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Students at NSCAD University have been shaping art, craft, media, and design in Canada since 1887. With an approach to education that includes the strategic integration of arts, culture and community engagement, students thrive in a learning and research environment that is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion and academic excellence.
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About NSCAD

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At NSCAD University, not only will you receive a rigorous, interdisciplinary educational experience, but you will belong to a vibrant creative community recognized globally for its impact on art, craft and design. Connecting you with award-winning faculty, you will learn the knowledge and skills necessary to thrive in the creative industries, where you will become leaders, entrepreneurs, and experts in your fields.

Shary Boyle and Ed Pien, discussing their contributions to the NSCAD Lithography Workshop Contemporary Editions.

If you believe that creative ideas can build a better world, there’s a place for you here

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Convocation • Graduation Exhibition • Student Art Award

Kaitlyn Bourden (MFA 2014)

Featured Alumni

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asinnajaq uitaalutuq
BFA 2015
Filmmaker

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Grace Nickel
MFA 2008
Ceramicist

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Hangama Amiri
BFA 2012
Textile artist

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Lee Yuen-Rapati
BFA 1999
Horological designer

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NSCAD EVENTS

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Mark Verabioff to hold artist talk on April 17
Masters of Design Studio 2 Class: End of Semester Show
Together with students from Saint Mary’s University, NSCAD’s Master of Design Studio 2 class will showcase their latest innovations, products, and services. The MDES-6520-2 class has been invited to join the: SMU Sparks ExpoFriday April 12, 12:00 to 4:00PM At the Arthur L. Irving Entrepreneurship Centre, Inspiration Studio (SH212)5907 Gorsebrook Ave.Halifax Nova ScotiaB3H 1G3 NSCAD’s […]
NSCAD alumna and game developer Anne Macmillan to hold artist talk on April 9
Tuesday, April 9, 2024 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Academy Building (A208) Anne Macmillan is a Nova Scotian artist, motion designer and the co-founder of the game-dev studio, Max Inferno Games. Born in Wolfville, Macmillan completed her master’s degree in Art, Culture and Technology at MIT on a Fulbright scholarship and holds a BFA (2008) […]
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Laurie Anderson to receive an honorary degree from NSCAD
NSCAD University will give groundbreaking artist Laurie Anderson an honorary degree at its May 14 convocation ceremony. During her visit to NSCAD, Anderson has a busy schedule. On May 13, she will give an artist talk to the NSCAD community, meet with NSCAD Student Art Award Finalists, and attend the Graduate Exhibition closing reception at […]
Make Your Mark: NSCAD’s new alumni ring is fully customizable to ensure each student graduates with a unique piece
NSCAD 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 NSCAD 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 […]
NSCAD 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 […]