Public art is powerful in so many ways. Besides beautifying and brightening up a space, and providing a canvas for artists to create and share their work, it’s a tool for civic engagement that connects citizens to their communities (and each other), sparks conversations, raises awareness about important issues, and helps put a place in […]
Spotlight on Artist Tim Pottle
Throughout June, we recognize and honour National Indigenous History Month, including National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21. It’s a time to acknowledge and celebrate Indigenous history, heritage, language and culture – and that includes the incredible creative contributions of Indigenous artists throughout the country. When it comes to artistic talent and creative output, Newfoundland […]
Grow Your Impact with Volunteers: Q&A with Bettina Ford of the Community Sector Council of NL
Where would we be without the time, dedication and generosity of volunteers? Here at Business & Arts NL, we’ve witnessed the tremendous impact that our amazing volunteers have had in helping support and strengthen the creative community in this province through things like our Business Volunteers for the Arts program. And all across the country, […]
Spotlight on National AccessAbility Week
May 29 to June 4 is National AccessAbility Week, but like many others, we’re working to keep accessibility top of mind not only during this week, but all throughout the year. There’s always room to learn, improve and grow. That’s why we were pleased to offer a workshop last month in building accessibility confidence with […]
Spotlight on Grow to Lead with Connie Boland & Nancy Dahn
Mentorship makes the world go round. Whether you’re looking to improve a skill, learn something new, or just seeking some advice or an opinion, a mentor can lend an ear to listen or a guiding hand to help push you in the right direction. And in the process, the mentor also benefits by sharpening their […]
Building Accessibility Confidence 101: Q&A with Mandy Penney of InclusionNL
Have you recently taken stock of the day-to-day operations of your organization or business to determine where you sit on the accessibility scale? Feel you don’t quite measure up? Then you’re not going to want to miss the next offering in our Business Workshops for Artists series. On May 17 (online via Zoom), we’re hosting […]
