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The Dawson Print Shop opens doors to artist Ashes Withyman and his Wandering Calendar project

The Dawson Print Shop continues to be a hub for creativity, learning, and innovative creations in printmaking. Some of the posters produced from the ‘Wandering Calendar’ project. Credit: Paul Kajander. If the history of print had a face—a typeface, that is— it would most likely live in the Dawson Print Shop at ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ University. Housing […]

Laurie Anderson

Laurie Anderson to receive an honorary degree from ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ

ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ University will give groundbreaking artist Laurie Anderson an honorary degree at its May 14 convocation ceremony. During her visit to ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ, Anderson has a busy schedule. On May 13, she will give an artist talk to the ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ community, meet with ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ Student Art Award Finalists, and attend the Graduate Exhibition closing reception at […]

Make Your Mark: ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ’s new alumni ring is fully customizable to ensure each student graduates with a unique piece

Using ethically sourced materials, the new ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ alumni ring is a testament to the academic achievement of the students and the ethical values of the university. ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ’s new alumni rings comes in gold, silver and stainless steel. Credit: ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ Art Supply Store. As plans for convocation are underway at ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ University, graduating students are excited […]

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ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ President launches I.D.E.A. Fund for Mi’kmaw, African Nova Scotian, and underrepresented students

The new funding initiative aims to empower students with the funds needed to pursue their creative ambitions. Credit: Keely Hopkins ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ University’s President, Dr. Peggy Shannon, is launching The I.D.E.A. Fund to financially assist students from Mi’kmaw, African Nova Scotian and underrepresented backgrounds that want to pursue an education in art and design. The initiative […]

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ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ grads launch Halifax Art Book Fair

Poster detail from the Halifax Art Book Fair. With the popularity of art book fairs in recent years growing beyond the pale of major cities like London, New York, or Frankfurt to smaller cities around the world, four art publishers and art book enthusiasts are launching a book fair in Halifax. The inaugural edition of […]

Nature and feminism come together in Sarah Maloney’s botanical artworks

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