The artsnb Career Development Grant Program supports New Brunswick artists in advancing their professional arts careers through opportunities for professional development, artistic mobility, and promotion. Grants up to $3,000 are available for presenting work by invitation at recognized events, professional development studies, or career-promoting initiatives, with clear eligibility and reporting requirements.

artsnb Career Development Grant Program 2025/26

Overview

The Career Development Grant Program is designed to recognize and support arts professionals in New Brunswick who demonstrate exceptional talent and potential. The program provides targeted funding to help artists advance their careers, gain visibility, and access professional growth opportunities.

Grant Components

1. Arts by Invitation:

   • Supports presenting work at established arts events locally, nationally, or internationally.

   • Expands opportunities for participation in festivals, exhibitions, and cultural exchanges.

   • Grants cover eligible expenses such as artist fees, travel, subsistence, transportation, and accommodation.

2. Professional Development:

   • Provides scholarships for studies, mentorships, and other career-enhancing activities.

   • Encourages skill-building and expertise development for long-term professional growth.

3. Professionalization and Promotion:

   • Supports creation of promotional tools, including portfolios, websites, or materials to broaden dissemination networks and diversify funding sources.

Funding Details

• Maximum grant per component: $3,000.

• One application per component per deadline; only one grant per component per fiscal year.

• Eligible expenses: artist fees, subsistence, travel, transportation, accommodation, and related project costs.

• Ineligible expenses: capital costs, administrative fees, and promotional material costs outside the grant scope.

Eligible Applicants

• Canadian citizens, permanent residents, applicants for permanent residency, or individuals with First Nation affiliation on Turtle Island.

• Must have lived in New Brunswick for at least one year prior to applying.

• Must meet artsnb criteria for professional artists.

• Applicants with overdue Final Reports from previous artsnb grants are ineligible.

Eligible Disciplines

• Architecture, craft, dance, literary arts, media arts, multidisciplinary arts, music, theatre, and visual arts.

• Collaborative projects are allowed if they follow co-creation guidelines and include required documentation.

How to Apply / Required Materials

1. Project Description: Up to 350 words outlining the project, objectives, and expected outcomes.

2. Budget: Balanced budget detailing grant usage and any additional funding sources.

3. Artist CV: Demonstrating professional experience and achievements.

4. Work Samples: Relevant examples of prior work.

5. Official Invitation: Required for Arts by Invitation component.

6. Optional Materials: Press clippings, letters of recommendation, or other supporting documents.

Selection Process

• Applications are reviewed by a peer jury based on:

  • Artistic merit.

  • Feasibility of the project.

  • Overall quality of the application.

• Results are communicated within eight weeks of the application deadline.

• Grants are awarded in full unless adjustments are deemed necessary.

Post-Funding Requirements

• Credit artsnb in all project publicity.

• Submit a Final Report upon completion of the project.

• Retain receipts and documentation for verification if required.

Tips for Applicants

• Ensure all previous Final Reports are completed before applying.

• Clearly articulate the project’s impact on career development and professional visibility.

• Include detailed budgets and supporting documents to strengthen the application.

• Highlight collaborative elements when applicable and follow co-creation guidelines.

FAQ

1. What is the maximum grant amount?
$3,000 per component per fiscal year.

2. Can collaborative projects apply?
Yes, if guidelines for co-creation are followed and required documentation is submitted.

3. Who is eligible to apply?
Canadian citizens, permanent residents, applicants for permanent residency, or individuals with First Nation affiliation on Turtle Island, residing in New Brunswick for at least one year.

4. Can artists with overdue Final Reports apply?
No, all previous grant Final Reports must be submitted before applying.

5. Which expenses are covered?
Artist fees, subsistence, travel, transportation, accommodation, and project-related costs.

6. Is promotional material eligible?
Only under the Professionalization and Promotion component; general promotional expenses are ineligible.

7. How are applications evaluated?
By a peer jury assessing artistic merit, feasibility, and overall application quality.

Conclusion

The artsnb Career Development Grant Program provides crucial support for New Brunswick artists to advance their careers, increase professional visibility, and access growth opportunities. By funding work presentations, professional development, and promotion, the program fosters artistic mobility, skill enhancement, and career sustainability, empowering artists to reach broader audiences and strengthen their professional practice.