Do you find yourself falling back into your default ways of doing things, when more creative possibilities exist? How do you harness that energy and potential? And how does collaboration help you achieve your own creative potential? On Thursday, October 6, in partnership with Neighbourhood Dance Works and with the support of the “Quick Start” […]
Spotlight on National Day for Truth & Reconciliation
The arts play a vital role in promoting understanding and empathy, stimulating conversation and action, and helping shed light on the past so that we can build a brighter and more equitable future. Coming up on September 30 is the second annual National Day for Truth & Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day, in […]
Spotlight on the St. John’s International CircusFest
For 40 years now, Beni Malone and his crew at Wonderbolt Productions have been sprinkling the magic of circus all over Newfoundland and Labrador. From their early years touring around some of the most isolated parts of the province via coastal boats, to growing into a full-fledged circus company that includes a staff of 10, […]
Creativity and the Law: Q&A with Patrick Kerr of McInnes Cooper
Creating a piece of art (be it a painting, poem, song or story) is one thing. Understanding the rights you own in your work, and how to best protect them, is another. As an artist, you might also be curious about how to commercialize those rights to create revenue. Whether you’re a writer, musician, visual […]
Building Better Boards: A Conversation with David Hood 
Here at Business & Arts NL, we’ve been talking a lot lately about what makes a good arts board, including enlightening conversations with local arts champion Susan Sherk, as well as members of Tuckamore’s board and fundraising committee (click here and here to read). And as we prepare to launch our “Team Up With the […]
Building Better Boards: A Conversation with Susan Sherk
There’s often a misconception that you have to be an artist yourself to offer something of value to an arts organization. But generally, the more diverse your board, the better off your organization will be. When people with a range of experiences and skillsets – whether it’s in the areas of accounting, communications, law, Human […]