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An Arctic Circle Residency aboard the Antigua


Thursday September 14, 2023

artsnb Featured Artist Series – Written by Julie Forgues In 2016, backed by an artsnb grant, I had the opportunity to participate in the Arctic Circle Residency Summer Solstice Program on board the tall ship Antigua that sailed for 16 days through the waters of the archipelago of Svalbard. Being in the Arctic while conducting

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED, INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUTURE DATE OF THE EVENT WILL BE SHARED SOON. Indigenous artists of ALL disciplines! Would you like to receive funding to advance your arts career? Join artsnb in Neqotkuk First Nation Friday September 15 and Saturday September 16 from 9 – 4 pm, at

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

artsnb welcomes a new team member


Thursday August 3, 2023

artsnb is pleased to welcome a new team member: Meet Dominique Léger, artsnb’s new Program Assistant, who will give a hand in managing everything programs related, and help with the increase in the number of applications. Photo credit: Louis-Phillippe Chiasson My name is Dominique Léger (they/them) and I am a queer, trans, and Acadian cultural

Bridging cultures with Ji Hyang Ryu


Thursday June 8, 2023

artsnb Featured Artist Series – an interview with Ji Hyang Ryu Ji Hyang Ryu is a self-taught painter living and practicing in Riverview NB. Having immigrated to Canada from South Korea, her work infuses both Canadian and Korean cultures in style and technique. Ji is an emerging artist who has recently made the shift to

Job Title: Program Assistant, New Brunswick Arts Board (artsnb)  Terms: Annual contract (with possibility of renewal), subject to an initial three-month probation period and annual performance evaluations  Hours: Flexible 3 days (about 21.75 hours) per week, permanent position year round  Salary: Between $24,260 and $32,023 depending on experience, plus competitive benefits  Bilingual: Excellent oral, written,

The Many Forms of Storytelling


Thursday May 11, 2023

Written by Gretchen Kelbaugh Gert Harding. Photo: Courtesy of the artist. My mom’s favourite aunt, Gert Harding (1889-1977), from Welsford, NB, spent six exciting years as a member of the militant suffragettes of Great Britain. Ever since I read Auntie Gert’s memoirs, I’ve been driven to spread her story: as a biography, an award-winning screenplay

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

Written by Amélie Richard artsnb FEATURED ARTIST SERIES – AMÉLIE RICHARD From a very young age, I was quickly introduced to music through Acadian folklore. Born and raised in Sainte-Anne de Kent in a family of artists, I was always surrounded by inspiration. During the last few years, I flourished in my passion for music

We are thrilled to share the following opportunity with individuals and organizations that care deeply about the arts and culture in our province, and who wish to see its diversity reflected in the programs, initiatives and structures of the New Brunswick Arts Board (artsnb).  The provincial government is seeking to fill three (3) vacancies on