STAY IN TOUCH for a chance to win a Lawrence Weiner Poster: Attention NSCAD Alumni, update your contact information with the university  for a chance to win this amazing Lawrence Weiner poster designed by the artist for the first exhibition of his posters. Why should you update your information? To be kept up-to-date about alumni events, opportunities, ways to connect with other alumni and much more! (Poster: Offset print, 17 x 24 1/2 in., 1983)
DEADLINE TO ENTER DRAW:
June 30, 2024
 Update your information here.

ART WORK: Is taking a summer break. We'll be back in September!

Did you miss an edition of Art Work? Find the recording on NSCAD's YouTube Channel. New content will be posted soon!

NSCAD Alumni in London: 
Join President Peggy Shannon, Advancement Director Kara Holm, and Director of the Anna Leonowens Gallery Systems Erinn Langille (BFA 2002) for a casual gathering of NSCAD alumni in London. Connect with old friend and new ones too. 
July 30, 2024, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Let us know you're coming RSVP@nscad.ca
BFI Riverfront, BFI Southbank, London SE1 8XT, United Kingdom 

Alumni receptions in Germany! Save the Dates: President Peggy Shannon, Advancement Director Kara Holm, and Director of the Anna Leonowens Gallery Systems Erinn Langille (BFA 2002) will be visiting alumni, supporters, and partners in Europe this summer. Stay tuned for further details about alumni gatherings on the following dates:

• Frankfurt: Thursday, August 1, 2024
• Berlin: Friday, August 2, 2024

Award: Congratulations Michael Massie (BFA 1991) who was awarded an Honorary Doctorate by OCAD at this year's convocation ceremony. He is a Newfoundland-based multi-media artist who channels his Inuit, Métis, and Scottish heritage into his creations. An exceptional silversmith, Massie has garnered international acclaim for his sculpture, seamlessly blending stone, wood and metal Read more here.

Award: Congratulations Alexis Walker (BFA 2002) for winning the Richard Martin Exhibition Award from the Costume Society of America. the exhibition Parachute: Subversive Fashion of the ’80s was shown at McCord Stewart Museum. Read more here.

Award: Congratulations Christian Sparkes (BFA 2004) for winning the Focus Future Award at Internationales Filmfest Emden-Norderney in Germany. Christian received the award for his film King Tide. Read more here.

Panel Discussion: Close Encounters: Futurism in Modern Art. A virtual panel discussion programmed with the Varley Art Gallery’s current exhibition To Go Boldly. Join exhibiting artists Brendan Lee Satish Tang (BFA 1998) and Syrus Marcus Ware, along with curator Anik Glaude, for an insightful discussion about art and futurism. July 17, 12:30 p.m. (Eastern) Registration required.

Exhibition: The Captain's House Gallery, is celebrating their season opening this week. Be sure to stop by an see the new group of artists invigorating the space. See works by Alex McCurdy (BFA 1980), Marla Benton (BFA 2001), Rebecca Fisk (BFA 1993) Belle Demont (BFA 2014) & Carol Hansen (BFA 1983) Captain's House Gallery, 33 Central Street, Chester, NS. Read more here.

Exhibition: Secret Signals, by Pandora Vaughan (BFA 1995). Recent work from two residencies at Dial House in Essex, featuring banners, moving pictures, prints and objects. Opening 6:30 p.m. on July 5. Praxis N16, 3-9 Belfast Rd., London, England. See more here.

Exhibition: Sunday Funnies, by Nick Rosin (BFA 2014). Come see Nick's 
humorous metalworking shenanigans as the perfect segue into summer fun and relaxation. Opening 6 p.m. on July 11. Mary E. Black Gallery, Centre for Craft NS,1061 Marginal Rd, Halifax, NS. See more here.

Exhibition: Whisper Networks, by Alex Stucliffe (BFA 2020). Work exploring the unique tensions characterizing visual culture today; focusing on the illusionary qualities of painting through the tactile effects of colour, texture, and layering processes. Until July 13. Katzman Art Projects, 5431 Doyle St #102, Halifax, NS See more here.

Exhibition: Mimajuaqne’kati | Place of Life, a solo exhibition presenting prints and video by Mi’kmaw and settler visual artist Jerry Evans (BFA 1986). Incorporating elements of L’nu visual culture and archival photographs of ancestors, Evans’ work considers the interterritorial relationships between the Beothuk and the Mi’kmaq in Ktaqmkuk. Until Sept. 15. Owens Art Gallery, Mount Allison University,61 York St, Sackville, NB Read more here.

Exhibition: VampSites, an exhibition-as-temporary-occupation. Combining making and showing, employing a surreal personal lexicon and mythology of colours and textures, motifs and narratives, Mitchell Wiebe (MFA 1996) imports the chaos and theatre of his studio into the well-lit, rational architecture of the art museum. The artist then adopts a distinctive persona who emerges from the same fictive world inhabited by his array of fantastical animalesque characters. Until Sept. 30. AGNS,  1723 Hollis Street, Halifax, NS 
Read more here.

Market: Dartmouth Makers at Dusk. The Dartmouth Makers are proud to present Dartmouth at Dusk - a summer series of handmade markets in the tent at Alderney Gate. See work by Geordan Moore (BDes 2007), Alexis Vessey (BFA 2009), Megan Archer (1996 - 1998) and more!  June 21, 5 p.m. - 9 p.m., 2 Ochterloney St, Dartmouth, NS 
Read more here.

In Memorial: Tori Brine (BFA 1999) 1971-2024. The NSCAD community mourns the loss of Tori, NSCAD’s Website/Desktop Support Specialist. “Tori was the most optimistic person I’ve ever met. No matter what she was suffering, she always remained positive. Her spirit and dedication left a lasting impact on all of us. She was kind to everyone, always smiling and offering a helping hand to those who needed it. Tori’s kindness and generosity will be deeply missed,” colleague Jonas Ye writes. A private memorial service will be held in Ontario with Tori’s family in the coming weeks. Read more here.

Extended Studies: Fall Courses now open! Unleash your creativity with courses ranging from jewellery and tile making to liberated quilt making and graphic design. Course offerings feature in person and online options! Read more here.

Exhibition: All Flesh is Grass, Angela Henderson (MFA 2016) and NSCAD Faculty member Solomon Nagler integrate land-based research practices, informed by non-anthropocentric agents and fragments of human interventions. The work in this exhibition positions the vegetal world as witness through explorations in sculpture, drawing and experimental film. The duo will also conducting a workshop as part of the exhibition. Opening June 21  Center/Alternative Space, 1-chōme-1273 Ginza, Kanuma, Tochigi, Japan. Read more here.

Exhibition: ANTHEM: Expressions of Canadian Identity, a group exhibition by artists invited from across Canada who have created works in response to the lyrics of Canada's national anthem, with a focus on the line “Our home and native land”. The artists explore how the concepts of “home”, “land” and “native” connect to their own personal and national identities. See work by NSCAD faculty Mark Bovey. Prince Takamado Gallery, in the Embassy of Canada to Japan B2 basement, 7-3-38 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo. Read more here.

Exhibition: SNAGxSan Diego 2024, Metalmith Conference. A group of NSCAD students made it to SNAG this year with faculty coordinator Rebecca Hannon. Students were challenged to find individual links in the work they are creating with a colour. A link needed to be formed between the work and the exhibition display. The makers worked together to find a way for all their adornment/holloware to be in conversation — this is a “link” they form with each other. The theme of “Color Wheel” is also a way to understand how colours are linked and share relationships that make each colour stronger. Read more here.

Call for Expressions of Interest:  Festival Curator - Nocturne 2025. In 2025, Nocturne will take place from October 16th-19th, 2025. Curator(s) will develop a vision/theme for the festival and will curate the Anchor Project program. Nocturne’s Anchor Project program consists of site-specific installations and performance art activations at sites across Halifax and Dartmouth. Deadline to apply: July 26, 2024, 11:59 PM (ADT) Read more here.

Design Expression of Interest: The FAB at NSCAD is looking for a new sign design from NSCAD Alumni! Something to freshen up the space and draw attention. FYI they love neon and faux neon! This unique events space hosts the NSCAD and public facing events! This project is in the process of receiving funding. Designs will need to be finalized by July 15 and installed by Sept. 16. Submit expression of interest to Events Producer Nick Fassbender 
by June 30.

Workshop: This art workshop will explore art making as a healthy way to foster communication and trust between youth and their caregivers. Youth and caregivers will be using art making as a way to communicate and create artworks together. We will be focusing on the journey of art making and everyone will leave with supplies to continue art making at home.
Deadline to apply: July 7 
Read more here.

Public lecture: Join Terry Smith-Lamothe as he discusses faces in architecture; human, animal and alike in a pictorial architectural world tour.
July 4, 7 p.m. Lunenburg School of the Arts, 6 Prince Street, 
Lunenburg, NS. Read more here.

Call for Course Proposals: The Centre for Craft NS now accepting proposals for the Fall '24 term! If you're passionate about craft we want to hear from you. This year, we've updated our submission form with new requirements. Whether you're a new or returning instructor, please read the requirements carefully to ensure a smooth application process. 
Deadline: July 3rd. Read more here.

Work at NSCAD: NSCAD is hiring! Check out our careers page to see the open opportunities.

Employment: Manager, Opportunity and Belonging NSCAD University. A tactical and strategic team leader who provides oversight and direction for The Office of Opportunity and Belonging (O&B). O&B encompasses student support for areas that include health and wellness, accessibility, and student engagement programs and activities and support to facilitate student success and persistence. 
$70,500 - $84,300 / year. Open until filled. Read more here.