Category: Press Releases

Fredericton, November 12, 2024 – The New Brunswick Arts Board (artsnb) was delighted to hold the gala to celebrate the laureates of the 2024 Lieutenant Governor’s Awards for High Achievement in the Arts. The much-anticipated biennial event was hosted by Her Honour Brenda Murphy, Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick, at Government House, in Fredericton. During

Fredericton, September 25, 2024 – The New Brunswick Arts Board (artsnb) is proud to announce the laureates of the 2024 Lieutenant Governor’s Awards for High Achievement in the Arts. The 2024 laureates are Phil Comeau, Valerie Sherrard, Marshall Button, and Tara Francis. On November 8, 2024, alongside the Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick and presenting

Fredericton, August 7, 2024 – The New Brunswick Arts Board (artsnb) is pleased to announce new maximum amounts for its grant funding programs. A fruitful collaboration with the Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture has resulted in a $1.5 million increase to artsnbprograms through the Arts Development Trust Fund, as announced in the most recent

Fredericton, July 23, 2024 – The New Brunswick Arts Board (artsnb) is delighted to present UNI Coopération financière as the presenting sponsor of the 2024 Lieutenant-governor’s Awards for High Achievement in the Arts. UNI Coopération financière’s 2-year commitment will support artsnb’s goal to celebrate the outstanding contribution of New Brunswick artists through the Lieutenant Governor’s

Fredericton, December 4, 2023 – Jennifer Bélanger and Ysabelle Vautour have been appointed to the Board of Directors of the New Brunswick Arts Board, and Barb Nicholas on the Circle of Elders. artsnb is pleased to welcome new members Jennifer Bélanger (Moncton) and Ysabelle Vautour (Fredericton), who succeed Jennifer Stead (Florenceville-Bristol) and Christiana Myers (Saint

Fredericton, November 14, 2023 – During its Annual Meeting held in St. Stephen, the New Brunswick Arts Board (artsnb) elected Domenic Bro (Tracadie) as its new Chair. He succeeds Victoria Hutt, who served in this role until the end of her second mandate on the board. Darren McLeod (Saint John) becomes artsnb’s 1st Vice-Chair, Jason

Fredericton, November 3, 2023 – The New Brunswick Arts Board (artsnb) is now accepting applications to its arts funding programs from immigrants who have an application in process for permanent resident status. In harmony with its 2022-2027 Strategic Plan, the board of directors of artsnb has voted in favour of increasing access to its funding

25 August 2023 FREDERICTON (GNB) – Increased funding from the provincial government is allowing the New Brunswick Arts Board, also known as artsnb, to enhance the reach of its remodeled Artist in residence program. “This additional investment of $360,000 by our department responds to the recommendations from the Premier’s Task Force on the Status of

Fredericton, May 9, 2023 – The New Brunswick Arts Board (artsnb) has published revised program guidelines on its website. Effective immediately, applicants must read and follow the new revised guidelines before applying to artsnb programs. In harmony with its 2022-2027 Strategic Plan, the New Brunswick Arts Board has begun a multi-phase revision of its funding

Fredericton, February 22, 2023 – The New Brunswick Arts Board (artsnb) is pleased to announce the creation of a fourth Lieutenant Governor’s Award for High Achievement in the Arts: The Indigenous Artist Award. Starting in 2024, the New Brunswick Arts Board will add a fourth award created specifically to celebrate the achievements of an Indigenous