Thank you for giving me this opportunity. Music is my life and this will help me get to the next level.”
- Kye Clayton, Rap & Music Production
“Thank you for your continued scholarship support in recognition of my achievements in piano performance. I am deeply grateful and honoured for the generous support of the Nova Scotia Talent Trust.”
- Devin Huang, Piano
“My dream is to be an exhibiting artist and your generous gift will enable me to focus on building a strong body of works that can support and promote my career as I come out of college. Thank you again for your generous support.”
- Naomi Zamir, Metalsmithing & Jewellery
“Thank you to the funders, jury, and board members of the Nova Scotia Talent Trust for granting me this funding. I am so grateful for the support and look forward to beginning my Master of Fine Arts at NSCAD!”
- Devon Pennick-Reilly, Screenwriting
Thank you for your generous scholarship and your continued support of my studies. The financial assistance will allow me to focus my time exploring, creating, and growing. It is a great weight off not only my shoulders but my family's as well. We all thank you.”
- Andi Syme, Drawing & Painting
The Nova Scotia Talent Trust (NSTT) champions the arts as vital to our province's cultural, social, and economic well-being. For over 81 years, we've supported emerging artists who enrich Nova Scotia’s identity and inspire communities.
Why Advocacy Matters
The arts sector significantly contributes to Canada's economy, adding over $60 billion annually to the GDP and employing more than 850,000 people. In Nova Scotia, the arts play a crucial role in driving tourism, inspiring creativity, and fostering connections across diverse communities. Public support for the arts is essential to maintain this momentum.
However, without strong, sustained funding, many arts organizations, artists, and cultural workers will struggle to continue their work. Advocacy ensures that decision-makers at every level understand the value of investing in the arts—not just to sustain our sector, but to strengthen and transform it for the future.
How You Can Advocate
Share Your Impact Story
Reflect on a project or event that demonstrates how the arts enrich your community. Did your organization attract visitors to local businesses? Did a performance spark meaningful dialogue? These stories illustrate the arts’ value and inspire action.
Reach Out to Decision-Makers
Write to your municipal, provincial, or federal representatives to highlight the arts’ economic, social, and cultural contributions. Let them know public funding is vital for the sector’s sustainability and transformation.
Inspire Your Community
Share your love for the arts with your network. Encourage your audiences, volunteers, and supporters to advocate by writing letters, making calls, or sharing their own stories about how the arts have impacted their lives.
Collaborate for Greater Impact
Connect with NSTT and other arts organizations to align messaging and advocacy strategies. Together, our collective voice will resonate louder.
NSTT’s Commitment to Advocacy
At NSTT, we are committed to amplifying the voices of emerging artists and the broader arts community. We work to highlight the transformative power of the arts and advocate for sustained public and private investment in our sector.
Join us in ensuring Nova Scotia’s arts community continues to thrive. Let’s tell the impact story of the arts—one that demonstrates their value in every corner of our province and inspires decision-makers to invest in our shared creative future.
Thank you for giving me this opportunity. Music is my life and this will help me get to the next level.”
- Kye Clayton, Rap & Music Production
“Thank you for your continued scholarship support in recognition of my achievements in piano performance. I am deeply grateful and honoured for the generous support of the Nova Scotia Talent Trust.”
- Devin Huang, Piano
“My dream is to be an exhibiting artist and your generous gift will enable me to focus on building a strong body of works that can support and promote my career as I come out of college. Thank you again for your generous support.”
- Naomi Zamir, Metalsmithing & Jewellery
“Thank you to the funders, jury, and board members of the Nova Scotia Talent Trust for granting me this funding. I am so grateful for the support and look forward to beginning my Master of Fine Arts at NSCAD!”
- Devon Pennick-Reilly, Screenwriting
Thank you for your generous scholarship and your continued support of my studies. The financial assistance will allow me to focus my time exploring, creating, and growing. It is a great weight off not only my shoulders but my family's as well. We all thank you.”
- Andi Syme, Drawing & Painting
