Tax Primer for Artists Filing your taxes can be challenging at the best of times, and the extraordinary circumstances of the last year have made things more complex than usual. Filing your return this year: what do you need to know?
We want to hear your questions and concerns! Please fill in this survey by March 26th. Anonymous survey findings will be used to prepare a presentation with Canada Revenue Agency outreach officers and other tax experts, in order to help artists navigate the complexity of filing a 2020 tax return.
Abécédaire fiscal pour les artistes La déclaration d’impôt peut représenter un défi dans le meilleur des cas. Les circonstances extraordinaires de l’année dernière ont encore complexifié la chose. Produire votre déclaration cette année: que devez-vous savoir?
Nous voulons connaître vos questions et vos préoccupations! Veuillez remplir ce sondage d’ivi le 26 mars. Les résultats de ce sondage anonyme serviront à préparer une présentation en collaboration avec les Agents de sensibilisation de l’Agence du revenu du Canada, et autres experts fiscaux, afin d’aider les artistes à s’y retrouver dans la complexité de la déclaration d’impôts de 2020.
ARTwork is a free webinar series by Jones Gallery about digital professionalization and online strategies for Atlantic Canadian visual artists – a guide to help artists work, connect, and adapt in a digital environment.
ARTwork is a professional development program about living and working in the visual arts in Atlantic Canada, created and developed by Jones Gallery of Saint John, New Brunswick. This iteration works to enhance digital professionalization and online strategies for Atlantic Canadian visual artists.
This guide is produced in conjunction with the ARTwork: Digital Professionialization and Online Strategies for Visual Artists webinar series and is intended as a supplemental resource. The full webinar is available for everyone, free of charge, at jonesgallery.ca/ artwork.
SAVVY SESSION • SESSION SENSÉE MAR 11 // MID: Emerging Artists, Applicant Profiles + FAQ · DIM: Artistes en début de carrière, profil du demandeur + FAQ APR 15 // Brand Development · Développement de brand APR 22 // !Earshot Distro Info Session · Session d’info au sujet de !Earshot Distro MAY 13 // Marketing Plan 101 · Plan de marketing 101 +++ info >
2021 ECMA AWARD NOMINATIONS The East Coast Music Association (ECMA) announced its 2021 Award nominees. Congrats to all the nominees, with a special high-five to the New Brunswick nominees! L’Association de la musique de la côte Est (ECMA) a annoncé les finalistes pour les Prix de la musique de la côte Est 2021. Bravos aux nominé.es, et tout spécialement aux nominé.es du Nouveau Brunswick! +++ info >
NEXT DEADLINE // PROCHAINE DATE ★ SOUND RECORDING ★ This component aims to investment for the production of #NB sound recordings Maximum investment: $ 6,000 per fiscal year Next deadline: March 15, 2021 | 6 PM AST
★ ENREGISTREMENT SONORE ★ Ce volet vise à fournir de l’investissement pour la production d’enregistrements sonores au #NB Investissement maximal : 6 000 $ par année fiscale Prochaine date limite : 15 mars 2021 | 18H HNA mid-musicnb.org // dim-musicnb.org
#ForTheLoveOfLive #PourLAmourDeLaScene The Canadian Live Music Association launches #ForTheLoveOfLive and is asking fans, industry and all those who miss live music to share their memories and support their friends who make up this industry. // L’Association canadienne de musique sur scène lance la campagne #PourLAmourDeLaScene. Les fans, les membres de l’industrie et tous ceux qui s’ennuient d’aller à des concerts, sont invité à partager leurs souvenirs sur les médias sociaux, en utilisant le mot clic officiel. +++ info >
Brent Mason signs Publishing deal Saint John based Singer, Songwriter and Master Story-teller Brent Mason has just signed an exclusive publishing deal with the new local entertainment company 428 Entertainment Group. Brent has a rich and extensive catalog of songs including 11 studio albums. +++ info >
New Saint John arts & music podcast Tin Can Chronicles, a music and arts podcast that promotes New Brunswick artists, musicians, events, and arts workers, will be released on March 2nd at www.tincanchronicles.ca and will be available through all major podcast platforms. Tin Can Chronicles offers an insightful perspective on the music industry and the arts sector more broadly. +++ info >
Ouvrez les aboiteaux, interprétée par Troiselle Troiselle, avec son album Filles du vent, a voulu rendre hommage à certaines des chansons qu’elles aiment présenter en spectacles. Ouvrez les aboiteaux étaient une de celles qui les touchent tout particulièrement et qui leur fait grand plaisir d’interpréter. +++ info >
Becka deHaan Releases 3rd Full length Album Becka deHaan is pleased to announce the long-awaited release of her new Second Coming Themed Album, “Calming Trust and Coming King.” This is the 3rd album from the Fredericton-based singer, who is also its producer along with Tim Davidson, of REM Studios in Saint John. Once again, the talents of Becka deHaan do not disappoint in her newest release, Calming Trust & Coming King! This soulful album depicts our shared humanity through the musings and carefully crafted word wielding that Becka is uniquely known for. +++ info >
SADIE – Streaming Live from the Imperial Stage Saturday, March 13 – 7:30 to 8:45pm digital tickets: $20 Sadie is a bottle-rocket of an artist from Saint John, New Brunswick. Since playing with Saint John-based bands NVN, Regardless, Bad People, and Subtle, Sadie has recently emerged as a powerful folk-rock grunge/dream pop solo act. Sadie has performed at POP Montreal, Shivering Songs, Quality Block Party, Evolve, and E2L Jam. She released her debut single, “Popcorn”, in November, 2020 through Saint John’s Monopolized Records. +++ info >
ROOTS from quintet VENTUS MACHINA Roots, the second full-length album from woodwind quintet Ventus Machina, is now out. Reflecting what has become the strong artistic voice of Ventus Machina, the music has been chosen by the ensemble to represent both their musical heritage and current musical influences. The track list includes eleven arrangements by Ventus Machina’s clarinetist James Kalyn, among them Canadian folk hits by Leonard Cohen, Joni Mitchel and Gordon Lightfoot, upbeat tunes by local bluegrass legend Ray Legere, and traditional songs. +++ info >
Dan Arsenault’s debut album Dan presents us this instrumentally crafted progressive rock style opus: Éminence. Expanding on articulated melodies, meticulously shaped tones & mystic rhythms for tailoring the album vibe, it’s guitar mastering at it’s finest! Dan is an independent, auto-produced NB artist. With influences like Rush, Pink Floyd & Plini his unique musical character flourished beautifully. ‘’His melodies feel purposeful’’ Jason Spencer, The Prog Mind. ‘ +++ info >
Ross Cola Full Length Debut Solo Album There is nothing pretentious about Moncton NB based Ross Cola. In a world where celebrities are moulded as media darlings, Cola brings to the table a refreshing ‘Blue Collar’ energy with a harmless no-nonsense DIY attitude that tells it as he sees it. Anyone who actually believes ‘Rock Is Dead’ needs to top up with the 8-no-holds-barred songs on this solo debut album +++ info >
MOMBIUS HIBACHI NEW VIDEO The Dark and mucky sound of Mombius Hibachi is back with a new music video for the song “Phantom Halo”. +++ info >
SSI Soundstage Sound Specialists Inc.(SSI) is looking to partner with bands to provide an avenue for bands to play together in a safe and social distance manner. Full audio, video and lighting production is provided to stream live. For more information or booking availability please contact us on all our social media, click the “Book Today” button on our website or email soundstage@ssiaudio.com +++ info >
UNB Music Workshops The UNB Conservatory is hosting online workshops. Enjoy learning virtually guided by expert instructors from the comfort of your home. Topics include: Jazz TheoryMusic ProductionMovement for MusiciansSongwriting Performance Anxiety +++ info >
@ CHARLOTTE STREET ARTS CENTRE Take a tour through the Centre’s current exhibits as if you were here, except you don’t have to wear a mask or go out into the cold. Enter through the West wing of the building and stroll through Ysabelle Vautour’s exhibit in the Penny Gallery. Next, make your way one-directionally through the Glencross Gallery to Diane Davis’s exhibit on the landing / the East Wing stairwell, and over to Kaitlin Hoyt’s exhibit in the West Wing stairwell and lobby. +++ info >
@ THÉÂTRE DU MONUMENT-LEFEBVRE Consultez la programmation et les événements à venir sur le site du Monument-Lefebvre. +++ info >
@ THE CAP Motherhood Saturday, March 13th The Cap Doors 6:30pm // Show 7pmTickets on sale Thursday, March 4th at 10am. #KEEPITLIVE Members will receive pre-sale ticket email separately Wednesday, March 3rd.+++ info >
@ THÉÂTRE CAPITOL THEATRE With the return to the Yellow phase of recovery, the Capitol Theatre is proud to present a LIVE, in person concert featuring professional New Brunswick artists. Moncton band The Divorcees will take the stage on Friday, March 19 at 8 p.m. // Avec le retour en phase Jaune, le Théâtre Capitol est fier de présenter un spectacle en présentiel, mettant en vedette des artistes professionnels du Nouveau-Brunswick. Le groupe de Moncton, The Divorcees, prendra la scène le vendredi, 19 mars à 20h. +++ info >
@ CENTRE DES ARTS D’EDMUNDSTON Le Centre des arts d’Edmundston ouvre ses portes au public! La programmation détaillée du congé de mars et la programmation hiver-printemps 2021 se trouvent ici : https://artsedmundston.ca/fr/ateliers-dart/ Téléphonez dès maintenant au 739-2127 pour vous inscrire!
Funding Supporting Arts and Live Events Workers A total of $181.5 million will be invested in 2021–2022 to help provide work opportunities for artists and cultural workers and stabilize the overall environment. That includes New funding for COVID-safe live arts or music events that can be virtual or physically distanced and a new, one-time digital innovation fund that will enable recipients to adapt or create works to be shared with audiences online +++ info >
ACT NOW! For the Survival of the Arts and Culture Sector L’AAAPNB et ArtsLink NB publient aujourd’hui la version anglophone du rapport intitulé ACT NOW! For the Survival of the Arts and Culture Sector. Ce rapport est le fruit de deux séries de consultations menées auprès de 250 artistes, organisations et entreprises artistiques et culturelles au Nouveau-Brunswick dont l’objectif est de tracer les grandes lignes d’un plan de relance du secteur. +++ info >
#inspiredbyNB #inspireparleNB THC is launching a campaign that celebrates our cultural industries—notably art, music, literature, craft, and performing arts— and encourages New Brunswickers to show their support. Visit inspiredbyNB.ca and check out the work of our artists and creators and make a purchase. // TPC lance une campagne qui célèbre nos industries culturelles – notamment l’art, la musique, la littérature, l’artisanat et les arts de la scène – et encourage les Néo-Brunswickois à manifester leur soutien. Visitez le site inspireparleNB.ca. Découvrez le travail de nos artistes et créateurs et faites un achat.
ARTS NB NEWS // NOUVELLES DE ARTS NB The Career Development, Creation and Documentation Programs deadlines are coming up soon! Mark your calendars: April 1st is the deadline to apply. // Les dates limites des programmes de Développement de carrière, de Création et de Documentation s’en viennent à grand pas! Inscrivez les dates à votre calendrier: le 1er avril est la date limite pour y appliquer. +++ info >
NEWS FROM FACTOR With travel and gathering restrictions still in place, FACTOR will be assessing eligible virtual Showcase and Tour Support applications based on the parameters outlined in the Virtual Performance document.When applying for a virtual performance within any of our programs:An Application Budget must be uploaded upon submission.Following the execution of the virtual event, a completed cost report must be uploaded.+++ info >
SAVVY SESSION • SESSION SENSÉE MAR 11 // Are you a new or emerging artist? Need money to help record a professional single or EP, or take professional photos for your website? This is the info session for you! // Vous êtes un artiste émergent? Vous avez besoin d’argent pour enregistrer un single ou un EP professionnel, ou pour prendre des photos professionnelles pour votre site web? Cette séance d’information est faite pour vous! +++ info > 2021 ECMA AWARD NOMINATIONS The East Coast Music Association (ECMA) announced its 2021 Award nominees. Congrats to all the nominees, with a special high-five to the New Brunswick nominees! L’Association de la musique de la côte Est (ECMA) a annoncé les finalistes pour les Prix de la musique de la côte Est 2021. Bravos aux nominé.es, et tout spécialement aux nominé.es du Nouveau Brunswick! +++ info > NEXT DEADLINE // PROCHAINE DATE ★ SOUND RECORDING ★ This component aims to investment for the production of #NB sound recordings Maximum investment: $ 6,000 per fiscal year Next deadline: March 15, 2021 | 6 PM AST
★ ENREGISTREMENT SONORE ★ Ce volet vise à fournir de l’investissement pour la production d’enregistrements sonores au #NB Investissement maximal : 6 000 $ par année fiscale Prochaine date limite : 15 mars 2021 | 18H HNA mid-musicnb.org // dim-musicnb.org #ForTheLoveOfLive #PourLAmourDeLaScene The Canadian Live Music Association launches #ForTheLoveOfLive and is asking fans, industry and all those who miss live music to share their memories and support their friends who make up this industry. // L’Association canadienne de musique sur scène lance la campagne #PourLAmourDeLaScene. Les fans, les membres de l’industrie et tous ceux qui s’ennuient d’aller à des concerts, sont invité à partager leurs souvenirs sur les médias sociaux, en utilisant le mot clic officiel. +++ info > New Saint John arts & music podcast — Tin Can Chronicles, a music and arts podcast that promotes New Brunswick artists, musicians, events, and arts workers, will be released on March 2nd at www.tincanchronicles.ca and will be available through all major podcast platforms. Tin Can Chronicles offers an insightful perspective on the music industry and the arts sector more broadly. +++ info > Ouvrez les aboiteaux, interprétée par Troiselle Troiselle, avec son album Filles du vent, a voulu rendre hommage à certaines des chansons qu’elles aiment présenter en spectacles. Ouvrez les aboiteaux étaient une de celles qui les touchent tout particulièrement et qui leur fait grand plaisir d’interpréter. +++ info > Becka deHaan Releases 3rd Full length Album Becka deHaan is pleased to announce the long-awaited release of her new Second Coming Themed Album, “Calming Trust and Coming King.” This is the 3rd album from the Fredericton-based singer, who is also its producer along with Tim Davidson, of REM Studios in Saint John. Once again, the talents of Becka deHaan do not disappoint in her newest release, Calming Trust & Coming King! This soulful album depicts our shared humanity through the musings and carefully crafted word wielding that Becka is uniquely known for. +++ info > SADIE – Streaming Live from the Imperial Stage Saturday, March 13 – 7:30 to 8:45pm digital tickets: $20 Sadie is a bottle-rocket of an artist from Saint John, New Brunswick. Since playing with Saint John-based bands NVN, Regardless, Bad People, and Subtle, Sadie has recently emerged as a powerful folk-rock grunge/dream pop solo act. Sadie has performed at POP Montreal, Shivering Songs, Quality Block Party, Evolve, and E2L Jam. She released her debut single, “Popcorn”, in November, 2020 through Saint John’s Monopolized Records. +++ info > ROOTS from quintet VENTUS MACHINA Roots, the second full-length album from woodwind quintet Ventus Machina, is now out. Reflecting what has become the strong artistic voice of Ventus Machina, the music has been chosen by the ensemble to represent both their musical heritage and current musical influences. The track list includes eleven arrangements by Ventus Machina’s clarinetist James Kalyn, among them Canadian folk hits by Leonard Cohen, Joni Mitchel and Gordon Lightfoot, upbeat tunes by local bluegrass legend Ray Legere, and traditional songs. +++ info > Dan Arsenault’s debut album Dan presents us this instrumentally crafted progressive rock style opus: Éminence. Expanding on articulated melodies, meticulously shaped tones & mystic rhythms for tailoring the album vibe, it’s guitar mastering at it’s finest! Dan is an independent, auto-produced NB artist. With influences like Rush, Pink Floyd & Plini his unique musical character flourished beautifully. ‘’His melodies feel purposeful’’ Jason Spencer, The Prog Mind. ‘ +++ info > Ross Cola Full Length Debut Solo Album There is nothing pretentious about Moncton NB based Ross Cola. In a world where celebrities are moulded as media darlings, Cola brings to the table a refreshing ‘Blue Collar’ energy with a harmless no-nonsense DIY attitude that tells it as he sees it. Anyone who actually believes ‘Rock Is Dead’ needs to top up with the 8-no-holds-barred songs on this solo debut album +++ info > MOMBIUS HIBACHI NEW VIDEO
The Dark and mucky sound of Mombius Hibachi is back with a new music video for the song “Phantom Halo”. +++ info > Myles From Home Podcast Having this show is a dream for me. For years I’ve thought about how much I’d like to have a long form conversational podcast about the emotional and spiritual sides of being an artist. These are the kinds of conversations that I’ve had with artist friends over the years that I always wished I had recorded. This podcast gives me the chance to go there. // Episode 1 Reeny Smith // Episode 2 Matt Mays // Episode 3 Jeremy Dutcher +++ info > KELSEY ALBERT LAUNCHES ‘LOOK FOR ME’ Uniquely talented for success Kelsey Albert kicks-off 2021 with strongest single yet! The New Brunswick dynamo is taking strides to ensure 2021 is one to remember. First up for the ever diverse Entertainer and Recording Artist is the NEW Single ‘Look For Me’; Available at all streaming platforms. Kelsey Albert has a proven track record in multiple genres, a quality that serves her well on the NEW song, ‘Look For Me’. +++ info > Sunnyside Uppers’ New Single “NOBODY GETS ME” The Uppers are back once again to shine some light into the darkness. Released Valentine’s Day but just as effective on the other 364, “NOBODY GETS ME” is three minutes of starry-eyed heartbreak wrapped in shimmering guitars and crashing drums. It’s about the death of an idea of a projection of a person who’s going to make us whole. What could be more romantic? Available on Bandcamp now and streaming services as they catch up. +++ info > Elevation out March 5th Fredericton producer Bridge’s newest single “Elevation” will be released on March 5th on all major streaming platforms. Jesse Hitzroth, better known by his stage name “Bridges” is a Canadian electronic music producer and DJ. Currently residing in New Brunswick, Canada. Bridges is about bringing people together through music. Often using melodic and progressive ingredients to slowly build tracks to a cinematic climax. +++ info > SSI Soundstage Sound Specialists Inc.(SSI) is looking to partner with bands to provide an avenue for bands to play together in a safe and social distance manner. Full audio, video and lighting production is provided to stream live. For more information or booking availability please contact us on all our social media, click the “Book Today” button on our website or email soundstage@ssiaudio.com +++ info > UNB Music Workshops The UNB Conservatory is hosting online workshops. Enjoy learning virtually guided by expert instructors from the comfort of your home. Topics include: Jazz Theory Music Production Movement for Musicians Songwriting Performance Anxiety +++ info > @ CHARLOTTE STREET ARTS CENTRE Take a tour through the Centre’s current exhibits as if you were here, except you don’t have to wear a mask or go out into the cold. Enter through the West wing of the building and stroll through Ysabelle Vautour’s exhibit in the Penny Gallery. Next, make your way one-directionally through the Glencross Gallery to Diane Davis’s exhibit on the landing / the East Wing stairwell, and over to Kaitlin Hoyt’s exhibit in the West Wing stairwell and lobby. +++ info > @ THÉÂTRE DU MONUMENT-LEFEBVRE
Consultez la programmation et les événements à venir sur le site du Monument-Lefebvre.
+++ info > @ THE CAP Wondering how you can continue to support The Cap during these uncertain times? We’re still happily accepting new #KEEPITLIVE Membership! There are 3, 6, and 12 month options available and they come with sweet perks, including 10% off on all orders online and at The Cap. Check out the full list of perks and sign up here: +++ info > @ THÉÂTRE CAPITOL THEATRE The Legendary Downchild Blues Band postpones its Spring tour. The new Moncton concert date is confirmed for November 7th, 2021. Original tickets will be honored. Le groupe légendaire Downchild Blues Band reporte sa tournée de spectacles. La nouvelle date pour le concert de Moncton est confirmée pour le 7 novembre 2021. Gardez vos billets!. +++ info > @ CENTRE DES ARTS D’EDMUNDSTON
Le Centre des arts d’Edmundston ouvre ses portes au public! La programmation détaillée du congé de mars et la programmation hiver-printemps 2021 se trouvent ici : https://artsedmundston.ca/fr/ateliers-dart/ Téléphonez dès maintenant au 739-2127 pour vous inscrire! Black Arts in NB – les Arts Noirs au NB Watch a conversation, with some of New Brunswick’s Black Artists, on the topic of “Success and Challenges of Being a Black Artist in New Brunswick”. On the panel: Gary Weekes, Fredericton-based photographer and Vice Chair of NBBAA. Thandiwe McCarthy, spoken-word poet and Chair of NBBAA, and Saa Andrew, Chief Creative Officer at Battle of the Arts NB and a founding member of NBBAA. +++ info > Inspiring Women of NB On the occasion of International Women’s Rights Day, the Honourable Brenda Murphy, Lieutenant governor of New Brunswick, and Nadine Duguay-Lemay, CEO of Dialogue NB, invite you to a virtual coffee meeting with 8 extraordinary women who work every day for a New-Brunswick where every resident feels heard, valued and that they belong. +++ info > Sensibilisation aux réalités artistiques autochtones Ces formations ont comme objectif de favoriser la création de ponts entre Autochtones et Allochtones. Les échanges et discussions dirigés permettront de mieux cerner les différents défis et enjeux contemporains et plus particulièrement dans le milieu artistique. Les participant.e.s pourront mettre en lien des éléments de l’histoire autochtone avec leur façon d’interagir avec les membres issus de ces communautés. +++ info > #inspiredbyNB #inspireparleNB THC is launching a campaign that celebrates our cultural industries—notably art, music, literature, craft, and performing arts— and encourages New Brunswickers to show their support. Visit inspiredbyNB.ca and check out the work of our artists and creators and make a purchase. // TPC lance une campagne qui célèbre nos industries culturelles – notamment l’art, la musique, la littérature, l’artisanat et les arts de la scène – et encourage les Néo-Brunswickois à manifester leur soutien. Visitez le site inspireparleNB.ca. Découvrez le travail de nos artistes et créateurs et faites un achat. Canada’s Music Incubator 2021
This is the final week of applications for the virtual Artist Manager program beginning in May 2021. The application deadline is Monday March 8th. Artist Manager helps emerging managers, self-managed artists and transitioning industry professionals develop career building skills, insights and networks. +++ info > ARTS NB NEWS // NOUVELLES DE ARTS NB The Career Development, Creation and Documentation Programs deadlines are coming up soon! Mark your calendars: April 1st is the deadline to apply. // Les dates limites des programmes de Développement de carrière, de Création et de Documentation s’en viennent à grand pas! Inscrivez les dates à votre calendrier: le 1er avril est la date limite pour y appliquer. +++ info > NEWS FROM FACTOR The Annual Profile Review deadline is coming up on February 26, 2021. This is an important deadline for artists and music company applicants looking to maintain or increase their rating.
Clients need to log in to portal.factor.ca and verify that the information provided in their applicant and artist profiles is accurate and up-to-date.
Following the review, artist ratings and company ratings can go up or down. New ratings go into effect on April 1, 2021.+++ info >
New Saint John arts & music podcast to be released on March 2nd
SAINT JOHN, NEW BRUNSWICK— Tin Can Chronicles, a music and arts podcast that promotes New Brunswick artists, musicians, events, and arts workers, will be released on March 2nd at www.tincanchronicles.ca and will be available through all major podcast platforms. Tin Can Chronicles offers an insightful perspective on the music industry and the arts sector more broadly. Each episode features five original recordings from the region, including “locals covering locals” featuring some of Saint John’s most beloved artists covering the songs that mean the most to them, as well as special guests, interviews, and commentary by co-hosts Peter Rowan and Neil Bonner.
The first episode of the podcast will feature David R. Elliott covering local legend Adam Mowery, plus Sadie covering Saint John’s loudest and finest, Little You Little Me. More exciting Locals Covering Locals news will be announced in the weeks to come.
“As we enter year 2 of the pandemic, the hunger for a shared experience of music is stronger than ever,” says co-host Neil Bonner, “since we can’t see concerts with one another, Tin Can Chronicles aims to bring together music fans from across the Maritimes”.
You can listen to Tin Can Chronicles as of March 2nd at www.tincanchronicles.ca and it will available on all major podcast platforms in the following days.
Over the course of this past year, the UNB Art Centre has been mining its collection for its hidden gems and finding a way to bring these works to light without the walls of traditional art gallery spaces. The UNB Art Centre embarked upon Revelations from the UNB Permanent Collection in response to the COVD-19 lockdown and reimagined the exhibit as an online experience.
The final installment of this project features a series of interviews that shine the spotlight on 7 women artists whose work is part of the UNB Permanent Collection. In celebration of International Women’s Day, artists Jean Rooney, Jennifer Pazienza, Amy Ash, Nancy King Schofield, Karen Ruet, Ann Manuel and Vita Plume talk about their work, their creative process, and their experience as a woman artist in the 21st century.
The first interview will be released on Monday, March 8, International Women’s Day, as part of a collective celebration of the achievements of women. Interviews will be released on Wednesdays throughout the month of March until April 14. These interviews can be viewed online at https://www.unb.ca/cel/enrichment/art-centre/events.html.
The UNB Art Centre gratefully acknowledges the support of the Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation through a Signature Grant and the Province of New Brunswick Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture for a COVID-19 Special Project Grant. These grants made it possible to profile over 50 New Brunswick artists in our online and social media gallery spaces, connecting not only with our local community but with the larger global community as well.
In addition to the International Women’s Day Series, From Harm to Harmony: The Healing Power of Nature and Trees for Life will be on view from March 7- April 18 at the UNB Art Centre in Memorial Hall on the UNB Fredericton campus. The office of the UNB Art Centre is currently closed but the galleries will be open Sundays from noon until 5 pm by appointment at www.unb.ca/cel/artcentre.
FEB 25 // We invite New Brunswick Indigenous artists to join Tristan Grant (Wolf Castle) and Nicole Léger (MID Program Officer) to learn more about funding available for New Brunswick artists and the application process. Cette session sera principalement présentée en anglais, mais vous pourrez poser des questions en français. +++ info >
NEXT DEADLINE // PROCHAINE DATE
★ SOUND RECORDING ★ This component aims to investment for the production of #NB sound recordings Maximum investment: $ 6,000 per fiscal year Next deadline: March 15, 2021 | 6 PM AST
★ ENREGISTREMENT SONORE ★ Ce volet vise à fournir de l’investissement pour la production d’enregistrements sonores au #NB Investissement maximal : 6 000 $ par année fiscale Prochaine date limite : 15 mars 2021 | 18H HNA mid-musicnb.org // dim-musicnb.org
#ForTheLoveOfLive #PourLAmourDeLaScene
The Canadian Live Music Association launches #ForTheLoveOfLive and is asking fans, industry and all those who miss live music to share their memories and support their friends who make up this industry. // L’Association canadienne de musique sur scène lance la campagne #PourLAmourDeLaScene. Les fans, les membres de l’industrie et tous ceux qui s’ennuient d’aller à des concerts, sont invité à partager leurs souvenirs sur les médias sociaux, en utilisant le mot clic officiel. +++ info >
ROOTS from quintet VENTUS MACHINA
Roots, the second full-length album from woodwind quintet Ventus Machina, is now out. Reflecting what has become the strong artistic voice of Ventus Machina, the music has been chosen by the ensemble to represent both their musical heritage and current musical influences. The track list includes eleven arrangements by Ventus Machina’s clarinetist James Kalyn, among them Canadian folk hits by Leonard Cohen, Joni Mitchel and Gordon Lightfoot, upbeat tunes by local bluegrass legend Ray Legere, and traditional songs. +++ info >
Un Camp virtuel de musique pendant le Congé de mars
Le Centre des arts et de la culture de Dieppe, le Centre des arts d’Edmundston et le Monument Lefebvre de Memramcook proposent, en collaboration avec Le Grenier musique, un Camp virtuel de musique pendant le Congé de mars, soit du lundi 1er au vendredi 5 mars 2021. Les ateliers seront offerts aux jeunes et adultes de partout, âgés de 12 ans et plus, sur la plateforme Zoom. +++ info >
Camps de théâtre // Drama Camps
L’Académie de théâtre du Capitol de Moncton accepte présentement des inscriptions à ses camps de théâtre du congé de mars. Ces camps de jour bilingues seront offerts en présentiel, du 1er au 5 mars 2021, pour les jeunes âgés de 9 à 17 ans. Les places sont limitées. // Moncton’s Capitol Theatre Academy is now accepting registrations for its March Break Drama camps. Bilingual day camps are offered in person from March 1st – 5th, 2021 for youth aged 9 to 17. Places are limited. +++ info >
Maxim Minimal
An exciting new Virtuoso Series concert collaboration with Resonance New Music and Symphony New Brunswick. This concert will be presented: Thursday, February 25, 7:30 pm, 2021 in Fredericton at the Charlotte Street Arts Centre Saturday, February 27, 7:30 pm, 2021 in Moncton at the Community Peace Centre Sunday, February 28, 2 PM, 2021 in Saint John at the Saint John Arts Centre. +++ info >
Dan Arsenault’s debut album
Dan presents us this instrumentally crafted progressive rock style opus: Éminence. Expanding on articulated melodies, meticulously shaped tones & mystic rhythms for tailoring the album vibe, it’s guitar mastering at it’s finest! Dan is an independent, auto-produced NB artist. With influences like Rush, Pink Floyd & Plini his unique musical character flourished beautifully. ‘’His melodies feel purposeful’’ Jason Spencer, The Prog Mind. ‘ +++ info >
Ross Cola Full Length Debut Solo Album
There is nothing pretentious about Moncton NB based Ross Cola. In a world where celebrities are moulded as media darlings, Cola brings to the table a refreshing ‘Blue Collar’ energy with a harmless no-nonsense DIY attitude that tells it as he sees it. Anyone who actually believes ‘Rock Is Dead’ needs to top up with the 8-no-holds-barred songs on this solo debut album +++ info >
Flo Durelle à Tout Simplement Country
This coming Saturday, February 27, 2021 at 8:00 p.m. on ICI ARTV, Flo Durelle will be welcomed by Guylaine Tanguay as one of her featured artists. She will even be performing her song Mon Accent de la Mer as a duet with Guylaine Tanguay. +++ info >
MOMBIUS HIBACHI NEW VIDEO
The Dark and mucky sound of Mombius Hibachi is back with a new music video for the song “Phantom Halo”. +++ info >
Myles From Home Podcast
Having this show is a dream for me. For years I’ve thought about how much I’d like to have a long form conversational podcast about the emotional and spiritual sides of being an artist. These are the kinds of conversations that I’ve had with artist friends over the years that I always wished I had recorded. This podcast gives me the chance to go there. // Episode 1 Reeny Smith // Episode 2 Matt Mays // Episode 3 Jeremy Dutcher +++ info >
KELSEY ALBERT LAUNCHES ‘LOOK FOR ME’
Uniquely talented for success Kelsey Albert kicks-off 2021 with strongest single yet! The New Brunswick dynamo is taking strides to ensure 2021 is one to remember. First up for the ever diverse Entertainer and Recording Artist is the NEW Single ‘Look For Me’; Available at all streaming platforms. Kelsey Albert has a proven track record in multiple genres, a quality that serves her well on the NEW song, ‘Look For Me’. +++ info >
Sunnyside Uppers’ New Single “NOBODY GETS ME”
The Uppers are back once again to shine some light into the darkness. Released Valentine’s Day but just as effective on the other 364, “NOBODY GETS ME” is three minutes of starry-eyed heartbreak wrapped in shimmering guitars and crashing drums. It’s about the death of an idea of a projection of a person who’s going to make us whole. What could be more romantic? Available on Bandcamp now and streaming services as they catch up. +++ info >
Elevation out March 5th
Fredericton producer Bridge’s newest single “Elevation” will be released on March 5th on all major streaming platforms. Jesse Hitzroth, better known by his stage name “Bridges” is a Canadian electronic music producer and DJ. Currently residing in New Brunswick, Canada. Bridges is about bringing people together through music. Often using melodic and progressive ingredients to slowly build tracks to a cinematic climax. +++ info >
New Robert Thomas Single
Robert Thomas and the session men will release a new single “Twilight” to worldwide streaming and Radio on February 15, 2021. The release is being prepped with an ongoing social media ad campaign and posts by the band that rolled out on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook in November and will be further supported by a YouTube “Twilight” Video release, Live streamed social media performances and international digital Radio promotion by iPluggers, London, U.K. +++ info >
SSI Soundstage
Sound Specialists Inc.(SSI) is looking to partner with bands to provide an avenue for bands to play together in a safe and social distance manner. Full audio, video and lighting production is provided to stream live. For more information or booking availability please contact us on all our social media, click the “Book Today” button on our website or email soundstage@ssiaudio.com +++ info >
UNB Music Workshops
The UNB Conservatory is hosting online workshops. Enjoy learning virtually guided by expert instructors from the comfort of your home. Topics include:
The Jane LeBlanc Foundation has created an award for New Brunswick resident composer-singers or composer-singers who are also musicians to assist them in the recording and mastering of one of their original songs (must be ready for finishing) as well as helping them to create their album art and brand to distribute their mastered track to all online music platforms. DEADLINE: February 25, 2021 +++ info >
@ CHARLOTTE STREET ARTS CENTRE
Our Shivering Songs Songwriter’s Intensive Returns with Lead Songwriter Andrew Sisk. The Shivering Songwriter’s Intensive will be moving forward in a virtual format for 2021. The Songwriter’s Intensive is a professional development opportunity for emerging and intermediate level songwriters in New Brunswick and is made possible by the generous support of the City of Fredericton. +++ info >
@ THÉÂTRE DU MONUMENT-LEFEBVRE
18 fév // Kouchibouguac, l’histoire de Jackie Vautour Ce documentaire raconte l’histoire de la création controversée du Parc national Kouchibouguac pour lequel l’expropriation de 250 familles totalisant 1 200 personnes fut nécessaire. 8 $ régulier // 4 $ membre / étudiant+++ info >
@ THE CAP
Wondering how you can continue to support The Cap during these uncertain times? We’re still happily accepting new #KEEPITLIVE Membership! There are 3, 6, and 12 month options available and they come with sweet perks, including 10% off on all orders online and at The Cap. Check out the full list of perks and sign up here: +++ info >
@ THÉÂTRE CAPITOL THEATRE
The Legendary Downchild Blues Band postpones its Spring tour. The new Moncton concert date is confirmed for November 7th, 2021. Original tickets will be honored. Le groupe légendaire Downchild Blues Band reporte sa tournée de spectacles. La nouvelle date pour le concert de Moncton est confirmée pour le 7 novembre 2021. Gardez vos billets!. +++ info >
Overcoming Racism in NB // Vaincre le racisme au NB
Friday, February 26, starting at 2:00 p.m., in virtual format. This event, organized by New Brunswick African Association and Battle of the Arts NB as part of African Heritage Month, in partnership with Dialogue NB, will bring together the voices of Joanne Owuor, co-founder of Uzima Network Inc. and David Perley, former director of the UNB Mi’kmaq-Wolastoqey Centre.
It will be moderated by Nadine Duguay-Lemay, CEO of Dialogue NB, and Fidel Franco, Cofounder of Black in the Maritimes podcast. +++ info >
ECMA TO ANNOUNCE INITIAL DETAILS OF 2021 FESTIVAL & CONFERENCE
The East Coast Music Association (ECMA) has scheduled a press conference to announce the 2021 East Coast Music Award Nominees, as well as the organization’s COVID-19 plan, ahead of the 2021 East Coast Music Awards: Festival & Conference in Sydney, NS. The press conference will take place March 2 in Sydney at 11:00AM (Atlantic). Attendance will be limited to organizers and speakers, and the entire press conference will be live-streamed via the ECMA’s Facebook and Youtube channels.
S.A.C. Presents Live Stream Concert to Celebrate Black History Month.
On February 25th at 7:00pm EST, you are invited to attend Songwriters.ca Celebration Series SongBird North Black History Month concert performance for an evening of songs and stories featuring beloved, noteworthy and established Canadian music creators across genres. +++ info >
Sensibilisation aux réalités artistiques autochtones
Ces formations ont comme objectif de favoriser la création de ponts entre Autochtones et Allochtones. Les échanges et discussions dirigés permettront de mieux cerner les différents défis et enjeux contemporains et plus particulièrement dans le milieu artistique. Les participant.e.s pourront mettre en lien des éléments de l’histoire autochtone avec leur façon d’interagir avec les membres issus de ces communautés. +++ info >
Catapult Session
Applications for Online CATAPULT (Spring 2021) are officially OPEN! CATAPULT Spring 2021 will run from March 12 8 to May 8. Sessions will run on Fridays from 6-9 pm and Saturdays from 9-5. They will be run virtually via Zoom, so we encourage artists from all across the province to apply! Check out the website at www.artslinkcatapult.com for eligibility and further details on how to apply.
Canada’s Music Incubator 2021
Here’s the 2021 Programs Calendar:
Artist Entrepreneur: March 9-April 30 (Virtual); August 3-September 24
Artist Manager: May 4 -June 11 (Virtual); October 5-November 26
The Career Development, Creation and Documentation Programs deadlines are coming up soon! Mark your calendars: March 1st and April 1st are the deadlines to apply. // Les dates limites des programmes de Développement de carrière, de Création et de Documentation s’en viennent à grand pas! Inscrivez les dates à votre calendrier: le 1er mars et le 1er avril sont les dates limites pour y appliquer. +++ info >
NOUVELLES DE MUSICACTION
La Fondation est à la recherche d’un ou d’une analyste aux programmes d’aide financière. Ça vous intéresse? Consultez l’offre d’emploi en vous rendant dans la section Actualités de notre site internet. Soumettez votre candidature auprès de Geneviève Moreau à gmoreau@musicaction.ca d’ici le 1er mars. +++ info >
NEWS FROM FACTOR
The Annual Profile Review deadline is coming up on February 26, 2021. This is an important deadline for artists and music company applicants looking to maintain or increase their rating. Clients need to log in to portal.factor.ca and verify that the information provided in their applicant and artist profiles is accurate and up-to-date. Following the review, artist ratings and company ratings can go up or down. New ratings go into effect on April 1, 2021.+++ info >
The UNB Art Centre re-opens on March 7 with two new exhibits Trees for Life by Nova Scotia artist Nancy Stevens and From Harm to Harmony: The Healing Power of Nature, a group exhibition in partnership with the Conservation Council of New Brunswick (CCNB) and the International Centre of Art for Social Change (ICASC) as part of their FUTURES/forward program. FUTURES/forward — funded in part by the McConnell Foundation — is a mentorship program that embeds community-engaged artists, as artists-in-residence, in organizations to enhance and empower social change agendas.
Trees for Life is a meditation on the old growth trees of the Acadian Forest featuring “portraits” of 10 varieties including Balsam Fir, Red Maple, White Ash, Black Spruce, Red Oak to name a few. The exhibit is a reminder that our future is tied to these ancient species and the health of our forests. As an artist and educator, Nancy Stevens delights in the details of each species using subtle gradations of colour and a pointillist technique devised by post-impressionist painters like Georges Seurat. Each tree is given its own narrative and encircled by a decorative border which serves as a symbol of unity, and the cycle of life and death. These paintings remind us that we are one with the earth, and that we, like these trees are part of a larger cosmic reality that is being threatened by climate change.
Nancy Stevens attended the Montreal Museum Fine Arts and the Academy of Fine Arts in Rome and received her Bachelor of Fine Arts from Mount Allison University in 1956. She has exhibited at the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, the New Brunswick Museum, the Confederation Centre, St. Francis Xavier University Art Gallery, the Beaverbrook Art Gallery as well as the Andrew and Laura McCain Art Gallery in Florenceville, N.B. Her work can be found in public and private collections throughout the Maritimes. She has received awards from the Nova Scotia Arts Council and the Sobey Art Foundation. She has given workshops at NSCAD University and the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, St. Francis Xavier University and has served as the Artist-in-Residence at the Tatamagouche Centre in Nova Scotia. Nancy Stevens currently lives and maintains a studio in Antigonish. Nova Scotia.
From Harm to Harmony: The Healing Power of Nature, features work by community members across New Brunswick who responded to a call from CCNB to work with educator and community-based environmental artist Juliana Bedoya. Located in British Columbia, Juliana Bedoya has facilitated a variety of community engagement projects bringing awareness to environmental issues through education and social practice.
As part of the Something Collective she has developed different projects including We Are Here and Our Footprint at various community centres in Vancouver where participants grew living moss graffiti murals as part of a community mapping project. With Through the Eye of the Needle she guided an international exploration with two schools in West Vancouver and Colombia on the impact of fast fashion on the environment. Along with community art projects she has worked as a curator and Gallery Manager at ArtStarts in Schools in Vancouver, served as the Community Arts Supervisor at the Ferry Building Gallery, and was selected for an artist’s residency for the Incubator Project that was part of the Park Board’s Fieldhouse Activation Program of the City of Vancouver. Juliana Bedoya brings a wealth of experience and commitment to New Brunswick in her role as facilitator for this project.
From Harm to Harmony: The Healing Power of Nature is a collaborative project that drew participants from across the province, from varying backgrounds and disciplines united in a desire to inspire change through art. Because of COVID-19 restrictions, participants met online to discuss and develop ideas, to share skills and collaborate, and to reflect upon the growing threat of climate change. Together and individually, through a variety of media and techniques including embroidery, papier maché, photography, painting, rug hooking, video production, felting, and weaving, members offer varying perspectives on the natural world and the challenges facing society today.
By creating awareness about environmental concerns, particularly in our home province, the group wishes to move beyond the negative impacts to find a way forward and encourage positive social change.
From Harm to Harmony: The Healing Power of Nature will be on view in the East Gallery and Trees for Life will be on view in the West Gallery from March 7- April 18 in the UNB Art Centre at Memorial Hall on the UNB Fredericton campus.
The office of the UNB Art Centre is currently closed but the galleries will be open Sundays from noon until 5 pm by appointment. Please follow our exhibits and programs on-line and sign up for viewing.
Activities for Families Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Sackville
28 February Carol Fraser and Colour Play Let the bold and colourful painting of Carol Fraser inspire you to play with colour and shape. Experiment with tissue paper painting and find out what happens when one colour overlaps with another. What surprises will you discover? Kit pick-ups from 22-26 February
Make Something Sunday To Go kits include everything you need for art activities inspired by works in our permanent collection. Each activity is accompanied by a short video that gives you an up-close look at an artwork and ideas for something to make in response to it.
Dive into your kit as soon as you get home, wait for Sunday, or save it for a stormy day—it’s up to you! When you have something to share, tag us at #OwensArtGallery and #MakeSomethingSunday and show us what you’ve made. Search these tags to see what others have made and watch our Instagram stories for highlights.
Make Something Sunday To Go introduces new materials and ways of working through informal, hands-on activities for kids 12 and under and their adults. Our kits are offered free of charge. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Sackville.
Make Something Sunday To Go kits will be available for curb-side pick-up from the Owens Art Gallery on a first-come-first-served basis on weekdays between 10:00 am and 5:00 pm. Please ring the doorbell at the entrance closest to the turning circle next to the Chapel and stand six feet back from the door. Community masks are mandatory for picking up kits.
IN GOOD TIMES, NEW BRUNSWICK’S CULTURAL AND CREATIVE SECTORS CONTRIBUTE TO OUR INTELLECTUAL AND SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT, SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT, AND WELLNESS, AND CREATE A SENSE OF BELONGING AND COMMUNITY.
In challenging times, we rely on our cultural identity and creative communities even more. Indeed, our province’s artists and creators have worked to connect and inspire us throughout the COVID-19 crisis—particularly in the early months of lock-down—with virtual performances, exhibitions, and readings, and by offering insight into their creative processes. Like our provincial tourism industry, cultural and
creative sectors are among the most affected by the COVID-19 crisis. Performance art and performing venues have been among the hardest hit. Until we can return to life as we knew it, let’s show our artists and creators the same love and support they offered all of us, at an especially difficult time.
To that end, the department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture is launching a campaign that celebrates our cultural industries—notably art, music, literature, craft, and performing arts— and encourages New Brunswickers to show their support.
