Curriculum Vitae

Sparrow (max) he/she • Queer artist & musician living and working in Kjipuktuk (Halifax), Mi’kma’ki (Nova Scotia).

Sparrow (also known as max) is a fourth year student at NSCAD University pursuing a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts in Interdisciplinary Art. Both medium-less and abundant in them, Sparrow finds himself commonly in installation and sculptural based work, as well as photography and painting. As a queer and trans artist living in unceded Mi’kmak’i, Sparrow uses her creations as a voice – to speak up for herself, the community, and to bring serious material into the spotlight. He often cites his deeply emotional past in his artwork through intentional colours, textures, shapes, materials, and any which way to get across the message, whilst thought-provokingly including the present to transform the public’s perception. Sparrow extends his creativity to music. She writes beautiful songs with fascinating musicality and passionate lyrics. Writing in a folksy/indie/acoustic style is what he does best – breaking down chord progressions into melodies, using her guitar as a duet partner in rhythm and harmonies. When Sparrow is not hard at work creating, he enjoys spending time with animals, being around trees, lakes, and the ocean, perceiving the changing of the seasons, and enjoying a hot cup of coffee.

Education

2023 – Present — NSCAD University BFA

Major in Interdisciplinary Art (4th Year)

Awards & Scholarships

2024, 2025: Thomas George and Ethel Pearson MacKenzie Fund

 2024: Shawn Jackson Bursary

Exhibitions

Solo Exhibitions

2026: SummerSparrow Soirée, Trident Coffee and Booksellers — An evening of music and art.

Group Exhibitions

2026: First Annual Pride Exhibition, Teichert Gallery

 2026: Fish Bowl Poetry, NSCAD Photography Collective, ViewPoint Gallery

2025: In Conversation, NSCAD Photography Collective, ViewPoint Gallery

2024: Love, Lived, Lost, Anna Leonowens Gallery, NSCAD University

2024: Ripples, Anna Leonowens Gallery, NSCAD University

 2024: Rats Nest Gallery, King’s University Wardroom

2024: oh, the places you’ll go, NSCAD Photography Collective, ViewPoint Gallery

Public Presentations & Events

2026: Turret Arts Space Fundraising Auction, Turret Arts Space

2026: Psychedelifax Event, 2Crows Brewing

2026: The East Coast Credit Union Ice Festival, Alderney Landing

 2024, 2025: NSCAD Photography Collective Print Exchange

2025 – Present: 60+ performances as a solo musician at open mics and featured performances

Work & Community Experience

Peer Mentor

NSCAD University

Office of Opportunity & Belonging

Sept 2025 – Present

Supporting emotional and physical wellness by holding peer mentoring, weekly mindfulness, and facilitating community connection workshops.

Technician’s Assistant

NSCAD University

Photography

Oct 2023 – April 2026

Managing photo equipment health, print handling, printers, and studio booking systems.

Student Assistant

NSCAD University

Foundation

Oct 2023 – April 2026

Managing photo equipment health, print handling, printers, and studio booking systems.

August 2026 – Present

Assisting in event planning, new artist installation, backend organization, and prep.

Media Coverage

CTV News Feature (Jan 30, 2026)

“Ice is nice in Dartmouth, N.S., this weekend” — Feature covering Dartmouth’s Annual Ice Festival with a featured interview.