History
NSCAD was founded in 1887 by Anna Leonowens of Anna and the King of Siam fame. It was originally called the Victoria School of Art and Design to commemorate Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee.
One the notable artists to be associated with the school in its early years was Arthur Lismer, who was a member of the Group of Seven and spent several years as the school president.
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