This year we are also pleased to offer a Virtual Keynote: Art Education In Nova Scotia: (Creative) Precedents and Possibilities
which will be hosted by Halifax based art educator Karyn Harrison. The presentation will take place between 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 27th. The presentation will take approximately half hour, while the remaining half hour will be dedicated to disussion/questions. All registrants will receive an email with final details and a link to the presentation no later than Wednesday, October 26th.
Karyn Harrison (she/her) is a visual arts educator and researcher residing in Kjipuktuk/Halifax. She holds a Doctorate in Education from the University of Glasgow and instructs in the Master of Arts in Art Education program at NSCAD University. Her research can be described as arts-based post-qualitative explorations of teaching experiences and perceptions. Karyn also teaches full time in HRCE as a Fine Arts Specialist with Halifax Regional Arts. Within this role she works with schools to integrate and enhance arts-based educational experiences.