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.
Fredericton, April 16th, 2020 – The maelstrom created by the COVID-19 pandemic has eclipsed recent news that the government of New Brunswick increased grant funding to artsnb in its 2020-2021 budget by $500,000. This fulfills in large part a major goal that artsnb had fixed for itself in its 2018-2021 strategic plan. Consequently, artsnb is pleased to announce that for the first time in its 30-year history, it plans to deliver well over one
Updated on April 3rd, 2020 – artsnb is aware that grant applicants and recipients may be impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak. At this time, our physical office is closed, but operations continue as normal, given that most of our work and the grant application process can be done online.
Published April 14th, 2020 – In response to the ongoing pandemic, artsnb has reviewed its programs and has a few temporary changes and announcements. Creation and Documentation Deadline has been pushed to April 30th, 2020. Budget *may not* include travel-related projects scheduled before July 31st, 2020. 10% of the project budget may go towards capital
As of January 2020, artsnb has been releasing monthly Newsletters. If you aren’t receiving them by email, be sure to sign up to our mailing list! Our Newsletter includes important deadlines and opportunities for New Brunswick artists and organizations, featured artists, recent news, a glimpse into what our partners are up to and much more!
The Canada Council for the Arts has published information regarding the potential impact of the outbreak of COVID-19 on grant applicants and recipients. Artists who have received a grant from CCA and wish to know more on this topic are invited to read this announcement as well as consult the FAQ section on the CAC’s
Following the announcement last Friday of a new partnership between the NB Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture, the Canada Council for the Arts and artsnb, we are happy to announce that there will be visits to Indigenous communities of New Brunswick this month.
January 28th, 2020 – Fredericton – The New Brunswick Arts Board (artsnb) is proud to announce that Darren McLeod has joined the Board of Directors and that Alain Boisvert has been re-appointed for a second term.
(Fredericton, December 10th 2019) – Working toward its strategic goal of increasing the number of grants awarded to New Brunswick artists by the Canada Council for the Arts (CCA), the NB Arts Board (artsnb) gathered data spanning the last five years and organized it into a report with the help of the CCA. The full
(Fredericton, December 4, 2019) – The New Brunswick Arts Board (artsnb) is proud to announce that Mélanie Parent has joined the Board of Directors. Furthermore, Carol Collicutt, Chair, has been re-appointed for a second term. Download and read the full press release below.
(Fredericton, November 21st 2019) – The New Brunswick Arts Board (artsnb) is pleased to announce two changes to program criteria as well as a renewed partnership.