The Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra (NSO) has a long history in the province, dating back to its establishment in 1962. Today, the NSO is still going strong, partly thanks to longtime private-sector support from companies like Pluto Investments. Pluto Investments (a private equity company) is proud to be a longtime sponsor of the NSO, as well […]
Spotlight on Susan Parsons & Statoil
There is perhaps no better way for a person to peel back the layers than through the art of painting, watching a cornucopia of colours come to light to form the bigger picture (literally and figuratively) with each brushstroke. It is a meditative, transcendental act that brings the artist closer to him or herself, as […]
Spotlight on Cox & Palmer
Whether it’s catching the latest play at the LSPU Hall or delighting in the sweet sounds of the Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra, it’s easy to see (and hear) that the arts are alive and well in Newfoundland and Labrador. A thriving arts scene is integral to a vibrant community, and thanks to the support of firms […]
Spotlight on the NLCU
When it comes to having the “smarts for the arts,” it’s all about making smart investments and understanding the intricate connection between community, business, people and place. Perhaps no organization knows this better than the Newfoundland and Labrador Credit Union (NLCU). Investment in the arts is a key element of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and […]
Spotlight on Brenda Rowe & Howard House
There is an old saying that “many hands make light work.” This is especially true when it comes to the act of painting. Alone, an artist takes small steps, slowly working towards the bigger picture. But when joined by others, that picture becomes bigger and bolder – a beautiful patchwork of colours, textures and styles, […]
Spotlight on Royal Bank of Canada
Royal Bank of Canada is no stranger to arts sponsorships. On the national stage, they sponsor the RBC Canadian Painting Competition and the Toronto International Film Festival. Locally, they count the St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival (through the RBC Michelle Jackson Award), the Atlantic Film Festival, Theatre Newfoundland Labrador, Artistic Fraud, and Opera on […]
