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artsnb CALL FOR BOARD NOMINATIONS


Wednesday March 12, 2025

artsnb is thrilled to share this opportunity with artists and individuals who care deeply about the arts and culture in New Brunswick, and who wish to see its diversity reflected in the programs, initiatives, and structures of artsnb. You have until March 31st to send in your application to fill vacancies on the board of

Peer jury simulation tour (in person) First stop: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 2025, AT 1 PM Salle Bernard-Leblanc, Aberdeen Cultural Center, Moncton* This workshop will be held in French only** and registration is required for AAAPNB members interested in being jury members for the simulation. The Association acadienne des artistes professionnel.le.s du Nouveau-Brunswick (AAAPNB) and the

Written by Terry Graff Warbird and Pandemic HorrorIn 2019, I received a Creation grant from artsnb and, in 2022, the Canada Council for the Arts confirmed my grant application to the Concept to Realization component of the Explore and Create Program, which provided me with the opportunity to create over 1,000 drawings, collages, paintings, assemblages

Fredericton, February 11, 2025 – The New Brunswick Arts Board (artsnb) is pleased to announce the implementation of updated grant categories and the addition of equipment purchases as an eligible expense under the Creation program. As a result of consultations with New Brunswick’s artistic community, artsnb has simplified the artist categories to the Creation program,

An information session covering the following topics: Presenters: André Gallant and Christian Clavette Dates: Wednesday February 19, 10 am AST (French session) / Thursday February 20, 10 am AST (English session) REGISTER HERE Presenters Christian Clavette is a law professor and lawyer specializing in law and technology at the Faculty of Law at the Université

Written by Nyassa Munyonge ZOOMBA! is an eight-episode web series following the intertwined lives of two childhood friends and roommates, Nyota and Lau, as they navigate their messy transition into adulthood in the vibrant and multicultural neighbourhood of Côte-des-Neiges, Montreal. The series blends comedy and drama to examine how two young women face changes in

A New Chair at artsnb


Tuesday December 3, 2024

Fredericton, December 3, 2024 – During its Annual Meeting held in Fredericton, the New Brunswick Arts Board (artsnb) elected Darren McLeod (Saint John) as its new Chair. He succeeds Domenic Bro, who served in this role during the previous year. Jason Guerrette (Edmundston) becomes artsnb’s 1st Vice-Chair, Phyllis Grant (Oinpegitjoig First Nation), 2nd Vice-chair, and

I Have Always Made…


Thursday November 21, 2024

Written by Mélanie Paulin As a child growing up in the 80s and 90s, I was always drawn to working with my hands. From latch hook and friendship bracelets to weaving, cross-stitching, and painting ceramic figurines, I eagerly explored any craft I could find during regular visits to Lewiscraft—Canada’s go-to craft store before Walmart or

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