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ArtsLink Seeks Programming Director (Maternity Leave)

Summary

ArtsLink NB is seeking applications for a Programming Director (maternity leave). Applications will be accepted until January 20, 2023, and the position starts February 15, 2023.

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Who Is ArtsLink NB?

ArtsLink NB is a member-based arts service organization, founded in 2009 to advance the arts in New Brunswick by linking and unifying artists and arts organizations and promoting their value. We represent New Brunswick artists of all disciplines from across the province.

Position Summary 

Reporting to the Executive Director and working collaboratively with the ArtsLink NB team, the Programming Director (PD) acts as a resource person supporting artists in their professional development and devises and coordinates ArtsLink’s professional development programs. 

Key responsibilities are the development and successful implementation of the CATAPULT Arts Accelerator curriculum, professional development programs, and residency programs while working closely with our strategic partners. In addition, the PD is responsible for grant writing, program development, and recruitment of facilitators and mentors.

The PD is the primary point of contact for these programs and their participants and will be responsible for handling all inquiries and concerns. 

The PD must be organized, detail-oriented, adaptable, and a collaborative self-starter with strong planning and facilitation skills. Reporting to the ED, the PD must manage relationships with numerous partners. PD will develop and execute on program timelines and manage program logistics and data collection for evaluation.

Job Brief 

Duties and responsibilities 

The PD will oversee and implement ArtsLink’s programs. In anticipation of successful funding, this individual will complete the following tasks:

  • Recruit participants
  • Implement proposed curriculum, further develop curriculum and programming as needed
  • Work within project budgets as outlined in approved project proposal
  • Complete reports required by funders, and partners (as applicable)
  • Maintain and cultivate relationships with funders
  • Plan, book speakers, book catering, book meeting spaces, and provide other logistics as needed
  • Assist in the promotion of programming
  • Report to the ED weekly on implementation, budgets matters, and program needs
  • Coordinate and administer project evaluations
  • Maintain administrative systems for projects
  • Provide full reporting to the ED for review one month prior to reporting deadlines

Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications

Language Requirements: Business is generally conducted in English. Bilingualism is considered an asset.

Start Date: February 15, 2023

Type of Work: Contract, full-time, Monday to Friday. Occasional work during off-hours and weekends. Some travel through New Brunswick may be required, so must have a valid driver’s license.

Compensation: $50,000-$54,000 depending on experience. ArtsLink NB is an equal opportunity employer and offers a flexible and engaging work environment. 

Term: 10-month contract (maternity leave).

Place of work: ArtsLink NB’s offices are located in Saint John, NB. Candidates are welcome to propose working remotely, although periodic in-person meetings will be required. 

Application Deadline: Jan 20, 2023.

How to Apply

Send your cover letter and resume to Julie@artslinknb.com by Jan 20, 2023, at 5 pm.

UNB College of Extended Learning: Financial Management Essentials ?

Short Intensive Course – 20 hours over two weeks in January 2023

  • On demand/asynchronous – 12 hours of readings, lectures, and exercises
  • Plus, live online 8 hours – 4 hrs for two consecutive Saturdays, 10am to 12pm & 1pm to 3pm

About the Course

No matter what role you play in an arts and cultural organization, understanding its financial foundation is critical to your and the organization’s success. Understanding how to best manage finances will help to ensure that the resources needed to plan and realize programming are secured and maintained. You will also be better equipped to communicate with a range of stakeholders including boards, funders, donors, members, lenders, etc. This course is designed to provide this basic understanding.

For more details, and a course outline, go here.

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Registrants should apply early as enrolment is limited. Deadline to register is Jan. 17, 2023.

Date: Jan. 23 to Feb. 4, 2023
Price:
 $250 (+HST)
Instructor: Heather Young

CATAPULT Winter 2023: Applications Now Open ❄️

ArtsLink NB’s CATAPULT Arts Accelerator gives artists the tools to be prolific + build sustainable careers. Business skills training, career development, workshops, and mentorship – all in one program.

CATAPULT Arts Accelerator: Explore the business side of your creative practice. Application deadline: January 12th, 2023. www.artslinkcatapult.com

WINTER 2023 SESSION (FREDERICTON/ONLINE)

February 3 to April 12 | Fridays 6-9 pm & Saturdays 9-4 pm

APPLICATIONS OPEN: December 16, 2022.

APPLY BY: January 12, 2023

Artists need the work habits that would allow any entrepreneur or small business owner to succeed in their field. Good time management. Solid record keeping and sound financial management. Effective self-promotion and professionalization of your brand. Telling a good story and being heard. Knowing how to write a contract. CATAPULT is all about helping you to be purposeful and organized about the business side of your artistic practice.

All the details on how to apply, eligibility, and program curriculum: www.artslinkcatapult.com

Questions? Email catapult@artslinknb.com

CATAPULT Virtual Pitch Day: Fall 2022

Come meet the artists of the Fall 2022 CATAPULT Arts Accelerator cohort!

Meet the Artists. CATAPULT Arts Accelerator

Join us on Facebook Live at 10am on Saturday, November 27th to hear pitches from the artists about their work and their artistic practice.

Participants:
CJ Norris
Monika Ouellet (Lazermortis)
Lindsay Hazen (Stellaleona)
Olivia Thomson
Crystal Drew
Mihail Milchenko
Kate Halliday

Presentations on Facebook Live will begin at 10am followed by an opportunity for a short Q&A.

About the CATAPULT Arts Accelerator

The CATAPULT Arts Accelerator is an interdisciplinary training and mentorship program for artists. Over an 8-week period, CATAPULT participants receive training in fundamental entrepreneurial skills like business modelling, marketing, branding, financial planning, and exporting. Guest speakers and facilitators for the CATAPULT workshops are drawn both from the business and professional art community. Participants also receive one-on-one coaching from the program coordinator and formal mentorships from individuals operating at the top of their field.

At the end of each session the artists are invited to present their work at a Pitch Day. Pitches from previous cohorts are available on the CATAPULT website.

Arts Atlantic Symposium Call for Volunteers! ?

The Arts Atlantic Symposium needs your help!

Volunteer opportunities include welcoming delegates and presenters, directing delegates to the correct project location, and providing support at the venues.

Future Possible. Conference + Contemporary Arts Festival, Call for Volunteers. Arts Atlantic Symposium, 21-13 October, 2022, Saint John.

Volunteers who commit to two 3-4 hour shifts will receive a FREE AAS General Admission ticket ($225 value), complimentary AAS t-shirt, and a swag kit.

Use the volunteer form to sign up now.

Dates: 21-23 October 2022

Location: Saint John, NB


ArtsLink NB Annual General Meeting 2022 Notice ?

ArtsLink NB’s Annual General Meeting will be held on Saturday, Oct. 22 in conjunction with the Arts Atlantic Symposium. Join us at 8:45 am at the Delta Conference room in Saint John. Breakfast will be served. Remote viewing and voting will also be offered for all members. 

ArtsLink NB AGM Saturday, October 22, 8:45am, Delta Conference Centre, Saint John, NB

You are encouraged to join us in person to look back at the past year and vote in new Board members for the coming year. 

ArtsLink offers a travel subsidy for members to attend our AGM, more information can be found here.

More information will be circulated to all members in good standing closer to the date. Please send any questions to Hailey@artslinknb.com.

ArtsLink NB is committed to providing a safe, inclusive space for our members to gather and share, please see our Accessibility notes for more details.

Artist’s Resale Right ©

Write to your Member of Parliament about ARR.

CARFAC and RAAV have been busy meeting with the Federal Government about the Artist’s Resale Right (ARR), and momentum is growing. Now is the time to write to your MP, asking for their support for ARR in a review of the Copyright Act, which is expected to begin this Fall.

Artist's Resale Right. Write to your Member of Parliament in support!

The ARR would enable artists to receive a royalty payment each time your work is sold in the secondary market through an auction house or commercial gallery. The ARR matters, because art often grows in value over time, and artists currently have no legal right to receive income from this growth. If Canada had an ARR, artists would benefit from sales at home and abroad, as it is already law in over 90 countries worldwide. Here is a summary of our ARR proposal.

Their advocacy work on this issue has led to a commitment from the Liberals to amend the Copyright Act to include an Artist’s Resale Right, and last fall it was listed as a priority in the Mandate Letters of Minister Rodriguez and Minister Champagne.

There is still so much to do, and your support is crucial. We know that direct interactions with constituents can go a long way. Please use this opportunity to connect with your Member of Parliament.

Not sure how to connect with your MP? Here is a template letter covering key points on why ARR is important to all artists in Canada, especially those who are Indigenous or seniors.

Write to your MP

Need more information on the Artist’s Resale Right? Click here to learn more and find a summary of our proposal.

Atlantic Arts Symposium Book Fair ?

Attention Atlantic artists! Do you have an arts publication you’d like to feature at the Arts Atlantic Symposium book sale? We would love for you to send us your zines, art books, exhibit catalogues, and other goodies for us to sell or distribute on your behalf at the inaugural Arts Atlantic Symposium.

Collage of books. Text reads: Be part of the Arts Atlantic Symposium Book fair! Logos of the Arts Atlantic Symposium and Arts Link NB.

There is no commission; rather, the cost to sell or distribute is the donation of a copy of your publication to our Lending Library:

If you have any questions or would like a submission form, please feel free to reach out to hailey@artslinknb.com

Wayfinding

Where are we?
Where are we going?
And how will we get there?

Wayfinding brings together a group of ten artists, of varied disciplines and diverse practices, all based in so-called New Brunswick.

Catherine Arseneault
Maryse Arseneault
Angela Beek
Jean-Michel Cliche
Tara Francis
Thandiwe McCarthy
Jesse Mea
Christiana Myers
Brittany Schuler
Starlit Simon

A result of the third installment of the Cross Cultural Creation Residency, Wayfinding is a partnership between ArtsLink NB, l’Association acadienne des artistes professionnel.le.s du N-B, and Mawi’Art.

Opening Friday, September 9 at 5pm, at the Saint John Arts Centre.

Exhibition curated by Amy Ash.

FB Event is here: https://fb.me/e/2KJ1kpXz3

Call for Expressions of Interest: Join the ArtsLink NB Board ?

Are you passionate about arts and culture and the vibrancy of our province? Join our board! ArtsLink NB is looking for professional artists and arts enthusiasts to help steer our organization.

ArtLink NB: The arts are vital for all New Brunswickers. Join our board! Respond by Sept 20th

Founded in 2009, ArtsLink NB is a member-based arts service organization with a mandate to foster the sector’s contributions to a dynamic and prosperous province. We believe the arts are vital to all New Brunswickers.

Please respond by Sep. 20th, 2022, by emailing julie@artslinknb.com or for more information!