We're thrilled to have renowned choral conductor Kellie Walsh (Lady Cove, Shallaway Youth Choir, Newman Sound Men’s Choir) as a featured speaker at our (Un)Common Threads Creativity & Innovation Summit on November 4 in St. John's!

In our Spotlight, we chat with Kellie about the transformative power of choral music, her own approach to creativity, and why, in this age of AI, collective singing is more important than ever. 

He’s interviewed some of the world’s most famous artists (everyone from Ozzy Osbourne and Dolly Parton to Barbra Streisand and Mick Jagger) on CBC Radio One’s Q. In this week’s Spotlight, we’re thrilled to have Tom Power in the interviewee’s seat.

Hear Tom share his own story and reflections on curiosity, creativity, connection and what it means to live a creative life at our (Un)Common Threads Creativity & Innovation Summit on November 4 in St. John's!

In our Spotlight, we chat with renowned Newfoundland-born, Bergen-based architect Todd Saunders about his creative practice, what keeps him curious, and how this province has helped shape his work and creativity. 

We’re thrilled to have Saunders as a featured speaker at (Un)Common Threads 2025, taking place on November 4 in St. John’s!

In our Spotlight, learn all about Business & Arts NL’s Narrative Marketing Initiative—a year-long program designed to help artists and arts organizations confidently communicate the value of their work.

Join us on October 9 at Alt Hotel in St. John's, where we’ll officially launch the program with keynote speaker Dave Sullivan and a panel discussion with leading arts voices Jenn Brown, Ife Alaba and Christine Hennebury!

On September 19, Business & Arts NL held a launch event for their 2025-2026 season and shared exciting details about the upcoming
(Un)Common Threads Creativity & Innovation Summit, taking place on November 4 at the Sheraton Hotel in St. John's.

Check out our Spotlight to learn about this year’s guest speakers and other initiatives we can’t wait to share with you!

This past November, emerging local artist Tiffany Elizabeth A. Lyver spent the month at her former school, Botwood Memorial Academy, collaborating with K-6 students to transform a 25-foot brick wall into a vibrant mural. It’s part of the Our Creative Home initiative, delivered by Municipalities NL and Business & Arts NL. Read more in our Spotlight!

When artist Kayla Williams was approached by the Department of National Defence to create two murals at 5 Wing Goose Bay, she saw it as an opportunity to further share the culture and beauty of Labrador, while encouraging reflection on the importance of respecting Indigenous knowledge and wisdom. 

Read more about this inspiring project in our Spotlight.

A new placemaking program from Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador is striving to help communities around the province become more sustainable, resilient and vibrant - while also sharing the vital role of arts and heritage.

Learn more about the Tomorrow’s Towns program, and how Business & Arts NL is involved, in our Spotlight.

Local artist Katie Hardy has brought to life the simplistic beauty of the wind, and the flowers and foliage it touches, through her eye-catching design for Business & Arts NL's newest Art Car (unveiled on June 6), marking the third collaboration between Business & Arts NL and Capital Auto Group.

You know why you create/perform/share your art. But how do you communicate its impact on our communities, society and the economy?

Join Dr. Gillian Morrissey of Memorial University's Centre for Social Enterprise on June 11 for her free, online workshop “Introduction to Impact Measurement in the Arts.”

Learn more in our Q&A with Dr. Morrissey in our Spotlight!

Nestled away in the scenic South Coast of Newfoundland on Long Island, the remote community of Gaultois takes some time and planning to get to. But it's well worth the effort. Thanks to the work of Newfoundland visual artist Sabrina Pinksen (through the Our Creative Home initiative), there's yet another reason to add Gaultois to your list of must-visit destinations.

During Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re looking at the role that the arts plays in mental health and well-being (including the role of visual arts). Thanks to our free Explore Art NL public art app, you can enjoy outdoor, public art all across the province.

This spring, we’re expanding the app and looking for more artworks to include. Check out the details in our Spotlight!