Current Exhibitions
The Secret Codes (Expanded Exhibiton)
2022-2024 National Tour
Curated by David Woods
Popular BANNS exhibition exploring African Nova Scotian quilt traditions featuring old quilts (1930-1960), popular traditional patterns, Underground Railroad Patterns, contemporary abstract patterns, picture quilts designed by artist/writer David Woods.
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The StFX Art Gallery
Feb. 9 – Mar. 25, 2023
There is No One Story of Black Girlhood features a series of Rebecca Fisk’s self-portraits. Eleven paintings depict Fisk’s childhood memories and adult experiences, calling attention to shared struggles within the Black Diaspora.
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The Secret Codes
2022-2024 National Tour
Curated by David Woods
This is an expanded version of an earlier BANNS exhibition called ‘The Secret Codes: African Nova Scotian Picture and Narrative Quilts’ (2012-2015)
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Discovery: the Art of Edith Mcdonald-brown, Africville (1870-1954)
Sept-Dec, 2023
Curated by David Woods
Works, illustrated biography of painter Edith Mcdonald-Brown (c. 1880-1954) of Africville
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Hidden Blackness: the Art of Edward Mitchell Bannister (1828-1901)
Spring 2025
Curated by David Woods
Works, biography of New Brunswick born landscape painter Edward Mitchell Bannister (1828-1901)- the first artist of African descent to win a major art prize in North America (Centennial Exhibition Medal, Philadelphia 1876)
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Call for African Nova Sotian Artists and Writers
Mar 31, 2023
The Secret Codes (Exhibiton Expansion
Popular BANNS exhibition exploring African Nova Scotian quiltmaking history and traditions featuring old quilts (1930-1960), popular traditional patterns, Underground Railroad Patterns, contemporary abstract patterns, picture quilts designed by artist/writer and exhibition curator David Woods.
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Call for African Nova Sotian Artists and Writers
Dec 31, 2023
Eulogy
An exhibition of contemporary art on the subject of Africville
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Call for African Nova Sotian Artists and Writers
Mar 31, 2023
Paintings and Quilts
An exhibition exploring the intersection of painting and quilts (paintings influenced by quilt designs, and quilts inspired by paintings)
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Call for African Nova Sotian Artists and Writers
Jun 30, 2023
Emancipation Art
An online exhibition of contemporary art and writing exploring the theme of Emancipation as it relates to the history of people of African descent
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Call for African Nova Sotian Artists and Writers
May 31, 2023
40 Places Called Home
An exploration of African Nova Scotian history and folklore centred on the experiences of African Nova Scotian ancestral communities founded in the 17th -20th centuries.
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Call for African Nova Sotian Artists and Writers
Dec 31, 2023
The Enchanted Village
BANNS is researching older works by Weymouth born artists and craftspersons including Harold Cromwell, Ada Cromwell, Emery Cromwell, Norman Cromwell, Ralph Cromwell, Gifford Jarvis Sr. as well as contemporary quiltmakers and woodcarvers for a prospective exhibition
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Call for African Nova Sotian Artists and Writers
Dec 31, 2023
Literary Anthologies of Writing
BANNS is investigating the creation of anthologies of creative writings from selected African Nova Scotian communities and experiences to be published over the next 5 years. All submissions remain copyright of authors.
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Call for African Nova Sotian Artists and Writers
ongoing (no deadline)
African Nova Scotian Art Exhibitions
BANNS is investigating the creation of a series of visual arts exhibitions on selected African Nova Scotian subjects over the next 5 years. Exhibitions will be will be developed on the strength of submissions received.
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Call for African Nova Sotian Artists and Writers
Dec 31, 2023
The Art of Harold Cromwell
BANNS is researching the works by noted Weymouth Falls ‘folk’ graphic artist and painter Harold Cromwell for a prospective exhibition
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Call for African Nova Sotian Artists and Writers
Dec 31, 2023
Black Writes
BANNS is organizing a reading series by African Nova Scotian writers to take place during in African Heritage Month (Feb 2023) celebrations in Halifax as well as other locations in the province
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Call for African Nova Sotian Artists and Writers
Sept 30, 2023
I Have Known Rivers
BANNS is reviving its annual African Heritage Month showcase of members works that was first launched in 1987. The event will include art exhibition, readings, storytelling and performance featuring BANNS members.
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Call for African Nova Sotian Artists and Writers
Dec 31, 2023
Eulogy: Writings on Africville
BANNS is researching the creation of the first ever anthology of creative writing from and about Africville. The anthology will include both contemporary and past works including poetry, short stories, storytelling pieces, drama, short prose
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Call for African Nova Sotian Artists and Writers
Dec 31, 2023
Home: Writing on Preston
BANNS is researching the creation of the first ever anthology of creative writing from and about Preston (communities of Cherrybrook/Lake Loon, East Preston, North Preston). The anthology will include both contemporary and past works including poetry, short stories, storytelling pieces, drama, short prose.
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Call for African Nova Sotian Artists and Writers
Dec 31, 2023
Canaan Land: an Anthology of Short Stories by African Nova Scotian Writers
BANNS is investigating the creation of the first ever anthology of short fiction by African Nova Scotian writers. The anthology will include both contemporary and past works.
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Call for African Nova Sotian Artists and Writers
Dec 31, 2023
Gottingen X: an Anthology of Writings About Gottingen Street
BANNS is investigating the creation a collection of writings on the theme of Gottingen Street. The anthology will include both contemporary and past works from writers of any background.
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Call for African Nova Sotian Artists and Writers
Dec 31, 2023
Nova Scotia X: an Anthology of Spoken Word Writings About Nova Scotia
BANNS is investigating the creation a collection of spoken word writings by African Nova Scotia writers and performers. The anthology will include both contemporary and past works.
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