Join us in Saint John the weekend of October 18th-19th for professional development opportunities and events for artists of all disciplines.
Don’t miss out on this exciting programming! Free events and workshops! Open to the public, but ArtsLink NB members get the first spots in limited capacity events.
(Not a member yet? Why not!? Getting a membership is easy, and we even have a pay what you can membership)
Than You to Our Sponsor!
“The Saint John City Market is honoured to donate in support of ArtsLink NB. As a historic landmark and a cornerstone of our community, we celebrate the power of creativity to bring people together and keep Saint John’s spirit shining bright.”
And Thank You to Our Supporters!
Workshop Options:
🧶 Wet Felting as Community with Cassandra McLaughlin and Starlit Simon
🕜 1 – 4pm
🔝 Capacity: 10
🧘🏽♀️ Movement for Wellness with Sarah Power and Ian Gibson
🕜 1 – 2:30pm
🔝 Capacity: 15
✏️ Life Drawing with Melissa Kennedy
🕜 1 – 4pm
🔝 Capacity: 9
While you’re there, please let us know if you plan to attend other events, so we’ll have an idea of numbers.
Schedule of Events
🗓️ Saturday, October 18, 2025
| 📍 BMO Studio Theatre | 📍 Saint John Ale House | 📍 Market Square (Old Museum Space) |
| 📚 Root Words Book Launch 🕚 11am | 🍻 Social Saturday 🕚 5 – 7pm | 🖼️ Capital Art Sale: Saint John 🕙 10am – 8pm |
| 🎭 Saint John Theatre Company Tour 🕜 1:30pm |
| 📍 Queen Square | 📍 Glass Roots | 📍 Handworks Gallery |
| 🧶 Fine Craft Festival 🕘 9am – 3pm | 🔥 Glass blowing and studio 🕘 10am – 5pm | 🖼️ Gallery open 🕙 10am – 5pm |
| 📍 Haven Music Hall | ||
| 🎶 Try It Again Pierce, with guests Sebastian Fleet and Josh Hicks 🕗 8-11pm |
🗓️ Sunday, October 19, 2025
| 📍 Saint John Arts Centre | 📍 BMO Studio Theatre | 📍 ArtsLink NB Office |
| 🤝 ArtsLink NB AGM 🕚 10am – 11:30am RSVP here. | 🧘🏽♀️ Movement for Wellness with Sarah Power and Ian Gibson 🕜 1 – 2:30pm | 📸 Documentation Day 🕙 1 – 4pm Book a time here. |
| 🧶 Wet Felting as Community with Cassandra McLaughlin and Starlit Simon 🕜 1 – 4pm | 🍻 Performance Artists’ Meet and Greet 🕚 2:45 – 4pm | |
| ✏️ Life Drawing with Melissa Kennedy 🕜 1 – 4pm |
| 📍 Market Square | ||
| 🎶 Monopolized Records Studio Drop-in 🕗 2-4pm |
Venues
Travel Subsidy:
Members travelling 100 km or more is entitled to a mileage reimbursement based on this formula:
- 3 passengers @ 0.25/km
- 2 passengers @ 0.20/km
- 1 passenger@ 0.15/km
- no passenger @ 0.10/km
Just fill out the travel form by selecting the link below, and submit it in person or to info@artslinknb.com