Update: The NB Cultural Workers Survey will be remain open until Canada Day – Monday, July 1, 2024.
The goal of this survey, conducted by Kelly Hill of Hill Strategies Research, is to investigate affordability and working conditions in the careers of New Brunswick based artists and other cultural workers, especially issues that are not covered by census data or other statistical sources.
(more…)ArtsLink NB is pleased to announce the resident artists for the second Introspect: a nature residency, a biennial residency taking place in Mt. Carleton Provincial Park in partnership with NB Parks.
The artists for 2024 are: Stella d’Entremont, Caoife Garvey, Kaitlin Hoyt, Jaclyn Martinez, and Kim Stillwell.
A program of ArtsLink NB, Introspect is a low-tech residency that allows the artists to focus on the essentials of the creation process.
(more…)Are you a songwriter, music publisher, record label, musician, band member, band manager (or anything in between)?
With almost 30 years experience in the Canadian music industry, Tim Hardy, from multiple ECMA award winning publishing company Sound of Pop, is available for One 2 One sessions to answer any questions you may have about your career in the music biz.
(more…)As you may already know, ArtsLink NB has a Lending Library full of books, ebooks, and equipment that can help you make or document your art, and it’s free to use for our members.
Our annual Lending Library survey helps us learn what kinds of equipment and resources our members need and would like to have available in the future.
(more…)The Artist-Run Centres and Collectives Conference published an open letter to the Canada Council for the Arts on Monday, 18 December, 2023.
(more…)A new article has been published on post-pandemic challenges in the arts and culture sector in NB.
Hill Strategies Research used data from Statistics Canada’s 2021 long-form census to examine the demographics, employment characteristics, and incomes of artists in New Brunswick.
(more…)October 19, 2023
Several key cultural industry associations and groups met recently to discuss the state of the arts and culture sector in NB. As important voices advocating for the arts and culture sector, we submit these insights and recommendations to further strengthen and support the vital contributions made by this sector.
It is time to recognize the importance of arts and culture in New Brunswick.
(more…)October 18, 2023 – Saint John, NB – On behalf of the ArtsLink NB membership, I write to express our disappointment in today’s Speech from the Throne. “Taking Action — Building a Stronger New Brunswick” failed to outline a strategy for the arts and culture sector.
(more…)Are you an artist needing help on how to be purposeful and organized about the business side of your practice? Artists need the work habits that would allow any entrepreneur or small business owner to succeed in their field. Over an 8-week period, CATAPULT participants receive training in fundamental entrepreneurial skills.
Apply for the Fall 2023 session by September 4th!
Have questions about CATAPULT and/or the application process? Sign up for an online information session on Wednesday, August 16 @ 12pm via Zoom.
Can’t make the date? No problem, let us know by selecting the sign up button we will send you a copy of the session.
ArtsLink NB seeks an energetic and enthusiastic candidate with a desire to work in the arts and culture sector. Applicants should have strong communication skills and be able to work independently on projects.
To be eligible, youth must:
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