Our Story
Spanning Nearly Half a Century
For more than 40 years, ArtsNL has played a vital role in fostering and promoting the creation and enjoyment of the arts for the benefit of all Newfoundlanders and Labradorians. Since 1980, ArtsNL has invested millions in communities across Newfoundland and Labrador through grants to artists, arts groups, arts organizations, and schools. In 2021-2022, ArtsNL will invest $5 million.
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RELEASE: ArtsNL Professional Project Grants: Fall 2024
December 11, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ArtsNL Professional Project Grants: Fall 2024 December 11, 2024 (St. John’s, NL) – ArtsNL has invested $1,370,000 in 113 artistic projects through the Professional Project Grants Program (PPGP). “The applications received for the fall session of the Professional Project Grants Program reflect the exceptional creativity of our province’s artists,” said Melanie Martin, Executive … Continued
Learn MoreExecutive Director’s Letter to the Community
October 4, 2024
Good Intentions Are Not Enough October 4, 2024 Dear Arts Community, As the 4th annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation passes, it’s given me much cause for reflection. I was prompted to write this message after overhearing several people casually ask, “What’s the holiday on the 30th?” At ArtsNL, we are grateful to receive guidance … Continued
Learn MoreRELEASE: ArtsNL announces sustaining grants for professional arts organizations
August 14, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ArtsNL announces sustaining grants for professional arts organizations August 14, 2024 (St. John’s, NL) – ArtsNL has invested $1,750,010 in 26 professional arts organizations through the Sustaining Program for Professional Arts Organizations (SPPAO) in 2024. As ArtsNL’s only multi-year funding program, the SPPAO has been supporting administrative and production costs associated with … Continued
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Eligibility criteria, program guidelines, and application requirements for ArtsNL programs can change without notice. Ensure you read and understand the eligibility criteria, program guidelines, and application requirements for this program before you submit your application.
Ensure all required documents listed in the online application process are uploaded with your application by or before the application deadline.
If you have questions regarding eligibility criteria, program guidelines, or application requirements please contact ArtsNL program staff.