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

ArtsNL announces 2025-26 Professional Operating Program recipients
July 16, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ArtsNL announces 2025-26 Professional Operating Program recipients July 16, 2025 (St. John’s, NL) – ArtsNL provides multi-year funding through a new Professional Operating Program (POP), which helps offset operational costs for professional arts organizations. For the 2025–26 fiscal year, a total of $2.15 million has been distributed among 32 eligible professional arts organizations, … Continued
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RELEASE: ArtsNL unveils new brand identity and 45th Anniversary Gala featuring CODCO
May 27, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ArtsNL unveils new brand identity and 45th Anniversary Gala featuring CODCO May 27, 2025 (St. John’s, NL) – ArtsNL revealed a new chapter for the organization this evening, unveiling a refreshed visual identity and announcing a major public celebration in honour of its 45th anniversary—a gala performance featuring the reunion of trailblazing … Continued
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RELEASE: ArtsNL Announces 2024-25 Professional Artists Travel Fund Recipients
May 12, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ArtsNL Announces 2024-25 Professional Artists Travel Fund Recipients May 12, 2025 (St. John’s, NL) – ArtsNL has invested $188,333 to support 94 artists across Newfoundland and Labrador through the Professional Artists Travel Fund (PATF). Due to the continued increase in travel costs, funding for the program was temporarily increased during the 2024-25 … 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.
