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NSCAD MFA Students Stage Sit-In
In the thick of thesis exhibitions, NSCAD University MFA students stage a sit-in in the president’s office in support of striking faculty union
News Roundup: Alex Janvier Painting Breaks Auction Record, and More
Janvier's canvas exceeded estimates at an Edmonton auction. Plus: Canadian artists at the Venice Biennale, a premiere date for the AGO's new Kusama Infinity Room, Missy LeBlanc wins the Middlebrook Prize for Young Curators, and more
Ottawa Dialogues Highlight Disability Arts and Artists
The Carleton University Art Gallery is gearing up for another event in a series explicitly designed to look at how art can challenge ableism
Canada Council Starts Pilot for New and Early Career Artists
The new program permits people who may not have qualified for a grant previously to apply for one
Canadian Artists Make Venice Biennale List
Work by Vancouver-based artist Stan Douglas and Montreal-based artist Jon Rafman will be in the main exhibition at the next Venice Biennale
Remai Modern CEO Under Investigation by Human Rights Commission: CBC
The CBC is reporting that the investigation is related to a harassment complaint filed by a former female co-worker. It’s the latest in a series of concerning reports about the Remai.
Students and Others Speak Out on NSCAD University Strike
Multiple students say they are unhappy with how administration has handled labour concerns at the art school, and at least one city councillor is also concerned about the strike
Faculty Strike Begins at NSCAD
Faculty union comes out picketing on first day of strike at the Halifax art school, with students rallying in solidarity
News Roundup: Banff Centre Gets $10 Million and More
Plus: Canadians at the Whitney Biennial, a new curator at Plug in ICA and political interference accusations at Remai Modern
RBC Canadian Painting Competition Comes to an End
This year, RBC will conclude the RBC Canadian Painting Competition, which has been delivered in partnership with Canadian Art over the last 20 years