Many NSCAD students show their artwork publicly for the first time
at the Anna Leonowens Gallery and at the Port Loggia Gallery. A
critical yet nurturing environment, the galleries are a key component
of a student’s education into the realities of life as a practising
artist. Most programming is reserved for solo projects by undergraduate
studio majors in all fine art, craft and design disciplines. Though
exhibitions are just one week in length, students participate in the
entire professional process of exhibition application, preparation and
installation. Unique within the Canadian university system, the
galleries allow students to experience the full template for future
exhibition practices, including hosting the very popular opening night
receptions and optional noon hour talks.
Graduate students
acquire the exhibition spaces for two-week periods, to mount and defend
their final thesis projects. Group exhibitions often consist of
thesis-oriented projects organized by students, as well as exhibitions
showcasing activity within specific divisions. The university also
sponsors several six-credit internship programs including a graduation
catalogue design practicum, a curatorial graduation exhibition
internship and a Seeds Gallery internship among others. This initiative
offers senior students an opportunity to develop assemble an exhibition
and publish a catalogue under the guidance of the gallery director and
faculty members.
Please note: Since all exhibition programming is developed within the university from student, faculty and divisional sources, the Anna Leonowens Gallery does not accept unsolicited professional exhibition proposals.