If you're looking for an example of innovation in local arts, look no further than Ballast Collective - a musical trio consisting of Nick Coultas-Clarke, Ian Foster and Andrya Duff, who combines conventional instruments with cutting-edge technology to create a unique and immersive experience. We’re so excited to have them join us for our (Un)Common Threads Creativity & Innovation Summit on November 7 in St. John's. Check out our Q&A to learn more about them!

In our Spotlight, we talk to Jillian Keiley (Founding Artistic Director of Artistic Fraud of Newfoundland and former Artistic Director of English Theatre at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa) about her own creative path, what she does to get into the creative zone, what business and arts can learn from each other,  and how laughter really is the best medicine. 

Catch Jillian’s keynote "Purpose Led Creativity” at our (Un)Common Threads Creativity & Innovation Summit on November 7 in St. John's!

In our Spotlight, we chat with JL González, an artist-in-residence at our upcoming summit, about how to make creativity a habit, living and working in rural NL, and the inspiration behind his collaborative installation "Beyond the Glass,” (debuting at the (Un)Common Threads Creativity & Innovation Summit on November 7).

With over two decades of experience working with creative agency Perfect Day (in the U.K. and Canada), John Devereaux has seen it all - and learned lots of valuable lessons along the way. That's why we're thrilled to have John, now Creative Director of Perfect Day Canada, share some of these lessons and life experiences during our (Un)Common Threads Creativity & Innovation Summit on November 7 at the Sheraton Hotel in St. John's.

Check out our Q&A with John in our Spotlight!

This week, we introduce you to Daniel Rumbolt and Amber-Lynn Thorne - visual artists from rural Newfoundland and longtime friends who will be joining Business & Arts NL's (Un)Common Threads Creativity & Innovation Summit on November 7 as artists-in-residence. Learn more about their practice, their installation (Net)working, and what inspires their creativity in our Spotlight!

Creativity is a free, unlimited resource that we all possess. And it's in high demand as the world and workplaces evolve. That's why Business & Arts NL is thrilled to host their upcoming (Un)Common Threads Creativity & Innovation Summit on November 7 at the Sheraton Hotel in St. John’s (including exciting keynote speakers and artists-in-residence). Learn more in our Q&A with our Executive Director, Amy Henderson.