Community Leaders

Anne Pryde is a certified Green Home Specialist and Realtor with Domus Realty who calls North End Halifax home. A graduate of NSCAD University, Anne honed her business and community leadership skills as a potter and community organizer, learning the value of detail, dedication and professionalism. Her creative approach to marketing and sales will ensure your home gets the results it deserves. Anne’s commitment to honesty and dedication to clients are core values along with supporting local business, environmental responsibility, and healthy living. It’s not unusual for Anne to arrive at a meeting by bicycle or on foot. As an alumni of NSCAD University, Anne is very pleased to sponsor Blue Moon and artists from all backgrounds.

Blue Moon is a hybrid practice/performance space hosted by MFA student Saturn Return. Blue Moon is a low-barrier accessible space for artists from all backgrounds to experiment with the language of drag and burlesque. Each week, a variety of activities are offered, drawing on tools and techniques developed by the group. Over the past year, Blue Moon has grown from weekly meetings to a number of successful public performances, workshops and summer camps. At a time when diverse voices are being forced out of classrooms and public spaces, this project asserts that queer methodologies are invaluable tools for transformative dialogue within and outside our educational institutions. By removing social, financial and physical access barriers, this project allows for increased, regular access to drag and performance spaces for students as well as the general public.

Saturn Return is an interdisciplinary drag artist hailing from Sḵwx̱wú7mesh, səl̓ílwətaʔɬ and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm
land. They are currently in the second year of the MFA program at NSCAD University. They also hold a B.Ed in Secondary Arts Education from Simon Fraser University and a BFA in Photography from Emily Carr University. Ig: @saturnreturn_ _

Westwood Developments is a proud, long-standing community builder in Halifax, dedicated to creating spaces that enrich how people live, work, and connect. For more than 30 years, this family-owned company has shaped some of the city’s most vibrant residential and commercial spaces, always guided by a commitment to quality, innovation, and thoughtful design.
At the heart of Westwood’s work is a belief in the power of community. Beyond construction and development, the company invests in partnerships and initiatives that strengthen Halifax’s cultural, social, and economic landscape. Support for local organizations reflects a deep appreciation for the arts and their role in fostering creativity and connection. Through responsible development and meaningful engagement, Westwood Developments continues to help shape a more dynamic, inclusive, and inspiring Halifax. Westwood remains committed to innovation, craftsmanship, and a people-first approach building not just structures, but meaningful connections and enduring communities for generations to come.