New Brunswick artists achieve extraordinary success, despite facing challenges when pursuing an arts practice in an under-resourced area of the country. Connecting with national networks ensures that our artists can continue to thrive and succeed, building their community and exploring new perspectives. ArtsLink’s Mentorship program connects New Brunswick artists with a mentor from anywhere in Canada, allowing them to access the experience, knowledge and expertise of accomplished artists through careful guidance and open dialogue.

For 2026-2027, nine artists will be selected for a year-long mentorship with a professional artist in their field.

Each mentee is carefully paired with a mentor whose experience and knowledge can enhance that of the mentee, and is selected through a collaborative process between mentee and the ArtsLink staff.

Mentorship candidates (mentees) must be practicing arts professionals (at any career stage) in New Brunswick, who aspire to gain knowledge and skills to expand their current practice. Mentors can be professional artists based anywhere in Canada, and will commit to advising the mentee on various aspects of their careers, offering feedback, and guiding them in accomplishing defined goals.

🗓️ Call for mentors and mentees opens: July 20th, 2026
⏳ Submission deadline: August 17th, 2026, 11:59pm