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CreatedHere Scholarship 🎓

CreatedHere Magazine, which ran from from 2015 to 2022, ceased publication this year. We are very sad to see it go, but its legacy will continue in two forms.

A french press of coffee sits next to an opened copy of CreatedHere magazine, a pair of reading glasses, and a coffee mug. Text reads, the CreatedHere Scholarship.

ArtsLink NB is pleased to announce that we will archive and maintain its back issues, which can be found at www.createdhere.ca.

In addition, CreatedHere’s remaining funds after closure were endowed to the NBCC Foundation ($20,243) to fund an annual $700 scholarship to NBCCD students. The NBCC Foundation is a charitable organization that administers annual scholarships and bursaries to students studying at NBCC, NBCCD, and CCNB.

CreatedHere: Art Within Reach

It will be awarded annually to the student with the highest standing in the first year writing course (currently: ENGL1001: The Language of Art and Design) within the Foundation Visual Arts (FVA) program.
The student must be in good academic standing in the FVA program (with a minimum CGPA of 2.0).
The scholarship will begin in the 2023/24 academic year. Eligible students will receive details at that time.

For full details, visit www.createdhere.ca/scholarship

July 27, 2022 in Uncategorized

Call for Images 2022-23 📣

ArtsLink NB invites its members to submit images to be included in some of its publications in 2022 and beyond. This image bank will serve on the one hand to promote the work of artists, and on the other hand to enhance ArtsLink’s publications visually.

A lighthouse at the end of a path is framed in a circle. Text reads call for images, ArtsLink NB, the arts are vital for all New Brunswickers. — Call for images 2022-23

Types of Works

Reproductions of works
Promotional photos from events, performances, etc;
School or other workshop photos;
Photos of your participation in an event or festival;
Other images (fixed or animated gif) related to artistic creation.

Technical Requirements

Colour or black and white;
Images in high resolution (300 dpi – large format);
In the body of your email, clearly identify your name, the name of the work, the year of production, the format (including size if it’s a physical work), a brief description, and the photo credit.
You must specify who owns the copyright to the image, as well as the photo credit (if there is credit).

Delivery date: Friday, September 30, 2022

Please send a maximum of three images to: info@artslinknb.com

If you are sending a series of images larger than 10 megabytes (MB), please do so by transfer service (wetransfer, dropbox, or other ftp). If ArtsLink chooses to use an image for promotional or other purposes, ArtsLink NB will pay reproduction rights in accordance with the rates suggested by CARFAC.

July 26, 2022 in Call for Proposals

Introspect 2022 Group Project 🍃🌿🌱

The resident artists of Introspect: a Nature Residency have completed their group project, a series of natural frames along a trail in Herring Cove Provincial Park on Campobello Island, New Brunswick.

During Introspect: a Nature Residency in 2022, the five selected artists stayed in the park’s rustic shelters, taking inspiration from the beautiful, picturesque setting from 6th until June 17th, 2022.

The resident artists — Tomo Ingalls, Melissa Kennedy, Leah Wilton, Danielle Smith, and Jesse Mea — in a addition to completing a personal art project, were tasked with envisioning and completing a group project, and the public is now invited to discover and engage with it along a trail in Herring Cove Provincial park.

The resident artists explain the project this way:

“So often, we hurry through life on our way to a destination. We see things along the way, but how many more do we unintentionally overlook? Some are not noticed automatically; they require an effort or intention to observe, and stillness to absorb.”

“We have created a series of frames from found materials and placed them along the Yellow Trail. The frames we put together provide focal points throughout the trail. An opportunity to stop, look, and reflect at scenes that often go unnoticed.”

A video of the installations in situ along the trail in Herring Cove Provincial Park.

“From tiny fungi to a gigantic birch, nature is full of wonders to discover. But what will be revealed is personal to each individual, a reflection of our inner selves influenced by the possibilities provided in our environment.”
“And beware – with longing and time your brain may piece together more frames from your natural surroundings. Your mind is making new connections and viewpoints for you! For you to refocus, re-project, reset. Introspect.”

You can download the brochure, which has a trail map of where to find the installations, below:

Introspect-2022-Brochure Download

July 19, 2022 in Introspect

New Course Added to the Foundry 📒

We’ve added a new course to The Foundry, based on an intensive workshop ArtsLink NB offered earlier this year.

New Course! Dreaming Inventive Futures: Anti-Oppression with instructor Carmel Farahbakhsh

Welcome to Dreaming Inventive Futures with Carmel Farahbakhsh, your introduction to anti-oppressive practices in the creative sector. This course combines foundational anti-oppressive modalities, peer-based learning, personal reflection, and active discussion as teaching tools. These themes will be grounded in disrupting tokenism in the arts sector, moving beyond defensiveness and fear in creative work, imagination, and accessibility.

The aim is that participants will feel supported and motivated to engage in systems change work within the arts as well as more confident in continuing anti-oppressive conversations in their work personally and professionally.This course is supported by the Government of New Brunswick’s Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour.

Register today.

The Foundry is ArtsLink NB’s collection of online courses for arts professionals to improve and develop their skills.

You can also learn more about the course instructor here .

July 13, 2022 in Uncategorized

arts nb Documentation and Creation Grants Awarded 📚🎨

Congrats to ArtsLink NB and CATAPULT alumni who received a Documentation and Creation grant from arts nb!

The New Brunswick Arts Board (artsnb) has released the results of the April 1st, 2022 competitions for the Creation and Documentation programs. Grants totalling $405,133 were awarded by juries of professional artists to support their creation projects and to help the documentation of art production in New Brunswick.

The full list of recipients is here, but we wanted to congratulate those who are affiliated with ArtsLink NB and celebrate their success.

First of all, Jericho Knopp, our Programming Director, and Sarah Jones, our Curatorial and Outreach Coordinator for the Arts Atlantic Symposium, both received grants.

The following graduates of our CATAPULT Arts Accelerator program also received funding:

– Amy Ash
– Matthew Elliot
– Todd Fraser
– Fabiola Martinez
– Christina Myers
– Sadie Donahue
– Ji Hyang Ryu
– Anne Stillwell
– Abigail Smith
– Caitlin Wilson

Also, congratulations to our CATAPULT mentors who received, funding, Janice Wright Cheney and Bob Morouney.

And Melissa Kennedy, who was recently an Introspect resident artist also received a grant.

Congratulations to all the recipients, and we look forward to seeing what you are able to create with the support of arts nb!

June 29, 2022 in Grants

CATAPULT Networking Event ⚡︎

ArtsLink NB is hosting the first networking event for CATAPULT alumni, and we’re inviting representatives from NB arts organizations to come meet the graduates.

The event will take place on Sunday, July 3rd from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at The BMO Studio Theatre at 112 Princess St., Saint John. Snacks and drinks will be provided.

Catapult Arts Accelerator Networking Event, Sunday, July 3, 3pm to 6pm

If your organization would like to send representatives to the event, please send an RSVP to programming@artslinknb.com

Note: ArtsLink NB is offering a $50 stipend per person for those living more than 50 km outside of Saint John.

June 28, 2022 in Uncategorized

Welcoming New Summer Interns ☀️

Today we welcome three new summer interns to ArtsLink NB!

Welcome to our team! ArtsLink NB. The arts are vital to all New Brunswickers. Jean Schnell, Communications. Lessa Thornton, Outreach. Gabrielle Carruthers, Outreach.

Gabrielle Carruthers grew up in Bathurst, New Brunswick, and began studying tuba in high school at age thirteen. She played tuba with the New Brunswick Youth Orchestra from 2013 until finishing her Bachelor of Music degree at the Université de Moncton in 2017. Currently, Gabrielle studies tuba at the master’s level at McGill University. Before moving to Montreal, she played with local orchestras such as Tutta Musica, Symphony New Brunswick, and the East Coast Brass quintette. With her background in music, Gabrielle looks forward to working with other artists at ArtsLink NB this summer!

Jean Schnell is very fond of both the physical and musical arts. They write, “Music and art have been a common practice in my family for many years. I play guitar, piano, ukulele, and bass. I also enjoy singing and writing music. I love animals of all kinds but cats are definitely my favourite. Currently I am a high school student but I hope to pursue secondary school in the future.”

Lessa Thornton is a high school student wishing to pursue animation as a career. She writes, “I am an active member of New Brunswick arts programs as I am in my local Saint John Youth Orchestra, as well as the provincial New Brunswick Youth Orchestra where I play French Horn. I have participated in local and provincial music festivals and will be a proud member of SHAD McGill this year. In my free time I am always doodling designs down or consuming different types of media to inspire my art (if I have no homework to do). I am always looking for new ways to explore the arts and interact with interesting people within the community.”

Welcome to the team Gabrielle, Jean, and Lessa!

June 21, 2022 in Community

Creative Spaces Project Launch 📸🎤🎨🖼

ArtsLink NB, The Industrial Parks Collective, and USTATION are pleased to announce the official launch of the Creative Spaces Project. Join us Wednesday, June 22nd, 6pm at USTATION, 87 Prince William Street in Saint John.

Creative Spaces. Finding affordable studio spaces for artists musicians and creative professionals. Project Launch Wednesday, June 22, 6:00pm, USTATION, 87 Prince William St. Project presentation featuring local art, live painting, and DJ No No.

This event will include a presentation of the project, its partners, and a showcase of local arts and culture featuring paintings by member artists, live drawing with Brandon Hicks, and DJ No No spinning tunes.

Funded through the Saint John Community Arts Board, Creative Spaces is a summer-long project to identify key areas of need for space among artists, creative professionals, and arts organizations, with outreach activities aimed at local businesses, arts organizations, and property owners to identify spaces in the city that are appropriate for use as art studios, offices, and performing arts events.

Are you an artist or creative professional in need of studio space, workspace, or performance space? You are encouraged to complete our Creative Spaces Survey online.

The Facebook Event is here.

June 21, 2022 in Community

Certificate in Contemporary Management in Arts & Culture 📃

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).

About the Certificate

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.

Four students standing in front of a white board. CMAC: Contemporary Management in Arts and Culture

Benefits

All courses are fully virtual
One course per semester during one calendar year
Tuition partially subsidized for this year’s program
Instruction and interviews with senior professionals
Develop a capstone business plan as a take-away
Graduates will receive an official certificate of proficiency

Cost

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

Applying

Application Deadline: Aug. 5, 2022
Applicants should apply early as enrolment is limited. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and will be accepted until limit is reached.
Ideal applicants have some university training and experience in the field of arts and culture, at an organizational level.
This certificate is open to all Canadians applicants. Subsidy can be applied to Canadian residents only.
There are 16 spots open for this session.
Program starts Sept. 16, 2022