The Canada Council for the Arts is one of the most important arts funders in the country, and we are lucky to have two Canada Council program officers join us in April for personalized One 2 One sessions for ArtsLink NB members.
The sessions will run for 30-minutes each, and give participants the opportunity to ask specific questions about eligibility, applications, budgets, and tips from the experts.
You will have the opportunity to meet with either Amanda Lowe Warnakulasuriya, (Program Officer – Arts Across Canada and Abroad) or Matthew Tiffin (Program Officer – Explore and Create). Please select the program officer that works in the grant program that is most appropriate for your questions/interests.
Available Times (online):
👩🏿💻 Webinar:
🗓️ Wednesday, April 22, 2026
🕛 12-1:00pm
One 2 One time slots:
🗓️ Wednesday, April 22, 2026
🕑 2pm – 2:30pm
🕝 2:30pm – 3pm
🕒 3pm – 3:30pm
🕞 3:3pm – 4pm
🕓 4pm – 4:30pm
*️⃣ Once you’ve registered, you can pick time slot at the links on the registration page.
About the Program Officers
Amanda Lowe Warnakulasuriya (she, they) has been a Program Officer at the Canada Council for the Arts since 2021, providing guidance and support to emerging artists, professional artists, arts professionals, arts collectives, and arts organizations. Formerly in the Explore and Create program, she is now working in the Arts Across Canada and Abroad program. Through outreach, she assists underserved communities gain equitable access to opportunities, resources, and funding.
Outside of Council, she is a multidisciplinary artist, educator, and community organizer, respected for her work with Girls+ Rock Ottawa, Mirror Mountain Film Festival, the University of Ottawa, Café Nostalgica, City for All Women Initiative, and Partick Artists. Guided by her upbringing on Prince Edward Island, Amanda’s work is rooted in equity and community care.
To meet with Amanda, book a time at the link below:
Matthew Tiffin (he/him/il) is a Program Officer in the Explore and Create program at Canada Council for the Arts. Prior to joining Council in 2017, Matthew worked in theatre for many years, including as Artistic Producer of Ship’s Company Theatre in Nova Scotia, and as Artistic Director of Hudson Village Theatre in Quebec.
To meet with Matthew, book a time at the link below:
Waitlist
Time-slots are first come, first served, so make sure you sign up early so you don’t miss out.
All the slots full? Sign up for our waitlist, also at the registration link above.
