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Spotlight on Todd Saunders: (Un)Common Threads 2025 Featured Speaker
In our Spotlight, we chat with renowned Newfoundland-born, Bergen-based architect Todd Saunders about his creative practice, what keeps him curious, and how this province has helped shape his work and creativity.
We’re thrilled to have Saunders as a featured speaker at (Un)Common Threads 2025, taking place on November 4 in St. John’s!
Spotlight on Visual Artist Elijah Martel
If you attended our (Un)Common Threads Creativity & Innovation Summit back in November, you might've noticed someone frantically sketching throughout the day. That individual was artist Elijah Martel.
In our Spotlight, we chat with Elijah to learn more about their work, the power of storytelling through illustration, and how the art of live illustration can add a fresh perspective while connecting people to an experience.
Looking Back at the (Un)Common Threads Creativity & Innovation Summit
On November 7, Business & Arts NL was proud to host its biggest event yet, the (Un)Common Threads Creativity & Innovation Summit, in St. John's. Featuring inspiring keynote speakers, artists-in-residence and opportunities to connect with members of the community, it was a day filled with inspiration, creativity and connection.
Check out our Spotlight as we look back!
Spotlight on Daniel Rumbolt & Amber-Lynn Thorne: (Un)Common Threads Creativity & Innovation Summit Artists-in-Residence
This week, we introduce you to Daniel Rumbolt and Amber-Lynn Thorne - visual artists from rural Newfoundland and longtime friends who will be joining Business & Arts NL's (Un)Common Threads Creativity & Innovation Summit on November 7 as artists-in-residence. Learn more about their practice, their installation (Net)working, and what inspires their creativity in our Spotlight!
Spotlight on (Un)Common Threads: Culinary Creativity
Ross Larkin and Celeste Mah of the popular St. John's restaurant Portage served up some tasty treats and inspiring conversation during Business & Arts NL's (Un)Common Threads: Culinary Creativity event in June, guided by Ted Blades. Read more in our Spotlight!
Spotlight on the (Un)Common Threads Creativity & Innovation Summit: Q&A with Amy Henderson
Creativity is a free, unlimited resource that we all possess. And it's in high demand as the world and workplaces evolve. That's why Business & Arts NL is thrilled to host their upcoming (Un)Common Threads Creativity & Innovation Summit on November 7 at the Sheraton Hotel in St. John’s (including exciting keynote speakers and artists-in-residence). Learn more in our Q&A with our Executive Director, Amy Henderson.