Arts Nova Scotia

We’re highlighting a provincial funding opportunity for non-profits that supports community-led climate action.

The Sustainable Communities Challenge Fund is a provincial grant program for local action on climate change in Nova Scotia. It supports community efforts to reduce or remove greenhouse gas emissions, or to prepare for and respond to the impacts of a changing climate.

Open to municipalities, First Nations bands and tribal councils, post-secondary institutions and NS-registered non-profits, this fund is administered by the Nova Scotia Federation of Municipalities and funded by the Nova Scotia Government.

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Check out the full Artist Spotlight on 2025 Emerging Artist Recognition Award recipient Nicola Miller! This Artist Spotlight video features an insightful look into Nicola and her work!
Presented by Arts Nova Scotia and the Creative Nova Scotia Leadership Council. Produced by HEIST and Keke Beatz.
A supplementary podcast by Art Pays Me with Duane Jones is also available!

Creative NS Award Artist Spotlight: Nicola Miller Check out the full Artist Spotlight on 2025 Emerging Artist Recognition Award recipient Nicola Miller. This Artist Spotlight video features an insightful loo...

The $100,000 Siminovitch Prize honours a groundbreaking mid-career theatre artist whose work demonstrates compelling vision, artistic excellence, and transformative impact, and whose artistic journey is still growing.

Results from the recent Curiosity Poll for Artists on AI.

Thanks for sharing, Mass Culture / Mobilisation culturelle!

RESULTS: Curiosity Poll for Artists on AI Check out this design designed by Mass Culture .

Are you a Mi'kmaw artist (crafter, storyteller, musician, dancer, etc.)?
Have you ever wanted to apply for Arts Nova Scotia funding but were unsure how?

Come join us for a virtual workshop series about the Mi'kmaq Arts Program.

This interactive workshop series will be held over Zoom on the following dates:

Session One - Wednesday May 6 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Topic: What is the Mi'kmaq Arts Program and who can apply?

Session Two - Wednesday May 13 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Topic: What activities can I apply for?

Session Three - Wednesday May 20 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Topic: How do I write a good application?

Session Four - Wednesday May 27 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Topic: How are applications assessed?

Each session will cover a different topic, so attend all four sessions to get the most out of this virtual workshop series. Register through the link below to reserve your spot.

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=EzOyjnXORUOlail6JBK02_OHhu7i4xJJkm8mUhn6AwhURVpUUzc3TjIwVDA4ODQ0SDYzSExMVklSUCQlQCN0PWcu

The Arts Nova Scotia Board of Directors has made the difficult decision to pause the Creative Nova Scotia Awards program in 2026. Nominations for the awards will not be accepted in this year; however, it is our intention to resume intake for a re-tooled awards program in 2027.

Full update at https://artsns.ca/news/update-creative-nova-scotia-awards

Happy Earth Day!
As part of our commitment to supporting sustainable arts practices, we have compiled a handy Climate Change Resource Guide. The guide contains strategies, guidance and resources for artists, arts professionals and organizations to integrate climate-conscious practices into their work.
Find the guide through the link below:
https://artsns.ca/climate-change-resource-guide-arts

Are you a Mi'kmaw artist (crafter, storyteller, musician, dancer, etc.)?
Have you ever wanted to apply for Arts Nova Scotia funding but were unsure how?
Come join us for a virtual workshop series about the Mi'kmaq Arts Program. This interactive workshop series will be held over Zoom on the following dates:

Session One - Wednesday May 6 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Topic: What is the Mi'kmaq Arts Program and who can apply?

Session Two - Wednesday May 13 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Topic: What activities can I apply for?

Session Three - Wednesday May 20 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Topic: How do I write a good application?

Session Four - Wednesday May 27 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Topic: How are applications assessed?

Each session will cover a different topic, so attend all four sessions to get the most out of this virtual workshop series.

Register through the link below to reserve your spot.

https://forms.office.com/r/8Ag1Vxk7tT

Nova Scotian artists - make sure your voice is heard!

Mass Culture is inviting artists to take part in a short Curiosity Poll focused on AI.

https://survey.zohopublic.ca/zs/JLBwR0

📣 CALLING ALL ARTISTS!
AI is moving fast. Decisions are being made. But where are the artists?
At the recent National Summit for AI & Culture, one thing was missing for us - the voices of artists, the people most impacted.
We believe this gap is an opportunity and a responsibility. We’ve launched a short Curiosity Poll for Artists to understand how you’re actually engaging with AI. This is is not a technical survey. It’s a listening exercise. We’re curious about what you think?

👉 Take 5 minutes and share your perspective by April 27: https://survey.zohopublic.ca/zs/JLBwR0

Let’s make sure the future of AI in arts and culture is shaped with artists, not without them.

We've updated our video guide to submitting your application over email!

A how-to guide for a smooth application experience.

Submitting Your Application over Email (Updated 2026) Tips for an effective emailed Arts Nova Scotia grant application. Updated April 2026.