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 […]
Spotlight on Statoil
While Statoil may have a strong focus on STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) initiatives, the arts are also a key area of sponsorship for the Norwegian company. With the recent announcement of a post-secondary arts scholarship, and a sponsorship of a major music festival, the company is making its mark in the arts community […]
Call for Artist Submissions – Piano Project
Call for Proposals – Visual Artists Deadline Sunday, October 4th Street Pianos are a rapidly growing international phenomenon. To date, over 1300 pianos have been displayed in 45 cities across the world in order to help create moments of connection, community and beauty within our urban lives, promoting the value of art by increasing access […]
Spotlight on Stewart McKelvey
While many view the legal world as “all business,” local law firm Stewart McKelvey’s longstanding support for the arts in the province goes above and beyond, encompassing groups such as Lady Cove Women’s Choir, Newman Sound Men’s Choir, the Tuckamore Festival, and Kiwanis Music Festival, among others. “As Thomas Merton once said, ‘Art enables us […]
Spotlight on Fishers’ Loft Inn
Our strong artistic and cultural history is part of what brings visitors to this province. Perhaps nobody knows this better than the folks at Fishers’ Loft Inn, a hotel and conference space located in Port Rexton. Fishers’ Loft Inn is a collection of structures including rooms and suites, dining facilities, and conference and meeting space, […]
