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On September 30, 2026, ArtsNL will be closed in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. For this day, we considered writing a message about the history of residential schools and colonialism in Newfoundland and Labrador, their lasting effects on Indigenous individuals and communities, and the ways they have and continue to shape … Continued

ArtsNL is now accepting nominations for the 41st annual Newfoundland & Labrador Arts Awards. The awards celebrate artistic excellence and outstanding contributions to the province’s arts community. Members of the public may submit up to one nomination in each of the following categories: Artist Achievement Award Artist of the Year Award Arts in Education Award … Continued

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ArtsNL Professional Project Grants: Spring 2026 June 23, 2026 (St. John’s, NL) – ArtsNL has invested $898,877 in 87 artistic projects through the Professional Project Grants Program (PPGP).  The Spring 2026 intake of the PPGP received 255 applications requesting approximately $3 million in funding. “The creativity and dedication of artists in Newfoundland … Continued

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Equinor ArtsSmarts Scholarship returns for a twelfth year May 11, 2026 (St. John’s, NL) – Equinor Canada has renewed its partnership with ArtsNL in support of the ArtsSmarts Scholarship for a twelfth year. The $2,500 scholarship was established as part of Equinor’s ongoing commitment to arts and culture development in the province. … Continued

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ArtsNL and Equinor Announce 2024 & 2025 ArtsSmarts Scholarship Recipients; ArtsNL Unveils One-Time 45th Anniversary Scholarship May 8, 2026 (St. John’s, NL) – ArtsNL and Equinor Canada are proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 and 2025 Equinor ArtsSmarts Scholarships, as well as ArtsNL’s one-time 45th Anniversary Scholarship. Each scholarship provides … Continued

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Angela Antle named 2025 BMO Winterset Award recipient April 9, 2026 (St. John’s, NL) – Angela Antle is the recipient of the 2025 BMO Winterset Award for her book, The Saltbox Olive. The award, which celebrates excellence in Newfoundland and Labrador writing, was presented today at a ceremony at Government House in … Continued

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Finalists announced for 2025 BMO Winterset Award March 13, 2026 (St. John’s, NL) – ArtsNL is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2025 BMO Winterset Award, celebrating excellence in Newfoundland and Labrador writing. Readings by the finalists will take place at The Rooms on Wednesday, April 8, at 7:00 p.m. The recipient … Continued

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

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ArtsSmarts projects funded in schools across Newfoundland and Labrador February 3, 2026 (St. John’s, NL) – ArtsNL awarded $158,704 in grants to 27 schools across the province through the ArtsSmarts Program for the 2025-26 school year. ArtsSmarts brings practicing artists into classrooms to help teachers and students integrate creative activities across all … Continued

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ArtsNL Professional Project Grants: Fall 2025 February 2, 2026 (St. John’s, NL) – ArtsNL has invested $846,612 in 87 artistic projects through the Professional Project Grants Program (PPGP). “This round of funding reflects both the scale of creative activity in Newfoundland and Labrador and the need for project-based support,” said Melanie Martin, … Continued

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2025-26 Community Arts Program grants announced December 19, 2025 (St. John’s, NL) – ArtsNL has awarded $100,000 in grants to 23 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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Recipients announced for 40th annual Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Awards December 9, 2025 (St. John’s, NL) – ArtsNL is proud to announce the recipients of the 40th annual Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Awards, presented this afternoon at Government House in St. John’s. Six awards honouring the accomplishments of the province’s artists were … Continued

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Finalists announced for 40th annual Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Awards November 19, 2025 (St. John’s, NL) – ArtsNL is pleased to announce the finalists for the 40th annual Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Awards. This annual event is a celebration of the arts in Newfoundland and Labrador. Artists of all disciplines are recognized … Continued

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BMO Renews Support for Winterset Award with Five-Year Commitment November 24, 2025 (St. John’s, NL) – ArtsNL is excited to announce that BMO has confirmed it will continue to support the BMO Winterset Award for another five years with a financial contribution of $100,000, ensuring continued recognition of Newfoundland and Labrador’s most … Continued

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Longlist announced for 40th annual Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Awards November 5, 2025 (St. John’s, NL) – ArtsNL is pleased to announce the longlist for the 40th annual Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Awards. This milestone year marks four decades of recognizing artistic excellence in Newfoundland and Labrador. ArtsNL remains committed to supporting … Continued

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Summer/Fall 2024 and Winter 2025 Creation Grants announced August 27, 2025 (St. John’s, NL) – ArtsNL has invested $354,897 to support 28 Indigenous-led artistic projects through the Creation Grant Program. In Summer/Fall 2024, $108,000 was awarded to nine projects, with a further $246,897 distributed to 19 projects in Winter 2025. The Creation … Continued

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ArtsNL Professional Project Grants: Spring 2025-26 August 26, 2025 (St. John’s, NL) – ArtsNL has invested $1,118,598 in 80 artistic projects through the Professional Project Grants Program (PPGP). “We continue to be inspired by the depth of talent and innovation among artists in this province,” said Melanie Martin, Executive Director of ArtsNL. … Continued

DEADLINE EXTENSION: The application deadline for the Equinor ArtsSmarts Scholarship has been extended to Friday, September 19, 2025 (11:59 p.m. NT) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 8, 2025 (St. John’s, NL) – Equinor has renewed its partnership with ArtsNL in support of the ArtsSmarts Scholarship for an eleventh year. The $2,500 scholarship was established as part of … Continued

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

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

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Finalists announced for 2024 BMO Winterset Award March 24, 2025 (St. John’s, NL) – ArtsNL is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2024 BMO Winterset Award, celebrating excellence in Newfoundland and Labrador writing. Readings by the finalists will take place at The Rooms Theatre on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at 7:00 … Continued

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Longlist announced for 2024 BMO Winterset Award March 13, 2025 (St. John’s, NL) – ArtsNL is pleased to announce the 2024 BMO Winterset Award longlist. This award celebrates excellence in Newfoundland and Labrador writing. To celebrate the 25th anniversary of this most prestigious award, a one-time prize of $12,500 for non-fiction was … Continued

ArtsNL is now accepting nominations for the 40th Annual Arts Awards. Members of the public can submit one nomination in each of the following six categories: ARTIST OF THE YEAR ARTIST ACHIEVEMENT ARTS IN EDUCATION EMERGING ARTIST HALL OF HONOUR PATRON OF THE ARTS Nominations must be completed online and will be accepted via the … Continued

March 6, 2025 (St. John’s, NL) – ArtsNL awarded $319,794 to support arts education through the ArtsSmarts and School Touring Programs across Newfoundland and Labrador for the 2024-25 school year. The Department of Education, through the Cultural Connections Program, provides $200,000 toward these programs annually; however, in 2024-25, it provided a one-time, additional $75,000 investment … Continued

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2024-25 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

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ArtsNL launches the Professional Operating Program December 13, 2024 (St. John’s, NL) – ArtsNL announces the launch of the Professional Operating Program (POP), a transformative initiative providing annual operating support to eligible professional not-for-profit arts organizations. After a robust, two-year operational funding review, ArtsNL is replacing the Sustaining Program for Professional Arts Organizations … Continued

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

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

Due to circumstances beyond our control, the ArtsNL office at 53 Bond Street, St. John’s is closed until further notice. Staff are working from home and can be contacted via phone and email. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at info@artsnl.ca.