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.
We are thrilled to welcome a new employee at artsnb! Cheryl Lavigne is artsnb new Administrative Assistant. Wondering who is that new voice when you dial 444.4444? That’s her! Warm welcome to the team Cheryl! My name is Cheryl Lavigne (she/her), I am a mom, and educator, a visual artist, and bilingual (French and English)
Written by Ty Giffin FEATURED ARTIST SERIES ̶ TY GIFFIN I received artsnb creation funding for my short film Cicerone (at that point titled Ride Along) back in March of 2020, so our production was delayed a few times due to COVID-19. In that downtime, I also received the Short Film Venture award from the NB
We are pleased to announce that Anna Wyllie has joined the team at artsnb for the Summer of 2022! Anna comes with a wealth of knowledge and experience from her studies and from past positions she held in various arts organizations in the province. Welcome Anna! I am very excited to join artsnb as Student
Written by Hilary Ladd FEATURED ARTIST SERIES ̶ HILARY LADD Saint John performing artist Hilary Ladd is a multi-faceted musician, actor, writer, and teacher, who has been appearing on stages for the past 29 years. She has received professional development grants from artsnb and more recently, a Category B Creation grant to support her show
An interview with Mariah Sockabasin Featured Artist Series – Mariah Sockabasin It was with great enthusiasm that Audrée, artsnb Communications Officer, had the opportunity to sit down (virtually!) with Mariah Sockabasin on a snowy February morning. Electric blue lipstick on, Mariah had bright news to share from her time in French Guiana. Mariah, nice to
Written by Anne Stillwell FEATURED ARTIST SERIES ̶ ANNE STILLWELL How do you summarize 28 days of pure magic? From May 19th to June 16th of Spring 2021 I experienced the Kingsbrae International Residency of the Arts (KIRA) in Saint Andrews New Brunswick. The pandemic hijacked our original arrival but even with an extra year
Written by Heather McCaig FEATURED ARTIST SERIES – HEATHER MCCAIG Flameworking uses a specialized propane and oxygen fuelled torch to melt borosilicate glass, a type of glass that contains boron trioxide, making it an extremely heat resistant and a durable product. Used as a material for scientific glassblowing this glass can be found in your
It is with regrets that we bade farewell this month to our beloved Program Officer, Sarah-Jonathan Parker, who left artsnb to continue their work with a different organization. We are immensely grateful for the amazing work SJ accomplished over the last four and half years with us at artsnb. We are pleased to announce that
On Tuesday October 12, artsnb announced the 2021 laureates for the Lieutenant-Gorvernor’s High Achievement in the Arts. Sandra Le Couteur, Daniel H. Dugas, and Mathieu Léger, will receive their award and be celebrated at a gala taking place at the Lieutenant-Governor’s residence. In preparation for the gala, we have conducted studio visits with the three
An interview with Katrina Slade Featured Artist Series – Katrina Slade Katrina Slade is a multidisciplinary artist who lives and practices in Fredericton, NB. Like many artists, the pandemic has deeply influenced her arts practice. Over the last year and a half, she has navigated the uncertainties of the pandemic to discover the unlimited potential