NSCAD in Halifax:
Come join us for music, food, and drink at our annual wrap party. This is a chance to connect with old friends and make new ones too! Please let us know if you are able to attend 
rsvp@nscad.ca Don't forget to tell your friends and share this info with your networks!

Dec. 3, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
The Local, 2037 Gottingen St., Halifax, NS.

Virtual Talk: Moving Art 
Dec. 17, 12:30 p.m. (Atlantic) 
Join Jessica Winton (MFA 2016, BFA 1997) and Annalise Prodor (BFA 2011) as they discuss movement,  performance, community collaboration & activation in art. Register here.

Did you miss an edition of Art Work? Find the recordings on NSCAD University's YouTube Channel. 

Holiday Markets: Click here to find a list for alumni markets in November. Did we miss you? Send us information about your upcoming markets alumni@nscad.ca. Have an event in December? We will be sending a market mailing then too. 

Career: Congratulations Akshay Tyagi (BFA 2008) who was recently became the Creative Director for South Asian Fashion Week 2025, happening in New York Feb. 7-16, 2025!  The renowned celebrity stylist, is known for curating iconic looks for A-list celebrities, high-profile fashion events, magazines and film. Their influence will be pivotal in shaping SAFW’s campaigns, photoshoots, and event production, setting new standards for South Asian fashion on the world stage. Read more here.

Awards: Congratulations to siblings Chloé Gordon (BFA 2010) and Parris Morris (BFA 2011). Their fashion brand Beaufille was named Womenswear Designer of the Year at The Canadian Arts & Fashion Awards in October. Read more here.

Interview: A new episode of Artalogue features Hangama Amirir (BFA 2012). In this episode, Amiri shares her remarkable journey from painting to textiles, drawing deeply from her Afghan heritage and personal history. In our conversation, Amiri explains how she transforms fabrics to tell a story with her art and how powerful the medium is to express authenticity and connection. Listen here.

Competition: Congratulations to Nick Rosin (BFA 2014) who was recently selected to participate in TALENTE - Masters of the Future 2025 Exhibition that will be shown during Munich Jewellery week in March 2025. 
Separate Sips and Lil Spray of Sunshine, brass and spray paint flower vases featured to the left. Nick reminds us all to stop and smell the flowers! Read more here.

Acquisition: Congratulations to Rilla Marshall (BFA 2004), whose woven series Weighted Lines was purchased by Global Affairs Canada for its visual art collection. The art is on its way to the Canadian Ambassador's office in Dhaka, Bangladesh. See more here.

Residency: Congratulations to Alice Banks (MFA 2023) who is currently the artist-in-residence at the Molokai Arts Center. The purpose of the MAC Artist in Residence program is to provide artists with a respite from daily responsibilities, to enable them to create and concentrate on their work. "I will focus on completing a print series using watercolour monoprints and appliquéd quilts. Conceptually I will look at multigenerational communication beyond the family, from community, culture, to nature." Read more here.

Sow to Sew Speakers’ Series: Visiting artist and fashion designer, Lee Dekel (2012) will do a talk Nov. 21 to share how she set up her internationally recognized label, while operating a sustainable business. Dekel is founder of 100% Silk, a clothing line, boutique and gallery in downtown Toronto, known for its dedication to exalted textiles and rich textures. Hear Dekel on Nov. 21 at 12 p.m., at The Institute, 1871 Granville St., Halifax, NS. Read more here.

Artist Talk: The Art Now! Speakers' Series presents a conversation between artist Brigitta Zhao (MFA 2024) and PhD candidate Imogen Clendinning. Zhao works closely with ocean scientists and marine data to create digital art featured on social media and in public installations. This lecture is free and open to the public  Nov. 21 at 7 p.m. Western University, WIRB-1170, London, ON. Read more here.

Music Festival: Spirit of Song 2024, featuring music by Tanya Tagaq (DFA 2015, BFA 1998), Jordan Bennett (Faculty),  Kayla Stride (BFA 2014), Nelson White, Alan Syliboy (1975) and many more. Enjoy a celebration of music, art and craft. Nov. 19 - 23. St. John's, NL Read more here.

Music: Come sing and get into the holiday spirit with Jenn Grant (BFA 2006). Tickets with varying prices on sale now. Patreon members get in free. 10% of profits go to Out of the Cold. The event is Dec. 21, 7 p.m. The Sanctuary Arts Centre, 100 Ochterloney Street, Dartmouth, NS. Read more here.  

Gallery Tours: 2024 GALLERY HOP, a group of Halifax area galleries will be open especially for you with unique activations and dozens of alumni represented! HOP HOP HOP on over and meet artists, buy art and sip and snack on seasonal treats! Dec. 7, 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Read more here.

Studio Tour: The 2nd annual Brightwood Art Studio Tour. Artists Violet Rosengarten, Maria Doering (instructor), Julie Rosvall (2012 & 2018) & Cathy McKelvey will open their studio doors to the public. There will be paintings, prints, greeting cards and much more. Come for a visit and a chat and stock up on holiday gifts. Nov. 24, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Dartmouth, NS. Read more here. 

Exhibition: Sky & Sea, ceramics by Marla Benton (BFA 2001). Benton's collection seeks to immortalize the familiar sights of gulls, cormorants and song birds in beautiful art pieces, as well as the magical encounters with porpoises, orcas, and belugas that have left a lasting impression on the artist's being. Runs until Nov. 27. The artist will be on-site, Nov. 17, 12:30pm - 3:30pm & Nov. 23, 12pm - 2pm. Lunenburg School of the Arts, 6 Prince St., Lunenburg, NS. Read more here.

Exhibition: Voyage, hyperrealistic paintings by Katharine Burns (BFA 2009). The artist invites you on a journey through the ever-changing landscapes of the ocean. This collection of seascapes is more than just a visual exploration—it’s an invitation to escape, find solace, and reconnect with the natural world. Runs until Dec. 7. 401 Richmond St., Suite 128, Toronto, ON. Read more here.

Exhibition: Instant Decay, a solo exhibition of new work by Charles Bishop (1975 - 1977) consisting of a series photographic prints on archival watercolour paper. Bishop’s unique process of intervening and manipulating the development process of Polaroid photographs imposes beautiful painterly abstractions to fleeting images caught with the lens. Runs until Dec. 7. Katzman Art Projects, 5431 Doyle St., Halifax, NS. Read more here.
 

Exhibition: Triumphs in Clay, artwork of the Nova Scotia Potters Guild. A Dynamic Ceramic Panoramic of functional and sculptural work featuring: Alexandra McCurdy (BFA 1980), Kate Grey (BFA 2016), Marla Benton (BFA 2001), Toni Losey (BFA 2018), Teresa Bergen (BFA 2001), 
Louise Pentz (BFA 1973), Pam Birdsall (BFA 1973, BA 1974), Mary Jane Lundy (BFA 2003), Linda Pullin (BFA 1998), Joan Bruneau (BFA 1988), Robin Clarke (BFA 1986), Ray Mackie (BFA 1978), Carol Smeraldo, Rachel de Conde (BFA 2003), Jim Smith (BFA 1984), Deb Kuzyk (BFA 1983), Tim Worthington (MFA 1977), Walter Ostrom (Life Fellow), Paige Fraser (BFA 2018), Meg Bennett (BFA 2021), 
Andrea Puszkar (BFA 1999), Meggie Richards (BFA 2017), Janet Doble (BFA 1995), Shauna MacLeod (BFA 2011), 
Deborah Wheeler (BFA 1976) & Sharon Fiske. Runs until Dec. 15. The Ice House Gallery, 31 Creamery Rd, Tatamagouche, NS. Read more here.

Exhibition: 69th Annual DAL Student, Staff, Faculty & Alumni Exhibition! All are welcome to celebrate the amazing creative talent of the Dalhousie & King's communities including Duane Jones (BDes 2004 Honours). Light refreshments will be served. Opening reception is Nov. 28, 6-8 p.m. opening reception. Runs until Dec. 22. Dalhousie Art Gallery, 6101 University Ave., Dalhousie Arts Centre, Lower level, Halifax, NS.  Read more here. 

Exhibition: Open the Sky Doors, solo show featuring work by Cortney Cassidy (BFA 2024). See new work developed during the Visual Arts Nova Scotia artist-in-residence. "My work explores ideas and experiences around gender, queerness, spirituality and dreams, while contemplating the complex histories of painting." Runs until Dec 20. 96 St George St, Annapolis Royal, NS. Read more here.

Exhibition: A conversation between the Wild Prairie Rose and Garden Rose, Sticks and Thorns speaks to the experiences and inheritance of intergenerational strength through the women that have created us. Interwoven, conversational—or simply an intuitive impulse to come back to the circle. Between two artists working from coast to coast, a thread of circularity emerges in the work of Carrie Allison (MFA 2018, BFA/BA 2014) and Haley Bassett. Runs until Jan. 18, 2025⁣. Norberg Hall, 333b – 36 Ave. SE, Calgary, AB. Read more here.

Exhibition: Rewilding, this exhibition of contemporary works by 13 Canadian artists explores the concept of rewilding through art, including Justin Tyler Tate (BFA 2007). The museum offers free entry every Thursday evening from 5-8 p.m. Don't miss this chance to see Tate's art and explore the museum's other amazing natural history collections. Runs until Sep. 8, 2025. Canadian Museum of Nature, 240 McLeod St., Ottawa, ON Read more here.

In Memorium: Mary Ogembo (BFA 2024). With a career spanning over three decades, Kenyan contemporary artist Mary Ogembo was an influential figure in the Kenyan art scene, creating works rich in colour and symbolism that highlighted the resilience, beauty, and empowerment of African women.  Ogembo pursued her dream of returning to school and she chose NSCAD to broaden her artistic horizons. She graduated in May with her Bachelor of Fine Arts, a testament to her insatiable curiosity and lifelong commitment to growth. Read more here. 

In Memorium: Tom Forrestall 
The Forrestall family is deeply saddened to announce the passing of their beloved father and one of Canada’s most celebrated artists, Thomas DeVany Forrestall. On Nov. 15, Forrestall passed away peacefully at Dartmouth General Hospital with loved ones near, after a brief illness. Tom’s love of life, humour, and creativity touched everyone who knew him. He leaves behind a memorable body of work and a family who will forever remember his warmth, wisdom, and love. Appointed a Governor in Council in 2000, Tom served on the Strategic Planning, Academic Planning and Nominating Committees. In 2008 Tom was appointed a Life Governor of NSCAD. Public visitations will be at Dartmouth Funeral Home, 29 Queen Street, Dartmouth on Nov. 22, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Read more here.

Award: NSCAD filmmakers win Grand Prize at Festival du Nouveau Cinema.
Pan & Syrinx, produced by Kate Solar (BFA 2024) and written and directed by A. Laurel Lawrence (Expanded Media student), won the Rencontres Pancanadiennes du Cinéma Étudiant 
as the best of a cohort of student films that included 50 filmmakers from 27 schools across Canada. As part of their FNC prize, Lawrence will travel to Vietnam next year for the Autumn Meeting festival. Currently, they are meeting with distributors to help determine the life of Pan & Syrinx that began in Montreal. Read more here.

Student Awards: Seven NSCAD students win big at Nova Scotia Talent Trust. The Trust supports emerging artists and talents in Nova Scotia with scholarships and bursaries to further studies and research in their respective fields. Winners include students from the departments of Film, Photography, Drawing, and Printmaking: Sarah Eve Hutten, Cuba Fisk, Devon Pennick-Reilly (BFA 2020), Liana Rizatdinova, Liz Shmuilov, Cate Harper and Oscar Jarsky. Read more here.

December 3rd is Giving Tuesday
Food is more than sustenance; it fuels inspiration, energy, and the ability to focus. Without reliable access to food, artists may struggle with the energy and mental clarity they need to do creative work. But, when artists are well-nourished, they’re better equipped to create meaningful work that reflects, challenges, and inspires society. That’s why NSCAD is focused on improving food security for students this #GivingTuesday.

The J & W Murphy Foundation has generously pledged to match all donations from NSCAD’s community up to $3,500. 100% of funds raised this year will go to the NSCAD Food Security Bursary to provide grocery cards to students in need. Help us meet our $7,000 goal on December 3rd! Read more here.

Exhibition: NSCAD Professor Jennifer Green’s (BFA 2009) Flaxmobile Project presents Flax Ecologies. 
Featuring the work of 15 craftspeople from across Mi’kma’ki (Nova Scotia) in collaboration with regional farmers. Artists include: Frances Dorsey (Former Faculty), Heidi Friesen (MFA 2022), Kit Holden-Ada (BFA 2009), 
Andreea Murgu (BFA 2018), Kamila 
Orbegoso (BFA 2024), & Wiebke 
Schroeder (MFA 2023, BFA 2020, VAC 2017). Until Dec. 15. Ross Creek Centre for the Arts, 555 Ross Creek Rd, Annapolis Valley, NS. Read more here. 

NYC Jewellery Week: Jewellers and jewellery enthusiasts are flooding New York City this week and NSCAD alumni, staff and students are on the ground. 
Magpie Exchange is an interactive event – part roaming exhibition and part performance – that invites participants to swap special objects, found items, or stories for one-of-a-kind pins made by the Magpie Jewellery Collective. Members include: Brooklyn Soucie (student), 
Eden Cowles (student), Emma Piirtoniemi (BFA 2016 & staff), 
Hannah Craig (BFA 2022), Mackenzie Pearl Reid (BFA 2024) & Meichan Yuan (student). Jewellery Week runs Nov. 18 - 24. Read more here.

Screening & Artist Talk: submerged in the waters… between the waters, between the waters a film by Angela Henderson (BFA 2016, Faculty) & Solomon Nagler (Faculty) was screened at The Film Gallery in France. The duo will be taking part in 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗺𝗮 a talk and meet-&-greet. 43, Rue du Faubourg Saint Martin, 75010 Paris, France. Read more here.

Public Speaking Series: HUB TALKS, an evening of insightful presentations and inspiring panel discussions. The Nov. 27 talk will dive deep into how we, as problem-solvers, can break away from traditional methods to explore new, intuitive, and impactful ways to create positive change. Nov. 27, 6-9 p.m. Arthur L. Irving Entrepreneurship Centre, 5907 Gorsebrook Avenue Halifax, NS. Read more here. 

NSCAD @ Farmer's Market: Students will be debuting at the Halifax Brewery Farmers’ Market this November. Every month, two of our students will have the opportunity to sell their creative products ranging from arts, jewellery, crafts, design and more. Starting Nov. 23, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Halifax Brewery Market, 1496 Lower Water St, Halifax, NS. Read more here.

Student Winter Market: We’re excited to welcome you all to our NSCAD Annual Winter Maker’s Market! We will have 75 stalls featuring the arts, crafts, design and more from our talented students. Dec. 7, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. NSCAD Port Campus, 1107 Marginal Rd, Halifax, NS. Read more here.