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

Office Update – 53 Bond Street
February 3, 2025
Office Now Open at 53 Bond Street After an extended closure due to circumstances beyond our control, the ArtsNL office at 53 Bond Street, St. John’s, is now open to the public. Our office follows a hybrid work schedule, with staff working remotely on Mondays and Fridays and in the office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and … Continued
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RELEASE: 2023-24 Community Arts Program grants announced
January 30, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2023-24 Community Arts Program grants announced January 30, 2025 (St. John’s, NL) – ArtsNL has awarded $100,914 in grants to 24 community arts organizations and groups from across the province through its Community Arts Program (CAP). The program offers funding to not-for-profit, community-based arts organizations and groups to support projects related to … Continued
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RELEASE: The BMO Winterset Award turns 25
January 24, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The BMO Winterset Award turns 25 January 24, 2025 (St. John’s, NL) – The BMO Winterset Award celebrates its 25th anniversary year with a one-time $12,500 prize. This year there will be four literary prizes: a $12,500 award for fiction, a $12,500 award for non-fiction, and two runner-up awards at $3,000 each. … 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.
