2017 Starfish Student Art Awards
presented by Starfish Properties

Thu, Apr 20, 2017 at 7pm

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The 2017 Starfish Student Art Awards celebrate NSCAD’s exceptional student artists. The eight annual edition will be presented Thursday, April 20, 2017, 7 to 9 pm at NSCAD’s Port Campus, 1107 Marginal Road, Halifax.

This is an event of drama, glamour and celebration, incorporating an art exhibition, awards ceremony and art sale of student works. Join us for hors d’oeuvres and beverages while perusing the artworks of 10 student finalists, one of whom will be named the 2017 Starfish Student Art Award prize winner.

Thank you to the creative businesses supporting the 2017 Starfish Student Art Awards:
Presenting Sponsor: Starfish Properties
Gold Sponsors: EllisDon Construction, The Prince George, Scotiabank, Stewart McKelvey, TD Insurance Meloche Monnex Group
Silver Sponosrs: Bryant Realty Atlantic, CKG Elevator Ltd, The Coast, Coastal Entrance Solutions, Compass Commercial Realty, Dexter Construction, Floors Plus, Flynn Canada Ltd, Gordon Stirrett Wealth Management, Greenwood Lane, KW Commercial Advisors, Lydon Lynch Architects, Medavie Blue Cross, Micco Companies, Office Interiors, Plan Group, Rogers, SouthEast Drywall, Windmill U-Store It
Supporters: Clearview Window Cleaning, Halifax MP Andy Fillmore, Garrison Brewing Co., Mark & Joanne MacDonald, Kim & Phillip Knoll, Miller Waste Systems, PCL Construction Ltd., Rhyno’s Heating Cooling Ventilation & Refrigeration, Sunrise Window Cleaners, Windows Plus

About the award
Established by property developer and art collector Louis Reznick and NSCAD University to recognize and promote exceptional students, the award celebrates top talent across 10 visual arts disciplines at the university.

The winning artist receives a $5,000 purchase prize, with the artwork added to a special section of the permanent President’s Collection at NSCAD University known as “The Reznick Family Art Bank.” Nine finalists receive $1,000 each. This premier award provides young artists with vital visibility as they embark on their careers.


NSCAD University - Port Campus

1107 Marginal Road
Halifax, NS B3H 4P7