News releases

NEW SELF-GUIDED WALKING TOUR & EXHIBITION EXPLORES HALIFAX’S ART HISTORY

Thursday, 12 May 2016

A special new exhibition, In the Artist’s Footsteps, has opened at the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, supported by a self-guided walking tour—the first of its kind at the Gallery. Curator Dianne O’Neill has included a range of compelling works from artists between 1750 and the 1950s, and showcases Halifax’s art history spanning over the last two centuries.
MASTERFUL NEW SOLO EXHIBITION OPENS AT THE ART GALLERY OF NOVA SCOTIA

Monday, 18 April 2016

Mitch Mitchell: I Will Meet You in the Sun interprets family history through large-scale print media installations
THE GALLERY ANNOUNCES ARTISTS IN UPCOMING TERROIR: A NOVA SCOTIA SURVEY EXHIBITION

Wednesday, 13 April 2016

Following a call to submissions and juried process, the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia has revealed the list of artists selected for its upcoming Terroir: a Nova Scotia Survey exhibition, opening on June 25, 2016.
New Tribute to Robert Manuge

Thursday, 31 March 2016

The Art Gallery of Nova Scotia honours entrepreneur Robert Manuge in partnership with Michelin North America (Canada) Inc. and the Donald R. Sobey Family Foundation
ART GALLERY OF NOVA SCOTIA APPOINTS NEW CHIEF ADVANCEMENT OFFICER

Friday, 4 March 2016
The Art Gallery of Nova Scotia has appointed Diane Chisholm as Chief Advancement Officer. A senior development professional with a significant network and strong track record, Chisholm will lead a strategic review of fundraising at the Gallery and prepare a case for support for a capital campaign.
NEW BLOG LAUNCHED BY THE ART GALLERY OF NOVA SCOTIA

Thursday, 18 February 2016
Offering behind-the-scenes access through vibrant imagery, interviews & special features
Tales of Whales & Reconciliation: New Powerful Exhibition Opens

Friday, 5 February 2016
Four First Nations artists join in unique residency project to create powerful works
New eye-popping exhibition of Canadian and Scottish works redefines the meaning of craft

Monday, 18 January 2016
THE ART GALLERY OF NOVA SCOTIA PRESENTS NAKED CRAFT
Art Gallery of Nova Scotia opens new exhibition about iconic era

Monday, 18 January 2016
THE LAST ART COLLEGE: NOVA SCOTIA COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN, 1968-1978
THE ART GALLERY OF NOVA SCOTIA’S YARMOUTH LOCATION HOSTS THE DALHOUSIE ART GALLERY’S BOUNDARY-PUSHING EXHIBITION  ON NOVA SCOTIAN REALIST ART

Sunday, 22 November 2015
The Art Gallery of Nova Scotia is announcing the opening of Capture 2014: Nova Scotia Realism at its Yarmouth location. Initiated by Professional Living Artists of Nova Scotia (PLANS) and developed in partnership with the Dalhousie Art Gallery, Capture 2014 is curated by Tom Smart in consultation with Peter Dykhuis, Director and Curator of the Dalhousie Art Gallery, and will remain on view until May 15, 2016. Funding for curatorial research from the Robert Pope Foundation, with additional project support from the Craig Foundation, brought the exhibition to life.