If you attended our (Un)Common Threads Creativity & Innovation Summit back in November, you might've noticed someone frantically sketching throughout the day. That individual was artist Elijah Martel.

In our Spotlight, we chat with Elijah to learn more about their work, the power of storytelling through illustration, and how the art of live illustration can add a fresh perspective while connecting people to an experience.

Want to develop a strategic plan, but don't know where to start? We're thrilled to have Sonia Byrne of Sonia Byrne & Associates lead a free, online strategic planning workshop with us on March 19, where she'll walk participants through the steps to develop a strategic plan, the benefits and challenges of collaborative planning, and more.

Check out our Q&A with Sonia in our Spotlight to learn more!

Public art can take many forms and is found in many places, including places of worship, where it adds to the feelings of peace, calm, community and beauty that imbues the space. Thanks to a partnership between the Anglican Cathedral of St. John the Baptist and local visual artist Dominique Hurley, visitors will have a chance to soak in more of those sentiments.

Our towns and cities are the home of our art and culture. Now, thanks to the work of Inuk visual artist Monika (Dee-Jay) Rumbolt and the Our Creative Home initiative, there's a new piece of public art to enjoy in the town of Cartwright. Learn more in our Spotlight!

Every individual has the capacity to participate in, enjoy or create art. But sometimes, there are barriers to accessing the arts, based on any number of factors. Through their Arts for All initiative, the Soundbone Traditional Arts Foundation is sharing the message that the arts are for everyone.

We’re thrilled to have Katrina Rice, ArtsNL’s Senior Program Officer, back once again to lead our most popular workshop, where she’ll walk participants through how to prepare applications for ArtsNL’s Professional Project Grants Program.

Check out a re-post of our Q&A with Katrina where she shares some excellent tips and tricks!

In our Spotlight, we chat with renowned local visual artist Jerry Evans to learn more about his new Year of the Arts mural "Ktaqmkuk" and the vision, creative process and symbolism behind it.

On November 7, Business & Arts NL was proud to host its biggest event yet, the (Un)Common Threads Creativity & Innovation Summit, in St. John's. Featuring inspiring keynote speakers, artists-in-residence and opportunities to connect with members of the community, it was a day filled with inspiration, creativity and connection.

Check out our Spotlight as we look back!

Between our (Un)Common Threads Creativity & Innovation Summit, the launch of the Our Creative Home initiative and the 2024 Local Holiday Gift Guide, and other initiatives, the past year has been a busy one for Business & Arts NL, filled with inspiring moments, stimulating conversations and wonderful collaborations. And of course, there were plenty of partnerships between the local arts and business communities to highlight too.

Here's a recap of some of our most popular Spotlights from 2024.

As the funding environment evolves, it's more important than ever for arts organizations to have the tools they need to discuss all the ways they're making a difference. That's why we've created the "Five Dimensions of Impact Reporting in the Arts" - a new tool to help make impact reporting easier.

Learn all about it in our Spotlight, and hear from some of our arts members about how their Year of the Arts projects helped make an impact in their communities.

Bright lights, fun Christmas cards from friends and family, yummy home-baked treats and delicious hot drinks. All these things encapsulate the warm, fuzzy feeling of the holiday season.

This year, we're thrilled to have had Katie Hardy, a St. John's-based graphic designer and multidisciplinary artist, capture the sentiment through her bright and lively illustrations, which you'll see sprinkled throughout our 2024 Local Holiday Gift Guide.

Check out our Q&A with Katie to learn more about her and her work.

On this GivingTuesday, if you're looking to make a difference in your community, we humbly ask that you consider the arts.

In our Spotlight, we highlight the many ways in which the arts contributes to our lives and highlight some local arts organizations with active campaigns that you can support.