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Conference 506 🎧

★ 16·18 SEPT 2022, MONCTON ★
​★ 21·22 OCT 2022, MONCTON ★

Conference (506) is a multi-stage program that helps emerging and developing artists build sustainable careers in the music industry.

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New Brunswick is teeming with musical talent, far exceeding the infrastructure and professional resources available. Conference (506) aims to give artists the tools to achieve the next step in their careers.

Part 1, In THEORY, takes place on September 16·18 and is for selected artists only. Part 2, In PRACTICE, takes place on October 21·22 and is for the whole music industry!

WHO CAN APPLY?

Conference (506) aims to give emerging (1) and developing (2) New Brunswick artists the knowledge and skills to reach their career goals. This is not a program for established artists with a significant track record. The artist should have some industry experience but has yet to achieve significant success.

(1) An artist who has already taken their first steps in the music industry (gigs in their immediate region, demo, some social media, etc.), but might still be missing some of the necessary tools to move forward. (≈ 1-2 years in the music business)

(2) An artist who has a better understanding of the music industry and who has experience (provincial or regional touring, sound recording, showcasing, grant applications, etc.) They need help to advance to the next level of their business goals by building their team, making contacts and learning the right skills (≈3-6 years)

WHO SHOULDN’T APPLY?

While we don’t like to discourage anyone from throwing their hat in, Conference (506) is not intended for established and exporting artists who have a significant track record and a steady team. If this is your case, there will be other programs for you! And you are welcome to join us for the ‘In PRACTICE’ portion of the event, OCT. 21-22, which will offer many opportunities for networking and professional development, open to all.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

  • Priority will be given to Artists who write and perform their own songs.
  • All music genres can apply to participate in Conference (506)
  • Artists (including all band members) are required to participate in all the program components. They must also be willing to travel. MNB will compensate the artists for their travel expenses and their time.
  • Artists must be members of Music·Musique NB
  • Artists must be residents of New Brunswick for at least six (6) months prior to the program start. For bands, the majority of members must be residents of New Brunswick.

WHAT ABOUT INDUSTRY PROS?

We can’t have an industry conference without industry pros! If you book for a festival or venue, and you are looking for an excuse to get out of the house, join us for the ‘In PRACTICE’ portion of Conference (506), OCT 21-22.

  • Panels and keynote speakers on trendy industry topics
  • Lightning Rounds (aka Speed Dating) between artists and pros
  • Showcases
  • Drink Tickets!

Group Exhibition Alongside Goodnight Moon: Call for Artists 🌝

Group Exhibition alongside Goodnight Moon: a Rhythm, a Tempo
October 01-29, 2022 at Sunbury Shores Arts and Nature Centre.
Contemporary / Conceptual / Fine Craft / Performance

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This ancillary exhibit will run concurrently with an installation by transdisciplinary artist Matthew-Robin Nye (Montréal) fabricated by Rob Bird (St. Andrews), depicting  the children’s book “Goodnight Moon”

Artwork should render a childlike sensibility – of wonderment, repetition, abstraction, amongst others – from an adult perspective.

Applications along with bio and sample images of work – including a description of proposed work if not yet fabricated – may be submitted to

Angela McLean, Operations Director, operations-director@sunburyshores.org

Canadian Folk Music Awards Submissions 🪕

Canadian artists who have released recordings between May 1, 2021 – July 15, 2022 are eligible to submit to the 2023 CFMAs.

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Before Submitting, please review the following:  Submission Eligibility  &  Categories & Criteria

Required Materials for all Album Categories (all except Single of the Year & Young Performer(s)):

  • Proof of Album Recording (valid Internet purchase link OR document in the form of a manufacturing invoice or a letter from the artist/group record label or distributor)
  • Proof of Album Release date (if release month and year is not evident from the above)
  • Artist Photo (JPG, Colour, Medium Resolution, Max 2MB)
  • Album Cover (JPG, Colour, Medium Resolution, Max 2MB)
  • Sample mp3 (representative song from the album to be used in the event of a nomination)
  • For Songwriting Categories onlyPDF of lyrics to all songs from the specified songwriter(s)
  • Full Album (this upload will take place after the form submission)

Required Materials for Single of the Year:

  • Proof of Single Release date (if the release month and year is not evident from the above)
  • Proof of Single Release (announcement, review, some other type of documentation (including radio charts, live streaming service, or other streaming report), letter from a record label or distributor, or some reasonable documentation to support the release.
  • Artist Photo (JPG, Colour, Medium Resolution, Max 2MB)
  • Single Artwork (related to the single or album where it appears) (JPG, Medium Resolution, Colour, Max 2MB)
  • Single mp3

Required Materials for Young Performer(s) of the Year:

  • Artist Photo (JPG, Colour, Medium Resolution, Max 2MB)
  • Album Artwork (any artwork related to the recordings is sufficient) (JPG, Medium Resolution, Colour, Max 2MB)
  • Sample mp3 (representative song to be used in the event of a nomination)

3-Step Submission Process:
Step 1 : Complete the submission form.
Step 2 : Submit your payment via PayPal (you will be automatically redirected to the PayPal payment page after Step 1. You do not have to have a PayPal account).
Step 3 : Upload your Album (after you complete Step 1, you will receive an email with instructions on how to upload your album. This step is not applicable for Single of the Year or submitters to only Young Performer(s) of the Year).

Antigonight: Art After Dark Festival Call for Submissions 🌓

Call for Submissions: 13th Annual Antigonight: Art After Dark Festival

Call for Submissions, Deadline June 27, Antigonight 2022. Rurality. Sept 16-17

Festival dates: September 16 & 17, 2022

Deadline to apply: June 27

Selection notification: July 10

Application Form: Follow this LINK

About the Festival:

Antigonight: Art After Dark Festival is a free arts festival that aims to be inclusive and accessible to all persons. This year, the festival runs from September 16th -17th in Antigonish, L’nuewa’ki (Mi’kma’ki)/Nova Scotia.

Since its inception in 2010, Antigonight: Art After Dark has been Antigonish Culture Alive’s most recognizable and popular outdoor, public art event. The festival provides an opportunity for artists to display their work and become known within the community and give the community the chance to interact with contemporary art spanning multiple mediums, such as dance, theatre, music, sound art, and installation art.

Festival Application:

We are inviting artists from anywhere in the world who have roots in Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada to create experimental new works for the festival, including but not limited to: video, performance, dance, sound, sculpture, and installation, which can be presented in-person in the town of Antigonish. The heart of Antigonight is that all projects are interactive and/or participatory in nature, the selection committee will prioritize projects that have a participatory component, as stated in our mission statement.

Participating Antigonight artists will receive CARFAC-mandated artist fees in payment for their work. We strongly encourage members of LGBTQIA2+ communities, BIPOC and non-White communities, newcomers, and persons with disabilities to apply.

2022 Theme:

The theme for this year’s festival is RURALITY,  a back to the roots approach to Antigonight celebrating the community-minded aspect of rural Nova Scotia and the artists who make this region home. This festival is a celebration of all things small, simple, familiar, and rural.

Key thematic elements:

  • Familiarity
  • Rejection of urbanism
  • Environmentalism/sustainability
  • Community
  • Closeness
  • Shared histories
  • Regional newcomers
  • Homecoming
  • Rural resourcefulness

The Artistic Director, Becca Semple, is available to chat via email or telephone regarding your projects. If you’re unsure how your idea could fit within the festival, reach out and we can brainstorm together! They can be reached at antigonishculturealive@gmail.com

If you have any questions regarding the festival or your application, please email antigonightartfest@gmail.com

Plain Site Theatre Festival: Call for Submissions 🐓

The Plain Site Theatre Festival, founded and curated by Alex Rioux in partnership with Black Box Productions and Solo Chicken, is proud to return once again to the St. Thomas University campus in November 2022.  The Plain Site Theatre Festival is New Brunswick’s premier 2SLGBTQIA+ theatre festival dedicated to promoting queer focused storytelling and visibility by providing emerging artists and students a safer space to develop their craft under the guidance of established 2SLGBTQIA+ artists.
4th Annual Plain Site Theatre Festival
Although we just wrapped up our 3rd Annual Fest in March 2022, delayed from 2021 because of Covid 19,  we have decided to move back to our usual Fall slot for the 4th Annual, which we’ll call ‘2022 Part 2 Electric Boogaloo’.  Double the Plain Site, double the fun!  And so we are thrilled to announce the 4th Annual Plain Site Theatre Festival, CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS.
As the festival grows it is always so heartwarming to see new connections being formed between students and community members. With this in mind, the theme for this year’s playwriting contest will be the question ‘How do we make connections?’ A community cannot thrive without strong connections and so we encourage playwrights to reflect on how we build strong connections with others as the catalyst for this year’s submissions.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES*
  • Submission Deadline:  July 15, 2022 (Midnight)
  • Submissions will only be accepted from artists attending a secondary or post-secondary institution in New Brunswick and who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+.
  • Submissions should respond to the prompt. ‘How do we build connections?’, and are encouraged to explore what this question means to them.
  • Scripts must have a running time of between 10-20 minutes.
  • Scripts must contain no more than 2 actors. (Monologues are welcome)
  • Playwrights must be available to work on their script with a dramaturg between August and September 2022.
  • A maximum of 4 plays will be selected for the festival.
*The Plain Site Festival reserves the right to award fewer than the maximum number of plays allotted should jury members feel that the quality of submissions does not meet a minimum standard or that the festival would not be able to stage certain submitted scripts for logistical, financial, or legal reasons.
**The Plain Site Theatre Festival acknowledges that for 2SLGBTQIA+ students, public presentation of their identities may put them in a position of risk. Writers and performers are featured on social media posts and may be featured in related promotion of the festival (ie, press releases, featured in articles in news publications, etc) If you are not comfortable having a public presence with the festival please reach out with your situation so that we can best accommodate you while keeping your safety in mind. We are dedicated to creating safer spaces for participating artists and we want to be as flexible as possible with our participants]
WINNING PLAYWRIGHTS TO RECEIVE
  • Professional dramaturgy of their play
  • A workshop reading at the November 2022 4th Annual Plain Site Festival
  • A full production at the 2023 Festival
HOW TO SUBMIT
Please submit the following information through email by the July 15, 2022 deadline:
  • Cover sheet indicating the following: Playwrights Name, Pronouns, Full Contact Information, Title of Play
  • Copy of the Script
  • Documents should be in .doc, .docx or.pdf format
  • Please email scripts to Festival Director, Alex Rioux at pstfdirector@gmail.com
Plain Site Festival Media Contacts
– Festival Director – Alex Rioux – pstfdirector@gmail.com

Struts Gallery Seeks Programming Coordinator 🖼

Employment Opportunity

Struts Gallery – Programming Coordinator

Deadline for Applications:  Monday, May 23rd

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Located in Sackville, New Brunswick, the unceded ancestral lands of the Mi’kmaq Nation and the Wolastoquyik (Maliseet) peoples, Struts Gallery is a dynamic artist-run centre presenting a year-round program of exhibitions, artist residencies, workshops, youth programs and cultural events.

Position Summary

  • Starting annual salary of $30,000 – Full-time (4-day work week + some evenings and weekends)
  • 4 weeks paid vacation with additional unpaid leave possible as approved by the Director/Board of Directors on a case-by-case basis
  • Health benefits through a group insurance plan (after 3 month probationary period)
  • One-year term, renewable dependent on funding.
  • Preferred Start Date: June 14th (negotiable)
  • Short-term accommodations may be available depending on start date.

Job Outline

Reporting to the Director, the Programming Coordinator works collaboratively with the Director, Production Manager, and board of directors to support the day-to-day programming at the gallery. Responsibilities include website updates and web-shop management, social media strategy and content creation, communications, intern training, and a variety of day-to-day and administrative tasks related to our ongoing programming and facility.

Key Responsibilities

  • Programming: Support and coordinate public programming in collaboration with staff, committees, community partners and participating artists. Tasks could include: logistics, volunteer recruitment, artwork installation and research.
  • Website updates, Social Media Management/Content Creation, Communications: Effectively promote Struts activities and engage audiences through community outreach and publicity.
  • Administration: Contribute to grant writing/reporting, budgeting, operations and attend board meetings.
  • Membership & Fundraising work with staff to maintain and engage membership and support our fundraising initiatives.
  • Public Outreach: Represent Struts Gallery at public events and meetings as appropriate, both regionally and nationally, in collaboration with other staff.

Qualifications

  • An evident commitment to and enthusiasm for contemporary art practices, artists, and inclusive community-engaged programming.
  • Strong computer skills: proficiency with Microsoft Office and social media platforms, and proficiency with/high aptitude to learn other programs and applications (e.g. databases, graphics, web utilities)
  • Minimum two-years arts admin or related experience.
  • Ability to assume leadership and take initiative, as well as collaborate and support others.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and writing skills
  • Willingness to be flexible with work schedule including some evenings and weekends
  • Fluency in written and spoken English; French would be an asset

Context

Struts Gallery is located on the unceded ancestral lands of the Mi’kmaq Nation and the Wolastoquyik (Maliseet) peoples. This territory is covered by the “Treaties of Peace and Friendship” which Wolastoqiyik/Wәlastәkwiyik (Maliseet) and Mi’kmaq Peoples first signed with the British Crown in 1725. The treaties did not deal with surrender of lands and resources but in fact recognized Mi’kmaq and Wolastoqiyik/Wәlastәkwiyik (Maliseet) title and established the rules for what was to be an ongoing relationship between nations. We acknowledge, honour, and pay respect to the traditional owners and custodians of this land.

To Apply

Please submit your application via email to info (at) strutsgallery (dot) ca as a single PDF including cover letter, resume, and contact information for two references.

Struts Gallery is committed to diversity and inclusiveness. We encourage applications from candidates who are members of racialized communities, women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage within diverse communities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

We appreciate and will acknowledge receipt of all applications, though we will only follow up with those who are short-listed.

 

Job posting is here.

Saint John Contemporary Dance Festival: Call for Applications 🩰

Festival Date: July 22, 2022

Applications due: May 31, 2022

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Connection Dance Works is now accepting submissions for the 2022 SJCDF for both an In-Person Live Performance or a video submission to the Festival Films.

Festival Overview:

The Saint John Contemporary Dance Festival is an annual festival that features professional and emerging choreographers from New Brunswick. All events take place in Saint John, New Brunswick. The festival’s programming seeks to offer a variety of artistic performances highlighting contemporary dance in Canada and is open to performers of all cultural backgrounds.

Now accepting applications for:

  • Site-specific or site-adaptive works to be performed in an art gallery (non-traditional theatre venue with minimal to no technical requirements) Venue: Saint John Arts Centre. 1-3 dancers max.
  • Performance duration: 10-15 minutes (15 Mins Max)

 

Additional Information:

  • Selected artists will be paid an honorarium (pay date in agreement with the artist)
  • Performance date: Friday, July 22, 2022.
  • Contracts will be sent out with letter of acceptance to successful applicants electronically.
  • Accepting applications from both professional and emerging professional artists.
  • Artists are responsible for their own travel and accommodations.
  • Connection Dance Works respects and follows all New Brunswick public health guidelines for COVID-19.

To apply:

  1. Complete the application through google forms
  2. Include photos, artist bio and (if available) a link to a video of the proposed work
  3. Submission Deadline is May 31, 2022

PLEASE NOTE: If Google Forms is not an accessible format or if you require any information or application assistance please email connectiondanceworks@gmail.com

ArtsLink NB is Hiring for the Summer! (Deadline Extended) ☀️

ArtsLink NB is accepting applications to fill several summer positions, through the Canada Summer Jobs Program.

Deadline for applications extended to May 30th!

Arts Link NB: The Arts Are Vital to All New Brunswickers

To be eligible, youth must:

  • Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment*;
  • Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment**; and,
  • Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations

 

Position 1: Communications Intern

Tentative start date: between June 6th and July 4th, 2022

Location: Office based in Saint John, remote work optional

Terms: 35 hrs a week; 8 weeks, 12.75/hr

 

ArtsLink NB seeks an energetic and enthusiastic candidate with a desire to work in the arts and culture sector as our Communications Intern. Applicants should have strong communication skills and be able to work independently on projects. 

Communications Intern will be responsible for: 

 

  • Social media activity, including daily updates to the website, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, as well as developing newsletters 
  • Producing and editing content as needed for print and other communications and marketing materials, including radio programming, and event promotion materials. 
  • Assisting with the production of organizational documents, such as reports and proposals, and board and other stakeholder communications as required. 
  • General administrative tasks as required.

 

ArtsLink NB is an equal opportunity employer.

 

If interested, please send your resume and cover letter to julie@artslinknb.com, by May 30, 2022. We thank all of those interested in the position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Position 2: Outreach Intern (2)

Tentative start date: between June 6th and July 4th, 2022

Location: Office based in Saint John, remote work optional

Terms: 35 hrs a week; 8 weeks, 12.75/hr

 

ArtsLink NB seeks an energetic and enthusiastic candidate with a desire to work in the arts and culture sector as our Outreach Intern. The Outreach Intern will assist in the planning and delivery of the inaugural Arts Atlantic Symposium. Applicants should have strong communication skills and be able to work independently on projects. 

 

ArtsLink NB is an equal opportunity employer.

If interested, please send your resume and cover letter to julie@artslinknb.com, by May 30, 2022. We thank all of those interested in the position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

BIPOC Animator Film Commission and Mentoring at the Animation Festival of Halifax 🎞

The Animation Festival of Halifax (AFX) takes place in Mi’kma’ki, the unceded and ancestral
territory of the Mi’kmaq. We are all Treaty People who are responsible for enacting peace and
friendship in this magnificent land.

Animation Festival of Halifax

Are you an aspiring, new, or emerging Black, Indigenous, and/or Person of Colour (BIPOC)
animator based in Mi’kma’ki? AFX will mentor a BIPOC animator through the creation of a very
short animated film (under two minutes) between June 2022 and April 2023, and we will
feature the film and artist at the festival in May of 2023. The deadline for applications is 30 May
2022.

This program aims to nurture the talent and career of a BIPOC animator and spark conversation
about race and ethnicity in the field of animation. The successful applicant will be selected
partly for “fit” with AFX’s key values of inclusiveness, positivity, and sincerity, but you will have
creative freedom (choice of topic, technique, etc.) within the film itself. Although your film
doesn’t need to address issues of race, ethnicity, inequity, and diversity (although it certainly
can), you do need to be willing to talk at the festival about both your artistic vision and your
experiences as a BIPOC artist.

The successful applicant will:

  • Receive a $3000 artist’s fee ($1500 at the beginning of the project and $1500 upon
    completion of the film for the festival)
  • Have a budget of $2000 for filmmaking costs (e.g., equipment rental, software purchase,
    fees for sound designer)
  • Have monthly meetings with mentors to support your project development and career.
    The mentors will include educators and prominent members of the field of animation,
    and we will do our best to match you up with mentors who can address your specific
    questions or goals.
  • Give an informal presentation of your work in progress in the winter of 2023 (speaker’s
    fee of $350) and introduce your film and talk about it during a Q&A during the festival
    (speaker’s fee of $350). The festival event will be recorded and posted to our website.
  • Receive screening fees for screenings during the festival, and also on the festival’s
    website starting two years after the AFX presentation. You will retain copyright, and we
    will pay rates set by the Canadian Artists’ Representation/Le Front des artistes
    canadiens (CARFAC) for moving images on the internet for 5 years. Between the festival
    and posting the film to our website, you’ll be welcome to submit it to other festivals.

This project is made possible through funding from the Government of Canada.
Applications should be emailed to animationhalifax@gmail.com, and should answer these
questions in whatever format you prefer:

  1. Where are you based/where do you live most of the time? You need to be based in
    Mi’kma’ki/the Atlantic Provinces to be eligible for this program.
  2. What is your experience/background in animation and/or related fields such as
    illustration, live-action filmmaking, etc.? This can include projects you have done
    professionally, or for a high school class or community course, or on your own. Please
    send us links or files for your past projects.
  3. What are your ambitions in animation? For example, do you want to work in a
    commercial studio? Do you want to go to art school and become an independent
    animator (or have you already done so)? Do you want to make animated music videos?
    Become a YouTube influencer as an animator? Something else? Our festival team
    includes people working in both commercial and independent animation, and we
    welcome applicants with a range of interests and ambitions.
  4. In about one paragraph, describe the film you’d like to make through the program.
    Please tell us what the story/subject matter would be and describe how it would
    look/feel. If you already know, please tell us how you would accomplish it (animation
    technique, software/equipment, etc.). Feel free to include images by you or examples
    by other people that are similar to what you’d like to do, but this is not required.
  5. Are you willing to speak in public about your experiences as an artist who is Black,
    Indigenous, and/or a Person of Colour? You can approach this question any way you
    like, such as discussing barriers you and/or your community have faced or inspirations
    that have informed your work. You are welcome but not required to share thoughts
    about this in this application.

If you are a more experienced animator, because of the program’s emphasis on mentorship, we
encourage you to apply to develop a new skill that you have not had a chance to explore
previously.

For more information about the Animation Festival of Halifax, please visit our website, Facebook page, or the Twitter
account of Carbon Arc Cinema, which presents the festival.

And if you have any questions, just drop us a line at animationhalifax@gmail.com.

Artist Soliciting Images for Community Portrait 📸

Prince Edward Island based multi-disciplinary artist, Damien Worth is currently developing an interactive portrait of Fredericton for his upcoming exhibit at the UNB Art Centre in September.

Using video-game technology (Unity3d), Worth builds surreal landscapes that are textured with images solicited from the public. “This will be the fourth iteration of the project; I’ve already completed projects for Charlottetown (PEI), St. John’s (NL), and Sydney (NS). I’m interested in how we navigate spaces, how sites transform over time, and memory as it relates to personal identities” Worth notes.

Worth is looking for all types of imagery related to personal experience and locations surrounding the various identities of Fredericton. “I’m hoping to get a good range of subject matter, everything from locations of prominence to dingy late-night party scenes or back alleys. I’m also hoping to get some sound clips or 3d models.”

Worth is looking for interested participants to submit one or two images, sound clips, or 3d models to him no later than July 20th. The materials can be sent via email (damworth@hotmail.com) or via social media @damworth78. No advertising or offensive subject matter will be accepted.

The UNB Art Centre is located at Memorial Hall, 9 Bailey Drive, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton.  The galleries are open 9 am – 4 pm on weekdays and during special events. Admission is free to members of the public.

Music•Musique NB Hiring Artist and Industry Development Coordinator

Position: Artist and Industry Development
Start Date: June 2022
Remuneration: $ 40,000
Time commitment: 4 day work week / 32 hr week
Location: New Brunswick. No specific location. Potential of working remotely.

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SUMMARY

Music•Musique NB (MNB) is the provincial music industry association for the province of New Brunswick and is currently looking to add a full time staff member to its team. We are looking for an individual who is committed to help foster and develop the New Brunswick music industry through education and training, market development and reaching out to equity-seeking members of our industry.

OVERVIEW OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

ARTIST AND INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT

  • Develop and coordinate MNB’s annual artist and industry professional development program;
    • Coordinate a 3-day professional development bootcamp for emerging and developing artists;
    • Conference (506), a 2-day professional development, showcasing and networking event
    • Monthly online information sessions (Savvy Sessions) on music industry basics;
  • Develop partnerships for educational initiatives specifically for equity-seeking communities;
  • Develop training and education based partnerships with other provincial and national cultural organizations;

EXPORT NB PROGRAM

  • Identify and engage with exporting artists from N.B. and their teams. Identify needs and opportunities;
  • Identify and communicate export opportunities;
  • Develop and maintain an up-to-date list and relationship with regional, national and international industry delegates and buyers;
  • Develop strategic partnerships with national and international showcasing events;
  • Coordinate sponsored export showcases;

QUALIFICATIONS

  • A good understanding of the music industry in general;
  • Excellent communication and writing skills in both English and French;
  • Ability to multitask and work independently and collaboratively;
  • Exceptional organizational skills;
  • Attention to detail;
  • Schedule will sometimes require some evenings and weekends during events;
  • Strong computer, spreadsheet, and data management skills;
  • Proficient with online management tools such as Google Workspace and similar platforms;
  • Can work within an established project budget;
  • Must be able to work remotely;
  • Must be a resident of New Brunswick.
  • Must be a Canadian citizen or have permanent resident status.

APPLY

Interested parties can apply through this link by May 19th, 2022. Please apply with a CV/resume and short cover letter outlining your intentions and relevant work experience. Applications will be received and assessed in strict confidence.

Only candidates of interest will be contacted for an interview. Questions should be directed to jean@musicnb.org. Do not contact via social media.

Music-Musique NB is an equal opportunity employer committed to the principles of equity and equality in employment.

Music•Musique NB Hiring Communications and Social Media Manager

Position: Communications and Social Media manager, Administrative Assistant
Start Date: June 2022
Remuneration: $ 15,000 (annual contract)
Time commitment: approx. 10 hours a week
Location: New Brunswick. No specific location. Potential of working remotely.

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Music•Musique NB (MNB) is the provincial music industry association for the province of New Brunswick and is currently looking to add a part time staff member to its team. We are looking for an individual who excels at communicating on the current social media platforms and understands how organizations need to communicate with members and stakeholders. Additionally, this position will assist the Music Industry Development Program Agent with some administrative tasks.

OVERVIEW OF RESPONSIBILITIES

SOCIAL MEDIA

  • Multiple social media posts a week (Facebook + Twitter + Instagram – Same content, adapted to the platform), based on a pre-scheduled publication calendar.
  • Community Management (reply to comments, flag issues)

NEWSLETTER

  • Read the various music industry newsletters and add new info to a spreadsheet.
  • Read and edit (if needed) members’ news
  • Publish one newsletter a week, highlighting some industry news and some members’ news. (Example)

GENERAL COMMUNICATION

  • Keep an updated list of music/cultural journalists, bloggers and other relevant media.
  • Create a monthly communication report

MID PROGRAM ANALYST

The Music Industry Development Program (MID) is designed to foster the development and growth of the music industry in New Brunswick through investment in projects submitted by New Brunswick music industry artists and businesses. The MID Program Analyst would provide administrative support for the MID Program Agent. Tasks could include, but are not limited to:

  • Communicate and follow up with applicants regarding completion report deadlines;
  • Communicate and follow up with applicants regarding missing info or documentation;
  • Manage some aspects of the evaluation juries ;

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Good understanding of the music industry in general;
  • Good knowledge of social media platforms;
  • Excellent communication and writing skills in both English and French;
  • Excellent customer service skills;
  • First-rate knowledge of appropriate hashtags and emojis;
  • Experience with Mailchimp is an asset;
  • Experience with Canva (or similar design platform) is an asset;
  • Must be able to work remotely;
  • Must be a resident of New Brunswick.
  • Must be a Canadian citizen or have permanent resident status.

APPLY

Interested parties can apply through this link by May 19th, 2022. Please apply with a CV/resume and short cover letter outlining your intentions and relevant work experience. Applications will be received and assessed in strict confidence. Only candidates of interest will be contacted for an interview. Questions should be directed to Dawn@musicnb.org. Do not contact via social media. Music-Musique NB is an equal opportunity employer committed to the principles of equity and equality in employment.

Two Employment Opportunities at artsnb 💛

artsnb has two exciting positions available! artsnb seeks to hire an Administrative Assistant (part-time) and a Student Intern (Research Assistant). Both competitions are currently open. Interested candidates are invited to read through the job posting in which they are interested (see below) and apply following the instructions provided.

2 employment opportunities at artsnb: administrative assistant, part-time, and student intern, research assistant

The details can be found here:

Application deadline is May 31, 2022, unless a suitable candidate is found sooner; interested applicants are therefore encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

artsnb Seeks New Executive Director 📣

artsnb is searching for a new Executive Director in New Brunswick.

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artsnb is committed to diversity, equity, inclusivity and accessibility in all aspects of its operations and programs. As such, we strongly encourage applications from women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities and racialized or otherwise marginalized individuals, who can demonstrate the expectations of the role based on a combination of their experiences and education.

The New Brunswick Arts Board, also known as artsnb, is a provincial arts funding agency at arm’s length from government, with a legislated mandate to facilitate and promote the creation of art, and to administer funding programs for professional artists and arts organizations in New Brunswick. artsnb is governed by a board of nine members appointed by government, many of whom are artists or arts professionals.

The Opportunity

artsnb seeks a dynamic, engaging and visionary arts administrator to lead and manage the organization as its new Executive Director. The ED oversees operations, manages a staff of five people, an annual budget of $1.8 million dollars, and ensures that the policies of the board of directors are implemented. The ED also maintains warm relations with the artistic community and the media, nurtures collaborative interactions with the organization’s many partners and stakeholders, including the provincial government.

What you’ll do

Responsibilities

The success of the ED will be contingent on the following essential qualities: You demonstrate knowledge of and passion for the arts in New Brunswick, with a deep appreciation of the cultural and artistic diversity. Your public relations and communication abilities are exceptional, able to effectively gain multistakeholder cooperation and collaboration. You have well-known inclusive leadership skills. You are adaptable, caring, creative, and sensitive-a champion of equity, diversity, and inclusion with a track record of creating welcoming and supportive spaces in which colleagues and community stakeholders can thrive.

In addition, the Executive Director leads the strategic and operational planning process; ensures accountability and stewardship of artsnb’s funds and resources; identifies, assesses and informs the board of directors of issues and opportunities impacting artsnb; and represents, along with the Chair, the organization in the artistic ecosystem at the provincial, national and international level.

What you’ll need

Qualifications

  • A passion and a profound understanding of the role arts play in society and the issues facing the New Brunswick arts community
  • A minimum of 7 years of demonstrated experience in managing people, organizations, budgets and projects, preferably in the arts and culture sector
  • Demonstrated experience working with a board of directors and building strategic relationships with partners and stakeholders
  • Experience working with government and a good understanding of how arts funding works in Canada would be strong asset
  • Post-secondary degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent organizational work experience. Note: Candidates who may have acquired their career experience and understanding of the artistic sector through means other than a formal education are also encouraged to apply.
  • Fluency in French and English (spoken and written) is mandatory

Behavioural Competencies

  • Possesses a strong business acumen
  • Effective in decision making with the ability to understand and persevere through the complex nature of management and leadership in a multi-stakeholder organization
  • Strong public relations and communication skills
  • Can effectively cope with change and shift gears comfortably
  • Has strong interpersonal skills; understanding of self and others
  • Demonstrative qualities around creating integrity and trust driven environments

Additional Information

The successful candidate must reside in New Brunswick and be willing to work a hybrid model of remote and office. artsnb office is based in Fredericton, NB.

artsnb intends to onboard the successful candidate for this position as soon as possible.
Applicants who require accommodations for any part of the application process can include this in their cover letter and/or contact Christine@chapmangroup.com

Compensation

The salary range for this role is between $86,057 – $113,596 per year, plus competitive benefits, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

More information about our programs and policies are available on the artsnb website at artsnb.ca.

Application deadline is May 30, 2022.

Full job posting is here.

Call for Submissions for Art Exhibition Programming

Again this year, the three Francophone school-community centres of NB are joining together to make a joint call for tenders in order to solicit visual artists from the province to come and exhibit in the art galleries of their respective centres.
All three centres operate a non-commercial community gallery and are willing to pay a fee to artists according to the 2022/2023 CARFAC rate. The attached document will give you all the details to submit your application (deadline – June 2, 2022).

This call for tenders is for the next year of programming which will begin in September 2022.

Please share this notice with anyone you know who might be interested in exhibiting in Miramichi, Fredericton, or Saint John.
Submission guidelines are here:

Imago Bursary 🎓

Imago is focused on promoting and supporting young artists. Since 1996, Imago offers an annual bursary to a candidate who has earned their Bachelors in Visual Arts from Mount Allison University or l’Université de Moncton within the past five (5) years.
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Documentation de l’exposition de la Bourse Imago 2011, travaux de Jessica Arseneau.

This grant includes a one-year membership, $500 in materials and a chance to hone their technical skills and develop their practice in New Brunswick. At the end of the project, the recipient holds a show at the Galerie Sans Nom and receive a CARFAC artist fee. This solo show takes place in fall of the following year. The applicant must:
  • have obtained a visual arts bachelor’s degree from either Université de Moncton or Mount Allison University in the past five (5) years preceding their application;
  • present a portfolio with mostly works in printmaking;
  • be able to work autonomously in the studio;
  • be able to work in the studio at a regular pace during the full year corresponding to the bursary.
The Grant includes:
  • One year membership at Imago (value of $350)
  • 10 hours of technician help and studio orientation;
  • a minimum of three (3) meetings with a consulting comity formed of professional artists;
  • a budget of $500 to spend on printing materials;
  • a solo exhibit in the following year which includes a CARFAC artist fee.
Your submission must include:
  • An artist resumé and bio that includes details about your experience in printmaking (max. 2 pages);
  • Artist statement (max. 1 page);
  • a letter of intent or a project description that includes what techniques you wish to work with in the studio;
  • 8 to 10 digital images of recent works in printmaking with a detailed list describing each image (title, medium, size and year created);
  • a referral letter (optional).
Applications must be sent in a single PDF document (no WeTransfer with an expiry date) sent to direction@atelierimago.com before June 1 2022. Submissions will be reviewed by a jury of professional artists and the results will be communicated by email before July 1 2022. Incomplete applications will not be considered by the jury.

Honeybee Folk School: Call for Instructors 🐝

The Honeybee Folk School is seeking instructors for our Night Course Series and Fall Gathering at the New Brunswick College of Craft and Design. At the Honeybee Folk School, we are passionate about lifelong learning, keeping traditional skills alive, inspiring creativity, and fostering a regenerative living mindset. Apply now and become a part of this teaching community!

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We are looking for instructors who teach workshops in the following areas and more:

  • basketry
  • beekeeping
  • ceramics
  • in the kitchen
  • jewellery/metal arts
  • northern ecology
  • natural wellness and wellbeing
  • permaculture/gardening
  • painting/drawing
  • photography
  • digital and graphic design
  • sewing
  • sustainable living
  • textiles
  • traditional skills
  • Wabanaki arts
  • wild crafting and woodworking
  • and more!

 

Instructors are paid $34/hour + $25 to $50 for materials. Instructors can charge an additional material fee to attendees, payable to the instructor the day of the course.

To learn more and to apply: Instructor Application Form

Arts Atlantic Symposium 2022: Call for Projects 📣

Call for Projects! Arts Atlantic Symposium | 21-23 October, Saint John, NB.

Arts Atlantic Symposium

We invite artists, arts collectives, curators, scholars, or arts professionals to submit proposals for presentations, performances, temporary installations, interventions, or workshops on the theme of FUTURE POSSIBLE for ArtsLink NB’s inaugural Arts Atlantic Symposium.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: May 31, 2022.

APPLICATION & INFO: https://www.artsatlantic.org/

INFO SESSIONS: May 13 and May 18 (online, registration required).

TNB Foundation Awards 🏆

Click this link for more information about the TNB Foundation awards.

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Stephen Graham Bird Award
(Acting, Directing or Playwriting)
DEADLINE June 10, 2022

The Stephen Graham Bird Award is designed to recognize and encourage New Brunswick students who have demonstrated exceptional talent and potential, and who are pursuing a career in the theatre. The Stephen Graham Bird Award is for full-time study.

Objectives

To assist New Brunswick students who intend to pursue, or are presently pursuing, a career in theatre as a professional.
To increase the number of professional theatre artists in New Brunswick.
To encourage the development of New Brunswick talent in theatre arts.

Eligibility

To be eligible for consideration an applicant must intend to pursue, or be currently pursuing, full-time studies at a recognized institution, at an undergraduate level or professional training program, for the purpose of pursuing a career as a professional theatre artist. This career may be in acting, in directing, or in playwriting. Only New Brunswick residents are eligible to receive funding. A resident is defined as a Canadian citizen or permanent resident who has resided in New Brunswick for at least one year immediately preceding the application deadline.

Level of Funding

One award in the amount of $3,000 will be awarded per annum. An individual may receive up to a maximum of 4 awards, which must be applied for annually.

Apply here.

J. Patrick Clark Award
(Design, stage management or technical production)
DEADLINE June 10, 2022

The J. Patrick Clark Award is designed to recognize and encourage New Brunswick students who have demonstrated exceptional talent and potential, and who are pursuing a career in the theatre. The J. Patrick Clark Award is for full-time study.

Objectives

To assist New Brunswick students who intend to pursue, or are presently pursuing, a career in theatre as a professional.
To increase the number of professional theatre artists in New Brunswick.
To encourage the development of New Brunswick talent in theatre arts.

Eligibility

To be eligible for consideration, an applicant must intend to pursue, or currently be pursuing, full-time studies at a recognized institution, at an undergraduate level or professional training program, for the purpose of pursuing a career as a professional theatre artist. This career may be in design, stage management or technical production. Only New Brunswick residents are eligible to receive funding. A resident is defined as a Canadian citizen or permanent resident who has resided in New Brunswick for at least one year immediately preceding the application deadline.

Level of Funding

One award in the amount of $3,000 will be awarded per annum. An individual may receive up to a maximum of 4 awards, which must be applied for annually.

Apply here.