Wildlife rules this week in local art news. But just like in the wild, it’s a dog eat dog world—a brutal struggle of survival of the fittest when it comes to the art world. Winner take all! Do you choose Nancy Rose‘s (adorable) squirrel buddies who unwittingly become photographic subjects? (globalnews.ca) or Bonita Hatcher‘s “controversial” […]
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Head Underground
Underground may not be the first word that comes to mind when one thinks of the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, with its hallowed halls of Nova Scotian art history and folk art. The AGNS Young Patrons Circle shine a light on contemporary emerging artists with ArtRising Volume III: Underground, the third annual fundraiser the […]
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Sense of Belonging
Making art is hard. Artists often work in solitude, trying to create something meaningful, second guessing themselves like it’s their job. Imagine trying to do that in a new country, where language barriers and isolation can seem like insurmountable hurdles. Huwaida Medani, Sohelia Hashemi and Youmei Chen who work for Immigrant Services for the Halifax […]
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Battle ready
The atmosphere at an Art Battle is a far cry from the image of a solitary soul alone in their studio, painting, emoting, cutting off their ear or what have you. Instead, this public art event brings a handful of hardy artists together to duke it out acrylic-style while an audience cheers them on. Saturday, […]
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Hooked on Power
When you think of hooked rugs you might think of little old ladies hunched over pre-made patterns or folk-art scenes—not exactly the stuff of artistic rebellion. That’s because you haven’t seen Craig Fancis Power’s emerging artist exhibit at the AGNS yet. Get ready to never look at hooked rugs the same way again. The featured […]
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Best Gallery
Gold Winner Argyle Fine Art Silver Winner Art Gallery of Nova Scotia Bronze Winner Swoon Fine Art “Over the moon, we are,” says Argyle Fine Art’s Adriana Afford of the gallery’s first first-place BOH finish since 2008. The Barrington Street community-centric contemporary art space recognizes variety is the spice of life, and fills its two […]
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Five Things You Should Not Miss This Week in Halifax
1. Catherine Martin Series: The Spirit of Annie Mae: Tonight (Wednesday, July 25) at 7, there will be a screening of Martin’s documentary about Anna Mae Aquash, who was the highest ranking woman in the American Indian Movement. Part of the Snapshot exhibit at the Khyber, this is definitely a must-see at the Museum of […]
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Jonesing for Jonestown
In ambitious people news, Halloway “Hind Legs” Jones is looking for intrepid volunteers and interesting bands for the mini-festival/art show by the name of Jonestown. Happening on August 18, the festival sounds like a doozy. “I’m lining the Bus Stop Theatre (academy style) with paintings and multimedia works I’ve made in my four years of […]
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Jonesing for Jonestown
In ambitious people news, Halloway “Hind Legs” Jones is looking for intrepid volunteers and interesting bands for the mini-festival/art show by the name of Jonestown. Happening on August 18, the festival sounds like a doozy. “I’m lining the Bus Stop Theatre (academy style) with paintings and multimedia works I’ve made in my four years of […]
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Welcome the new Arts Nova Scotia Board
Last December, the news of a resurrected Arts Nova Scotia—an arm’s length arts council—was announced by Christopher Majka (Nova Scotia Cultural Action Network). Communities, Culture and Heritage Minister David Wilson put the council into motion and last Tuesday, exactly 10 years on the button after the last council was disbanded by the Hamm government, the […]
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NUT-JOB
I’ve learned many valuable lessons while at art school, but this very important one tops the list: Dumping a frozen cube of your boyfriend’s ejaculate into a cup of warm water and watching it melt may constitute an “A+” in some professor’s books. But one thing is for sure. You’re a fucking asshole. Have fun […]
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New Nova Scotia arts council established: Arts Nova Scotia
From a press release minutes ago from Christopher Majka (Nova Scotia Cultural Action Network), came the exciting and encouraging announcement that Communities, Culture and Heritage Minister David Wilson will be tabling two bills before Legislature, one to establish Arts Nova Scotia, a new arm’s length arts council to fill the great void left after the […]