About ArtsSmarts Nova Scotia

Ignites young people's excitement about learning core curricula through the arts.
Inspires collaboration among artists, and educators, schools and communities.
Invests financially and strategically in creative learning networks at the local, regional, provincial and national level to build capacity for arts and education.
Supports a new vision for public education in Canada.

This program enables educators and artists (of all disciplines) to work together on projects which they themselves design to support specific curriculum goals. The opportunities for providing students with effective arts experience combined with enhanced learning are vast and exciting. All schools in Nova Scotia are eligible for this program.

Program Deadlines

The deadline for 2007-2008 ArtsSmarts Nova Scotia Project Applications is mid-October 2007 (date TBA).

The deadline for 2006-2007 Professional Development Fund applications is May 31, 2007.

Project Applications

In order for a project to be truly successful it does need to be carefully planned. Time for ideas to mature and evolve through discussion and further consideration is an integral part of this planning. It is quite acceptable for schools to submit a rough proposal of their ideas to ArtsSmarts Nova Scotia and we will be glad to discuss it in detail and perhaps make suggestions.

It is strongly advised that schools begin to plan their projects early. Most of the planning can take place during the preceding term and in fact, applications will be accepted prior to the deadline.

Because we are dedicated to integrating art into all aspects of the curriculum we want to assist schools in developing successful projects, designed especially to suit the needs of their students and to support the vision of their teachers. We want to help. Please do not hesitate to contact us.