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.
Latest News
RELEASE: Longlist announced for 2025 BMO Winterset Award
March 6, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Longlist announced for 2025 BMO Winterset Award March 6, 2026 (St. John’s, NL) – ArtsNL is pleased to announce the 2025 BMO Winterset Award longlist. This award celebrates excellence in Newfoundland and Labrador writing. The six-title longlist includes: Angela Antle, The Saltbox Olive (Breakwater Books), NL Leahdawn Helena, Stolen Sisters (Breakwater Books), … Continued
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Executive Director’s Letter to the Community
February 9, 2026
Upholding Peer Assessment February 9, 2026 Dear Arts Community, Peer assessment is fundamental to ArtsNL’s core mandate: the delivery of public arts funding. Each year, we engage approximately 60 artists to serve on peer assessment committees. These assessors are respected members of the arts community who devote significant time and care to this work, reviewing … Continued
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RELEASE: School Touring Program grants announced
February 5, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE School Touring Program grants announced February 5, 2026 (St. John’s, NL) – ArtsNL awarded $100,804 in grants to six tours via the School Touring Program (STP) for the 2025-26 school year. A portion of a generous $50,000 anonymous donation dedicated to arts in education also supported this year’s program, enabling more students across … Continued
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Access ArtsNL Programs
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.
