ArtsLink NB’s CATAPULT Arts Accelerator gives artists the tools to be prolific and build sustainable careers. Business skills training, career development, workshops, and mentorship – all in one program.
Artists need the work habits that would allow any entrepreneur or small business owner to succeed in his/her field.
Good time management. Solid record keeping and sound financial management. Effective self-promotion and professionalization of your brand. Telling a good story and being heard. Knowing how to write a contract. CATAPULT is all about helping you to be purposeful and organized about the business side of your artistic practice.
Over a 12-week period, CATAPULT participants receive training in fundamental entrepreneurial skills like business modelling, marketing, branding, financial planning, and exporting. Guest speakers and facilitators for the CATAPULT workshops are drawn both from the business and professional art community. Participants also receive one-on-one coaching from the program coordinator and formal mentorships from individuals operating at the top of their field.
Details
The Fall 2025 session will be online with a Saint John launch day from September 6 to December 13.
⏳ Apply by: August 24, 2025
? CATAPULT meetings take place: Saturdays, 9 am – 4 pm
? Location: Virtual
?️ Dates:
- Saturday, September 6, 2025
- Saturday, September 13, 2025
- Saturday, September 27, 2025
- Saturday, October 4, 2025
- Saturday, October 18, 2025
- Saturday, October 25, 2025
- Saturday, November 1, 2025
- Saturday, November 8, 2025
- Saturday, November 15, 2025
- Saturday, November 22, 2025
- Saturday, November 22, 2025
- Saturday, December 6, 2025
Launch Day
? Launch Day takes place Saturday, December 13, 2025 in-person in Saint John (travel subsidies available)
Information Session
Have questions about the application process or the CATAPULT Arts Accelerator program?
Join our Programming Director Jericho Knopp:
?️ Thursday, July 31
? 12 pm
? via Zoom
? Sign up to attend the info session, or receive a recording of it, by selecting the button below:
How to Apply
? Apply before August 24, 2025 by selecting the button below:
⚠️ You must be an ArtsLink NB member to apply.
This year, we are using our new Arts Management System for applications. All current ArtsLink NB members are already in the system. (Contact jeri@artslinknb.com if you aren’t sure if your membership is up to date)
? If you have an up-to-date ArtsLink NB membership, but no password:
- Select the “Apply Here” button above
- Enter your email address
- Select “forgot password”
- Follow the steps to create a password
- Login
- Go to “Programs” ➡️ “Application Based” ➡️ “Manage Applications” and complete your application
✏️ If you do not have an up-to-date membership:
- Select the “Apply Here” button above
- Select “Create Account” and follow the steps to create your account
- Once you have logged in, select “Membership” and purchase a membership (we have a pay-what-you-can option if this is a barrier)
- Go to “Programs” ➡️ “Application Based” ➡️ “Manage Applications” and complete your application