At the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design (NSCAD) University’s year-end showcase, from April 5 – May 11, students from fine arts, design, film, fashion, and craft unleash their creative talents.
All shows are open to the public, and nearly all of them are free. We look forward to seeing you at NSCAD!
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Spring Makers' Market
Come to NSCAD’s annual spring market featuring over 40 NSCAD students. Find anything from reworked clothing, to photos, paintings, ceramics, and more!
Port Campus, Port Loggia and Second Floor, 1107 Marginal Rd.
11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Free.
Painting
Students from Intermediate (D103) and Advanced (G400/410) painting classes will show their work. Visitors must sign in at security.
Fountain Campus, D103 and G400/410
2 – 4 p.m. Free.
Aknutmatinej: Radical Curating Course
Aknutmatinej is a Mi’kmaw word meaning “they talk to each other.” This exhibition—created by Art History students in NSCAD’s Radical Curating course of Winter 2025—aims to foster community-building at the Treaty Space Gallery through a series of workshops and exhibited art works. Aknutmatinej activates space for all treaty people [everyone] to come together and have conversations, learn, and work to create something bigger than ourselves. Visit the exhibition details for a full list of workshops from printmaking, beading, wood carving, mural making and more.
Design exhibition: In Assembly
Jewellery and Metalsmithing Displays
Expanded Media, Photography, Animation
6 – 10 p.m. Free.
Design: Hub Talks
A night of design-related discussions at the closing events of NSCAD’s Design Grad Shows on NSCAD’s Port Campus: Our speakers explore new, innovative methods for tackling complex challenges in today’s fast-paced, interconnected world. Join us in shaping a conversation that paves the way for better solutions to the pressing social and economic challenges we face today. Click through to the event listing to see who is speaking.
NSCAD Port Campus, 1107 Marginal Rd, second floor, Room 207
6 – 8 p.m.
Ceramics
Sculpture
Film Screenings
Students from the NSCAD Film Program screen their end-of-year films for one night only at Park Lane Cinemas.
Park Lane Cinema, 5657 Spring Garden Rd
Arrive at 6 p.m. for 6:30 p.m. screening
There are no advance tickets. Pay at the door. Admission is by suggested donation only of $8.
Student Art Awards
NSCAD University is proud to present the annual NSCAD Student Art Award. This celebration of achievement is a recognition of our students’ outstanding work with one $5,000 purchase grand prize, and nine $1,000 best-in-category prizes. The grand prize-winning artwork will also be added to the President’s Art Bank, part of NSCAD University’s permanent collection.
The Student Art Award provides young artists across ten disciplines at the university with vital visibility as they embark on their careers.
Anna Leonowens Gallery, 1891 Granville St, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Free.
Mend in Public Day
Join us for an afternoon of activism in support of sustainable fashion! Mend in Public Day is a day of collective action in support of sustainable fashion. Bring one or more items in need of mending, or come make a patch! Supplies, tools, support and instructors will be on hand at the event.
NSCAD Library, 5163 Duke Street, Halifax, 1 – 3 pm, free
Fashion and Jewellery Show
Our Fashion Show showcases the work of new and emerging fashion designers and jewellers. From classic to abstract designs, our students speculate on the future of fashion and metalsmithing. Come to our Alderney Landing in Dartmouth for a jaw-dropping runway show conceptualized and crafted by our fashion and jewellery students.
Alderney Landing, 2 Ochterloney St, Dartmouth
Doors open at 6 p.m., show starts at 7 p.m.
$30 general public, $10 for students
Graduate Exhibition
The 2024 NSCAD Graduation Exhibition displays work from our graduating class of students at the Anna Leonowens Gallery. Curated by students, this exhibition showcases high-tier art works, celebrate the hard work of our graduates, and gives the public a sense of the breadth, depth, and quality of art made at NSCAD.
Anna Leonowens Gallery, 1891 Granville St
Daily from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Free.