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Early-Career Artists Survey

ArtsLink NB is conducting some sectoral research to help inform our future programming.

We are hoping to hear from artists of all disciplines who are 29 years of age or under, and we would greatly appreciate it if you could assist us by either taking the survey if you fit the target demographic or distributing this survey to those who do. 

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Statement from ArtsLink NB on Status of the Artist Legislation

More than two dozen artists, arts and culture workers, and politicians in a group photo on the steps of the NB legislature.
Supporters of the Status of the Artist Act gather on the steps of the New Brunswick Legislature for an historic photo. In the front row (left to right) are Jean-Pierre Caissie, Executive Director of artsnb; Amy Ash, Associate Director of ArtsLink NB; Robert Gauvin, Minister of Public Safety; Senator René Cormier; Premier Susan Holt; Carmen Gibbs, Executive Director of AAAPNB; Jean-Philippe Raîche, President of AAAPNB; Isabelle Thériault, Minister of Tourism Heritage and Culture; Philippe Beaulieu, Past President of AAAPNB; and Tara Francis, Executive Director of Mawi’Art.)
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ArtsVote 2025

Leading up to this federal election on April 28th, ArtsLink NB supports the ArtsVote campaign of the Canadian Arts Coalition. We encourage all New Brunswickers to inform themselves and speak up for the arts in this election.

Who Is the Canadian Arts Coalition?

“The Canadian Arts Coalition is non-partisan (we don’t promote any party over another or tell you which way to vote) and wants all supporters of Arts and cultural expression in Canada to be informed and engaged so that all parties hear loudly that art matters.”

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“Impacts and Challenges of Cultural Venues in New Brunswick” Report Released

The full text of “Impacts and Challenges of Cultural Venues in New Brunswick” is now available online.

This is the final report of a major research project into the impacts and post-pandemic challenges of the arts, culture, and heritage of New Brunswick, a project that started in early 2023.

Research activities included:

The report was authored by Kelly Hill of Hill Strategies Research.

The project partners are ArtsLink NB, Association acadienne des artistes professionel.le.s du Nouveau-Brunswick (AAAPNB), and the Owens Art Gallery at Mount Allison University. The project’s Steering committee includes Julie Whitenect of ArtsLink NB, Anne-Cécile Grunenwald of AAAPNB, and Emily Falvey of the Owens Art Gallery. Laurence Dubuc (AAAPNB) and Emma Hassencahl-Perley (visual artist, curator, and educator) also contributed to the earlier stages of this project.

If you missed the report presentation by author Kelly Hill of Hill Strategies Research, with Carman Gibbs of the AAPNB, Emily Falvey of the Owens Art Gallery, and Julie Whitenect of ArtsLink NB, you can view the video by selecting the button below.

Arts Atlantic Symposium Marketplace: Call for Participants 📣

Call for Artists, Artisans, and Arts Organizations!

Are you an artist, artisan, arts organization, or in the cultural industry? We invite you to participate in the Arts Atlantic Symposium Marketplace, Saturday, 19 October, 2024 at the Crowne Plaza Moncton!

This is a great opportunity to connect with a diverse and engaged audience, including industry professionals, art enthusiasts, and cultural leaders.

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