Halifax Pop Explosion 2017

- Wed Oct 18 to Sat Oct 21 2017

Since 2013, the Michaëlle Jean Foundation (FMJF), the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia and Youth Art Connection (YAC) have worked with members of Halifax's arts, government, business, law, health, academic and other sectors to empower diverse Nova Scotia youth, particularly from Black, Indigenous, LGBTQIAP2S+, and other marginalized backgrounds, to use their creativity to transform quality of life, at the local and provincial levels. Beginning in the summer of 2017 and continuing for 3 years, the JAYA Initiative will strive to empower the diverse youth of Nova Scotia and their organizations to use the power of the arts to implement effective strategies to build safer, more inclusive and thriving communities for all residents, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, gender, physical or mental ability, or class.

New for 2017! Wristbands will be mailed to purchasers prior to the festival, starting July 30. If you prefer, you can also opt for wristband pickup at the festival box office. A $2.00 fulfilment fee will be added to your wristband order.