East Coast Connected and FUSION Halifax are proud to support Nocturne: an exciting, new, signature arts event for Halifax in October!

Nocturne is a night time arts festival that will bring light and colour to the streets of Halifax on October 18, 2008. Taking place in downtown Halifax from 6:00 pm until midnight, the festival will see the city's streets come alive with art and energy! Inspired by the success and popularity of similar late-night arts festivals occurring all over the world (most notably, events like "Nuit Blanche" in cities including Paris, Montreal and Toronto), Nocturne will celebrate the dynamic and exciting arts community here in Halifax, bringing together visual and performing arts with street-level accessibility.

Designed and initiated by volunteers within the community, including members of Fusion Halifax, Nocturne will be a signature arts event for HRM that is easily accessible, free of charge and completely unique to the city. Attendees – tourists and residents alike - will have the opportunity to visit a number of the city's art organizations, including both public and private art galleries, and experience art in many of Halifax's public spaces.

The intention of the event is to encourage attendees to experience a variety of exhibitions and installations in one evening. An event program and map will be available to participants. The overall spirit of the event will excite and intrigue visitors. Nocturne hopes to leave a lasting impression of cultural celebration, encouraging both growth and interest in the vibrant arts community that calls Halifax home.

FUSION members have a unique opportunity to volunteer and participate in the event – please contactRose Zack, Volunteer Coordinator - rzack@ns.sympatico.ca / Laura Carmichael, Event Coordinator - carmiclm@gov.ns.ca.

Nocturne: Art at Night - Call For Submissions

The deadline for artist and gallery applications (available on the site) to participate is August 1, 2008. The Nocturne Special Projects Committee is calling for artists working in all types of creative mediums to submit a proposal for an independent special project for the Nocturne: Art At Night event on Saturday, October 18, 2008 from 6pm to midnight. Upon selection, Nocturne will provide the artist with free publicity – inclusion on the event's map, website listings and a write-up accompanied by an image in the official Nocturne program.