We’re announcing he artists who have been accepted into the the CATAPULT Arts Accelerator for the Winter 2025 session!
Congratulations to these artists! We look forward to working and learning with you in the new year!
Amanda Balistreri ⚬ Visual Art
Louis Anthony Bryan ⚬ Theatre
Audrey Favre ⚬ Visual Art
Sabrina Goupil ⚬ Music
Ramneet Kalra ⚬ Photography
Sylvia Loomis ⚬ Photography
Jen Pilon ⚬ Ceramics
Garry Sanipass ⚬ Visual Art
February 21, 2024
Imperial Theatre, Saint John, NB
This morning at the Imperial Theatre in Saint John, we were joined by Wayne Long, Member of Parliament for Saint John–Rothesay, who announced a federal contribution of $92,000 for ArtsLink NB through the Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI) program. The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA).
Also joining us was New Brunswick’s Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Minister Greg Turner, who pledged $50,000 on behalf of the province of New Brunswick.
(more…)Did you graduate from a music, drama, or fine arts program? If so, we want to hear from you!
ArtsLink NB and Mount Allison University’s Department of Fine Arts are working on a project to address labour force gaps and enhance the current fine arts curriculum with complementary skill sessions.
(more…)Short Intensive Course – 20 hours over two weeks in January 2023
No matter what role you play in an arts and cultural organization, understanding its financial foundation is critical to your and the organization’s success. Understanding how to best manage finances will help to ensure that the resources needed to plan and realize programming are secured and maintained. You will also be better equipped to communicate with a range of stakeholders including boards, funders, donors, members, lenders, etc. This course is designed to provide this basic understanding.
For more details, and a course outline, go here.
Registrants should apply early as enrolment is limited. Deadline to register is Jan. 17, 2023.
Date: Jan. 23 to Feb. 4, 2023
Price: $250 (+HST)
Instructor: Heather Young
Upcoming CATAPULT application deadline: Monday, September 5th, 2022.
A reminder that applications to the CATAPULT Arts Accelerator for the fall of 2022 are due by Monday, September 5th, 2022.
CATAPULT is all about helping you to be purposeful and organized about the business side of your artistic practice.
New Brunswick-based artists or groups/collectives working in any discipline are welcome to apply.
To learn more about the program and how to apply, visit the CATAPULT website:
[Image: Writer and performer Thandiwe McCarthy. Text reads, CATAPULT Arts Accelerator. Master the business side of your creative practices. Applications now open winter 2022 session. September 24 – November 27, 2022. Friday 6-9 and Saturday 9-4. Application deadline, September 5. www.artslinkcatapult.com ]
ArtsLink NB’s CATAPULT Arts Accelerator gives New Brunswick artists the tools to be prolific and build sustainable careers.
The Fall 2022 session will be a hybrid of online sessions and in-person meetings in Saint John, NB. The program will run on Friday evenings and full days on Saturday from September 24th to November 27th.Applications will be accepted as of August 8th, and the application deadline is September 5th.Over an 8-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.
See the CATAPULT website for full details: https://www.artslinkcatapult.com/
Equip yourself with the tools to confidently lead and manage your arts or culture organization!
Apply to the CMAC program now. Application Deadline: August. 12, 2022.
Only 16 placements available:
The first of its kind in Atlantic Canada, the UNB Centre for Musical Arts is proud to offer our brand-new certificate in Contemporary Management in Arts & Culture.
This certificate is designed for those entering or beginning their careers in arts administration and management who wish to bolster their knowledge and skills. Participants will learn about everything they need to know to effectively lead and influence their organization in the Canadian arts landscape of today.
You will become a confident leader by balancing your passion and dedication with a comprehensive knowledge base of managing in arts, culture, and heritage in the contemporary Canadian landscape.
For more information and the application, go here.
The UNB Centre for Musical Arts, in association with ArtsLink NB and the Government of New Brunswick, is proud to offer our recently developed certificate in Contemporary Management in Arts & Culture (CMAC).
The CMAC certificate is a one-of-a-kind program built specifically for developing the skills and knowledge of people that aspire to be arts leaders in the Maritimes and across the country. Our certificate is offered online and designed to fit the needs of working professionals wishing to effectively lead their organizations, projects, and ideas in today’s changing ecosystem.
In one year, gain the knowledge you need to run or assist a thriving arts or cultural organization with a practical online certificate catered to those working in, or aspiring to work in the arts and cultural sectors. Build confidence and competencies to lead in arts and culture with knowledge in governance, leadership, planning, effective operations, relationship and revenue management.
Thanks to generous support from the Government of New Brunswick, most expenses for this year’s program have been subsidized. We are glad to offer this certificate at a low cost to you, the student.
| Total price: | $1,750 |
| Subsidy: | $1,000 |
| You pay: | $750 |