Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council

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Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council The Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council (ArtsNL) is a non-profit Crown agency created in 1980.

Since 1980, ArtsNL invested approximately $90 million in communities across Newfoundland and Labrador through grants to artists, arts groups, arts organizations, and schools. ArtsNL receives an annual allocation of $5M from the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.

10/14/2026

The annual Playwrights’ Retreat, PARC’s flagship program, is a two-week playwrights residency open to emerging and established playwrights in Atlantic Canada and beyond. At the Retreat, up to ten playwrights from across the Atlantic region and beyond will have an opportunity to further develop a new script. The Retreat offers the most intensive writing opportunity for playwrights in this region. It provides playwrights with the time to write, reflect and develop their work in a supportive and nurturing environment. Writers benefit from the one-on-one assistance of a professional dramaturge and the expertise of a company of professional workshop actors. Accommodation and honorarium provided and travel arranged or assisted.

The 2027 Playwrights’ Retreat will take place from May 9-23, 2027, in Tantramar, NB. Submissions will be accepted from October 15, 2026 to December 1, 2026. Selected Playwrights will be notified by February 15, 2027.

Info sessions with PARC’s Artistic Director Santiago Guzmán will take place on October 13, 2026 & November 9, 2026 at 6 pm EDT | 7 pm ADT | 7:30 pm NDT. The Zoom link will be available in our weekly members’ newsletter (for PARC members) or can be requested by emailing [email protected].

If you have any questions & access needs during the submission process, don’t hesitate to contact PARC’s Artistic Director Santiago Guzmán at [email protected].

Visit our website to learn more!

10/14/2026

Do you have questions about how to protect your work and sign contracts with confidence?

Nicole Green-Mitchell from McInnes Cooper will lead us through 60-minute workshop purpose-built to help artists and arts workers do just that!

Register today at the link in our bio.

10/14/2026

Deadline Extended: October 22, 2026!

Calling all Newfoundland and Labrador artists and creative entrepreneurs!

Have locally made gifts, swag bag items, or experiences to offer? Make sure your products are included in the 2026 NL Gift Directory and connect with 2,500+ shoppers, event organizers, and corporate buyers who explore the Directory each year!

Showcase your creativity, reach new audiences, and get discovered this holiday season.

Submit now: https://businessandartsnl.com/opportunities-archive/2026giftdirectory

đź“Ł Reminder: Publishers are invited to submit titles for the 2026 BMO Winterset Award. Submissions can be made online via...
10/14/2026

đź“Ł Reminder: Publishers are invited to submit titles for the 2026 BMO Winterset Award. Submissions can be made online via the ArtsNL website: https://artsnl.ca/awards/winterset

⏰ Submission Deadline: December 16, 2026

Congratulations to Kathleen Knowling on her investiture into the Order of Newfoundland and Labrador. This well-deserved ...
10/14/2026

Congratulations to Kathleen Knowling on her investiture into the Order of Newfoundland and Labrador. This well-deserved honour recognizes her many contributions as an artist, mentor, and advocate. ArtsNL joins in celebrating her lasting impact on the arts and the visual arts community in our province.

On September 30, 2026, ArtsNL will be closed in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.For this da...
09/29/2026

On September 30, 2026, ArtsNL will be closed in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

For this day, we considered writing a message about the history of residential schools and colonialism in Newfoundland and Labrador, their lasting effects on Indigenous individuals and communities, and the ways they have and continue to shape society and the arts. But we recognize that these are not our stories to tell. Instead, we want to share this:

Through our work, we see how colonialism and policies of assimilation continue to affect Indigenous communities and artists in the province. These effects can show up in many ways, including limited Indigenous representation in programming, barriers to accessing resources, and the extra work Indigenous communities face to pass on artistic, cultural and traditional knowledge, practices and teachings. For some artists, the cost of living and accessing materials leave little to no room to experiment. If an idea doesn’t work out, they may not be able to afford the materials to try again. These are just some of the ways the past continues to shape society today.

We want to take a moment to speak directly to our Indigenous artists and communities.

We see all of this because of you—Indigenous community members who have lived these realities and generously shared your knowledge and experiences with us. To the Indigenous artists, arts workers, community outreach individuals, representatives of Indigenous governments, teachers, Elders, event organizers, industry professionals, advocates, and community members who have shared with us: you help us better understand how colonialism, residential schools, and past and present inequities continue to affect Indigenous lives, communities, and the arts.

What you share helps improve programs and assessment processes, identify and address barriers in our applications, shape policy, and plan events. It helps us make better-informed choices and consider where our own actions could cause harm.

We recognize the time and energy it takes to share these experiences and insights. Educating us is not your responsibility, and we do not take what you have shared for granted. We are grateful for the time and trust you have given us. It is our responsibility to learn from what you share and act on it. We will keep working to do better.

Sincerely,
ArtsNL

09/28/2026

CB Nuit is Corner Brook’s Art at Night Festival — a free, multidisciplinary contemporary arts festival bringing artists and audiences together to experience the city in new ways.

Since 2017, CB Nuit has grown from an ambitious community arts initiative into an established cultural event for Corner Brook and western Newfoundland and Labrador. The festival creates opportunities for artists, encourages experimentation and collaboration, builds relationships across the community, and makes contemporary art accessible outside traditional gallery spaces.

As CB Nuit moves into its next chapter, we are looking for an Executive Director to help us imagine — and build — what comes next.

Learn more about the position
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www.cbnuit.com/job-opportunities

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53 Bond Street, Suite 100
St. John's, NL
A1C1S9

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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+17097262212

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