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NSCAD University is thrilled to announce the 10 finalists for the 2022 NSCAD Student Art Award. This award recognizes and promotes exceptional work made by NSCAD students. The winning artist will be awarded a $5,000 purchase prize for their artwork, which then becomes part of NSCAD University’s permanent collection. The remaining nine finalists will each receive $1,000. Get your tickets to the Student Art Awards Gala on May 6, 2022, which will feature an exhibition and reception with live music, a walking jewellery show and art sale, delicious food, and a cash bar.

To help students plan their courses for the upcoming year until graduation, we are hosting a drop-in service with academic advisors beginning March 30, 2022.
When: March 30 – April 18, 2022, from 12 – 2 p.m.
Where: the Learning Commons, Fountain Campus
What: One-on-one course planning support
NSCAD students are invited to apply for the 2022 winter scholarships, bursaries and awards. Applications will be open until April 15, 2022.

In early January, NSCAD launched the cohort hire initiative and received an incredibly positive response from within and beyond the bounds of the NSCAD community. As the next step in the selection process, we have extended an invitation to those short-listed applicants to address the NSCAD community and present their areas of research, creative practice and teaching. 
In early winter, NSCAD University partnered with Discover Halifax for the Take the Lead Pin Design Competition. Meichan Yuan, a third-year student in the jewellery and metalsmithing program, submitted the winning concept awarding her a $500 cash prize.
A new film festival is hitting the Atlantic film scene, thanks to NSCAD University and the NSCAD Alumni Association. The NSCAD University Film Festival, presented by TD Insurance, will launch both in person at Cineplex Park and online in partnership with FIN April 4-5, 2022, featuring award-winning films from alumni including Heather Young, Christian Sparkes, and more.