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- A Message from President Peggy Shannon
- A Message from Alumni Association President Ashley Delaney
- Alumni Events
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- NSCAD in the Community
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Message from President Peggy Shannon, PhD

Dear friends,

As you will remember, Spring is full of abundance at NSCAD where everything we have been working on comes to fruition – a truly inspiring time.

You may have noticed NSCAD ads and posters around town promoting numerous upcoming events. We have packaged all our events under one umbrella. As we enter a period of non-stop events and shows, the newly named Mayhem year-end festival covers everything we present in a short period of time.

Our Film Festival kicks off April 30 – May 2 and features student and alumni films, including a special appearance from Chris Hegedus (BFA 1973) who will take part in an alumni panel discussion.

We have a Fashion show on May 2. I am really looking forward to seeing our students’ creations come to life on the runway and to welcome our guest designer Marie Webb to the Port Campus.

And of course, we have the Student Art Award Gala on May 9, a fantastic night to meet with other alumni and see what our stellar emerging artists are up to.

You may buy individual tickets or a festival pass to attend all these shows. I look forward to seeing you at these events and celebrating our amazing students and their end-of-year work. You can find all our events on the Mayhem Festival page.

 Peggy

Message from Alumni Association President Ashley Delaney
Spring is an exciting time for new beginnings. In this next month, many future alumni will be wrapping up their time as students, about to embark on new adventures. A pivotal time you likely remember well!

I was especially reminded of those days at last month's Fountain Campus tour. Thank you to those who were able to join locally and follow along on Instagram. Personally, it was such a great opportunity to be back and revisit those memories. We hope to do it again in the Fall.

It’s been a productive few months for the Alumni Association. We started our year documenting a strong plan that helped reset our vision and prioritize our actions. As volunteers across the globe, we want to ensure we focus our efforts where they have the most impact. One necessary step has been reviewing and recommending By-Law amendments, which consider the shift of roles and our remote process. We will soon have that ready for you to review.

Our planning has been collaborative with the University team. Thanks to those who joined Dr. Shannon for the Alumni Town Hall and for providing strong feedback, insight, and perspective as input into NSCAD’s Strategic Plan. We hope you can join us for Dr. Shannon’s Strategic Plan presentation to alumni on May 16.

Finally, an ask of you. I have the honour of speaking at the 2024 Graduation Ceremony on behalf of alumni. If you have words of wisdom to share with these new grads, I would love to share on your behalf. Send me an email or fill out this anonymous form.

Cheers to new beginnings,
Ashley

Read more on our website and to stay connected with the latest news.

Call for Nominations: Nominate the exceptional individuals who inspire us, challenge us, and shape the world around us for NSCAD University's prestigious Doctor of Fine Arts (honoris causa) and Life Fellow awards. Deadline: May 15, 2024
Read more here.

LAURIE ANDERSON TO RECEIVE AN HONORARY DEGREE FROM NSCAD
Anderson is a writer, director, composer, visual artist, musician and vocalist whose works span the worlds of art, theatre, experimental music, and technology. Her recording career was launched by O Superman in 1981. Anderson has published ten books and been nominated for five Grammys throughout her recording career with Warner Records and Nonesuch. She released Landfall, a collaboration with the Kronos Quartet, which received a Grammy award in 2018. Read more here.

Mayhem Arts Festival: At NSCAD University’s year-end showcase, students from fine arts, design, film, fashion, and craft unleash their creative talents. Join us for a variety of tickets and free events!
NSCAD Film Fest April 30 - May 2
NSCAD Fashion Show May 4
NSCAD Student Art Awards May 9
Artist for a Day May 11
Grad Exhibition May 2 - 13
Read more here.

NEXT WEEK
Art Work: Making Movie Magic
Join Head of Puppetry at Neptune Theatre and prosthetics maker Cassie Seaboyer (BFA 2017) & documentarian Amanda Burt (2000) as they shine a light on their experiences in film and theatre.
April 23, 2024 12:30 p.m. (Atlantic)
Register here.

NSCAD in Vancouver: Join Cathy Busby (BFA 1984) for an artist talk about HORIZONS a conceptual art project by Garry Neill Kennedy, which will be on display in the gallery. This exhibition will be paired with Of and About Posters: the Lawrence Weiner Archive. Afterwards join us upstairs for an alumni mixer with Interim Dean Jacqueline Warwick and Advancement Director Kara Holm, as well as old friends, and new. April 25, 2024, 5 p.m - 7 p.m. Vancouver Art Gallery, 750 Hornby Street, Vancouver, BC. If you would like to attend, email us at rsvp@nscad.ca.

Seriously Creative Strategic Plan: A chance for alumni to connect with President Shannon and hear about the university's strategic plan for the future. May 16, 2024, 6 p.m - 7 p.m.(Atlantic). Registration Required.

Exhibitions: The paintings in A Glimmering Feel Towards the Now use technology while remaining rooted in a history of painting to articulate the connected nature of our world. All three painters work in gestures: brushstrokes on the canvas that connect the work to a vast history of painting through direct art historical references. See woks by Megan Kyak-Monteith (BFA 2019), Alex Sutcliffe (BFA 2020) & Atticus Gordon. Artists’ tour: May 12, 2 p.m. Free admission.
Until May 15. City Hall Art Gallery, 110 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa, ON. Read more here .

Exhibition: Undergrowth, Sara Angelucci (MFA 1997). The show
brings together several bodies of work produced over the last decade by the artist that examine the ways in which photographic practices have contributed to the divide between humans and nature. Opening reception Jul. 21, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Until Jul 7. Art Gallery of Mississauga, 300 City Centre Dr, Mississauga, ON.
Read more here.

Exhibition: Members Exhibition at Peer Gallery. See works by new gallery members Allyson Simmie (BFA 1989), Steve Farmer (BFA 1989), Theresa Bergen (BFA 2001) & Diana Baldwin.
Until May 22. Peer Gallery, 166 Lincoln Street, Lunenburg, NS. Read more here.

Honorary Degree Recipient: Congrats to Jerry Evans (BFA 1986) who will be awarded degree honoris causa from Memorial university on May 13. For more than 30 years, his practice has been dedicated to the preservation, reclamation and continued growth of Indigenous communities across Nfld. and Lab. Working primarily as a painter and master printmaker, in addition to curation, film, design and traditional hand poke tattooing, the predominant theme in his art is Mi’kmaw heritage. Read more here.

Book Launch: Jack Wong's (BFA 2014) third written and illustrated children's book, All That Grows, is available now! Show of original artwork from the book is currently on view at Halifax Central Library (in their 5th floor Sunroom/café space), up until April 28th. This exhibit features a selection of research and sketch work displayed alongside final art, creating a game of "spot-the-difference" on the walls specifically intended to engage all patrons including young viewers. I hope it'll provide fun for you and yours! Closing reception April 22nd 6 - 8 p.m. Read more here.

Murals: Explore the sunny streets of Kjpuktuk's vibrant public art scene! Like this piece by our own Mr. Margot Durling (BDes 2006 Honours) which can be found at The Hub on Grafton Street. This mural is a continuation of their powerful body of work Chosen Family, which includes a sculptural installation on the Halifax Commons, and digital animation on the National Arts Centre. Read more here.

Artist-in-Residence: Graeme Patterson (BFA 2003) is currently the resident artist at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery. During the residency, he will develop a new body of multi-media work focused on human and animal gestures through the use of stop-motion animation, robotics, video, and VR. A large part of his process will involve experimentation with textiles, puppets, and live-action chroma key performance. Studio hours: Tues. - Thurs. 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. & Fri. 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Until April 26 Read more here.

In Memorial: Richard Serra (DFA 2004), whose monumental and confrontational works redefined sculpture, dies at 85. He is best remembered for his immense, rusted steel monuments that were once reviled and are now beloved by the public. These days, Serra is best known for colossal, curvilinear constructions that can be walked through, like those from his Torqued Ellipse series, as well as his “drawings,” thick black crayon masses encrusted on paper. Read more here.

NSCAD University Film Festival Presented by TD Insurance: Save the Date. TICKETS ON SALE NOW! See films from alumni & students as well as alumni panels.

FREE TICKETS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH A VALID STUDENT ID!

Screenings:
April 30, 7 p.m. - Three Thousand, Mary & Myself, Flawed, Avenuers, Feature: Spring & Arnaud, Q&A with Marcia Connolly (BFA 1995) and Katherine Knight (BFA 1980)

May 1, 7 p.m. - Annie Pootoogook, Feature: War Room, Q&A with Chris Hegedus (BFA 1973)

May 2, 7 p.m. - NSCAD Student Films: Somewhere Real, Annie, Are You OK, Eye piece, SYLA, Not My Children, Mika, ANWAR, Thirsty, Lost Thread, Cycles, Pan & Syrinx.

Alumni Panels:
May 1, 1 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. - Talk with Chris Hegedus moderated by
Stephen Reynolds.
3 p.m. - Alumni film panel moderated by Darrell Varga, with Katherine Knight, Heather Young (BFA 2009), Marcia Connolly.

Bell Auditorium, Fountain Campus
NSCAD, 5163 Duke St., Halifax NS
Read more here.

Exhibition: Living Our Languages, Facilitated by Dr. Joshua Schwab-Cartas, Sydney Wreaks & Natalie Laurin. A community project focused on Indigenous language reclamation through community celebration and education. Indigenous participants painted on rawhide hand drums with designs highlighting themes of language revitalization. Until April 30. Treaty Space Gallery, NSCAD Port Campus, 1107 Marginal Rd., Halifax NS. Read more here.

Exhibition: Amalgamate an exhibition of NSCAD ceramic students. Closing reception April 19, 6 p.m. Port Campus, 3rd floor 1107 Marginal Rd., Halifax NS.

Fashion Show: This runway show, a long-established tradition for the
Fashion-Eastas of Nova Scotia, is not just a showcase of emerging talent but a testament to the vibrant fashion culture of our community. It is the capstone achievement of our Intermediate and Advanced Fashion Studies (AFS) students and features selected students from NSCAD’s Jewellery Department. May 4th, 6 p.m. Buy your tickets HERE. NSCAD Port Campus, 1107 Marginal Rd., Halifax NS. Read more here.

Student Art Awards: NSCAD is excited to announce the ten finalists of the 2024 NSCAD Student Art Award. The award recognizes the exceptional works made by our students across ten disciplines at the university. This year's nominees are: Chris Sampson,
Daria Herashchenko, a. laurel lawrence, Kate Dong, Kalani Chen-Hayes, Page Cowell, Rayce Min, Sunny Babcock, Yongxuan Zheng & Silas Wamsley. The awards gala will be on May 9, buy your tickets HERE. NSCAD Port Campus, 1107 Marginal Rd., Halifax NS. Read more here.

Call for Proposals: Artist for a Day 2024. Are you a NSCAD student, alumni, technician, staff or faculty member? Do you have an idea for an interactive art idea? We would love to hear from you. Every year we open our doors to the community to engage with art, this free event draws would be artists of all ages and skill levels. Participating projects receive a $300 materials fee, lunch for all their team members and the latest NSCAD volunteer tees designed by alumni. Submit your idea here: Students, Staff & Faculty or Alumni. Event date: May 11, 2024, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

TD Insurance: Take advantage of your alumni benefits. As a trusted partner, the TD Insurance Meloche Monnex Program is dedicated to helping NSCAD alumni get access to preferred insurance rates on car, home, condo and tenant coverage. For more information or to get a quote here.

Win an Lawrence Weiner Poster:
NSCAD Alumni, update your contact information with the university and be entered in 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 on alumni events, opportunities, connect with fellow alumni and much more! (Poster: Offset print, 17 x 24 1/2 in., 1983)
Update your information here.

Call for Applications: The Theodore Prize, administered by the Beaverbrook Art Gallery, The Theodore Prize is an annual award of $20,000 given to an Atlantic Canadian artist whose work displays a high level of artistic and creative excellence, a command of the artist’s medium, and an acknowledged level of regard from the Atlantic Canadian curatorial / gallery community. Deadline: June 15, 2024 Read more here.

Call for Applications: Tournesol Award is a yearlong, onsite & offsite residency that recognizes an emerging Bay Area painter and provides studio space, a $10,000 stipend and resources for a culminating project. Headland Arts is committed to maintaining and supporting artists living and working in the region. 944 Fort Barry Sausalito, California, USA.
Read more here.

Call for Submissions: Creative Summer Residencies are now open! The Beaverbrook Art Gallery is excited to be hosting three-month residences from June to September in the Bruno Bobak Artist-in-Residence Studio. We invite professional artists to submit residency proposals. Deadline: May 5, 2024. Program is supported by the Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation.
Read more here.

Community Art Project: Seniors art group in New Beginnings Ministries (NBM) Cherry Brook. The community seniors group has been meeting for two years and are interested in painting while they visit. NBM is looking for an artist to lead them in a two hour painting session. Their next meeting is April 29th 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., they will provide lunch. 26 Cherry Brook Road, Cherry Brook, NS, Canada. Interested? Contact Beverley Johnson.

Call for Entry: Contemporary Weaving, the traditions of weaving run deep and encompass many different materials and forms. We are seeking contemporary examples of this ancient method of making. Your submission may draw on traditional inspiration or be experimental in technique or material. Submissions are not limited to traditional fibre media; we encourage artists working across all craft disciplines to apply. Deadline: April 29, 2024 at 11:59pm MT Read more here.

Employment: Sew to Sow Project Coordinator. $29 - $34.50 / hour part-time. Role is responsible for activating Sow to Sew Sustainable Fashion & Textile Programming in collaboration with the Fashion/Textile Department and the S2S Working Group.Deadline:
Open until filled. Read more here.

Alumni Benefit: Young Drivers of Canada is offering NSCAD Alumni a special discount. Free Young Drivers of Canada program with purchase of a course on yd.com - OR - 50% discount on Young Drivers of Canada program For more information email alumni@nscad.ca

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

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Header image: Ktaqamkuk Qalipu Migration, Jerry Evans (BFA 1986) image courtesy of the artist.