Opportunities Archive
Opportunities offered by Business & Arts NL, and by our members, through our Brokering and Collaboration Services.
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, 2025
Selected artist will be notified by: August 11, 2025
Mid-point test run/feedback (see FAQ for details): Sept 25, 2025
Summit: Nov 5, 2025
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, 2025
Selected artist(s) will be notified by: August 11, 2025
Summit: Nov 5, 2025
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.