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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.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 11, 2024 (St. John’s, NL) – ArtsNL is pleased to announce the list of finalists for the 39th 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 through the presentation of six awards.   Patron of … Continued

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 5, 2024 (St. John’s, NL) – Equinor has renewed its partnership with ArtsNL in support of the ArtsSmarts Scholarship for a tenth year. The $2,500 scholarship was established as part of Equinor’s ongoing commitment to arts and culture development in the province. Administered by ArtsNL, the scholarship is awarded annually to … Continued

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 28, 2024 (St. John’s, NL) – ArtsNL is pleased to announce the long list for the 39th annual Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Awards. ArtsNL remains unwavering in its commitment to supporting the Newfoundland and Labrador cultural sector, and we are delighted to announce the Arts Awards live show at the Bay … Continued

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 14, 2024 (St. John’s, NL) – Holly Hogan is the winner of the 2023 BMO Winterset Award for her book, Message in a Bottle: Ocean Dispatches from a Seabird Biologist. The award, which celebrates excellence in Newfoundland and Labrador writing, was presented today at a ceremony at Government House in St. … Continued

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 18, 2024  (St. John’s, NL) – ArtsNL has invested $200,000 in 10 artistic projects through the Year of the Arts Senior Artist Program. In collaboration with the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation and Celebrate NL, this second iteration of the program was made possible by an additional $3M in … Continued

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 11, 2024  (St. John’s, NL) – ArtsNL has invested $200,000 in 10 artistic projects through the Year of the Arts Senior Artist Program. In collaboration with the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation and Celebrate NL, ArtsNL received an additional $2M in 2023 as part of the Year of the Arts … Continued

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 1, 2024 (St. John’s, NL) – ArtsNL is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2023 BMO Winterset Award, celebrating excellence in Newfoundland and Labrador writing. Readings by the finalists will take place at The Rooms Theatre on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. The winner will be announced on March … Continued

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 27, 2024 (St. John’s, NL) – ArtsNL is pleased to announce the 2023 BMO Winterset Award long list. This award celebrates excellence in Newfoundland and Labrador writing. The six-title long list includes: Rhea Rollmann, A Queer History of Newfoundland (Engen Books), NL Michael Crummey, The Adversary (Knopf Canada), ON William Ping, Hollow … Continued

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 29, 2024 (St. John’s, NL) – ArtsNL has invested $1,362,951 in 107 artistic projects through its Professional Project Grants Program (PPGP). Funding for this program is provided through the annual contribution of $5.2 million from the Provincial Government to ArtsNL to administer grant programs and undertake operations and communications. “The demand … Continued

From the Executive Director and Chair of the Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council January 26, 2024 Dear arts community, The ArtsNL team works tirelessly to support the arts community of Newfoundland and Labrador. The role of our program officers is to respond to questions, advise on application content, and provide feedback from peer assessment panels … Continued

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 15, 2023 (St. John’s, NL) – ArtsNL is pleased to announce the Year of the Arts Program for Professional Arts Organizations and the Year of the Arts Senior Artist Program—both made possible with $2M in additional funding provided by the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador’s Year of the Arts initiative. “We are … Continued

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 8, 2023 (St. John’s, NL) – ArtsNL is pleased to announce that David Brown has been elected as its new Chair, with Ray Penton, Jr. entering the role of Co-Vice Chair, joining Co-Vice Chair, Ann Connors. David Brown holds bachelor’s degrees in music and education and a Master of Education degree in … Continued

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 7, 2023 (St. John’s, NL) – ArtsNL has awarded $112,753.42 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 arts workshops, productions, presentations, new creations, … Continued

ArtsNL is now accepting nominations for the 39th 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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 20, 2023 (St. John’s, NL) – ArtsNL and Equinor Canada are pleased to announce the 2023 Equinor ArtsSmarts Scholarship recipient. The scholarship of $2,500 is awarded to a Newfoundland and Labrador high school student who enrolls full-time in a degree or diploma program at a recognized publicly funded Canadian university, college, or … Continued

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 13, 2023 (St. John’s, NL) – ArtsNL is pleased to announce enhancements to the Professional Project Grants Program (PPGP) for the fall 2023 funding cycle, made possible with $2M in additional funding provided by the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador’s Year of the Arts initiative. “Year of the Arts funding allows … Continued

2022-23 ArtsNL Annual Summary of Grants, Awards, and Peer Assessors ArtsNL is pleased to share our annual summary of grants, awards, and peer assessors with the arts community and the general public. This document contains an overall summary of all grants issued by ArtsNL for the previous fiscal year, a summary of all awards managed … Continued

Job: Assistant Program Officer Posted Date: Tuesday, August 8, 2023 Closing Date: Tuesday, August 29, 2023 Employment Type: One-year contract (with possibility of one additional year extension) Location: St. John’s, NL Salary (scale): $48,302.80–$53,653.60 annually (CG-29), 35 hours per week The Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council (ArtsNL) The Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council (ArtsNL) is … Continued

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 18, 2023 (St. John’s, NL) – ArtsNL has invested $344,390 in 23 professional arts organizations from across the province through its Annual Operating Program for Professional Arts Organizations (AOPPAO). The AOPPAO is available to professional not-for-profit arts organizations, spanning the artistic disciplines of dance, film, multidiscipline, music, theatre, visual art, and writing. … Continued

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 23, 2023 (Stephenville, NL) – ArtsNL hosted the 38th Annual Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Awards show this evening at the Stephenville Arts and Culture Centre. Six awards honouring the accomplishments of Newfoundland and Labrador’s artists were presented. The winners are: Patron of the Arts Award: St. Michael’s Printshop Emerging Artist Award: … Continued

In April 2023, Jamie Felsberg joined the ArtsNL team as the organization’s first Indigenous Outreach Officer. Since then, Jamie has been working to remove barriers for Indigenous artists and improve their access to funding. Read on to learn more about Jamie, including his vision and goals for the position. Jamie Felsberg was born and raised … Continued

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 6, 2023 (St. John’s, NL) – ArtsNL is pleased to announce the list of finalists for the 38th Annual Arts Awards. This annual event is a celebration of the arts in Newfoundland and Labrador. Artists of all disciplines are recognized through the presentation of six awards. Patron of the Arts Award … Continued

ArtsNL is accepting online applications from schools, school boards, or groups of schools to operate ArtsSmarts projects. ArtsSmarts provides funding to schools to bring professional artists into the classroom to help teachers and students integrate arts activities into non-arts subject areas. Application deadline: May 31, 2023 (for projects starting after September 15, 2023 and completed … Continued

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 6, 2023 (St. John’s, NL) – Equinor has renewed its partnership with ArtsNL in support of the ArtsSmarts Scholarship for a ninth year. The $2,500 scholarship was established as part of Equinor’s ongoing commitment to arts and culture development in the province. Administered by ArtsNL, the scholarship is awarded annually to a … Continued

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 16, 2023 (St. John’s, NL) – ArtsNL is pleased to announce the long list for the 38th Annual Arts Awards. Throughout the last three years, the global pandemic has upended the lives of artists, leaving an indelible mark on us all. ArtsNL remains steadfast in its support for the cultural sector, … Continued

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 30, 2023 (St. John’s, NL) – Shelly Kawaja is the winner of the 2022 BMO Winterset Award for her novel, The Raw Light of Morning. The award, which celebrates excellence in Newfoundland and Labrador writing, was presented today at a ceremony at Government House in St. John’s. The two other finalists were … Continued