Yewon Min is a multidisciplinary artist with roots in both Eastern and Western art traditions. She earned her MFA in Painting and Drawing from Pratt Institute in New York, following her undergraduate studies at Ewha Womans University in Seoul, where she majored in Oriental Painting. This experience allowed her to deeply engage with both Western and Eastern artistic traditions, shaping her unique perspective.
Yewon has exhibited her work in Korea, Canada, and the United States, gaining opportunities to showcase and sell her art in various exhibitions. Before relocating to Canada, she continued her artistic practice while also teaching fine art and design at several universities in Korea.
Her work explores themes of renewal, light and gratitude expressing spirituality, resilience, and the quiet forces that sustain us in everyday life. Now based in Nova Scotia, she continues her practice inspired by nature filled with crisp, luminous light.
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Works for Artists. Visual Arts Nova Scotia advances the visual arts through leadership, education, and communication.
Visual Arts Nova Scotia is an artist-run organization founded in 1976 that advances the visual arts through leadership, education, and communication. Visual Arts Nova Scotia is an artist-run organization incorporated in 1976 to support and promote artists while advocating for the visual arts sector in Nova Scotia. By encouraging artists to pursue their creative and professional practices creating
Yewon Min is a multidisciplinary artist with roots in both Eastern and Western art traditions. She earned her MFA in Painting and Drawing from Pratt Institute in New York, following her undergraduate studies at Ewha Womans University in Seoul, where she majored in Oriental Painting. This experience allowed her to deeply engage with both Western and Eastern artistic traditions, shaping her unique perspective.
Yewon has exhibited her work in Korea, Canada, and the United States, gaining opportunities to showcase and sell her art in various exhibitions. Before relocating to Canada, she continued her artistic practice while also teaching fine art and design at several universities in Korea.
Her work explores themes of renewal, light and gratitude expressing spirituality, resilience, and the quiet forces that sustain us in everyday life. Now based in Nova Scotia, she continues her practice inspired by nature filled with crisp, luminous light.
06/02/2026
You are invited to the 2025-26 Mentorship Program Exhibition, What Holds, at The Craig Gallery from June 30 to July 26, 2026.
Opening: Thursday, July 2, 5 to 7 pm
Emerging Artist Talk: Saturday, July 18, 1 pm (in-person at The Craig Gallery)
This exhibition highlights emerging artists Jordan Johnson, Kamila Orbegoso, Shane Song, and Jessica Steele alongside their mentors Melanie Colosimo, Margarita Fainshtein, Mathew Reichertz, and Christopher Webb.
Since 2006, VANS has paired emerging and established artists for a 10-month mentorship, helping emerging artists develop their creative practice and professional skills while giving established artists the chance to share their knowledge.
The Craig Gallery is located at Alderney Landing, 2 Ochterloney Street, Dartmouth. Gallery hours: Tuesday to Friday 10 am to 5 pm, Saturday 9 am to 1 pm, Sunday 11 am to 3 pm. Closed Monday.
Want to learn more about the Mentorship Program? There will be an online info session over Zoom on Wednesday, June 24 at 7 pm AT. Link in bio to register.
Thank you to The Craig Foundation for core funding, and to our other program supporters.
Follow the artists:
Jordan Johnson
Kamila Orbegoso
Shane Song .keyu.song
Jessica Steele
Melanie Colosimo .colosimo
Margarita Fainshtein
Christopher Webb
Contract and Copyright Basics
Why is a contract important? What are the red flags? How are copyrights and contracts related? What should you know about your copyrights and how can you make them work for you?
This online workshop provides an overview of these issues, including the Artist Resale Right. Attendees will receive a list of resources for ongoing reference.
Instructor: Sydney Lancaster, Multidisciplinary Artist and Advocate
Thursday, May 21
6 to 8 pm AT
Registration deadline: May 19
Link in bio to register.
Questions? Email [email protected].
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05/14/2026
Shutters of Woody Point
Artist Call 2026
Woody Point, Newfoundland and Labrador is accepting applications for an artist residency and public art installation. The selected artist will paint 10 plywood shutters across four heritage buildings, with artwork on display from fall through spring.
Residency dates: September 14 to October 18, 2026
Artist fee: $9000
Plus workshop, exhibition, and presentation fees. Travel compensation available. Accommodations and workspace provided.
Application deadline: May 19, 2026
Link in bio to apply.
Pricing Your Work
Most artists face a common challenge: How do you accurately price your work without second-guessing yourself?
This online workshop will show you how to establish prices that ensure you have a profitable business. We will discuss commonly used calculations for pricing visual art and craft and how to set your prices with confidence. We will also talk about how price fits into your overall marketing strategy and how your prices can send the right signal to the right customers.
Instructor: Stacey Cornelius, Marketing Strategist
Thursday, May 14
6 to 8 pm AT
Registration deadline: May 12
Link in bio to register.
Bursaries available. If cost is a barrier, email Carri at [email protected].
Link in bio to register.
Questions? Email [email protected].
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