Upcoming Programs
Get more information on our programs and check out upcoming deadlines.
Recent Research
Learn more about the NB arts sector.
Sector News
Activities taking place across NB.
In-Office Documentation Days
One Monday each month, our Community Studio in Saint John will be open for you to document yourself or your work.
🗓️ July 20, 2026 | 
6pm – 8pm
🗓️ August 17, 2026 | 6pm – 8pm
Town Halls
A monthly series of virtual Town Halls to connect with, and better serve, our members.
Artists Engaged in Social Practice
🗓️ July 23, 2026 | 12pm – 1pm
Public Art
🗓️ August 13, 2026 | 12pm – 1pm
Emerging Artists
🗓️ September 17, 2026 | 12pm – 1pm
Established Artists
🗓️ October 15, 2026 | 12pm – 1pm
Introspect: a nature residency
Call for Artists
A low-tech residency; a return to the simplest forms of creation.
⏳ Deadline to apply:
🗓️ July 24, 2026
Mentorship Program
The call for mentors and mentees in our year-long mentorship program opens this summer.
🤝 Applications open:
🗓️ July 27, 2026
⏳ Deadline to apply:
🗓️ August 23, 2026
Call for Board Members
We’re seeking expressions of interest in joining the ArtsLink NB board of directors.
⏳ Deadline to apply:
🗓️ July 31, 2026
One-2-Ones
A chance to have one-on-one conversations with industry professionals.
✍️ Writing About Your Work with Jericho Knopp
🗓️ August 12, 2026 | 1:30pm – 4:30pm
📃 Grant Writing 201 with Kathleen Buckley
🗓️ September 2, 2026 | 2pm – 5pm
📑 Governance and Organizational Management with Tanya Chapman
🗓️ October 21, 2026 | 2pm – 5pm
📖 Bookkeeping and Administration for Artists with Gary Belding
🗓️ January 20, 2027 | 2pm – 5pm
Arts in Every Riding: A Summer Advocacy Plan
Canadian Arts Coalition’s summer campaign to show the value of arts and culture to our elected officials.
Together With the Arts: 2026 to 2031 Strategic Plan
Canada Council for the Arts’ strategic plan, the result of sustained engagement with artists across the country.
Evolving the Creative Landscape
A Comprehensive Analysis of New Brunswick’s Arts and Culture Workforce, authored by Kelly Hill.
artsnb Equinox Program for Indigenous Artists
Information sessions with past recipients to share tips for the application process, opening in September.
ℹ️ Info sessions:
July 15, 2026 | 6pm – 8pm August 12, 2026 | 6pm – 8pm
artsnb Arts Infrastructure Program
Open to early-career artists and those new to Canada, this grant is designed to allow artists to improve upon their practice.
⏳ Deadline to apply:
🗓️ August 1, 2026
Carte Blanche Acadie
Call for applications for dance artists who wish to perform in Carte Blanche Acadie, which will be held in February 2027.
⏳ Deadline to apply:
🗓️ August 14, 2026
Government Adding $1.5 Million to Operational Support Program
A government investment to support arts organizations and reaffirm the role of arts and culture in New Brunswick.
Status of the Artist Act Toolkit
The Status of the Artist Toolkit provides practical resources for artists and those who engage their work.
