Rhonda Rubinstein (BDes ‘83) spent the 1980s and 90s working as a designer and art director at the likes of Esquire, New York Magazine, and Mother Jones—a time when magazines were cultural signifiers, conversation starters, and a stable career choice. It was also a time when the hiring process ��ܽ����Ƶ began by dropping off a physical portfolio at the publication office of your choice on its designated day and picking it up the next—which is how one week before she was set to leave the city, when her ��ܽ����Ƶ exchange ended, Rubinstein wound up in the production department at New York. With the exception of a year working in Europe, she stayed in NYC for a dozen years before moving cross-country to work with the team behind Wired; now she is the Creative Director of the California Academy of Sciences, a science museum in San Francisco. Her new book Seeing It All: Women Photographers Expose Our Planet, “provides provocative perspectives on our relationship with the planet,” she says, “demonstrating what it will take to change our outlook and how photography can make a difference. Each of the 11 portfolios start with a statement that invites a different way of seeing the world.” It’s out September 1 and is available for pre-order.����

How did you end up at ��ܽ����Ƶ?��

I saw the power of design in high school in Montreal. I found a class called Mass Media, possibly inspired by Marshall McLuhan—it was film, animation, advertising, design, journalism. It just fascinated me: the possibility of combining imagery, writing, design, typography.��

My father took a job as head of the Biochemistry Department at Dalhousie as I was finishing Grade 11 and graduating high school. In Nova Scotia high school goes to Grade 12. I didn’t want to do another year of high school, but was too young to get into university, so I applied to ��ܽ����Ƶ.�� ��ܽ����Ƶ was more open-minded in terms of age requirements and, despite my minimal portfolio I was accepted. I was younger than most students, not even of drinking age. I still remember how tricky it was to get into Peddler’s Pub in those early years.��

I started at ��ܽ����Ƶ in 1979. The intro foundation class had thirty-some students and was taught by Tony Mann, an amazing teacher, who said ‘There are 30 of you in here and probably only 5 of you will graduate.’ It wasn’t a threat, it was just…this will be of interest for some, the rest of you will find different paths. And he was right, only a handful of us did graduate in Communication Design.����

What was it like working in New York during the golden age of magazines?��

It was exciting to be in the world’s media capital working on cultural stories that we thought were important. But I remember talking to someone at an industry event and saying that I had worked at Esquire during the golden age of magazines—they said ‘Oh with George Lois in the 60s?’ [laughs] I was somewhat offended that they thought I was that old. But the golden age is always 20 years behind you.

In George Lois’ time the art director had full reign over photo stories and conceptual covers, he convinced Andy Warhol to be seen drowning in a Campbell’s soup can. In the 90s when I was at Esquire, we used celebrities on covers to sell cultural ideas, but even then, the publicists oversaw the photo shoots and approved the cover selection. Still, there was some connection to the celebrity: ‘Robert Redford’s coming to the office to approve his cover!’�� And it was still part of the cultural conversation where larger news and cultural issues were of concern to more people. Everything is much more fragmented now and targeted specifically to you. That context was so much fun to design in, where you felt like you were part of the larger conversation.����

How did your environmental work start?��

When David Peters and I started design, one of our first clients was The Ocean Conservancy; we developed a new magazine for them, called Blue Planet. We had a mix of publishing and business clients. Then we were hired to be creative directors for World Environment Day held in San Francisco in 2005—the first (and last) time it was held in the US!�� The theme was Green Cities, as that year the population had shifted, and more people were now living in cities. There were hundreds of events happening that week—we had to produce a website, a printed event program, highway billboards, street banners, newspaper ads, and badges and official credentials for the visiting dignitaries— it was a huge, huge project. Al Gore was one of the speakers, still developing his slideshow of��An Inconvenient Truth. The transformation of the city and envisioning of what could be possible was the catalyst for me to want to work in that space.����

You’re unfortunately always going to have work in that sector. Where do you see the impact design can have on environmental issues?����

It’s tough. Right now, the problem is so interconnected and multifaceted and requires change at every level: government and industry and grassroots movements, in addition to what any individual can do. We are seeing the adverse effects of climate change every day (in the news). But I think about the impact design historically had on consumer culture— making products and ideas desirable to larger audiences. In the last half of last century, designers were proud of how they helped change perception (for businesses). Now I wonder whether design can make an alternative way of life and thinking just as desirable?��

Let’s talk about your writing and curatorial work. Have you always had an interest in photography, and does it usually intersect with your environmental interests?����

Yes, I have always had an interest in photography! When I was 12, I had a darkroom and wanted to become a photographer. And a significant part of my portfolio submission to ��ܽ����Ƶ was photography. But when I started there, I appreciated how design combined the powers of photography and writing and pursued those studies. Fast-forward: At the , I co-founded the — which is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year! The idea is that photography is a unique medium for connecting people with the natural world. The intriguing photographs of wildlife and nature—and the conservation stories—really allow people to see what’s going on in the wilder world and get interested in animals and places they might not normally. More recently I collaborated with the Biosphere In Montreal— a museum of the environment— to produce a yearlong outdoor photographic exhibit on the theme of flow. showcases two great spectacles of nature playing out across the skies: icebergs in the Antarctic solstice and starling migrations in the English countryside.��

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Fogo Island Arts (FIA) and ��ܽ����Ƶ University are pleased to announce a new internship partnership made possible through the generous support of artist and former ��ܽ����Ƶ faculty member Eric Fischl. The Eric Fischl Fogo Island Arts Internship will offer two ��ܽ����Ƶ University students or alumni the opportunity to gain valuable work experience in arts administration with Fogo Island Arts in 2021-22.

“We are delighted to pursue our work with Eric Fischl and to forge new connections across the Atlantic Region, all in the service of creating exceptional opportunities for learning and exchange,” said Nicolaus Schafhausen, FIA Strategic Director. “We are extremely grateful for Eric’s support as well as the chance to work with students trained within the rigorous creative framework and celebrated history of ��ܽ����Ƶ University.”

Participants in The Eric Fischl Fogo Island Arts Internship program will work as support staff in the offices of Fogo Island Arts, contributing to day-to-day program operations and communications over a three-month period. The interns will receive a stipend and will be provided with housing, travel expenses, and studio space, in addition to invaluable opportunities to engage with FIA’s international artists-in-residence and community members across Fogo Island. The ��ܽ����Ƶ University partnership is the second FIA internship program funded by Fischl and follows the same parameters as the ongoing partnership with the New York Academy of Art (NYAA), established in 2017.

“Fogo Island Arts is a place where artistic exploration, research and knowledge-sharing is nurtured and encouraged,” says Melanie Colosimo, Director of ��ܽ����Ƶ University’s Anna Leonowens Gallery. “This type of learning opportunity is incredibly valuable, as putting practice into play can prove to be a pivotal moment in establishing a career in the arts. The ��ܽ����Ƶ community is fortunate to have access to this internship.”

The partnership between FIA, Fischl, and ��ܽ����Ƶ University reflects a shared understanding of the need for expanded educational opportunities within the contemporary art world, as well as the critical role that art and education play in enriching communities.

Applications will be open to ��ܽ����Ƶ students and alumni in March 2021. For more information on the internship and application procedure, please visit ��ܽ����Ƶ University’s .

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��ܽ����Ƶ University has announced that Christine Goudie (BDes 2007), Granville Biomedical Co-Founder and CEO, is establishing a new scholarship at her alma mater. Starting in September 2021, the Granville Biomedical Award will be available to a woman who is an upper-year ��ܽ����Ƶ design student with a demonstrated high level of academic achievement and a strong interest in pursuing design for healthcare or wellness. Granville Biomedical is making the gift announcement on the eve of International Women’s Day.

“My time at ��ܽ����Ƶ was an important time in my education, which provided me with the skills and confidence to identify my vision and pursue my design ambitions. It’s an honour to be in a position to give back,” said Ms. Goudie. “I want to encourage more diversity within healthtech design, which is why our student award was created for a woman. Women are under-represented in the entrepreneurial field and this award is intended to encourage an up-and-comer with big dreams.”

The company – named after the location of the ��ܽ����Ƶ campus where the design program has been located since the mid-1970s – designs, manufactures and markets products that provide affordable, hands-on learning opportunities within women’s health. The company recently evolved into a medical device design company to create much needed testing supplies during COVID.

“This visionary gift is very much aligned with ��ܽ����Ƶ’s strategic focus on creative careers in the arts and beyond,” said ��ܽ����Ƶ Interim President Sarah McKinnon. “The Granville Biomedical Award will be significant for the recipients. Our students have talent and determination, but they need encouragement. It is so generous that alumni like Ms. Goudie provide that inspiration.”

The Granville Biomedical Award will be valued at $1,000. Ms. Goudie intends to increase the value of the award as her company continues to grow. Goudie has also been involved with sharing her experience with ��ܽ����Ƶ students and alumni as a participant in the alumni entrepreneur panel at the launch of the Creative Entrepreneurship Lab.

“Ms. Goudie has demonstrated that you can make a difference for future students as a donor and volunteer early in your career,” said Dr. McKinnon. “We thank her for generosity and social conscience. She is an inspiration and a great representative of the impact ��ܽ����Ƶ alumni are having in the world.”

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During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, Duane Jones (BDes 2004) launched the #KeepCreating��ܽ����Ƶ initiative to celebrate ��ܽ����Ƶ alumni and friends’ amazing work.

#KeepCreating��ܽ����Ƶ gives our community a chance to both inspire and be inspired.

Share your work today by using the hashtag #KeepCreating��ܽ����Ƶ and enjoy what others have made.

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Siobhán Gallagher (BDes 2012)
Artist Spotlight: Meet Siobhán Gallagher
Siobhán Gallagher grew up in Moncton, obsessing over sitcoms set in glamorous New York apartments and wondering if she was missing out on something more.

Carrie Allison (BA 2014, BFA 2014, MFA 2018)
The Quiet Resistance
For artist Carrie Allison, beadwork is a methodology to decolonize, the pull of threads a memory device to connect through generations.

Shannon Donovan (BFA 2018)
North Sydney native wins award at national art exhibit
A visual artist originally from North Sydney was the recipient of the People’s Choice Award at the opening reception of an exhibit in Edmonton. Shannon Donovan received the award for work she has exhibited at the InFocus Photo Exhibition in the Alberta city.

Karen Crocker (BFA 1992)
Queen musical at Scotiabank Centre ready to rock you
Fittingly for people working on a touring production of a Queen musical, they sometimes come under pressure. Recently, in wintry Ontario, logistical snags came up but the crew handled it like the champions they are. Head of wardrobe Karen Crocker, a ��ܽ����Ƶ alumni, is in charge of caring for the elaborate outfits worn by the cast of the futuristic show.

Susanna Heller (BFA 1977) and Medrie MacPhee (BFA 1977)
Studio visit: Susanna Heller’s endless strength
Before Susanna Heller’s paintings were wrapped and shipped to Toronto for her upcoming solo show at Olga Korper, I brought Sharon Butler by her studio, which straddles the line between Greenpoint and Williamsburg. Susanna and I moved from Halifax to the East Village after we graduated from the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design in the 1970s.

Stephanie Yee (BFA 2013), Kaashif Ghanie (BFA 2015), Camille Valcourt-Synnott (MFA candidate), Louis-Charles Dionne (MFA candidate) and Jessica Wiebe (BFA 2015)
New Art 2020
Eight rising artists creating the fresh works you need to know about this year.

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Celebrating Sandra Alfoldy

A gathering to honour the late Dr. Sandra Alfoldy, Monday, February 24, 6 p.m., Art Bar +Projects, Fountain Campus, 1873 Granville St, Halifax, NS.

Join us in a Celebration of Life for Dr. Sandra Alfoldy. We are dedicating the “After Anna” at the Art Bar +Projects from 6 – 8 p.m. to commemorate our beloved friend and colleague. Come bring a craft project in progress or create a new one with a Bedazzler and enjoy Sandra’s favourite treats as we gather to remember her remarkable life.

Artist Talk: Duane Jones

Tuesday, February 25, 1 p.m., Art Bar +Projects, Fountain Campus, 1873 Granville St, Halifax, NS.

Duane Jones is an artist and designer, and the founder of the Halifax-based clothing brand and podcast, Art Pays Me. The ��ܽ����Ƶ community is invited to attend Duane’s presentation about his creative path.

Find out what inspires him to say that, “Artists have the power to inspire revolutions, grow businesses, push culture forward and much more, yet most people are taught from a young age that art is something pretty to look at but not a viable way to make a living. I want to change that.”

2020 MFA Forum: Winter discussion Series

January 29 – February 26, 2020, Art Bar +Projects, Fountain Campus, 1873 Granville St, Halifax, NS.

Discussion Series No. 3, Wednesday, February 12, 6 p.m.

Topic: Chronicles/Chronology (Group Members: Joseph Pesina, Bonita Hatcher, Felix Bernier, Kim Morgan, Thierry Delva).

Topic: White Cube (Gallery/Interior/Exterior/Politics) (Group Members: Luke Fair, Merryn Tresidder, Mohammadhossein Khodabakhsh, Camille Valcourt-Synnott, Jayne Wark, Barbara Lounder).

Discussion Series No. 4 Wednesday, February 26, 6 p.m.

Topic: IRL (Group Members: Sage Sidley, Lisa Klakulak,Takashi Hilferink, Khan Chongyin Yuan, Will Robinson, Leesa Hamilton, Charley Young)

Topic: Memory (Group Members: Drayden Decosta, Alexis Gros-Louis, Zehua Sun, Emily Davidson, Jan Peacock)

Artist Talk: Veronika Szkudlarek

Friday, February 28, 1 p.m., Bell Auditorium (D440), Fountain Campus, 5163 Duke St, Halifax, NS.

Veronika Szkudlarek is a painter whose work considers the impact of virtual reality on contemporary abstract painting by exploring hybrid relationships between physical materiality through oil paint and digital simulations in 3D software. Recent exhibitions include Queens Museum in NYC and Centre for Contemporary Practices in Kansas City (KCAI). She has been invited to speak at Columbia University and the FATE Biennale, among others. Szkudlarek is the recipient of the 2017 OCAD University Faculty of Art Teaching Award and the recipient of the 2019 Ontario Trillium Foundation Seed Grant. She is an Assistant Professor in Drawing and Painting at OCAD University in Toronto, ON.

Save the date!

MARCH 4: ARTIST TALK, Kablusiak, 6 p.m., Art Bar +Projects

MARCH 5: RESEARCH-CREATION, Craig Leonard w/ Michael Fernandes, 12 p.m., Art Bar +Projects

MARCH 5: MAKE-TIME, Sara Hartland-Rowe w/ Jennifer Green, 6:30 p.m., Art Bar +Projects

MARCH 6: ARTIST TALK, Dusty Herbig, 12 p.m., Art Bar +Projects

MARCH 6: ROUNDTABLE on Inuit Curatorial Practice, 5 p.m., Art Bar +Projects

MARCH 10: PUBLIC LECTURE SERIES, Mark Dion, O’Regan Hall, 6 p.m., Halifax Central Library

MARCH 12: MAKE-TIME, Erica Mendritzki w/ Karin Cope, 6:30 PM, Art Bar +Projects

MARCH 18: ARTIST TALK, Eames Demetrios, 6 p.m., Bell Auditorium

MARCH 19: MAKE-TIME, Joanna Close w/ Rory McDonald, 6:30 p.m., Art Bar +Projects

MARCH 26: MAKE-TIME, Nancy Price w/ April Mandrona, 6:30 p.m., Art Bar +Projects

APRIL 6: ARTIST TALK: Camille Turner, 6 p.m., Bell Auditorium

(Above image: Dusty Herbig)

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February is African Heritage Month in Nova Scotia, and Black History Month across Canada. In celebration, ��ܽ����Ƶ University is featuring profiles of Black artists who will reflect on their at ��ܽ����Ƶ.Duane Jones is an experienced graphic designer, artist and founder of the clothing brand and podcast Art Pays Me. He is also the president of the ��ܽ����Ƶ Alumni Association Board of Directors, a member of the President’s Advisory Council on Anti-Racist Initiatives, and holds one of two alumni seats on the ��ܽ����Ƶ University Board of Governors.Jones lives in Halifax, NS, and graduated with honours from ��ܽ����Ƶ in 2004 with a degree in Communication Design.

Why did you choose ��ܽ����Ƶ?

In 1999, I was in the Art and Design Program at Bermuda College and was considering universities that offered an undergrad degree in graphic design. My art history professor at Bermuda College said that ��ܽ����Ƶ was one of the best schools in Canada, so on his recommendation I applied and got in.

What is your fondest memory from your time at ��ܽ����Ƶ?

Late nights working in the studio with my cohort of honours students.

How did ��ܽ����Ƶ help prepare you for your career?

I remember a lot of us being hyper focused on learning the design programs and being frustrated that our design classes rarely addressed them. We had technical classes where we could learn the programs but design classes were strictly about design. The explanation we were given is that technology would change but core design and communication practices would still remain. As many design technologies have come and gone over the years I’m really grateful for that lesson because it gave me the ability to adapt to whatever is coming.

Describe the importance of African Heritage Month for Black artists?

Personally, I wish we didn’t need it but there is a clear deficit in representation when it comes to the work of Black artists. There are systemic reasons for that, that aren’t always malicious, but having a month where we make the extra effort to address the deficit is helpful. For example, the majority of art and design history I was exposed to, touted European aesthetic ideals as “canon” when there are many perspectives in the world worth exploring. When you think about how much Canada’s Black population has contributed to the fabric of the nation as we know it today, it’s worth shining some light on their creative accomplishments.

You moved to Halifax from Bermuda in 2000 to attend ��ܽ����Ƶ, and have gone on to exhibit and speak at numerous venues in Canada and Bermuda. You also started ‘Art Pays Me’ before joining the ��ܽ����Ƶ Alumni Board and the ��ܽ����Ƶ Board of Governors. Throughout this journey, what are the most important lessons you learned that helped shape you as an artist?

I think the best thing you can do as an artist is to figure out what you really enjoy making and who the audience is for that thing. The way you do that is to get to know yourself and let it show in your work. It’s embarrassing and awkward sometimes but the best reactions I’ve gotten as a speaker and an artist are from sharing ideas that I thought were completely unique to me but in hindsight were relevant to many.

How does your identity inform your work?

My work is completely informed by my identity. I have a hard time making art that doesn’t have a specific message to convey. When I was young, the comics and characters I made were often a projection of how I wished I was. In recent years, my work has mostly displayed my opinions on racial, gender and sexual discrimination. I’m currently in a discovery phase where I’m trying to figure out what I want to talk about next but I think social justice will be a through line in my work for the foreseeable future.

Discussions like these are important, where would you like to see improvements in arts education and the arts community in general?

I would like to see creative careers promoted as viable options for all young people before they’re even considering university. I think that once they’re in art school, pricing, contracts, intellectual property, marketing and project management should be integrated into their education. We tend to think of business and money as icky topics but I think it’s important that artists are reminded at every level that their art, craft or creative service has great value and it’s not gross to demand fair compensation. It’s easy to blame clients and the public for undervaluing us and I would like to see that mindset change. However, I think we’ll get there quicker when we see the value in ourselves collectively first.

Who are the artists that you most admire? What type of influence do they have on your work? 

When I was a kid, I was really inspired by comic book art and actually wanted to be a comic book artist at one point. Some of my favourite artists back then were Akira Toriyama, Todd McFarlane and Johji Manabe. Today, I’m really inspired by Jean-Michel Basquiat. I think he was incredible and wish that I knew of his work when I was a teenager trying to figure things out creatively. I also like how Kehinde Wiley uses an aesthetic often found in Eurocentric art history books to depict African American subject matter. As both a student of African American pop culture and fine art, I find that juxtaposition intriguing. I’m also influenced by Amanda Seales. She’s a visual artist, actor, comedian, singer, rapper and show host who’s unapologetic about who she is and what she wants her work to stand for. I’ve followed her for years as she experimented in all of these areas and had doors closed on her. Her response was to create her own platforms and focus on the approval of her audience and not the establishment. Now the establishment is starting to pay attention to her but she has the option to work with them or not because of the ground work she’s laid over the years.

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��ܽ����Ƶ welcomes a new president, Dr. Aoife Mac Namara

Aoife jumped into the role feet first, and has spent her first four months meeting key partners within the ��ܽ����Ƶ Community as well as supporters from the community at-large – locally, nationally and internationally. These meetings will continue into the near year and are informing Aoife’s vision for the institution as the art school of the future. This vision will focus on strengthening partnerships with communities in and around the province, recognizing the value of ��ܽ����Ƶ’s contribution to the economy, environment and creative industries. Moreover, ��ܽ����Ƶ is excited to continue consultations with partners, including Develop Nova Scotia, around the possibility of developing campus facilities close to the AGNS building. We look forward to completing our facilities review and being in a position to announce a final decision in 2020.

��ܽ����Ƶ shines bright at Nocturne

Nocturne 2019: Art at Night saw a record number of artists affiliated with ��ܽ����Ƶ. More than 50 Nocturne participants were ��ܽ����Ƶ students, faculty, alumni and staff. “Nocturne brings so much energy to the city, and the art festival is especially captivating as it shines brightly into the night. It’s easy to see why so many members of the ��ܽ����Ƶ community want to contribute,” said Catherine Allen, manager, Extended Studies. Catherine collaborated in Embed and Embody, a workshop led by ��ܽ����Ƶ student facilitators, in partnership with newcomers from Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia (ISANS). The finished products were on display at the Anna. Read more: /nocturne2019/

Commitment to supporting significant research, pedagogy, and creative production

��ܽ����Ƶ celebrated the signing of the Dimensions charter, demonstrating our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI). The program addresses obstacles faced by, but not limited to, women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minority/racialized groups, and members of LGBTQ2+ communities. ��ܽ����Ƶ understands that – when EDI is a priority – an institution will benefit from improved access to qualified potential participants, enhanced integrity of a program’s application and selection process ��ܽ����Ƶes, strengthened research outputs and increased overall excellence in research.

In addition, the new Strategic Research Plan was completed and shared widely, detailing the university’s direction for 2019 – 2022. ��ܽ����Ƶ’s research is driven by the goal to demonstrate its leadership in four distinct themes: visual and cultural literacies, sustainability and adaptability, material exploration, and art/design education and pedagogy. The Strategic Research Plan can be viewed here: https://issuu.com/nscadadmissions/docs/nscad_strategic_research_plan_2019-2022_online

Lastly, ��ܽ����Ƶ successfully launched the new Master of Arts in Art Education – accepting its first students in September 2019. The graduate program is designed to develop educators and researchers with the advanced knowledge to lead art education initiatives in a range of settings, including museums, art galleries, heritage sites, and community and educational organizations. More on the program can be found here: /study-at-nscad/graduate/master-of-arts-in-art-education/

��ܽ����Ƶ on the road – Alumni events in Ottawa and Toronto a great success

In the fall, ��ܽ����Ƶ hosted two alumni events in Ontario to connect with ��ܽ����Ƶ grads and introduce them to Aoife. Both events were well attended, and it was great to see many familiar faces. We are looking forward to planning more alumni events in 2020.

The revival of the ��ܽ����Ƶ Lithography Workshop

The ��ܽ����Ƶ University Lithography Workshop was established in 1969, earning international recognition and redefining the artistic potential of print in the 20^th century. It had a significant and lasting impact on the world of art and design, and included several famed artists from Canada and around the world. After two years of hard work and dedication from ��ܽ����Ƶ’s Anna Leonowens Gallery Systems, the official revival of the workshop took place in November 2019.

Artists Shuvinai Ashoona, Jordan Bennett, Shary Boyle, Brendan Fernandes, Amy Malbeuf, Ed Pien, Derek Sullivan, and Ericka Walker, in collaboration with Master Printer Jill Graham, created new, compelling and diverse lithographs that represent the new direction the project will take moving forward. The lithographs are available for purchase through nscad.litho.ca, the proceeds of which will be reinvested in collaborative printing and the ��ܽ����Ƶ Press. Read more: /lithographyworkshop/

��ܽ����Ƶ honours and hosts creators, curators and visionaries

The 2019 ��ܽ����Ƶ University graduation saw Rebecca Belmore, Michael Donovan and Robert Storr each awarded with a Doctor of Fine Arts. By honouring these three remarkable individuals, we recognize their substantial contributions to art and art education.

��ܽ����Ƶ also hosted an array of significant visiting artists and guests, including Paula Fairfield, Ben Pike, Raphaëlle de Groot, Mary Anne Jordan, Misha Horacek, Ufuk Gueray, Louise Perrone, Lauren Schaffer, Patrick Cruz, Hedi Kyle, and Paul Roth, among others.

Numerous distinctions merited by students and alumni

��ܽ����Ƶ students and alumni were well decorated this year, and we are very proud of their accomplishments. A few notable alumni wins were the BMO 1^st Art Award (Seamus Gallagher, BFA 2019), Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia Masterworks Arts Award (Ursula Johnson, BFA 2006), Emmy Award (Paula Fairfield, BFA 1984), TIFF’s FIPRESCI prize (Heather Young, BFA 2009), Governor General’s Literary Award (Sydney Smith, BFA 2006), among others. Students Ada Denil and Jessie McLaughlin were awarded the Nova Scotia Talent Trust Award –�� Ada the recipient of the Susan Wood Award and Jessie the Charlotte Wilson-Hammond/Visual Arts Nova Scotia Award. Rebecca Devenish won the Mattinson Scholarship Program for Students with Disabilities, and students Emma Allain, Tyler Anderson, Drayden Decosta, Megan Kyak-Monteith, Alex Linfield, Liv Mansveld, Luke Mohan, Kim Paquet, Mark Sark and Wiebke Schroeder were all shortlisted for the 2019 Starfish Student Art Award, with Paquet winning the grand prize.

2020 at a glance

Key events to keep in mind in the new year (dates to be announced as they become available):

• Portfolio Day
• Wearable Art Show
• Fashion Show
• Graduation
• Public Lecture Series – Mark Dion (March 10, 2020, 6 p.m. Halifax Public Library) and Eames Demetrious (March 18, 2020, 6 p.m. ��ܽ����Ƶ’s Bell Auditorium, Fountain Campus)

Keep an eye on nscad.ca for additional events and details. Thank you to everyone who made 2019 such a success at ��ܽ����Ƶ!

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��ܽ����Ƶ alumni Danny Hussey (BFA 1990) is our kind host, welcoming everyone to his Central Art Garage, with Group Exhibition 19 on display. The reception is from 5:30-7:30 p.m., 66 B LeBreton Street North, Ottawa.

Dr. Mac Namara will be joined in Ottawa by Dr. Ann-Barbara Graff, Vice President Academic and Research, and Linda Hutchison, Associate Vice President University Relations. They look forward to hearing about your ��ܽ����Ƶ experience!

Please RSVP to rsvp@nscad.ca by Tuesday, November 19. We can’t wait to see you!

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When: Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at 5:30
Where: Art Bar +Projects space (1873 Granville Street) on the Fountain Campus

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