News releases

Canadian Leaders Lend Voice to Youth Campaign Advancing Justice and Peace in Nova Scotia

Friday, 17 June 2016

June 16, 2016, HALIFAX—A group of distinguished Canadians from the fields of government, law, business, health, academia, culture and community are lending their voice to a new initiative empowering Nova Scotian youth to use the arts to advance peace, safety, reconciliation and justice in their communities. Some of these “Justice Champions” will be attend a special event on Saturday, June 18, 2016, at 2:30 pm, at the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, to kick-off a province-wide consultation on promoting justice, peace, reconciliation and understanding. The event will include art creation, artist talks and community feedback stations inside the 4th Wall exhibition space.
Nancy Noble Named Director & CEO of the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia

Monday, 30 May 2016

The Art Gallery of Nova Scotia (AGNS) Board of Directors is very pleased to announce the appointment of Nancy Noble as the new Director & CEO for the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, effective September 12, 2016.
THE ART GALLERY OF NOVA SCOTIA UNVEILS A POWERFUL 2016-2017 PROGRAM

Wednesday, 18 May 2016

The Art Gallery of Nova Scotia announced its 2016-2017 exhibition program today at the Gallery’s Halifax location, presenting an excellent roster of established and emerging artists in solo and group exhibitions in Halifax and Yarmouth
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