The Talent Trust Holiday Guide

The holiday season is upon us!  Pick up unique, beautiful gifts for your friends and family and support Talent Trust artists!  Check out our holiday guide below:

MUSIC

REENY SMITH : Where you at Santa? 

Reeny was a Talent Trust scholarship recipient in 2010 and 2012, and won the Portia White Award in 2010.  Check out her new holiday album here. 

EDWARD ENMAN / INDIA GAILEY / DAVID POTVIN: Breathe In, Breathe Out

Three Talent Trust scholarship recipients in one album!  Edward received a scholarship in 2015 & 2016, David Potvin in 2011 & 2015, and India from 2017-2020.  India also received the Yuh Lih & Marion Quo Award in 2017 and the Raymond Simpson Award in 2019.  Check out their brand new album here.

GINA BURGESS: Isnow

 Gina Burgess received Talent Trust scholarships in 1995, 1999, 2000 and 2007. Click here for her new solo album!

ART

LETITIA FRASER: Blue Magic Limited Edition Prints

Letitia Fraser won a Talent Trust scholarship and the 2011 Canada Games Young Artist of Excellence Award in 2018.  She has limited edition prints for sale here, a great gift for anyone!

CHARLES L BRAIN: Master goldsmith

Before becoming an internationally renowned goldsmith, Charles Lewton Brain won Talent Trust scholarships in 1984 and 1985.  His unique style and techniques make his pieces truly stunning.  Click here to see some of his jewelry. 

JACQUELINE STEUDLER: Abstract Art

Jacqueline Steudler served as the Talent Trust Executive Director for 11 years.  She is an accomplished artist and art therapist. Jacqueline has some stunning pieces for sale at the Teichert Gallery, click here to see them.

SHAUNA MACLEOD: Black Crow Pottery

Shauna MacLeod was a Talent Trust scholarship recipient in 2008 and 2010.  Her ceramic art is beautiful and would make a great gift for anyone.  Click here to see the gorgeous pieces she has for sale. 

BOOKS

SHAUNTAY GRANT: Children's Books

Shauntay was a Talent Trust scholarship recipient in 1999.  Click here to check out her award-winning children's books that celebrate community, heritage, and Shauntay's African Nova Scotian roots.

K.R BYGGDIN: Wonder World

K.R. Byggdin received Talent Trust scholarships in 2020 and 2021.  They have just published their first novel, get your copy here!

JOHANNA SKIBSRUD: Fiction, non-fiction, poetry, children's books

  

Johanna Skibsrud took home Talent Trust scholarships in 2002, 2003 and 2004.  Now an acocomplished author and Giller Prize winner, her books would make a wonderful addition to any reader's collection.  Click here for her bookstore.

SHOWS

ANNE-MARIE WOODS: Why Black Women Whisper

Anne-Marie Woods received a Talent Trust scholarship in 1996 and is now a playwright, poet, and artist.  She is hosting an online, public virtual reading of her new script "Why Black Women Whisper" on December 4th.  Get your tickets here for this event!

ANDREW MACHUM and REENY SMITH: Holiday Magic

Catch this live show in support of the Dartmouth General Hospital that features two Talent Trust alumni!  Andrew was a scholarship recipient in 2014 and 2015, and took home the Chico Berardi Award both years. Reeny was a Talent Trust scholarship recipient in 2010 and 2012, and won the Portia White Award in 2010. 

REENY SMITH: Reeny Does Christmas

More from Reeny!!  Tickets to see her live show would be a fantastic gift for anyone!  Check out her live shows this December here.  

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT

SPENCER MACKAY: Scouter Joe

One of the best parts of the holidays is spending time with family and friends.  Snuggle up with your favorite cup of cocoa (in a Black Crow Pottery mug?) and enjoy the newly released film, Scouter Joe by Spencer MacKay.  Spencer was a Talent Trust scholarship recipient and winner of the Shelagh MacKenzie award in 2021. Download or stream the film here.

TALENT TRUST MERCH!

Visit the Talent Trust Redbubble store to purchase our hoodies, t-shirts, and journals!  A perfect gift for the Talent Trust alumni or art lovers in your life!  A portion of each sale goes directly toward our scholarship program to support amazing artists like the ones featured above!  

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