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Call for Submissions – Home on West White Rose
Public Artwork Opportunity
Submission deadline: Sept 22, 2026
Please note: to streamline communication and ensure fair access to consistent information about this opportunity, the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section at the bottom of this document will be updated weekly with additional information as questions from the community come in throughout the process.
Opportunity Overview:
Cenovus Energy is seeking submissions from artists or artist teams interested in creating a large-scale mural for the West White Rose offshore platform located approximately 350 km east of St. John’s, NL, in the Jeanne d'Arc Basin. The selected artwork will be digitally printed on laminated vinyl that will be adhered to panels and installed on a large landing in the main stairwell, measuring approximately 146" (h) x 137" (w).
The mural project reflects Cenovus Energy’s commitment to enhancing the daily comfort and experience of all employees living and working on the platform. The West White Rose Platform is staffed by up to 144 people, 365 days a year, who work in 3-week shifts. (See Artwork Considerations for more information about the people who work here.)
Project Goals:
Support the people who keep this platform running. Long shifts away from home can take a toll; this artwork should speak to what motivates these workers to stay safe and spark conversation.
Transform an institutional space into one that feels like home. Small comforts matter, 350 km offshore. Think vibrant, colourful, warm, calming — a visual reset from the steel and fluorescent lighting that defines the rest of the platform.
Celebrate Newfoundland and Labrador's artistic voice. A chance to bring the province's culture and identity into the space where its people are working, created by the artists who know it best.
Due to the platform's remote location, safety training requirements, and the scale of the project, these murals cannot be painted on site. Therefore, only digitally created artworks will be considered. Final files will be printed in St. John’s and then installed on-site by the Cenovus team. We welcome submissions from visual artists, photographers/image-based artists, illustrators, and graphic designers with experience producing large-scale digital artwork.
About Cenovus and the West White Rose Project:
We energize the world to make people’s lives better.
Cenovus is a Canadian-based integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. We have been working offshore Newfoundland and Labrador for over 40 years, with our regional office located in St. John’s. We operate in the Jeanne d’Arc Basin, where we are the majority owner and operator of the White Rose field.
Our business comes with risk and our people work diligently every day of the year to deliver safely. Our operations are guided by our four core values: Protect What Matters, Do it Right, Make it Better, and Do it Together.
The West White Rose platform was installed in the field offshore in 2025 and marks a new chapter for Cenovus in the Atlantic Region. During its construction, the project achieved many “firsts” related to engineering and design. While it is a world-class workplace, it needs some finishing touches to reflect its dual purpose as a living space.
Artwork Location:
Located in the main stairwell, the selected mural will be encountered multiple times a day by Cenovus staff. The dimensions of the wall are 146” high by 137” wide. There is no natural light and no new lighting will be installed for the mural.
The mural will be printed on vinyl and laminated with a protective film. The vinyl will then be mounted onto plastic sheet panels and attached to the wall with either industrial double-sided tape or with fasteners that come with screw caps. The caps will also be covered in the printed vinyl in order to mask their location and minimize their interference with the mural's visual impact. Panels are manufactured in standard 4' x 8' (48" x 96") sheets. To help minimize visible seams and simplify installation, artists should design their concept so that panel breaks fall in visually strategic locations rather than through a focal point. Please see below for a preliminary diagram of how the panels might be installed.
Dashed outer line represents the wall boundary, with a 1" margin between panel edges and wall dimensions.
Artwork Considerations
Theme - “My Reason to Work Safe”
Working in a high-risk environment requires a constant focus on safety. When asked, people’s reason for working safely is to ensure their safe return home to the people, places, and moments that matter most to them off the platform. These reasons often include family, friends, pets, home life, hobbies, time in nature, and other small but meaningful moments. Working safely and returning home are always on the minds of Cenovus staff.
Artists are invited to draw on this theme as a starting point, translating the spirit of these individual reasons into a collective expression. Concepts may reference the “reasons to work safe” concept directly, but should avoid text-heavy designs, taglines, or overtly motivational slogans — the artwork should speak visually first.
Who is this mural for?
The mural will be visible daily to the people working on the West White Rose platform. More than 95% of workers are from Newfoundland and Labrador, and more than 85% are male. The average age is ~40; however, the workforce includes people in their early 20s to their 60s. Workers hold a range of backgrounds and roles onboard, including maintenance, galley (kitchen) staff, drilling staff, leadership and more. Every role offshore is critical, and teams support each other. Offshore teams often describe themselves as a family. They spend half the year with their colleagues in an isolated environment. They celebrate birthdays and occasions with each other. They also comfort each other through difficult times and missed milestones at home.
Many workers live outside the St. John’s metro area and consider themselves outdoor enthusiasts. Time at home is often spent with family and friends enjoying the outdoors through activities such as hiking, fishing, hunting, and skidooing.
Music is also a key outlet for workers—both listening and playing. Several offshore workers enjoy playing instruments as a stress release.
Offshore, weather is also a regular topic of conversation, even more so than onshore! Offshore, weather dictates transportation to and from the platforms—will helicopters be able to fly, will people get home on their planned day, and will conditions be rough? And no one likes days where the fog is “pea soup thick.” Not only does it impact arrivals and departures, but it also impacts mood.
Tone and Mood
The stairwell is an enclosed space with no natural light, so we're looking for artwork that brings warmth, brightness, and energy into the space. We welcome interpretations that feel genuine and grounded, concepts that let the people who work here see themselves and what matters to them, reflected.
Imagery and Elements to Avoid
Energy industry–specific imagery
Icebergs (an offshore hazard, so best avoided as visual subject matter)
Stormy weather, dark or sombre scenes
Text-heavy or slogan-driven concepts
Artist Fees:
The total budget for artist fees for all design, creation, delivery of final files, consultations, meetings, etc. is $10,000, plus HST (if applicable). The Artist will not be responsible for printing, materials, or installation.
Payment Schedule:
50% upon signing of the contract
50% upon delivery of final files
Estimated Timeline
Call for submission opens: Sept 1, 2026
Submissions due: Sept 22, 2026
Successful candidate notified by: Oct 6, 2026
Delivery of final files: January 8, 2027
Target Installation Completion Date: February 2027
Eligibility:
Open to illustrators, graphic designers, and visual artists with expertise in digital art, comfortable delivering final artwork in high-resolution formats suitable for large-scale printing.
This opportunity welcomes artists at all career stages. Artists without prior experience with large-scale public artwork are encouraged to include a letter of reference to help demonstrate their readiness to take on this new challenge.
Eligible artists must be based in Newfoundland and Labrador, or originally from NL with a strong ongoing connection to the province's culture, regardless of where they currently live.
Cenovus believes that diversity strengthens and enriches us, and we are committed to helping to make our province a more diverse and equitable place. Indigenous artists, artists from racialized communities, and artists from other equity-deserving groups are welcome and encouraged to apply. If you wish to self-identify, please do so in your expression of interest.
Submission Requirements:
All applications must be submitted through this online form. The following application materials must be combined into a single PDF and uploaded to the online application form. PDFs must not exceed 10MB in total size. Please review our "How to Apply" section below for additional prompts/guidelines when preparing your submission.
Project Proposal (500 words max): A detailed description of your proposed artwork, along with a concept sketch. Please see the "How to Apply" section below for more information and prompts.
Visual Support Materials for Proposed Artwork: Submit up to ten (10) images of previous works that help illustrate the style you have in mind for this project. For each image, include the title, date, medium, and dimensions. See "How to Apply" below for more details.
Brief Artist Bio (200 words max): For teams, submit a brief bio for each artist team member (200 words max per team member).
CV – Artist resume (three pages maximum): For teams, submit a CV for each artist team member (3 pages maximum per member), or a combined CV if the team has an extensive history working together.
Website or Portfolio Link: Please include a link to your website or online portfolio.
Anonymous Survey Information (required): This form is to be completed by the Artist/Artist Team as part of your submission. Once completed, please screenshot the confirmation page and upload it to your submission form. The personal information collected on this form is anonymous and confidential. Your survey answers are not linked to your application in any way.
AI Considerations
This opportunity is meant to celebrate human talent and support the local creative economy. While we recognize that many artists use digital tools as part of their process, submitted artwork must be human-authored and human-crafted. We are not able to accept artwork generated by text-to-image AI models that draw on the work of uncompensated artists.
Selection Process:
The artwork will be selected through a competitive open call process, guided by Business & Arts NL. The Selection Committee will include artists/arts professionals, offshore worker representatives, and project representatives.
Evaluation
Submissions will be scored across three categories:
Artistic Value (40%)
How does the proposal respond to the brief? Does it demonstrate a clear understanding of the opportunity to create a contemporary mural that responds to the proposed theme? Do the concept renderings and supporting materials demonstrate artistic excellence?
Impact (30%)
How might the employees experience the work in the space? How does the proposed artwork work in harmony with the site? What impact might this opportunity have on the artist's career?
Feasibility (30%)
Is the proposed timeline realistic given the scope of the project? Does the artist demonstrate strong communication and collaboration skills, and the ability to adapt to a fluctuating project schedule while working closely with the project team? Do the artist's CV and supporting materials demonstrate readiness to deliver a project of this scale?
FAQS:
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Only digital designs will be considered for final artwork. Given the platform's remote location and safety training requirements, artists will not be painting onsite. That said, we welcome a range of artistic approaches — including digital illustration, collage, mixed media, and photo-based work — as long as the final piece is delivered as a high-resolution digital file suitable for large-scale printing. All final artwork will be printed and installed by the Cenovus team.
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This opportunity is open to artists based in Newfoundland and Labrador, or artists originally from NL who maintain a strong connection to the province's culture, wherever they're currently based.
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No. We're looking for new, original artwork created specifically in response to the theme, not a reproduction of previously existing work.
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No. We're not able to accept a physical painting or finished artwork that is scanned after the fact — the artwork itself needs to be built and finalized in a digital format, at a resolution suitable for large-scale printing.
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Yes, scanned or photographed elements (such as textures or physical materials) can be incorporated into your artwork, but the final piece must be composited and completed digitally. If your collage or mixed-media elements incorporate found materials or content you did not create yourself, please ensure you hold the rights to use them, or that they are appropriately licensed for this purpose.
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Yes. Photo-based and image-based works are welcome, as long as the final files can be scaled up to mural size while maintaining high image quality.
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Eligible artists must be based in Newfoundland and Labrador, or originally from NL with a strong ongoing connection to the province's culture, regardless of where they currently live.
Questions?
Please contact info@businessandartsnl.com. We will get back to you within 2 business days.
How to Apply
The following is additional information about the different components of your application:
Project Proposal (500 words max): Please provide a detailed description of your project, and be sure to address the following elements:
Concept – This is the "what" and "why" of your proposal. For example:
What ideas or curiosities are motivating this project?
What are the aesthetic and/or conceptual details of the proposal?
How does the artwork relate to the brief?
Explain how visitors and staff will experience the work
Logistical/Technical – This is the "how" of your proposal. For example:
Describe how the artwork will engage with its specific wall location and surrounding environment
What tools, software, or techniques will you use to create the final artwork?
If incorporating scanned or non-digital elements (e.g. collage, mixed media), describe your process for preparing and scaling these to high-resolution, print-ready files
Qualifications and Experience
Describe how your proposed concept aligns with your technical abilities and experience, and explain your approach to delivering this specific artwork at scale
Describe the nature of any planned collaborations with other artists, community members, or technical specialists
Reflect on how this commission would impact your artistic career and practice
Brief Artists’ Biography – up to 200 words. For teams, submit a single document with a brief bio for each artist team member (200 words per team member).
Visual Support Materials (up to 10 images): Please submit up to ten images of previous work that help illustrate the style you have in mind for this project. For each image, include the title, date, medium, and dimensions. If including past examples of public artworks, include the commissioner and location of the work.
Website or Portfolio Link: Please include a link to your website or online portfolio where assessors can view a fuller body of your work.
Call for Submissions – 2026 NL Gift Directory
Public Artwork Opportunity
Are you an artist or a creative entrepreneur with gifts, swag bag items, or experiences for sale? Make sure you’re listed in the NL Gift Directory in advance of the holiday season.
The NL Gift Directory (formerly “Local Holiday Gift Guide”) is visited by 2500+ customers every year. Seasonal shoppers, event organizers and corporate buyers use the Directory to find locally made gifts. The Gift Directory is a critical resource, showcasing talent, skill, and creativity from across the province - we're inviting you to help us make the 2026 edition the biggest and best yet!
The Directory is hosted on our website and links customers directly to your shop, website, or social media - giving you another way to showcase your work and connect with new audiences and potential customers. For more details, see our FAQs below.
Check out last year's Directory to get an idea of content, interactivity and layout.
What’s in the Directory?
The Directory features items by artists, crafters, artisans, writers, and performers, displayed in categories such as:
Ceramics & Housewares
Clothing & Textiles
Jewellery
Music & Experiences
Publications
Toys & Games
Visual Art
Did You Know?
We are frequently approached by event organizers seeking unique items for conference swag bags and thank you gifts. If you sell items that are of a lower price point, that can be reproduced in larger quantities, please make sure to mention those too!
Deadline: Friday, October 9, 2026
Submission Guidelines
Please submit one featured item you’d like to have featured in the guide. There will also be room to share information about your shop, and additional items available.
Please provide the following for each item using our online form:
Name of Business/Shop
Connect - Provide a website or shop link, social media channel, or whatever channel you prefer to have customers reach out by.
Meet the Maker - Describe who you are and your artistic practice, organizational mission etc. (120 words max)
About the Gift - Describe the product in the image provided - (120 words max)
Price
Product Image - please upload a single image of your featured product or offering, formatted into a square (max 500kb)
Explore More Gifts - if you would like to describe the range of other products available or provide up to two links to additional items (50 words max)
Artist Information
We’ll also collect some information that won’t be posted with the Directory, to help communicate with you and tag you on relevant posts on social media.
Your name and email address
Social media handles (we use Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn
If you’d like to be included, please complete and submit our online application form by Friday, October 6, 2026.
FAQS:
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The deadline to submit is Friday, October 9, 2026.
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Whether you normally sell your products at craft fairs/farmers’ markets, local shops or via your website, or you’re an emerging artist who doesn’t yet have an online shop – there’s room for everyone! Each artist will receive 1 digital “card” in the guide.
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The Directory features items for purchase made by many visual artists, artisans, and crafters; written works by writers and poets; ticket packages, lessons, and experiences offered by performing arts organizations and professionals, and more.
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Yes! Artists who don’t have an online store or website will need to provide information on where to buy their work. This could be an email address for placing orders, a link to a Facebook or Instagram page, a link to an Etsy store page, or a link to another local retailer who carries your work.
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Yes, this year’s Guide will feature one gift image per artist - you may include information about other products in your “Explore More Gifts” section of your submission form.
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Square images, please.
Max. file size: 500 KB.
Accepted file types: jpg, jpeg, gif. If your image file is too big it will not upload.
Images submitted with different proportions will be cropped to a square format.
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No, sorry, the mandate of this initiative is to foster trade and investment within the province.
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Participation in the NL Gift Directory is free! There is no submission fee and all transactions are strictly between you and the customer.
Questions?
Please contact info@businessandartsnl.com. We will get back to you within 2 business days.
We’re Hiring
Program and Marketing Assistant
Part-time contract - 20 hours/week - Sept 8 - Nov 30, 2026
Application deadline: Thursday, Aug 20
Business & Arts NL is a nonprofit organization working to deepen collaboration between the private and creative sectors in our province. We are seeking a Program and Marketing Assistant to help our small team work through our busiest time of year. This dynamic, part-time position offers valuable hands-on experience in executing cross-sectoral partnerships, live event production, and digital marketing strategy. This position runs from September 8 to November 30, 2026.
You will play a vital role in supporting our flagship Creativity & Innovation Summit while helping maintain and grow our digital audience engagement for our fall programming.
Reporting to the Executive Director, your key responsibilities will include:
Creativity & Innovation Summit - Stakeholder Engagement
Assist in processing sales, customer inquiries, and ticket registration for the Creativity & Innovation Summit.
Serve as a key liaison for corporate sponsors, ensuring benefit fulfilment and seamless partner communication.
Manage customer support and attendee communications to ensure a seamless participant experience.
Production and Live Event Support
Provide hands-on operational and administrative support for Summit set-up, post-event teardown.
Coordinate on-site logistics including venue signage, speaker check-in, registration desk management, and attendee flow.
Assist the team in real-time troubleshooting during the course of the event.
Social Media Marketing Support
Analyze, adapt, and deploy targeted multi-platform social media campaign assets while contributing to the evolution of our digital engagement strategy.
Support social media deployment for fall programming across designated channels (LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook).
Perform light graphic design support by adapting, resizing, and modifying pre-existing brand assets.
Collaborate on assessing and modifying ongoing social media engagement strategies to drive audience growth.
You are an ideal candidate if you:
Bring a proactive, self-directed mindset and thrive in high-autonomy environments.
Possess a high level of organization and attention to detail
Can manage several concurrent projects/objectives simultaneously
Have strong written and verbal communication skills
Have a familiarity with social media platforms and basic graphic design tools
What we offer:
20 hours per week with moderate flexibility in terms of hours and schedule (may be more during weeks when events are taking place)
Flexible remote and in-person work
$22-$25/hour (based on experience)
Work as part of a small, dynamic team
Work in the nonprofit sector, and have a positive impact on the creativity, connection and vitality of the community
Interested in this opportunity? Please email a cover letter and resume to Amy Henderson, Executive Director, at ahenderson@businessandartsnl.com.
Deadline to apply is Thursday, Aug 20.
Focus Group
AI & Arts Orgs - Efficiency Without Compromise?
A focus group about AI for arts organizations
Wednesday, Aug 12, 2026, 12 - 1:30pm in person at 137 Water St, 2nd floor
Join Business & Arts NL and Get Building’s Jan Mertlik for lunch and a conversation around if, when and how arts organizations might use AI tools without stepping outside the bounds of our ethical, cultural, and organizational priorities.
We’ll examine real-world use cases to explore how to eliminate busy work and make space for an honest conversation about how to balance the opportunities and potential harms presented by AI tools.
Register now! This invitation is open to representatives from arts nonprofits. It will take place in person at Get Building headquarters, 170 Water St. and lunch will be provided.
Focus Group
Can AI help artists, safely?
A focus group about AI for individual artists
Tuesday, Aug 4, 2026, 12 - 1:30pm via zoom
Aetherlabs, a NL-based startup building tools and resources for artists, is developing materials focused on helping individual artists from all disciplines explore if, when, and how to use AI tools to streamline their work. In this project, they're focused on simplifying self-promotion activities in social media without compromising creative integrity.
Artists who practice any discipline (visual arts, music, theatre, dance, writing, multidisciplinary arts, and more) are invited to join this focus group, where we'll engage in conversation, walk through a drafted presentation and share feedback. The goal of this focus group is to a) provide the Aetherlabs team with feedback on the materials and approach being taken and b) engage in honest conversation around how to balance the opportunities and potential harms presented by AI tools.
This conversation will take place online, via zoom. Registration is required.
Call for Interactive Artworks - Creativity & Innovation Summit
Public Artwork Opportunity
Submission deadline: July 27, 2026
Artist fees: $2,500 (+HST if applicable)
The Summit
The 2026 (Un)Common Threads Creativity & Innovation Summit will take place at the Sheraton Hotel on November 5, and will welcome 200–250 participants from across the private, public, and creative sectors. The annual Summit features speakers, networking opportunities, and experiences designed to explore creativity and spark new connections among people with a wide variety of work backgrounds and interests. Artists and their worldview and expertise are placed at the heart of this conversation. We’re seeking artists/artist teams to create and present hands-on, participant-driven experiences that take place throughout the day and encourage conversation and connection between attendees.
Project Brief
The event is focused on the value of creativity to individuals, workplaces, and society. These activities, interspersed between more traditional opportunities to network, alongside inspiring speakers from various creative backgrounds, are an important driver of engagement and conversation at this event. One of the themes of this year’s Summit is games and play - we’re encouraging submissions that respond directly to this theme.
We’re seeking activities that:
Engender “creative confidence” (confidence in one’s own creativity)
Start conversations
Are unintimidating - an easy “nudge for participation”
Spark participants curiosity or creativity
Are story catalysts, creating an experience that participants will talk about after they leave.
Proposed activities may accomplish any of the following:
A surprising way to share information or introduce yourself
Play with data - for instance a form of data portrait, or present a creative and innovative way for Business & Arts to gather participant data or feedback
Result in a final piece/output that participants contribute to/co-create
Provide something participants can individualize/make their own in dialogue with others
Result in something participants can keep
Past activities that have debuted at the Summit have been purchased by other businesses and organizations for their own events. With this secondary goal of helping artists develop a market-ready product/experience in mind, Business & Arts NL will offer feedback and an opportunity to test the project with a focus group in advance of the Summit.
Logistics
These projects could last mere seconds, or span several minutes. For instance, attendees at the 2024 Summit checked in by selecting a pin or pins that represented their creative strength/s, and another favourite project saw participants take a small clay fish and some paint back to their seat to paint while speakers were speaking, and later add it to a collective artwork facilitated by Daniel Rumbolt and Amber-Lynn Thorne. Elijah Martel created an illustrated journal of the day. In 2025, participants played with Benjy Kean’s Motion Canvas, and added to a collective weaving project led by Rebecca Feaver. The length of time for instructions to be given should be minimal, so that participants can choose how much time they wish to spend engaging with the activity and networking.
We aren’t able to mount works directly on the wall at the Sheraton, and so activities need to be free standing, displayed on a table, on easels etc, and activity materials must be easily transported and able to be set up early on the morning of the event.
Budget
$2,500* + HST (if applicable)
*Artist fee includes design of the activity, delivery/facilitation and participation in the Summit, and providing materials (bio, photos, artist statement) to support event marketing. The cost of materials will be reimbursed up to a maximum of $1,000.
Eligibility
Newfoundland and Labrador-based artists of any/all disciplines, which may include visual artists and craftspeople, designers, interdisciplinary artists, multimedia artists, installation artists, and artists whose practices focus on community participation or engagement.
Emerging, mid-career, and established artists are encouraged to apply
Business & Arts NL is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. We encourage applications from artists of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences.
Selection
The selected activity will be chosen by a small focus group of Summit stakeholders, based on the project’s anticipated impact, and how it fits within the overall program.
Submission Requirements
Please submit the following, combined into a single pdf:
A short proposal outlining your interactive idea (max 500 words) including the cost of materials for 250 participants
A brief bio or CV
Up to 5 images of your previous work
A short note about why this opportunity interests you
Project Timeline
Proposals due: July 27, 2026
Selected artist will be notified by: August 11, 2026
Mid-point test run/feedback (see FAQ for details): Sept 25, 2026
Summit: Nov 5, 2026
Send your proposals to: Lynn Panting - lynn@businessandartsnl.com
Have questions or want to talk through your idea? Reach out to Lynn.
Frequently Asked Questions:
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Yes, we will offer a travel stipend to cover kilometrage, accommodations and per diem for selected artists living outside of the Avalon Peninsula.
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In order to ensure that your project fits well within the flow, messaging, and vibe of the Summit, we’ll get together on Sept 25 to talk through the setup, space/technical requirements, language, materials etc. We’ll provide any feedback we have and work together to ensure the project is set up for success and maximum impact with Summit attendees. There may be an opportunity to test the project with a small focus group as well.
Call for Pop-up Performers - Creativity & Innovation Summit
Public Artwork Opportunity
Submission deadline: July 27, 2026
The Summit
The 2026 (Un)Common Threads Creativity & Innovation Summit will take place at the Sheraton Hotel on November 5, and will welcome 200–250 participants from across the private, public, and creative sectors. The annual Summit features speakers, networking opportunities, and experiences designed to explore creativity and spark new connections across sectors. Artists and their worldview and expertise are placed at the heart of this conversation. We’re seeking short performances to add a spark of surprise, moment of contemplation, or burst of energy to the day.
Project Brief
We’re seeking performances from any discipline, including music, dance, theatre, standup comedy, and multidisciplinary arts. Performances should:
Be short (2-8 minutes), taking place as the event starts, during breaks, or as a surprise mid-morning.
Be refreshing, offering attendees the opportunity to be surprised and inspired by something they wouldn't otherwise encounter at a work event.
And may:
Offer an element of participation or interactivity for Summit attendees
Respond to the theme of play and games
Respond to the Summit theme of (un)common threads
Logistics
This event is taking place in the Garden Atrium and Main Ballroom at the Sheraton Hotel, with set up taking place exclusively the morning of the event, which starts at 8:30am. Equipment setup must therefore be fairly minimal and will be the responsibility of the performer(s).
Budget
Our total budget for performances is $3000. Please provide a requested performance fee in your submission.
Eligibility
Newfoundland and Labrador-based artists of any/all performing disciplines.
Emerging, mid-career, and established artists are encouraged to apply
Business & Arts NL is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. We encourage applications from artists of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences.
Selection
The selected activity will be chosen by a small focus group of Summit stakeholders, based on the project’s anticipated impact, and how it fits within the overall program.
Submission Requirements
Please submit the following, combined into a single pdf:
A short proposal outlining your interactive idea (max 500 words)
A brief bio or CV
Up to 5 images/clips of your previous work
A short note about why this opportunity interests you
Your requested performance fee
Project Timeline
Proposals due: July 27, 2026
Selected artist(s) will be notified by: August 11, 2026
Summit: Nov 5, 2026
Send your proposals to: Lynn Panting - lynn@businessandartsnl.com
Have questions or want to talk through your idea? Reach out to Lynn.
Frequently Asked Questions:
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Yes, we will offer a travel stipend to cover kilometrage, accommodations and per diem for selected artists living outside of the Avalon Peninsula.
Call for Participants - Roundtable Network Activation - Corporate Connections Canadian Leadership Summit
Public Artwork Opportunity
Corporate Connections – a group of business leaders and business owners – is holding their annual conference in St John’s this October.
On the afternoon of October 20, they are inviting a small number of members of the Business & Arts NL community to join them for an interactive workshop on how to build and activate your professional network in support of you and your business.
Come meet real business leaders from across Canada and around the world in an intimate setting where you will have the opportunity to connect and learn from each other in the spirit of creating meaningful experiences and build long-lasting relationships for business or personal growth.
For more information on the Corporate Connections community and the Canadian Leadership Summit, check out www.leadershipsummit.ca.
To participate in these roundtable discussions for network activation, contact info@business andartsnl.com. For more information on the group and the session, connect with conference Co-Chair Craig Swistun at craig.swistun@raymondjames.ca.
Please email to indicate your interest in participating no later than Tuesday, Oct 14th.
Sandra Dobbin Memorial Garden: Two-Stage Call for Public Artworks
Public Artwork Opportunity
Stage 1 Submission Deadline: Tuesday, Oct 14, 2025
Budget: $65,000 plus HST if applicable
Information Session: Monday, Sept 29 at 11 am - (questions asked at this info session have been included in the FAQ section at the bottom of this page)
Please note: in order to streamline communication and ensure fair access to equal information about this opportunity, the Frequently Asked Questions section at the bottom of this document will be updated weekly with additional information as questions from the community come in throughout the process.
Public Art Opportunity Overview:
The Project Team is inviting applications from professional artists, artist-led multidisciplinary teams, and creative makers working in diverse artistic mediums to create two permanent sculptural works for the Sandra Dobbin Memorial Garden: an Entrance Gate and a Portal. The garden opening is planned for summer 2026.
About Sandra Dobbin
Sandra Dobbin (1965–2024) was a beloved mother, partner, and friend. Sandra was a proud Colombian and a proud Canadian, known throughout the community for her magnetic presence and her warm and generous nature. Sandra was most at home hiking trails in Newfoundland and around the world, or in her beautiful garden. Her family is creating the Sandra Dobbin Memorial Garden to celebrate Sandra's life and to create a sanctuary in nature where all visitors can find solace—a space for contemplation, meditation, and connecting with loved ones, both present and departed.
About the Garden
The Sandra Dobbin Memorial Garden will be a heavily shaded sunken garden tucked among the trees, with lush ground cover and gravel walkways. This healing and resonant space will evoke feelings of connection and spirituality, serving as a contemplative sanctuary where visitors can meditate and reflect. The garden will feature a variety of structural elements, including floating circular wooden meditation platforms, an elevated boardwalk, retaining benches, and a covered pergola structure that stylistically reflects the Dobbin house in Beachy Cove, offering visitors a sheltered place to sit depending on the weather. The garden is designed as a secluded refuge immersed in nature, offering respite and fostering community connection through cultural programming, grief work, and quiet contemplation.
A rendering of the planned garden, by Mills & Wright Landscape Architecture.
New image (inserted Sept 29)
This whimsical, rustic environment embraces a mystical quality—a mysterious space of comfort and wonder that emerges organically from the landscape, where plants will grow over and around the artworks, integrating them fully into the natural setting.
The Artworks
The two site-specific artworks will become integral parts of the Garden’s landscape. They will be durably constructed to accommodate the growth of surrounding plant life and to evolve harmoniously with the landscape over time as living elements within this dynamic ecosystem. The Sandra Dobbin Memorial Garden will be a multi-sensory space, and the commissioned artworks should consider the physical setting and the visitor’s experience in their concept to create works that provoke a range of emotional and contemplative responses.
This is a two-stage selection process. In the first stage, applicants will indicate their interest in submitting a proposal for either one or both artworks. The two commissioned artworks could be in dialogue with one another—either visually, materially, or conceptually—contributing to the garden's role as both a memorial space and a vital community resource for renewal and remembrance. Applications are invited from artists working across all mediums who can respond thoughtfully to the natural setting, the memorial's purpose, and the vision of creating a space that honours Sandra's memory while serving the broader St. John's community.
The Project Team is seeking artists and/or teams interested in creating one or both of the following:
The Garden Gate will serve as the primary entrance, setting the tone for the garden experience. Installed within a craggy stone archway that blends seamlessly with the surrounding landscape architecture, this piece will establish the threshold between the outside world and the sanctuary within. We’re seeking an artist to create a door for the gateway made of durable materials that incorporates a starfish motif, as a nod to the starfish pendant that was a favourite talisman of Sandra’s. The archway itself will be designed by Mills and Wright, responding to the artist’s gate design.
The Portal will be the centrepiece of the garden—a portal or passageway that visitors can walk through together. Over time, this work will be enveloped by the surrounding flora, becoming part of the natural landscape. This element is inspired by traditional Chinese Moongates, which signify the cyclical nature of life, connection to nature, and renewal. The archway will provide a focal point within the garden, creating another transition and threshold that frames the visitor's experience of the space.
Budget
The maximum budget for artist fees, materials, and installation for both artworks is $65,000, ($15,000 for the Garden Gate and $50,000 for the Portal) plus HST if applicable.
*For further information about building budgets for public art projects, please refer to CARFAC’s Public Art Fees recommendations.
Eligibility and Criteria
This opportunity is open to professional artists, artist-led multidisciplinary teams, and creative makers working in diverse artistic mediums at all career stages.
Indigenous artists, artists from racialized communities, and artists from other equity-seeking groups are welcome and encouraged to apply. If you wish to self-identify, please do so in your expression of interest.
Other Considerations:
Works must be suitable for extended outdoor exposure.
Artists may submit for either or both sites.
Collaborative submissions are welcome.
Selection Process
This is a two-stage selection process.
The artworks for this project will be selected through a competitive two-stage open call process, guided by Business & Arts NL. A selection committee including artists/art professionals, community members and project representatives will review all eligible Stage 1 applications based on the following criteria:
Creativity and strength of support images
Relevance of experience
Expression of interest and connection between their practice and the project
The selection committee will recommend between 3-5 artists to be shortlisted for Stage 2.
Shortlisted artists will receive a $500 fee to develop a comprehensive artwork proposal for one or both artworks, which will be assessed on their ability to demonstrate innovative conceptual thinking, technical feasibility for creating durable work, and alignment with the overall environment and project goals.
Estimated Timeline:
Stage 1 EOI Launched Sept 16
Online Information session Sept 29*
*questions asked at this info session have been included in the FAQ section at the bottom of this page
Stage 1: Expressions of Interest due: Oct 14
Shortlist selection: Oct 27
Stage 2: Final Proposals due: Dec 5
Final selection: Dec 15
Installation: Late spring/early summer 2026
Submission Requirements
Stage 1 Expression of Interest – Submission Requirements
All applications must be submitted through this online form. The following application materials must be combined into a single PDF and uploaded to the online application form. PDFs must not exceed 10MB in total size.
Project and Applicant Information form: Please complete the online application form found here.
Expression of Interest (1 page or 500–750 words max), a statement outlining your interest in this project, your experience in and approach to creating murals and artwork for the public realm. Please do not include proposals at this stage.
Portfolio/Images of recent relevant work (max 10 images) that include artwork title, date, media and dimensions. If you wish to include a video, please provide links to Vimeo or YouTube, along with a timestamp.
CV – Artist resume (three pages maximum). For teams, submit a CV for each artist team member (maximum of 3 pages per member), or a combined CV if the team has an extensive history of working together.
Professional References (optional) You may wish to provide a letter of reference from a professional acquaintance who can speak to your artistic practice and suitability for this project.
Anonymous Survey Information (required) This form is to be completed by the Artist/Artist Team as part of your submission. Once completed, please screenshot the confirmation page and upload it to your submission form. The personal information collected on this form is anonymous and confidential. Your survey answers are not linked to your application in any way.
This is a two-stage competition. At this time, we are not requesting artwork proposals. Applicants will be reviewed based on the merit of their past work, professional qualifications, and experience.
Submissions are due by Oct 14, 2025, at 11:59 pm NST, and shortlisted artists will be notified by the week of Oct 27.
Stage 2 Project Proposal – Submission Requirements
The shortlisted artists/artist teams will be invited to develop an artwork proposal that includes a design concept, a detailed budget, and a basic work plan/timeline based on a project brief that will be provided to help shortlisted artists prepare their submissions. Each shortlisted artist/team will receive a $500 honorarium for this stage once their proposal has been submitted. The selection committee will review the proposals and recommend an artist/artist team to be awarded the project.
Questions? Please Contact:
Frequently Asked Questions:
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In the Memorial University Botanical Gardens, nestled between the woods and the shore of Oxen Pond.
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In order to meet accessibility guidelines, the gate should be at least 2 m wide, and portal should be at least 2.5 m wide and 8-10 ft tall - big enough for two people to walk through arm-in-arm. A scaled drawing will be included with the Stage Two materials for shortlisted artists.
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This is flexible - we’re open to submissions of both swinging gates and fixed gates. Swinging gates need to meet accessibility criteria.
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No, the concept of the portal is inspired by the idea of a traditional Chinese Moongate, but the project team is open to designs of other shapes, provided that the final work serves as a portal you can look through from a the top of the garden and see the water, as well as a passageway you can walk through.
An updated plan view will be provided to help clarify the position of the portal.
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The selected artist will be responsible for fabrication and delivery of artworks, and will work together with the project team on installation.
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No. Artists selected to share a stage two submission should feel free to envision a wall/passageway of their choosing and propose the gate that would best fit. The team at Mills & Wright are looking forward to working collaboratively with the selected artist to build a safe and strong wall that showcases the gate and is aesthetically coordinated.
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All other “wooden” elements depicted in the garden plan will be made of an extruded composite with an extremely long lifetime.
The project team is hoping to create a garden with minimal upkeep required for 15 - 20 years, and so only extremely durable hardwoods might be considered reasonable materials for this project.
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No. For accessibility purposes, the Portal should be designed with a two-metre path running through it.
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If you have made artworks of the materials in question, and include images of these materials and their durability after many years, you are welcome to do so in your stage one submission.
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Yes.
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The team at the Botanical Gardens will not be adding species to the area surrounding the artworks. In order to ensure that the garden maintains its natural/sunken aesthetic, the goal is to install the garden features without disturbing the natural plant life in the forest any more than necessary. The surrounding plants will be mosses, ferns, and other native species.
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Yes, please see above, in the “The Garden” section of this document for an additional image of the garden plan from above.
Call for Artworks - Mysa Smart Thermostats
Public Artwork Opportunity
Mysa Smart Thermostats is looking to collaborate with a local Newfoundland and Labrador artist whose work embodies our province’s flora, fauna, and iconic landmarks.
Your artwork - whether drawings, paintings, or collages etc. - will be added to 3D renderings of realistic home interiors that we’ll use to promote energy saving programs with. See the example below:
Our goal is to add a touch of realism, charm, and coziness to our campaigns, and since Mysa is proudly based in St. John’s, we’re looking for artwork that feels unmistakably Newfoundland - Cod fish? Delicious. Lighthouses? Brilliant. Row houses? ‘knows!
Three pieces of your art will be featured in a 2-month long campaign across digital and print channels targeting a Newfoundland and Labrador audience.
Supporting local talent is important to us, so in addition to the product launch campaign, we’d like to feature you and your work on our social channels, sharing why creating NL art is important to you.
Artist Eligibility:
Open to any and all artists living in Newfoundland and Labrador
You must have or be able to produce high quality digital reproductions of your artwork (three pieces)
All artwork should be family friendly and be focused around NL imagery
Selection Process:
Submit a brief bio about yourself (150 words max) and include:
Your portfolio or selected artwork
Indication if you already have or are able to produce digital reproductions of your artwork
Your website (optional)
Your socials (optional)
Submissions can be sent to nlartcall@getmysa.com by September 12th, 2025
After review of all portfolios / submitted works, we’ll select a single artist to collaborate with who has existing digital reproductions of their work or is able to create these reproductions within the timeframe specified.
Estimated Timeline:
Submission Deadline: September 12th
Artist Selection: September 16th
Digital File Delivery: September 23th
Public Campaign Use: October 1st - November 30th
Call for Submissions – 2025 Local Holiday Gift Guide
Public Artwork Opportunity
Are you an artist or a creative entrepreneur with gifts for sale? Help us spread the joy of gifting local this holiday season.
Our Local Holiday Gift Guide is one of our most popular offerings. But it wouldn't be anything without your talent, skill and creativity. That's why we're inviting you to help us make the 2025 edition the biggest and best yet!
The Guide is hosted on our website and links customers directly to your shop, website, or social media - giving you another way to showcase your work and connect with new audiences and potential customers. For more details, see our FAQs below.
Check out last year's guide to get an idea of content, interactivity and layout: https://businessandartsnl.com/local-holiday-gift-guide
Did You Know?
Our Holiday Gift Guide is used year-round (like by members of the business community, seeking products from local artists for gift ideas, swag bag items, etc.). If you sell items that are of a lower price point, that can be reproduced in larger quantities, it’s a great idea to mention those too!
Deadline: Friday, October 10, 2025
Submission Guidelines
Please submit one featured item you’d like to have featured in the guide. There will also be room to share information about your shop, and additional items available.
Please provide the following for each item using our online form:
Name of Business/Shop
Link to shop - This helps customers navigate directly to you to complete a purchase
Meet the Maker - Describe who you are and your artistic practice, organizational mission etc. (120 words max)
About the Gift - Describe the product in the image provided - (120 words max)
Price
Product Image - please upload a single high-quality image of your featured product or offering, formatted into a square
Explore More Gifts - if you would like to describe the range of other products available or provide up to two links to additional items (50 words max)
Below is a sample page from this year’s guide format to give you an idea of how your work will appear.
Artist Information
We’ll also collect some information that won’t be posted with the Guide, to help communicate with you and tag you on relevant posts on social media.
Your name and email address
Social media handles (we use Instagram, Facebook and X (formerly Twitter)
If you’d like to take part, please complete and submit our online application form by Friday, October 10, 2025.
FAQS:
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The deadline to submit is Friday, October 10, 2025.
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Whether you normally sell your products at craft fairs/farmers’ markets, local shops or via your website, or you’re an emerging artist who doesn’t yet have an online shop – there’s room for everyone! Each artist will receive 1 digital “card” in the guide.
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Yes! Artists who don’t have an online store or website will need to provide information on where to buy their work. This could be an email address for placing orders, a link to a Facebook or Instagram page, a link to an Etsy store page, or a link to another local retailer who carries your work.
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Yes, this year’s Guide will feature one gift image per artists - you may include information about other products in your “Explore More Gifts” section of your submission form.
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Square images. Max. file size: 4 MB. Accepted file types: jpg, jpeg, png, gif. If your image file is too big it will not upload.
Images submitted with different proportions will be cropped to this square format.
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Submissions could include but are not limited to:
Lower priced items for staff gifts or swag bags
New album releases
Christmas albums or holiday music
Digital prints of original artwork or illustrations
Holiday cards and gifts
Ceramics and pottery
Clothing
Textile and fibre arts
Arts organizations – gift certificates and membership sales
Tickets to performances
Candles and crafts
Local books, publications and subscriptions
Check out last year’s guide for some great examples
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The "Local" Holiday Gift Guide is open to all artists and crafts persons who either reside in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador and or have a strong connection to the province but do not currently reside here.
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The Local Holiday Gift Guide is free! There is no submission fee and all transactions are strictly between you and the customer.
Questions?
Please contact info@businessandartsnl.com. We will get back to you within 2 business days.
Call for Submissions – 2024 Local Holiday Gift Guide
Public Artwork Opportunity
Artists and creative entrepreneurs…we're looking for you!
Our Local Holiday Gift Guide is one of our most popular offerings. But it wouldn't be anything without your talent, skill and creativity. That's why we're inviting you to help us make the 2024 edition the biggest and best yet!
This interactive PDF lets shoppers click on a product image, taking them directly to your product page or website - giving you another way to showcase your work and connect with new audiences and potential customers! For more details, see our FAQs below.
Check out last year's guide to get an idea of content, interactivity and layout: https://businessandartsnl.com/local-holiday-gift-guide
Did You Know?
Our Holiday Gift Guide is used year-round (like by members of the business community, seeking products from local artists for gift ideas, swag bag items, etc.). If you sell items that are of a lower price point, that can be reproduced in larger quantities, it’s a great idea to submit those too!
Deadline: Friday, October 11, 2024
Submission Guidelines
Artists may submit three different items they’d like to have featured in the guide (we recommend choosing ones that are most likely to draw people to your online store or website).
Please provide the following for each item using our online form:
Product title/name
An image of the product/service
Required dimensions: 6” (w) by 6.5” (h) at minimum 72ppi or 517px (w) by 560px (h)
Images submitted with different proportions will be cropped to this format, which is roughly square.
One item per image.
We’ve provided templates sized to the correct dimensions below to help ensure your product images will fit.
Max image size is 4MB. Accepted formats include JPG, JPEG, PNG, GIF.
Price (or price range) for each product
A link to the specific product page on your site
Templates to help you resize you image files.
Below is a sample page from the 2023 gift guide to give you an idea of how your work will appear. Use the templates linked above to ensure each of your items fits proportionally within the image frames. Please refer to last year’s guide to get an idea of content, interactivity and layout: https://businessandartsnl.com/local-holiday-gift-guide/
Artist Information
Your name or business name
A short description of your business or the product/service you’d like featured (140 words max)
Information/website on where to purchase your products/artwork (choose 1)
Website of the online store
Etsy page or
Website of a retailer that carries your products
Social media handles (we use Instagram, Facebook and X (formerly Twitter)
If you’d like to take part, please complete and submit our online application form by Friday, October 11, 2024.
FAQS:
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The deadline to submit is Friday, October 11, 2024.
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Whether you normally sell your products at craft fairs/farmers’ markets, local shops or via your website, or you’re an emerging artist who doesn’t yet have an online shop – there’s room for everyone! Each artist will receive 1 page in the guide. Please refer to last year’s guide to get an idea of content, interactivity and layout: https://businessandartsnl.com/holiday-gift-guide/
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Yes! Artists who don’t have an online store or website will need to provide information on where to buy their work. This could be an email address for placing orders, a link to a Facebook or Instagram page, a link to an Etsy store page, or a link to another local retailer who carries your work.
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Yes, 3 samples of work that showcase the type of products or work you sell.
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Max. file size: 4 MB. Required dimensions 6” (w) by 6.5” (h) at minimum 72ppi or 517px (w) by 560px (h)
Accepted file types: jpg, jpeg, png, gif. If your image file is too big it will not upload.
Please label each file with the following format 01_BusinessName
Images submitted with different proportions will be cropped to this format, which is roughly square. Please use the templates provided if you are unsure.
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Submissions could include but are not limited to:
Lower priced items for staff gifts or swag bags
New album releases
Christmas albums or holiday music
Digital prints of original artwork or illustrations
Holiday cards and gifts
Ceramics and pottery
Textile and fibre arts
Arts organizations – gift certificates and membership sales
Tickets to performances
Candles and crafts
Local books, publications and subscriptions
Check out last year’s guide for some great examples
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The "Local" Holiday Gift Guide is open to all artists and crafts persons who either reside in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador and or have a strong connection to the province but do not currently reside here.
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The Local Holiday Gift Guide is free! There is no submission fee.
Questions?
Please contact info@businessandartsnl.com. We will get back to you within 2 business days.
Call for Submissions – 2023 Holiday Gift Guide
Public Artwork Opportunity
Artists and creative entrepreneurs…it’s that time of year again!
Business & Arts NL is working on the 2023 edition of our popular Local Holiday Gift Guide, and we want you to be part of it!
The Holiday Gift Guide is an interactive PDF that lets shoppers click on a product image, taking them directly to your product page or website – providing another avenue to showcase your work and reach new audiences. Check out our FAQ below for more information.
Please refer to last year’s guide to get an idea of content, interactivity and layout: https://businessandartsnl.com/holiday-gift-guide/
Did You Know?
The Holiday Gift Guide isn’t used just during the holiday season, but year-round. Occasionally, members of the business community reach out to us seeking products by local creators for gift ideas, swag bag items, etc. If you sell items that are of a lower price point, that can be reproduced in larger quantities, it’s a great idea to submit those too!
Submission Guidelines
Artists are invited to submit three different items they’d like to have featured in the guide. We recommend choosing three items that are most likely to draw people to your online store or website.
For each item you will need to provide the following:
Product title/name for each item
An image of the product/service
Required dimensions 6” (w) by 6.5” (h) at minimum 72ppi or 517px (w) by 560px (h)
Images submitted with different proportions will be cropped to this format, which is roughly square
Price (or price range) for each product
A link to the specific product page on your site
Artist Information
Your name or business name
A short description of your business, or of the product/service you’d like featured (140 words max)
Information/website on where to purchase your products/artwork (choose 1)
Website of the online store
Etsy page or
Website of a retailer that carries your products
Social media handles (we use Instagram, Facebook and Twitter)
If you’d like to take part, please complete and submit our online application form by Friday, October 13, 2023.
FAQS:
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The deadline to submit is Friday, October 13, 2023.
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Whether you normally sell your products at craft fairs/farmers’ markets, local shops or via your website, or you’re an emerging artist who doesn’t yet have an online shop – there’s room for everyone! Each artist will receive 1 page in the guide. Please refer to last year’s guide to get an idea of content, interactivity and layout: https://businessandartsnl.com/holiday-gift-guide/
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Yes! Artists who don’t have an online store or website will need to provide information on where to buy their work. This could be an email address for placing orders, a link to a Facebook or Instagram page, a link to an Etsy store page, or a link to another local retailer who carries your work.
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Yes, 3 samples of work that showcase the type of products or work you sell.
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JPGs under 10MB. Please label each file with the following format 01_Business_Name
Required dimensions 6” (w) by 6.5” (h) at minimum 72ppi or 517px (w) by 560px (h)
Images submitted with different proportions will be cropped to this format, which is roughly square
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Submissions could include but are not limited to:
Lower priced items for staff gifts or swag bags
New album releases
Christmas albums or holiday music
Digital prints of original artwork or illustrations
Holiday cards and gifts
Ceramics and pottery
Textile and fibre arts
Arts organizations – gift certificates and membership sales
Tickets to performances
Candles and crafts
Local books, publications and subscriptions
Check out last year’s guide for some great examples
Questions?
Please contact info@businessandartsnl.com. We will get back to you within 2 business days.
Quidi Vidi Art Cart
Are you looking to get more eyes on your art/craft and make some sales? We have an exciting opportunity happening at the Quidi Vidi Wharf this summer!
Our team is looking for artists and creative entrepreneurs who are interested in selling their goods at our newly crafted kiosk from July-September. This is a great way to showcase your hard work and talent to our local community and tourists! Interested? Fill out our application form below.
Picturesque Quidi Vidi Village will be THE place to be with a unique summer event featuring ice cream, craft beer, food trucks and of course, our mobile art cart. Hours of operation for the vendors will be from 12pm-7pm daily (with some flexibility). Check out our FAQ below for more information.
The art cart here is displayed with “A Study in Stitches” crochet and knitted pieces. The cart has lots of space for you to display and sell your artworks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you provide a payment collector or cash register? All artists are responsible for their own sales transactions. If you would like to use Square or another payment system, come with your own electronic device. If you will be accepting cash, make sure to bring lots of change.
Will there be a fee to participate? The cost to use the booth will be $25 per day.
Will I be selling inside or outside? The artist kiosk will be located outside on the Quidi Vidi wharf.
What if it’s a bad weather day? If it’s raining, the art cart can be moved under the tent and sales can continue there.
Should I bring my own supplies to secure my artwork? We suggest you bring anything you’d like to help combat the wind. Anything to secure your works such as stones, stands, containers, etc.
Will everyone who applies be accepted? If we receive more applications than spots available, our selection committee will make the decision of who will participate in the program.
Do I need a certificate of insurance? A certificate of insurance would be great. We are currently trying to find a workaround for artists who do not have one.
What about parking? Parking at Quidi Vidi Wharf is limited. Best to come in early to set up your stuff and secure a spot.