists in the Schools! The Nova Scotia Government is proposing budget cuts that will be devastating to the arts, our natural environment, social services, mental health and equity programs. Among these heavy-handed cuts, they are proposing to eliminate 100% of the provincial support for the Artists in the Schools programs, including… The post PAINTS FUNDING CUT 100% appeared first on Visual Arts Nova Scotia.
Save Arts and Culture in NS!
News, 2026-02-26
Dear Artists, Arts Organizations, and VANS Members, Thank you for your continued engagement and advocacy during this challenging time. The proposed provincial budget includes a 30% cut to operational funding for (already underfunded) arts, culture, and heritage organizations and a $14M cut to discretionary funding within Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage (CCTH). These cuts will be… The post Save Arts and Culture in NS! appeared first on Visual Arts Nova Scotia.
News, 2026-02-26
Dear Artists, Arts Organizations, and VANS Members, Thank you for your continued engagement and advocacy during this challenging time. The proposed provincial budget includes a 30% cut to operational funding for (already underfunded) arts, culture, and heritage organizations and a $14M cut to discretionary funding within Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage (CCTH). These cuts will be… The post Save Arts and Culture in NS! appeared first on Visual Arts Nova Scotia.
Advocate for Arts Funding!
News, 2026-02-17
This is a call for action from all of us involved in the arts and culture community in Halifax and the entire province. Arts funding at BOTH the Municipal and Provincial levels are under threat. Budget season for both municipalities and the province is upon us and there has been talks of a 10% reduction… The post Advocate for Arts Funding! appeared first on Visual Arts Nova Scotia.
News, 2026-02-17
This is a call for action from all of us involved in the arts and culture community in Halifax and the entire province. Arts funding at BOTH the Municipal and Provincial levels are under threat. Budget season for both municipalities and the province is upon us and there has been talks of a 10% reduction… The post Advocate for Arts Funding! appeared first on Visual Arts Nova Scotia.
VANS in Residence in Church Point
Call for Applications, 2026-02-03
A 4-week residency to work, play and connect with community in Church Point, NS. A stipend, a studio space, as well as support from VANS and le Conseil des arts de la Baie (le CAB) to help to make the residency a rich experience for the artist and the community alike. 60% of the artist’s… The post VANS in Residence in Church Point appeared first on Visual Arts Nova Scotia.
Call for Applications, 2026-02-03
A 4-week residency to work, play and connect with community in Church Point, NS. A stipend, a studio space, as well as support from VANS and le Conseil des arts de la Baie (le CAB) to help to make the residency a rich experience for the artist and the community alike. 60% of the artist’s… The post VANS in Residence in Church Point appeared first on Visual Arts Nova Scotia.
Take our Spring Workshop Survey
News, 2026-02-03
VANS will be offering online and in-person workshops for our Spring Workshop Series in April and May. We’d love to get your feedback about which professional development workshops we should offer and when. Let us know what you would like to see VANS offer by completing the Spring 2026 Workshop Survey, here: https://forms.gle/7MHtMChW3T9QfXtc7. Then we would… The post Take our Spring Workshop Survey appeared first on Visual Arts Nova Scotia.
News, 2026-02-03
VANS will be offering online and in-person workshops for our Spring Workshop Series in April and May. We’d love to get your feedback about which professional development workshops we should offer and when. Let us know what you would like to see VANS offer by completing the Spring 2026 Workshop Survey, here: https://forms.gle/7MHtMChW3T9QfXtc7. Then we would… The post Take our Spring Workshop Survey appeared first on Visual Arts Nova Scotia.
Advocacy Resources
News, 2026-02-02
LETTER TEMPLATE WRITE YOUR MLA: Find out your Electoral district and MLA here: https://enstools.electionsnovascotia.ca/edinfo/. CC: FinanceMinister@novascotia.ca, MIN_CCTH@novascotia.ca, PREMIER@novascotia.ca Dear MLA ____________ (find your MLA here), The Honourable John Lohr, Minister of Finance, The Honourable Dave Ritcey, Minister of Communities, Culture, Tourism & Heritage, and The Honourable Tim Houston, Premier of Nova Scotia, My name is… The post Advocacy Resources appeared first on Visual Arts Nova Scotia.
News, 2026-02-02
LETTER TEMPLATE WRITE YOUR MLA: Find out your Electoral district and MLA here: https://enstools.electionsnovascotia.ca/edinfo/. CC: FinanceMinister@novascotia.ca, MIN_CCTH@novascotia.ca, PREMIER@novascotia.ca Dear MLA ____________ (find your MLA here), The Honourable John Lohr, Minister of Finance, The Honourable Dave Ritcey, Minister of Communities, Culture, Tourism & Heritage, and The Honourable Tim Houston, Premier of Nova Scotia, My name is… The post Advocacy Resources appeared first on Visual Arts Nova Scotia.
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