Advocacy & Policy
Advocacy is of critical importance to ArtsLink and its members.
We work hard to ensure policy-makers understand the economic and social contributions of artists, as well as the challenges they face in living and working in New Brunswick.
Committees & Consultations
We present our members’ concerns at numerous discussions at the provincial, national and international levels, including:
- Arts Day on the Hill (2024, 2025)
- NB Arts and Culture Advisory Committee (2024)
- Transition Committee for the Premier’s Taskforce on the Status of the Artist (2021- present)
- Pre-budget consultations, attendance at provincial budget presentation (ongoing);
- Maine-New Brunswick Cultural Initiative Taskforce (2013-2023);
- New Brunswick Cultural Human Resources Committee (2014-2016);
- New Brunswick Cultural Industries Strategy Working Group (2013-2014);
- New Brunswick Cultural Policy Renewal Roundtable (2012-2013);
- Arts Day at the Legislature (2011, 2012, 2014, 2017);
- Premier’s Taskforce on the Status of the Artist (2013-2021);
- The Premier’s Taskforce on the Status of the Artist;
Leaders’ Forum on Arts and Culture (2010); - Preliminary discussions on the Premier’s Committee on the Socio-Economic Status of the Artist (2010-2011).
Media & Interviews
2025
- Ella MacDonald. “ArtsLink NB program aims to equip artists with career tools, peer mentorship.” December 12, 2025. Global News Morning Halifax.
- Allan, Alex. “Arts groups call for more NB cultural investment.” Acadia Broadcasting. 5 Dec 2025. Country 94.1, 93.7 The Wave
- Johnny James. “Status of the Artist Highlights ArtsLink NB Annual General Meeting.” October 20, 2025. Global News.
- Economic Development Southeast NB. “Cultural Catalysts: Igniting Economic Vitality through Local Arts Festivals and Markets” July 3, 2025. (citation of Evolving the Creative Landscape: A Comprehensive Analysis of New Brunswick’s Arts and Culture Workforce.) LinkedIn, Facebook
- Andrew Bates. “Youth theatre charity moving after building sold at 25% of assessed value.” Telegraph Journal, 16 June, 2025.
- Nipun Tiwari. “South end arts and community building should have been saved, groups say.” CBC NB, 14 June , 2025.
Publications & Reports
ArtsLink NB conducts and collaborates with partners on sector research, translates key documents, and develops resource guides.
- Root Words: An anthology of arts writing on New Brunswick artists, (2025)
- Evolving the Creative Landscape: A Comprehensive Analysis of New Brunswick’s Arts and Culture Workforce (April 2025)
- Impacts and Challenges of Cultural Venues in New Brunswick (Dec 2024)
- Creating a Common Vision: Issues and recommendations for K-12 arts education in New Brunswick (2019)
- ArtsLink NB’s Annual Report: 2024-2025
Federal Elections
During election campaigns, we provide resources to help voters focus candidates’ attention on issues of arts funding and support.
In the lead-up to the federal election on April 28, 2025, we supported the Canadian Arts Coalition‘s non-partisan ArtsVote campaign. Go here for details.
Provincial Elections
In the lead-up to provincial elections, we research the party platforms in an effort to find each party’s plans for the arts in NB.
Our guide to the 2024 provincial election is archived here.
And our advocacy document for the 2020 provincial, Arts and Culture and the Provincial Election, is also still available.
Municipal Elections
The next Election for the Local Government, Rural District Advisory Committee & District Education Council’s is scheduled for May 11, 2026
Visit Elections NB to ensure you are registered.
