The Honourable Dr. Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, announced today that $2.7 million in funding will be made available to artists to help them prepare for 2024’s Year of the Arts initiative.
The Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council will be provided with $2 million to establish and administer a Year of the Arts grant program. The program’s aim is to assist artists with the creation and presentation of artistic works for Year of the Arts. Professional artists and professional arts organizations throughout Newfoundland and Labrador are eligible to apply through ArtsNL’s application process.
Celebrate NL will also establish a one-time, $700,000 Arts Celebration Fund. Approximately 40 organizations whose primary focus is presenting, promoting, or developing the arts in Newfoundland and Labrador will be eligible for this funding, which will support capacity building in the arts sector.
Arts Celebration funding can be used for capital or operating expenses. The funding will automatically be dispersed to eligible organizations, beginning in the fall.
The Year of the Arts will feature public events, festivals, music, and performances. There will also be a number of public art exhibitions and opportunities for participation and collaboration with the broader community. More details on the Year of the Arts, including event announcements, will take place in the months ahead.
The Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council is a Crown agency created in 1980 to foster and promote the creation and enjoyment of the arts for all Newfoundlanders and Labradorians,
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“Artists and arts organizations bring colour and joy to our communities, and contribute to the economic well-being of our province. Our government has shown a strong commitment to artists, particularly throughout the difficulties of the past few years, and are reaffirming that support through this new $2.7 million investment. I have no doubt that the Year of the Arts will permeate the province with creativity and vibrancy, with countless opportunities to celebrate this exciting sector.”
Honourable Dr. Andrew Furey
Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador
“Supporting the province’s artists is an important priority, and these grants will ensure that money is moved directly into the pockets of artists in 2023 to enable preparation for the Year of the Arts. I extend my gratitude to ArtsNL and Celebrate NL for their enthusiastic participation in this initiative.”
Honourable Steve Crocker
Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation
“ArtsNL is proud to partner with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador on the Year of the Arts initiative. This dedicated celebration means ArtsNL can increase its investment in the arts community, allowing their immense talent and creative spirit to soar. We remain thankful to government for their deep commitment to nurturing the arts, fostering creativity, and forging a vibrant future for artists. Year of the Arts acknowledges the vital role they play in shaping the province’s cultural landscape.”
Don Dunphy
Chair, ArtsNL
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