If you’ve spent time on the west coast of the province, you might be familiar with the work of Jackie Alcock. A versatile artist who works in acrylic, oil, sculpture, mixed media and more, she was also recently named one of the Rug Hooking Artists of the Year for 2019 by the Hooked Rug Museum […]
Behind the New Brand: Q&A with Artist Jud Haynes
If you’ve visited Business & Arts NL online recently, you might’ve noticed our lovely new logo. Created by renowned local illustrator/graphic designer Jud Haynes, it’s a perfect representation of what Business & Arts NL is all about – uniting the business and arts communities in Newfoundland and Labrador. From the focus on the ampersand to […]
Spotlight on the Humber Motors Ford #ComePlayWithMeNL Public Piano, Deer Lake Airport
The Deer Lake Regional Airport has gotten a bit wild (in a good way) thanks to the newest #ComePlayWithMeNL public piano and the work of visual artist Jackie Alcock. A snowshoe-clad polar bear, a needle-felted merry moose, busy beavers, adventurous bears and berry-picking hares (and even a few mythical Wild Bologna tucked away for good […]
Spotlight on Design Thinking: Collaborating for Innovation
Bringing the business and arts communities together to discover creative solutions is what Business & Arts NL is all about. Our newest program aims to forge even stronger relationships between these two sectors. Design Thinking: Collaborating for Innovation will connect businesses and creatives to uncover innovative synergy among these diverse thinkers. This year-long project will […]
Spotlight on St. John’s International Airport & “Films on the Go”
Waiting around the airport for hours on end to catch a flight is not really anyone’s idea of a good time. Now, thanks to a partnership between the St. John’s International Airport Authority and the renowned St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival (SJIWFF), travellers have something interesting to watch while they wait. Over the summer, […]
Business & Arts NL Debuts New Look at Sunrise on Springdale
It was a bright and beautiful morning as Business & Arts NL debuted a new look and feel, and shared some big news, at the latest Sunrise event this past Friday. Members of the business and arts communities came together to help ring in the occasion over coffee, conversation and a little early morning inspiration […]
