The Saint John Community Arts Board\u00a0\u200bis now accepting submissions for the 2023 City of Saint John Art Bank program from individual emerging or professional artists, groups and collaborations, who are residents of the City of Saint John.<\/p>\n

The City of Saint John has a large collection of visual art and heritage pieces that have been purchased or donated to the City. This work can be seen within City Hall, as well as various locations throughout the City, including the Saint John Arts Centre, Market Square and the Saint John Free Public Library.<\/p>\n

The Art Bank program provides an opportunity for the City to expand on this collection. Proposals for the purchase of paintings, sculptures, limited edition prints and photographs, drawings, fine craft, mixed media, and other related mediums will be considered, with priority to acquire artworks by artists who are not currently in the City\u2019s Art Bank collection.<\/p>\n

The City\u2019s art collection includes work by celebrated artists from Saint John including Miller Brittain, Fred Ross, Herzl Kashetsky, and many more.<\/p>\n

The Saint John Community Arts Board supports the development and growth of arts and culture within the City of Saint John. Reporting to Common Council, the board is responsible for formulating and recommending policy in regards to investment in the arts. They provide advisory support to the arts and culture sector and encourage community awareness and appreciation of artistic and cultural activities.<\/p>\n

Program submission guidelines and application can be found on the City of Saint John Arts and Culture page, click:\u00a0<\/span>HERE.<\/a><\/p>\n

The deadline for applications is Monday, December 18, 2023.<\/strong><\/p>\n

For more information, please contact Kate Wilcott at\u00a0artsandculture@saintjohn.ca<\/a>\u00a0or call 506-658-4455.<\/p>\n

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Post artwork by\u00a0Herzl Kashetsky.<\/em><\/p>\n

Source City of Saint John<\/p>\n

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