Opportunities Archive
Opportunities offered by Business & Arts NL, and by our members, through our Brokering and Collaboration Services.
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.
Call for Submissions – Labrador Grenfell Health – Tree of Hope Project
Labrador-Grenfell Health is seeking an artist or painter in our community to create a mural in the Multi-purpose Room in the Mental Health Unit at the Labrador Grenfell Health Centre in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, slated to open in early summer, 2022.
This is part of a larger-scale project, to include artworks in all mental health and addictions inpatient units across the province. Artworks in this program will:
Honour the voices of individuals and family members’ experiences with mental illness and substance use disorders
Actively incorporate the perspectives of Indigenous, racialized, 2SLGBTQIA+, disability and migrant perspectives
Increase visual connections to land, place, nature and/or human experience as a means of stress and aggression reduction
Connect staff, patients and visitors within the facility to images of life and communities across the province
Encourage conversation and knowledge exchange
Engage the community at large and promote these facilities as a space that promotes the integration between arts, science, and wellness
Enhance the health centre experience with the healing power of art
Interpret the sensory and restorative aspects of the natural world
Be of high quality
Make the health centre feel less institutional and more welcoming
This mural will be the centrepoint of the Multipurpose Room, a circular meeting room that will be used for group therapy sessions, cultural activities, and informal gatherings. The room is meant to be a strong, spiritual, healing space and a place that represents the North in its design and feeling. It will feature a wooden ceiling, windows placed in a pattern to represent the northern lights, and walls painted “Labrador Blue” – just like the sky on a “large Labrador day”, in springtime out on the land.
This mural itself will:
Feature a tree, an important symbol of growth and hope for the future.
Fill a wall of 2.7 m x 3.65 m
Feature a participatory element, designed and facilitated by the selected artist. The Mental Health Unit Committee envisions a participatory aspect involving having staff, administrators, and other community members each paint a natural element (for example, butterflies, birds, flowers etc.) as part of the mural. This project will help signify the sense of community surrounding the Centre, and will contribute to a sense of whimsy and a relaxed atmosphere in the room.
We are seeking someone who:
Has experience painting public murals or large paintings
Is able to lead a community artwork project to complement the mural
Artist fee: $5,500 including the cost of materials
Interested applicants should submit:
3 images of your work,
a 200-word summary of your relevant experience,
and
a brief description (100-200 words) of your vision for the project, including how you would propose to facilitate the community engagement portion
to: info@businessandartsnl.com, no later than April 30, 2022.
Selection Process
The selection committee will include members of the Mental Health Unit Committee, and a representative from the arts community.
The committee will or reach out for additional information and materials from candidates whom they feel will create artwork with the right look and feel for the space, do a good job of facilitating the community involvement element of the project, and keep this work rooted in the local community, and the experiences of those living with mental illness and substance abuse disorders.
FAQ’s
Who is qualified to apply?
We are inviting community members with art or painting experience to apply. This opportunity is intended for a capable artist who is drawn to this project concept, regardless of their status as a “professional artist” or not. All artists with connections to our community are warmly invited to apply, including hobby artists, emerging artists, and professional artists.
Any experience creating large-scale paintings will be considered an asset, such as public murals, decorative wall paintings in children’s bedrooms, large-scale rock art or folk art, or any other relevant large-scale painting project.
What format should I be submitting in?
JPGs (under 5MB) submitted by email are preferable. Reach out to info@businessandartsnl.com or call Amy at (709) 745 1611 if you would like to submit in another format.
When will the painting of the mural take place?
According to current construction timelines, this will take place sometime in late May or early June.
Is there a limit on the number of pieces I can submit?
Yes, 3 samples of work that demonstrate your painting style would be appreciated. If available, we also encourage you to provide a link to your website, or Facebook / Instagram page to give jurors the opportunity to view a broader range of your work as well.
Questions?
Contact Amy @ ahenderson@businessandartsnl.com