It's Our Birthday. Here's How We're Celebrating

The Talent Trust officially began 74 years ago today. We're planning big things for our 75th anniversary (when we go platinum!), but for now, we're having a more modest celebration.

Modest, but important.

Today, we want to toast all of you.

If you've applied for a scholarship — because that process can be intimidating. You put yourself out there and held your breath. We know how that feels, and we think you're amazing for working so hard, not just on your art, but everything that goes with establishing yourself as a professional artist.

If you're one of our community partners — the small but mighty organizations, like us, helping your members make their art and build their careers. We're glad to work beside you.

If you're just starting to think about becoming an artist, or if you're switching media — you're brilliant. We know it's hard work, and we know it's rewarding, and that's just one of the reasons we're here. Dream big. 

If you're in the audience — going to shows, buying art, telling family and friends about the artist you love or have just discovered. You're important partners in this enterprise.

If you've donated to the Talent Trust — last but by no means least, one of the dedicated people who believe in the creativity of the up-and-coming talent in Nova Scotia. You're helping artists enrich our communities, our province, country, and the world.

Today, we're celebrating our whole community. 

You're the best.

Wishing you all a great Nocturne art night in Halifax and Dartmouth

Congratulations Nocturne on your 10th anniversary. 

Tonight is the night to enjoy art on the street, on the water, and inside.

Have fun Dartmouth and Halifax! 

Thank you to all the organizers and artists that make this event happen. 

Visit the projects of former Talent Trust scholarship recipients:

Jason Skinner

Alexis Milligan

Ruth Ellen-Kroll

Sarah Mosher

Janice Jackson 

Mike Hirschbach

Lukas Pearse

Veronique Mackenzie

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Brandt Eisner is a part of Rørpost - International Art Collabroation Exhibition Sep 16 - October 4, 2017 at Discovery Centre Art Gallery, Halifax

Visual Artist Brandt Eisner will show his work at 

Rørpost
International Art Collaboration

September 16 - October 4, 2017

Opening:
Saturday, September 16
at 5:30 p.m.

Wilsons Featured Exhibit Gallery at the Discovery Centre

24 Nova Scotian artists (Art Focus Group) collaborated with 24 Danish artists from Esbjerg (Blå Døre Group).

Each started a painting then sent it to their collaborator in Denmark to finish it and vice versa. After the exchange each artist created a response piece to reflect our project experience. In total 96 works were created.

You can enjoy the exhibition in Halifax until October 4, 2017 before it travels to Denmark. 

Wilsons Featured Exhibit Gallery at the Discovery Centre,
1215 Lower Water Street in Halifax from
September 16 - October 4, 2017.  

You can find more information about the show at: 
http://thediscoverycentre.ca/experience/featured-exhibit/

Start your Scholarship Application Today Deadline is May 1, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. (ADT)

2015 Application Deadline for Fall/Winter study 

May 1, 2015 at 5 p.m. Atlantic Daylight Saving Time (ADT)

We advise applicants to read the submission guidelines carefully and to submit their application early since there are a number of changes to submission procedures this year. All information can be found at our website by clicking the ‘Apply’ button or at: http://nstalenttrust.ns.ca/Scholarships/Apply/

Please remember that late submissions will not be accepted. 

Volunteers Sought for the NS Talent Trust Scholarship Selection Committee

Are you a professional artist interested in helping to shape Nova Scotia’s cultural future? We are currently seeking volunteer jury members to join the Nova Scotia Talent Trust’s Scholarship Selection Committee.

The NSTT Scholarship Selection Committee is made up of 12 professional NS artists, 2 from each of the following artistic disciplines: dance, theatre, music, film/media, literary and visual arts.  

The Committee meets three times a year: twice in the spring to review, evaluate and award NSTT scholarships from potential applicants; and once in the fall, to discuss policy issues and decide who will receive Special Awards from among the successful spring recipients.  The NSTT Scholarship Selection Committee typically reviews between 95-125 applications per year.  

The volunteer committee makes recommendations to the NSTT Board of Directors but is completely arm’s length.  The Committee is seeking professional artistic experience among members and will work to strike a balance between the various artistic disciplines.  The Committee will take into consideration ethnic, cultural and regional diversity and welcomes applicants from all cultural interests.  The Committee reimburses its volunteer jury members for out-of-pocket travel expenses.

Deadline for applications: 17 September 2014

Please send a letter of interest and a short bio together with your résumé to Andrea Dymond, Scholarship Program Coordinator, at scholarship(at)nstalenttrust(dot)ns(dot)ca.  

For more information about the NSTT, please visit our website at www(dot)nstalenttrust(dot)ns(dot)ca