Join us online or in-person on October 10th, 2024, for the workshop “Curating with Care: Exhibiting and Programming Sensitive Subject Matter in Galleries and Museums”.
Thursday, October 10, 2024 | 10am – 3pm
Hybrid Event: In-person at Guelph Civic Museum (52 Norfolk Street, Guelph ON), and online via Zoom. (more…)
Join Katie Buckley for a grant writing workshop series focused on Canada Council for the Arts grants!
Katie has helped non-profit organizations of all kinds (with a focus on those serving 2SLGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities) as well as artists of all career levels including visual artists, musicians, industry professionals, dance artists, filmmakers, artist-run centres, dance companies, art-at-night festivals, access over $2 Million in funding since 2019.
This workshop will focus on Explore and Create – Concept to Realization and will be helpful for artists of any career level, working with any medium (music, visual art, theatre, etc)
This is for all artists at any point on their journey …
Free Workshop about Grants & Grant Writing (more…)
The 2024 Songwriter’s Intensive is a professional development opportunity for emerging and intermediate level songwriters in New Brunswick.
Shivering Songs and The Charlotte Street Arts Centre are excited to feature Julie Aubé as the facilitator for this year’s Songwriter’s Intensive! (more…)
Mawi’Art Wabanaki Artist Collective seeks applications from Indigenous artists for Petapan’s art workshops Friday, May 31, 2024.
Petapan: First Light Indigenous Arts Symposium invites Indigenous visual artists within Atlantic Canada to apply to offer hands-on workshops in their practice during the Petapan symposium. The workshops can involve painting, basketry, beadwork, carving, drawing, etc. Artists should be prepared to offer a two-hour workshop, during which participants can complete a small piece of work.
Submission deadline: January 31, 2024.
Please submit your artist bio and CV, along with a brief statement indicating your interest and which artistic practice you would offer in a workshop, as well as up to five photographs of your work to: communications@mawiart.org
Mawi’Art Wabanaki Artist Collective seeks applications from Indigenous artists for the Petapan 2024 Outdoor Indigenous Pop-Up Market, Saturday, June 1, 2024.
Petapan: First Light Indigenous Arts Symposium invites Indigenous vendors who are interested in selling their hand-made Indigenous artwork at the Petapan Pop-Up Market to apply for a booth, lone table, to chair, free of charge!
Submission deadline: April 15, 2024.
Please submit your artist bio and CV, along 10 photographs of your work to: communications@mawiart.org
Don’t forget to register for this Musique NB Music Inclusive Leadership Training that will take place on April 26 and May 3rd, 2023, all ONLINE!
This workshop will cover topics such as:
If you are interested in applying for the Harm to Harmony Artist Residency and Mentorship Program, CCNB will be hosting an information session on March 8, 2023, from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm.
The first part of the session will be an overview of the overall Harm to Harmony program, an introduction to the artists and their work, and examples of past community engage art programming. The second part of the session will be an open question-and-answer period.
Full details and registration are here.
CARFAC is pleased to present a series of webinars where we share information about timely initiatives, long-term projects, and campaigns.
Please note: these webinars are designed for professional visual artists. It is intended as an informational service to provide a summary of issues of interest to practicing visual artists. It does not replace professional advice for your specific issue if it may be required. Neither the speakers nor CARFAC will assume liability for problems that may arise from any errors or omissions contained in the presentation.
Tax Help for Artists, March 15 at 3pm Eastern Standard Time
Are you a self-employed artist or own a small creative business? Looking for information to get ready to do your taxes this year? Did you know you can access free tax help from the Canada Revenue Agency’s Liaison Officer service?
If you have tax-related questions, this session is your chance to find out about:
Do you have a tax question?If so, tell us about it. Questions may be shared anonymously with the moderator and speakers, to help guide this discussion.
This webinar will be presented on Zoom, and it will be recorded. We will make the recording available to participants for a limited time after the webinar. This presentation will be available in English, and Otter will be available for those that want or require speech-to-text transcription.
Additional tax tips for artists will regularly become available on our website to help you navigate this tax season. Click here for more information about the Liaison Officer service.
Please note: This webinar is intended to provide a brief overview of information relating to the 2023 tax filing season. It does not replace professional advice for your specific issue if it may be required. CARFAC and the speakers do not assume liability for problems that may arise from any errors or omissions contained in the presentation.
This webinar is presented in collaboration with the Canada Revenue Agency.
This free event features Kathleen Adams (she/her), who specializes in family law, and is based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.
In this webinar, you’ll discover:
Register here.
Entertainment Lawyers Matthew Gorman and Byron Pascoe to Host Copyright Law 101 Event for Artists
Matthew Gorman and Byron Pascoe, both entertainment lawyers, will be hosting an event titled “Copyright Law 101 – An Overview for Artists” on March 3, 2023 at 12:00 Noon Atlantic Standard Time. The event will be hosted virtually.
This event will provide a comprehensive overview of copyright law basics, along with practical implications and considerations for artists in various creative disciplines, whether professional or not. The discussion will cover topics such as protecting intellectual property, avoiding legal pitfalls, and understanding the legal rights and responsibilities of artists.
This will be an excellent opportunity for artists, including visual artists, musicians, filmmakers, and others, to gain a better understanding of the legal aspects of their creative work. Attendees are encouraged to bring their questions and ideas to share with the speaker and other attendees.
“We’re excited to bring together artists from all creative disciplines to learn about copyright law basics and how it affects their work,” said Wendy Turner, Legal Information Service Nova Scotia. “We hope to provide attendees with practical information they can use to protect their intellectual property and avoid legal issues.”
Mark Sandiford, Executive Director of Creative PEI added, “It’s crucial for artists to understand their legal rights and responsibilities, and we’re delighted to share this expertise with the artistic communities.”
As an Entertainment Lawyer, Byron understands creative businesses, and how to provide value to creative clients.
One of his main areas of focus is music law, working with recording artists, producers, composers, managers, music service businesses, and festivals. He is involved in the music scene and focuses on professional development, to help creators understand the business of their craft.
A former producer of TV and digital content, Byron also works with creators of animated shorts to social documentaries to scripted films, and everything in between, as producers navigate financing and production related legal matters. Based in Ottawa, Byron works with clients across Canada. He is also an active volunteer with the national network of legal clinics for the arts. For more information about Byron and his team at Edwards Creative Law, please visit: www.edwardslaw.ca
Matthew Gorman is an entertainment lawyer. His clients include performers, songwriters, producers, managers, music publishers, record labels, theatres, authors, social media influencers, and dynamic entertainment and digital businesses.
Heavily involved in the music community, Matthew is an elected member of Music Nova Scotia’s Board of Directors, a frequent writer, lecturer and speaker on music related legal issues at conferences and events all over the country, and is a member of the International Association of Entertainment Lawyers. Matthew also owns and operates Ocean Town Music, which provides
business advisory and management services to music clients.
Matthew played music long before becoming a lawyer, which helps inform his practice every day. Outside the office, Matthew loves to play drums, piano, and guitar.
For more information about Matthew, please visit CoxandPalmerlaw.com
The event is open to the public, and attendees can register at Eventbrite/LHAAtlantic. For more information please visit their website.
Are you interested in setting up an artistic creation project? Participating in an artist residency? Or developing your artistic career? artsnb’s grant programs can help you achieve your goals!
The New Brunswick Arts Board (artsnb) will meet and greet the artists in your community.
Artists of all disciplines from the Tracadie, Campbellton and Edmundston regions, come and discuss the grants and scholarships programs available at artsnb. No need to register to attend these meetings; just drop by at your convenience.
Jean-Pierre Caissie, artsnb’s Executive Director, and Audrée Hamelin-St-Amour, artsnb’s Communications Officer, will be there to introduce you to artsnb’s grant programs and to answer your questions.
Tuesday, March 21, 2023 from 1 to 4 pm in Tracadie at Père-Zoël-Saulnier Public Library (3620 Principale Street)
Wednesday, March 22, 2023 from 2 to 5 pm in Campbellton at Circolo art et culture (1 Subway Street)
Thursday, March 23, 2023 from 1 to 4 pm in Edmundston at Mgr-W.-J.-Conway Public Library (33 Irene Street)
The purpose of these drop-in informal meetings is to familiarize you with the process and criteria for artsnb grant programs. If you have any questions about these meetings, please contact Audrée at comm@artsnb.ca
Update: Project Soundcheck training is so popular, the first session is now FULL. But don’t worry, we’ve added a SECOND SESSION – this one is in the evening. March 13th from 6-9pm – register via the link below!
As part of our Industry Pathways – Expert Access program, Music·Musique NB is pleased to offer Project Soundcheck training for our live music sector.
Project Soundcheck is a prevention initiative, aimed at giving festivals, venues & communities the skills and training to prevent and respond to sexual violence in live music spaces. By reducing bystander apathy and training industry professionals to intervene when seeing harmful behaviour, we can foster safer spaces in our music industry.
PROJECT SOUNDCHECK TRAINING
Date: Tuesday, February 21st, 2023
Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm
Location: online (via Zoom)
Cost: FREE
Pre-registration required
Presented in English
Second Session:
March 13th from 6-9pm
Details here.
Is your organization thinking about applying for a Saint John Community Arts Board grant? Or are you an artist working on a funding application?
If so, come learn about grant writing and what it takes to write a successful application on February 8th with local grant writer Katie Buckley!
To register email artsandculture@saintjohn.ca
We hope to see you there.
The Facebook event is here.
artsnb Lunch and Learn: Writing Your Artist CV for Indigenous Artists, Friday, October 14, at noon.
Indigenous emerging artists and arts/cultural professionals of all disciplines, do you need a little help writing your artist CV? Bring your lunch and come join artsnb staff members ONLINE on Friday October 14 at 12pm for a Lunch and Learn about CV writing.
Wapisiw – Corrina Merasty, artsnb Indigenous Outreach Officer will lead the session alongside Tilly Jackson, artsnb Program Officer, to offer you all the tricks and tips about writing a top-notch artist CV.
In this online CV writing session, you will get to see real artist CV samples and will gain an understanding of what should be included, and in which order, in your artist CV. Following this session, an optional in-person work session will take place at Metepenagiag Heritage Park Lodge if you need a little extra help (time and date to be shared during the online Lunch and Learn).
This event is FREE; however, you must register to attend. Register by emailing comm@artsnb.ca to receive the meeting link.
If you have questions about this Learn and Learn, email Audrée at comm@artsnb.ca, she will be happy to answer your questions.
**Please note that this presentation is offered in English, however, one of the presenters is bilingual and would be happy to help you with translation needs.
Join award-winning writer Shoshanna Wingate for this three-hour intensive on grant writing for creatives. I have been awarded multiple grants from the Canada Council for the Arts, Access Copyright Foundation, ArtsNB, and the Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council and I’ve also sat on arts juries. As an arts advocate, I want to show you how to write winning grant applications to support your arts practice.
You will learn what peer evaluation juries look for in grant applications and how to avoid common mistakes. We’ll break down the application process into easy steps and you will learn how to write concisely about your practice and projects. We’ll go over budgets, supplemental materials, and CVs. There will be time allotted for questions and answers.
This workshop is open to writers and artists at all stages of their careers.
Register here.
We’re looking for men and partners who want to become a parent in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada to join our study!
Do you like art? Do you want to become a parent in the future? If you are man or partner (any gender) over the age of 19, join Art of Creation New Brunswick research project! This will be an arts-based workshop ($25 per workshop) with free art supplies and engaging discourse with other men and partners.
Details are here.