ArtsLink NB is currently seeking an organized and dynamic individual to provide office administration services for ArtsLink NB staff and their ongoing programs.This position requires attention to detail, discretion, and strong organizational skills.The selected candidate will be responsible for providing a variety of office support duties, including general administration, data entry, and bookkeeping.Essential qualifications for the position include post-secondary qualifications in a related field, bookkeeping experience, and 1-3 years of experience in office administration. The salary is $30,000-32,000 per annum, and the deadline to apply is August 10, 2020, at 5 pm. For more information and to apply, click here.
EVENTS 💻
CATHERINE KENNEDY AT THE CHARLOTTE STREET ARTS CENTRE August 6 | 7:30pm | CSAC
The Charlotte Street Arts Centre's second fundraising event of the summer will feature the incredible Canadian singer-songwriter Catherine Kennedy, whose musical compositions are sure to take you on a storytelling journey that makes you feel part of something bigger. Be sure to get your tickets early, because seating will be limited! For more information, click here.
2020 ATLANTIC DANCE FESTIVAL August 7-17 | Compagnie DansEncorps
The 2020 Atlantic Dance Festival (adFda) is taking dance out of theatres and onto the streets of downtown Moncton with its inclusive, accessible, safe, and festive events. Almost all of the programming will be held outdoors to ensure the safety of participants, and it will feature artists exclusively from New Brunswick. Eight performances will take place along a predetermined route that will encourage participants to discover the downtown area brought to life with dance. Three outdoor film presentations and three workshops open to all will also be offered throughout the festival. For more information and to purchase tickets, click here.
NB SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL August 12 to 15 | 7:30pm | NBSMF
NBSMF is pleased to confirm that it shall be presenting its four Main Series concerts again this year. Each night will feature a variety of online offerings. The concerts will also feature interviews with artists and background information about the repertoire and concert locations. For more information, click here.
2020 LIVING ROOTS MUSIC FESTIVAL August 13 to 16 | Living Roots Music Festival
The Living Roots Music Festival is presenting an abbreviated series of performances from August 13 to 16 at The Capital Complex, Grimross Brewing Co. and the Tipsy Muse Cafe. With a lineup featuring the likes of Shaun Ferguson, Wicked Vices, Jamie Comeau & The Crooked Teeth, Kristen Martell, Ewan Dobson, The Montgomery Street Band, Christian Howse, Pallmer, The Walking Contradictions, Colourful Language, Richie Young, Marie-Ange feat. Not Now, Madame, and more, you won’t want to miss it! For more information and to purchase tickets, click here.
2020 FUNDY FRINGE FESTIVAL August 17 to 22 | Fundy Fringe Festival
The 2020 Fundy Fringe is a celebration of local artists with options for you to Binge the Fringe in the way that you are most comfortable. The Festival is happy to offer pre-recorded content this year for you to stream on your own time, and also a small selection of live performances, both outside and inside, all with physical distancing to ensure the safety of artists, volunteers, staff and audience. For more information and updates as they come out, click here.
THIRD SHIFT 2020 August 21 to 28 | Third Space
THIRD SHIFT is a festival of public contemporary artworks presented by Third Space, a not-for-profit artist-run centre in Saint John, New Brunswick. Established in 2015, THIRD SHIFT aims to offer citizens a unique opportunity to engage with contemporary art and re-imagine their city. THIRD SHIFT holds space for new experiences and communal exchange through the exhibition of temporary installations, interventions, performances and projections in the heart of Uptown Saint John. THIRD SHIFT 2020 will now put an emphasis on the presentation of contemporary artworks online and the installation of longer-term site-specific projects throughout the Greater Saint John area. All activities are free of charge and open to the public. For more information and details on this year’s lineup, click here.30 DAYS OF PAINTINGS BY JILL HIGGINS Until August 13 | Handworks Gallery
Handworks Gallery presents ICONS, a 30-day marathon of paintings by accomplished oil painter Jill Higgins. The body of work will consist of paintings that capture iconic local scenes from around the region, from the majestic Hopewell Rocks to the quiet splendour of Lorneville. A new painting will be released each day of the exhibition in the front window of Handworks Gallery. These paintings can be purchased at any point during the day when the gallery is open, and that evening, each new piece will be made available for purchase on the Handworks website. For more information on this event, click here.
THE 2019 CROSS-CULTURAL CREATION RESIDENCY EXHIBIT ON TOUR Until September 6 | Galerie Bernard Jean
The Galerie Bernard Jean in Caraquet presents the 2019 Cross-Cultural Creation Residency Exhibit, featuring work by Nicole Haché, Tara Francis, and Indigo Poirier. The Acadian Association of Professional Artists of New Brunswick (AAAPNB), ArtsLink, and Mawi’art teamed up last year to create a cross-cultural residency between an Acadian artist, an Anglophone artist, and an Indigenous artist. Through this residency, artists had the opportunity to create new work while immersing themselves in the artistic process of fellow artists. Now, the fruits of their labour are once more on display at the Galerie Bernard Jean for you to see for yourself! For more information, click here.
CALLS 📡
JOB OPPORTUNITY: Communications & Marketing Manager at Craft NB Deadline: August 9, 2020
Craft NB is looking to hire a professional, creative and driven individual as Communications & Marketing Manager, starting as soon as possible. This person will be the first point of contact for the general public, stakeholders, Craft NB members, new artists and Emerging artisans. The position is part-time at 24 hours per week. For more information and to see how you can apply, click here."Reimagine the Arts" Survey
Deadline: August 21, 2020
Canada Council for the Arts's "Reimagine the Arts" survey is now open to all Canadians! Help build a stronger and more inclusive arts sector by providing your unique input and help shape their strategic plan for 2021-26. The Council wants to shape a plan that reflects the arts sector’s current reality and looks ahead to how the it can continue to support it and help to reimagine the arts for the benefit of all Canadians. For the survey and additional details, click here.
Collectif HAT is conducting a survey on the situation of Media Arts in the community and that of artists in this field. The purpose of this survey is to determine the expectations of artists, the public, and their needs if any. Once the answers have been reviewed, the Collectif is considering starting a not-for-profit organization and/or an artist-run center in an attempt to respond to these needs. To provide input for this survey, click here.
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The Incubator Project is a fantastic opportunity provided by the Imperial Theatre in Saint John. Local artists can have access to their space, professional equipment, and highly skilled technical and arts administration staff, all at no charge. Musicians, vocalists, dance companies and groups, theatre companies, comedians, and all other forms of performing artists are welcome to apply. For more information, click here. JOB OPPORTUNITY: Join the Owens Art Gallery Team as their Colville House Curatorial Intern
Deadline: August 15, 2020
The Owens Art Gallery at Mount Allison University, Sackville, New Brunswick, is seeking a recent graduate for its first Colville House Curatorial Internship. Working closely with the Director and the rest of the Owens’ curatorial team, the Intern will play a key role in the administration and delivery of programming linked to Colville House, a small house museum located in the historic home of one of Canada’s best-known visual artists—renowned magic realist painter Alex Colville. Interns will be given the opportunity to work on exhibition planning and design (online and in the gallery), curatorial writing, publication coordination, and public programming. The work term will be for a period of 30 weeks, from the 8 of September 2020 to the 31 of March 2021, at a salary of $20 per hour. For more information and to apply, click here. InterMISSION Residencies by the Fredericton Playhouse Deadline: August 17, 2020
The Fredericton Playhouse is accepting applications for a new Artist Development Program, InterMISSION,intending to nurture and support creativity and innovative practices in artistic disciplines. The InterMISSION residencies offer access to the Playhouse’s theatre space and facilities, tailored to the participants’ needs and availability. Residencies will be offered between September 14 and December 18. Individual artists and artistic personnel will be paid a fee of $100 per person per day. An individual chosen by the artist as a resource expert (mentor, coach, expert) will be paid a fee of $400 for each residency. For more information, eligibility criteria, and to apply, click here.Canada Music Fund COVID-19 Emergency Support Fund: Phase 2 — Part 2 Deadline: August 19, 2020
Following the announcement of Phase 2 of the COVID-19 Emergency Support Fund for Cultural, Heritage and Sport Organizations, comes the launch of Part 2 targeting Canadian-owned recording studios, music video producers, record labels and music publishers that are not recipients of the Canada Music Fund (CMF). The funds must be used to support the Canadian portion of eligible music-related activities, specifically, activities related to the production, promotion and marketing of Canadian sound recordings, and activities related to Canadian music publishing. For more information and to apply, click here.Submissions for Craft 2020: Fibre Reflections Deadline: August 21, 2020
As part of Craft 2020, the Fibre Arts Network is celebrating with an exhibition at the University of New Brunswick Arts Centre. For this exhibition, any type of fibre project is acceptable (i.e. weaving, felting, quilting, stitching, some mixed media using fibre, and textiles). Work must have been produced within the last two years. Entry is open to members of the Fibre Art Network. For more information, click here.
Art in Mind 2020 Deadline: August 13, 2020
The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA of NB) in Charlotte County is excited to host their second creative works exhibit during Mental Illness Awareness Week from October 4 to 10, 2020, at the Sunbury Shores Arts and Nature Centre in St. Andrews. If you are a resident of Charlotte County living with the effects of mental illness and have a creative piece or pieces you would like to share, then submit your work for juried consideration! For more information, click here.
Human Threads Deadline: August 23, 2020, by 5 p.m.
The Beaverbrook Art Gallery invites artists to submit designs for a wearable facemask that commemorates the masks we are wearing and their related social constraints as we navigate the challenges of a pandemic. Any medium is acceptable; designs can be made from scratch or added to existing masks. Fourteen masks by NB artists will be selected for a virtual showcase, three gallery exhibitions, and will be worn by dancers of the Atlantic Ballet for post-pandemic performances. The fourteen selected artists will receive an artist fee of $1283.00 for the creation of their mask. For more information, click here.
JOB OPPORTUNITY: Marketing and Communications Director at the Fredericton Playhouse Deadline: August 24, 2020
Fredericton Playhouse Inc. is a charitable, non-profit organization that manages and develops a 709-seat performance venue. Currently, it has an opening for a marketing/communications professional to join their team. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Marketing & Communications Director is responsible for the development of the Fredericton Playhouse’s brand and the management and distribution of its external communications. Specifically, they work collaboratively with executive and senior management to develop content, messages, materials, target audiences and distribution channels, and opportunities for Fredericton Playhouse’s programs and services. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, the starting annual salary range for this position is $50,132 to $65,173. For more information and to apply, click here. Silver Wave Film Festival Submissions Open! Deadline: August 25, 2020
The NB Silver Wave Film Festival (SWFF) screens feature films, documentaries and short films shot in the province and produced by New Brunswick filmmakers. It also showcases some of the best films and videos from Canada and around the world. By infusing a warm glow and setting the town abuzz, the Silver Wave Film Festival is a grand celebration of New Brunswick’s growing presence in the world of film and television entertainment. For more information, click here. Call for New Brunswick Crafters and Artisans Deadline: August 31, 2020
Sunbury Shores Arts and Nature Centre is looking for New Brunswick crafters and artisans interested in sharing their work in an exhibition this coming October. For more information, click here. Submit Your Horror Film to the Online Demonic Brilliance Film Festival Deadline: Before the festival
Presented by Creeker Films in collaboration with the NB Film Co-op, the Demonic Brilliance Film Festival (DBFF) is a three-day online celebration of horror, showcasing some of the most sinister horror films from around the world and the people who make them. DBFF welcomes filmmakers’ who understand the importance of good acting, stellar lighting, appealing cinematography, and detailed production design. Does your film have what it takes to be awarded Best Film at the Demonic Brilliance Film Festival? The festival dates are from September 11 to 13, 2020. For more information and to submit your film, click here.
Printing Classes at the Saint John Arts Centre Deadline: Before classes start
The Saint John Arts Centre is offering two new printing classes in the coming months, and registration for these is now open. The first class is “Intro to Linocut” with artists Nathan Cann. This introduction to linoleum block printmaking is a four-week course where students will be designing, carving, and printing their own linocut prints. The class is suitable for beginners and experienced printmakers alike, and all the supplies are included. To register for this $120 class that runs every Thursday evening from September 10 to October 1, click here. The second class is “Copperplate Etching” with Nathan Carr, a fun but thorough two-day workshop. Students will be learning techniques for how to prepare, etch, and finish the plate, transfer drawings, and pull prints. All supplies are included. To register for this $150 dollar class that runs Saturday afternoons on the 7 and 14 of November, click here.
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