These days, it seems that everybody and their dog (literally) has a Facebook page. With approximately 1.6 billion monthly active users, it remains the world’s leading social networking site. But Facebook isn’t just for keeping up with old classmates or posting photos of what you had for dinner last night. If you’re an artist or […]
Developing Your Artist Statement: Q&A with Mireille Eagan of The Rooms
Imagine for a moment that you have to describe your art to someone who has never experienced it – what would you say? While your creation itself may speak volumes, chances are many people’s first encounter with you and your work will be via a website, news release or grant application. While describing your work […]
Developing a Marketing Plan: Q&A with Andrea Brocklehurst of KPMG
While some people may think that artists have the luxury of solely creating all day, artists are businesspeople too. Their careers don’t just take off by themselves – it’s the result of a lot of hard work, thinking about their goals and strategically and deliberately planning on how they’re going to achieve them. Whether you’re […]
Spotlight on BMO Financial Group & the Winterset Award
Newfoundlanders and Labradorians have long held a reputation for being great spinners of yarns and tellers of tales. Like saltwater, storytelling is something that runs through our blood and shows us who we are, where we came from and where we’re headed. Our writers have been lauded here at home, nationally and internationally, and thanks […]
Estate Planning for Artists: Q&A with Adrienne Mercer, Sarah Dykema & Laura Brazil of McInnes Cooper
As an artist, you’ve probably spent a lifetime creating. Have you ever thought about who will inherit your works after your death? What about intellectual property rights? Do you have a plan so that your loved ones will be taken care of? While it may be considered a morbid topic, estate planning is something that […]
Spotlight on Templeton’s
Just as our artistic and creative communities contribute to the liveliness and liveability of the city, local businesses are also part of what makes St. John’s so great. Some of them have been around for so long that they feel like part of the family, or that friendly neighbour who you look forward to chatting […]
