The New Brunswick Arts Board is an arm’s length arts funding agency with a legislated mandate to facilitate and promote the creation of art as well as administering funding programs for professional artists in the province.
Réanne Cooper, Communications Officer
September is finally here, and summer is just about wrapping up. This said, there are multiple learning opportunities happening all over the province, through artsnb, our partners and many other outlets. The following workshops and events are happening within the next two months and are opportunities you might not want to miss!
AAAPNB – Association acadienne des artistes professionnel.le.s du Nouveau-Brunswick
The AAAPNB is currently promoting two different types of learning opportunities. The first is a workshop on creating an artistic portfolio with Blanche Morin (Atelier Création d’un portfolio artistique avec Blanche Morin). These workshops will take place in three different locations and three separate dates. This workshop will allow artists to learn a very important aspect of the professional artists’ career. A portfolio is one of the first things that will showcase and represent the artist, it is therefore very vital. These one-day workshops will help artists learn the key aspects of the portfolio. Blanche Morin is a consultant, coach and trainer in career management and professional development.
The workshops will take place as follows :
The deadline to register for these workshops is Sunday September 15th 2019 and you must register online. For more information you can visit the AAAPNB Facebook Event Page.
The next program that the AAAPNB is offering is the Continuing Education Program – Professional Coaching Program / Mentorship (Programme de formation continue – Programme d’accompagnement professionnel / Mentorat). This is a mentorship program for new and emerging artists, which allow them to be paired with an established artist. The deadline to apply to this program is September 27th 2019. There is a link to submit your application as an artist seeking mentorship, as well as established artists who might be interested in being mentors.
ArtsLink NB
ArtsLink NB has been busy posting about various workshops and programs happening as well. The first is called Workshop: Business Tips for Artists. These workshops will be taking place in four different areas of the province. The first happened yesterday, September 11th 2019 in Fredericton. These workshops are free, but ArtsLink NB asks that you register at catapult@artslinknb.com to ensure your spot. These are all two-hour workshops, happening from 6pm to 8pm.
The other dates and locations are :
ArtsLink NB and artsnb have also partnered to offer workshops on Grant writing. These fall under the Start to Finish Skills Workshops and this specific one will be led by artsnb’s Program Officer, Sarah Beth. The ArtsLink NB Executive Director will also be there to go over tips and tricks on grant writing as well as help brainstorm funding sources. These are also two-hour workshops and will take place in different parts of the province as well. The workshops are free for ArtsLink NB Members and $ 10.00 for non-members.
Finally, be sure to check out CATAPULT by ArtsLink NB. This is an 8-week program, allowing participants to gain skills in marketing, branding, financial planning and much more. The next session is happening this fall in Fredericton and the application deadline is September 27th 2019. For all the information about the program and to sign up, visit their website.
Art Impact and Canada Council for the Arts
Art Impact and Canada Council for the Arts is offering a one-day workshop in Fredericton. This workshop will explore the question of Artificial Intelligence and the Arts. This will allow artists to understand the implications and opportunities of artificial intelligence, and much more! Check out this website to learn more and register for the workshop.
That’s all for now but stay connected on our social media platforms for any other opportunities we might be sharing! Facebook, Instagram, Twitter
Réanne Cooper, Communications Officer
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