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 2022
December 1, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ArtsNL Professional Project Grants: Fall 2022 December 1, 2022 (St. John’s, NL) – ArtsNL has invested $1,098,199 in 101 artistic projects through its Professional Project Grants Program (PPGP). Funding for this program is provided through the annual contribution of $5 million from the Provincial Government to ArtsNL for granting programs, program delivery, … Continued
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RELEASE: ArtsNL and Equinor announce 2022 Equinor ArtsSmarts Scholarship winner
November 16, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 16, 2022 (St. John’s, NL) – ArtsNL and Equinor Canada are pleased to announce the recipient of the 2022 Equinor ArtsSmarts Scholarship. The scholarship of $2,500 is awarded to a Newfoundland and Labrador high school student who is enrolled for first year full-time art studies in a degree or diploma program at … Continued
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RELEASE: ArtsNL announces winners of the 36th and 37th annual Arts Awards
October 14, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ArtsNL announces winners of the 36th and 37th annual Arts Awards October 14, 2022 (St. John’s, NL) – In 2020 and 2021, the Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Awards were postponed due to the global pandemic. ArtsNL is pleased to finally announce the winners. The 2020 winners are: Artist of the Year: Nelson … 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.
