Sign up here to receive weekly stories highlighting partnerships between businesses, municipalities, nonprofit organizations, and artists, across the province.
Share Your Story
Have a story to share about business and arts partnerships or projects? We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to us at projects@businessandartsnl.com to share your experiences.
Rapid Fire with Mary Walsh: On Being Bold and Doing the Work
Ahead of our third annual (Un)Common Threads Creativity and Innovation Summit on Thursday, November 5, we asked keynote speaker Mary Walsh a few rapid-fire questions about curiosity and what keeps her inspired.
Why Invest in Local Arts: Spotlight on Marlowe Foundation, (Un)Common Threads 2026 Gold Sponsor
In our Spotlight, we chat with Morgan MacRae of the Marlowe Foundation (Gold Sponsor of the 2026 (Un)Common Threads Creativity & Innovation Summit) about why the Foundation supports local arts.
Spotlight: Co-Chair Noreen Golfman on Collective Effervescence at the Summit
In our Spotlight, Business & Arts NL Co-Chair Noreen Golfman explores the collective effervesence, energy and ideas offered at this year’s Creativity & Innovation Summit.
Q&A with Rob Bridgett: (Un)Common Threads 2026 Featured Speaker
In our Spotlight, read our Q&A with Rob Bridgett, award-winning audio director, writer, creative leader and featured speaker at our 2026 (Un)Common Threads Creativity & Innovation Summit.
Spotlight: Interactive art takes the floor at (Un)Common Threads 2026
In our Spotlight, meet the artists and performers who will be featured at Business & Arts NL's 2026 (Un)Common Threads Creativity & Innovation Summit, happening November 5 in St. John's.
Spotlight on the CBS Community Gallery
In our Spotlight, learn how the CBS Visual Artist Collective is bringing local art to local businesses in Conception Bay South via the CBS Community Gallery.
Spotlight on Business & Arts NL's 2026-2027 Season Launch
In our Spotlight, meet the featured speakers and artists that will be part of Business & Arts NL’s (Un)Common Threads Creativity & Innovation Summit on November 5th.
Spotlight on the Willow Tree Walk
This past June, the Willow Tree Heritage Society launched the Willow Tree Walk — a self-guided audio tour that aims to get people acquainted with the town's fascinating stories and history. Learn more about the project, and how local artists helped bring it to life, in our Spotlight.
Spotlight on Open Film Festival
Taking place from August 21 to August 23 at the LSPU Hall in St. John’s, the Open Film Festival will bring together filmmakers and film lovers for three days of screenings, panels and more in a celebration of artistic diversity, local creative talent and the role of film in strengthening the cultural community.
Spotlight on Art at the Airport with Artist Marcia Huyer
It’s easy to see why Corner Brook-based visual artist Marcia Huyer landed on the idea of an oversized mitten for her sculpture at St. John's International Airport. The piece not only evokes a sense of warmth, but also welcome within the various textile patterns incorporated into the design, representing the diverse cultures of Newfoundland and Labrador.
In our Spotlight, Marcia shares a deeper look into her cozy creation and the collaborations that helped bring it to (larger than) life.
Spotlight on Art at the Airport with Artist Emily Pittman
Visual artist Emily Pittman has taken the iconic Newfoundland and Labrador saltbox house and transformed it into a contemporary welcome as part of the Art at the Airport initiative.
Read all about it in our Spotlight.