Opportunities Archive
Opportunities offered by Business & Arts NL, and by our members, through our Brokering and Collaboration Services.
Call for Participating Art Organizations – Audience Engagement Pilot Project
Business and Arts NL is launching a pilot project to encourage audiences to come out and enjoy all that the arts in NL have to offer this fall. We are seeking arts organizations who are interested in participating to be featured in some of this work, and help spread the word on social media and at events to help get the word out there that the arts are an invaluable, dynamic, fun element of life in Newfoundland and Labrador, and that there’s something for everyone to see and hear. The ultimate goal of this project is to increase audience numbers and encourage new potential concert and theatergoers and gallery visitors to come out and enjoy the arts.
We want to bring together a group of arts organizations to work together to make some (fun) noise about the art, theatre, music, and all that is going on in our thriving cultural scene, and invite audiences in to experience all we have to offer this fall. We are working with Ray Creative Agency to develop a communications and marketing plan and assets for this project so that we can all be singing from the same song sheet (pun intended!) to make this happen.
This project will take place between August 25 and November 30, 2022.
We will provide:
Social media content, copy, and talking points.
A landing page for the initiative.
Administration of the project, including: working with Ray Agency to fine-tune content and messaging; writing and distributing press releases; seeking private sector partners to collaborate with; managing the overall deployment of media assets and the marketing plan.
You will:
Share project content regularly on your social media feeds.
Share event information for all of your events happening during the pilot period (Aug 25 – Nov 30) with us, so that we can incorporate it into program content.
Provide a limited number of complimentary tickets for program contests, giveaways etc.
Participate in project initiatives by creating user-generated posts (i.e. selfies, candid photos, etc, using program hashtags as opposed to graphically designed social media elements).
Share what data you have re: audience numbers and online engagement in 2019, 2021, and at the end of the project.
Share a high-resolution copy of your logo, and up to 10 high-resolution professional images of performances, venues and audience interactions that may be included in this work.
Interested in joining us?
We are seeking five organizations to participate in this initiative. Please email Amy Henderson ahenderson@businessandartsnl.com to indicate your interest.
Call for Submissions: “Art Upon Arrival” @ St. John’s International Airport
The St. John’s International Airport is embarking on a project to boldly impact travellers’ sense of arrival in Newfoundland and Labrador when they touch down in St. John’s. We want to transform our baggage collection area into a bright, welcoming space by commissioning art to be wrapped around 8 large columns throughout this central thoroughfare for all passengers arriving in St. John’s.
We want travellers to know where they are, and feel welcome and at home as soon as they arrive. We are looking for designs that are bright and help reflect the visceral feeling of arriving in Newfoundland and Labrador. Our goal is to commission artworks that engender these feelings, while still allowing the individuality of an artist’s voice to shine through. It’s okay to think beyond the old clichés – unexpected imagery around what this sense of arrival means to you is encouraged.
Are you an illustrator, graphic designer and/or a visual artist with a strong graphic aesthetic? We’re looking for an artist, or group of artists, to produce scalable vector-based art that will be printed on vinyl and wrapped around these columns, each of which is 98” x 40” and approx. 78” in diameter, with a small vertical gap or seam.
Selected artworks will be seen by over a million passengers and up to 5 million local “meeters and greeters” passing through the airport each year.
Artist fee: $ 23,200, or $2,900 per column.
If a group of artists are selected for this contract, the artist fee will be divided at a rate of $2,900 per column, or in the case of collaborative works, the full $23,200 artist fee will be divided fairly in consultation with the artist group.
St. John’s International Airport Authority will cover costs for printing and installation of the final works. There may be future opportunities to promote the work and the airport through licensed copies, to be negotiated at a future date.
Interested? Please submit:
3 images of your previous work
A description of your vision for the art you would create to cover these columns, and a brief description of your prior experience with vector-based artworks
A 200-word biography
A link to your website or portfolio
Please also indicate in your application if you would consider sharing the commission with another artist. For example, if the jury felt that two strong submissions were complementary to each other, and achieved more together than separately, the artists may be offered to share the commission.
Submissions should be sent to: ahenderson@businessandartsnl.com.
Timeline:
Submissions must be received no later than July 15th at 11:59pm.
The selection committee (including staff from the Airport, a representative from Business and Arts NL, as well as representatives from the visual arts community) will make selections by July 22.
The successful applicant or group will be notified by July 26.
Turnaround time for production of final artwork files will be agreed upon with the selected artist, but the Airport is hoping, at the latest, for an October installation and public event to celebrate the artworks.
Interested in learning more about this opportunity, or walking through the space? Join Airport Staff and Business and Arts NL for a site walk through and Q&A on Tuesday, July 5, at 11am. Please register in advance by emailing ahenderson@businessandartsnl.com. Applicants who aren’t within driving distance to the airport are welcome to reach out with questions individually.
Business and Arts NL 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-seeking groups are welcome and encouraged to apply. If you wish to self-identify, please do so in your expression of interest.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Can I see the space where these works will be displayed?
Sure. You can come to a site walkthrough for interested artists on Tuesday, July 5 at 11am. Here are some pictures of the site, as well:
Is this opportunity open only to artists who are from, or live permanently, in Newfoundland and Labrador?
Yes.
Do I submit one concept to be replicated eight times, or eight different designs?
Each column will have a different image on it – please submit ideas for eight different images that work together as a set.
Will you accept group submissions?
Yes! We would love to see proposals from groups or artists working together to present a shared vision of this concept, highlighting individual styles and perspectives from within the group.
Can I submit pre-existing works to be included in the final commission?
Yes, if you have some of your original work at your fingertips that you feel would work wrapped around these columns to create the impact we’re looking for, by all means, please submit them. The final works could also be a combination of pre-existing and new works, or all new works.
Can I submit pre-existing works to be included in the final commission that have previously been commercially produced (ie. wallpaper, prints, etc)?
Yes! Feel free to submit any works that fit the given theme, provided they are your original works and you are the copyright holder.
Is there a limit on the number of pieces I can submit?
Yes, 3 samples of work that demonstrate your ability to produce vector-based work and creative style. We also encourage you to provide a link to your website or Instagram page to give jurors the opportunity to view a broader range of your work as well.
What format should I be submitting in?
JPGs under 5MB
Do you accept photography or painting submissions?
Due to the large size and nature of the wrap process, we are only accepting artists or designers who are proficient in working with vector-based software to produce a scalable work that they can wrap around the columns. The selected artist(s) will be provided with the printer’s specs and will be responsible for setting up the files so they are production-ready.
If my art is selected, should I expect to have to submit mock ups for approval, or make changes to my files once I’ve completed them?
The committee will ask to see a rough mock-up of your concept for approval before delivery of final files. Following that, minor formatting adjustments may need to be made in order to tweak designs for the perfect fit on the columns. Other than this, we expect to give you the artistic freedom and integrity to create the designs as you see fit.
How will these artworks be protected from wear and tear?
The artworks are being installed in the top 8 ft 1in of the column, under which is a brushed metal base that is able to withstand bumps and contact from luggage carts, suitcases etc. This choice has been made intentionally, in order to prevent serious wear and tear to the bottom of the artwork. However members of the public will still be able to touch the works. See pictures of the columns above. The materials used for installation will be resistant to colour fading, durable to any normal wear, and the adhesive will be suitable for a natural life of a minimum of 10 years.
Is the column installation a permanent addition to the baggage area? What is the protocol regarding damage, re-prints, or other changes that could impact the column installation?
The Airport retains permission to reprint and re-install the artworks in their original locations for up to 10 years, at no extra cost, in order to maintain the integrity of the artworks should any substantial damage ensue.
Questions?
Contact Amy @ ahenderson@businessandartsnl.com
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