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The ArtsLink NB Community Studio

The ArtsLink Community Studio is a flex space that can be booked by members free-of-charge for use as a short-term workspace, studio, meeting, or event space.

This initiative responds directly to member feedback which, across disciplines, outlines a lack of adequate studio spaces to create, rehearse, and share work.

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Early-Career Artists Survey

ArtsLink NB is conducting some sectoral research to help inform our future programming.

We are hoping to hear from artists of all disciplines who are 29 years of age or under, and we would greatly appreciate it if you could assist us by either taking the survey if you fit the target demographic or distributing this survey to those who do. 

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Statement from ArtsLink NB on Status of the Artist Legislation

More than two dozen artists, arts and culture workers, and politicians in a group photo on the steps of the NB legislature.
Supporters of the Status of the Artist Act gather on the steps of the New Brunswick Legislature for an historic photo. In the front row (left to right) are Jean-Pierre Caissie, Executive Director of artsnb; Amy Ash, Associate Director of ArtsLink NB; Robert Gauvin, Minister of Public Safety; Julie Whitenect, Executive Director of ArtsLink NB; Senator René Cormier; Premier Susan Holt; Carmen Gibbs, Executive Director of AAAPNB; Jean-Philippe Raîche, President of AAAPNB; Isabelle Thériault, Minister of Tourism Heritage and Culture; Philippe Beaulieu, Past President of AAAPNB; and Tara Francis, Mawi’Art Board Chair.)
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Documentation Day: Saint John ?

The lack of proper, high-quality documentation of your work can be a major barrier in applying for and receiving artistic opportunities, including grants, residencies, and exhibitions.

Enter ArtsLink’s Documentation Days! We’ve got the set up and the photographer, you just need to bring your work and yourself!

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Evolving the Creative Landscape: A Comprehensive Analysis of New Brunswick’s Arts and Culture Workforce

ArtsLink NB, in partnership with Association acadienne des artistes professionnel.le.s du Nouveau-Brunswick (AAAPNB) and the Owens Art Gallery, released a substantial research report into New Brunswick’s arts and culture sector on Wednesday, April 30, 2025.

Kelly Hill of Hill Strategies Research authored the report, entitled “Evolving the Creative Landscape: A Comprehensive Analysis of New Brunswick’s Arts and Culture Workforce.”

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ArtsVote 2025

Leading up to this federal election on April 28th, ArtsLink NB supports the ArtsVote campaign of the Canadian Arts Coalition. We encourage all New Brunswickers to inform themselves and speak up for the arts in this election.

Who Is the Canadian Arts Coalition?

“The Canadian Arts Coalition is non-partisan (we don’t promote any party over another or tell you which way to vote) and wants all supporters of Arts and cultural expression in Canada to be informed and engaged so that all parties hear loudly that art matters.”

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