What ArtsLink NB does

ArtsLink NB is a member-based, non-profit arts service organization founded in 2009 and headquartered in Saint John, New Brunswick. It serves professional artists and arts organizations across New Brunswick, spanning all disciplines, both official language communities (English and French), and Indigenous artists. The organization functions as the province's unifying arts service body, delivering a portfolio of professional development, mentorship, residency, documentation, advocacy, and accreditation programs, and providing representation in national initiatives such as the Arts in Every Riding campaign.

Core programs include the 12-week CATAPULT Arts Accelerator, a year-long Mentorship Program, the Introspect and Cross-Cultural Creation Residencies, the Groundwork retreat at Camp Pascobac, Documentation Days, and the triennial Arts Atlantic Symposium. In 2026 the organization launched the Creative Wellness Program and The Foundry, a dedicated online learning platform. ArtsLink NB is also one of three designated bodies authorized to issue Professional Artist Accreditation under New Brunswick's Status of the Artist Act, alongside AAAPNB and Mawi'Art. Digital infrastructure is limited and consumer-grade: a lending library with digital access via the Libby app and the The Foundry learning platform; there are no proprietary software products, AI/ML capabilities, or commercial APIs.

Revenue derives from two streams: membership fees from individual artists and arts organizations, and grants from the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), the Canada Council for the Arts, and the Province of New Brunswick. Programs are largely free or subsidized for members, with delivery funded by these public sources. Distribution is direct-to-member via the website and in-person events, with advocacy channels extending to federal and provincial policy engagement.

Name

ArtsLink NB

Legal name

ArtsLink NB

Website

https://artslinknb.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ArtsLink NB is a member-based non-profit arts service organization founded in 2009 in Saint John, New Brunswick. It provides professional development, mentorship, residencies, advocacy, and accreditation programs to NB artists and arts organizations, funded by federal and provincial grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint John

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: ArtsLink NB operates as a member-based organization. Individual artists and arts organizations pay membership fees to join and access programs, resources, and advocacy services.
2. Government and Foundation Grants: ArtsLink NB receives operational and program funding from the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), Canada Council for the Arts, and the Province of New Brunswick. These grants subsidize program delivery including the CATAPULT Arts Accelerator.

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Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ArtsLink NB is a member-based arts service organization that delivers professional development, mentorship, residencies, and advocacy programs to New Brunswick artists and arts organizations. It administers Professional Artist Accreditation under the province's Status of the Artist Act and runs flagship events such as the CATAPULT Arts Accelerator and the Arts Atlantic Symposium. Services are funded by membership fees and grants from ACOA, Canada Council for the Arts, and the Province of New Brunswick.

Product overview

ArtsLink NB is a member-based arts service organization offering a portfolio of programs and services designed to support New Brunswick artists at all career stages. The organization provides professional development through the CATAPULT Arts Accelerator (a 12-week business skills training program), the year-long Mentorship Program pairing artists with experienced mentors, and the week-long Groundwork retreat. Artist support services include One-2-Ones (one-on-one sessions with industry professionals), Documentation Days (professional photography sessions), and the Creative Wellness Program for mental health support. The organization facilitates artist residencies including Introspect (nature residency) and Cross-Cultural Creation Residency. Annual programming includes the Arts Atlantic Symposium conference and monthly Town Halls. Educational resources are delivered through The Foundry (online courses), a Lending Library, and Toolkits & Guides. The organization also administers Professional Artist Accreditation under New Brunswick's Status of the Artist Act and provides access to a Community Studio in Saint John.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CATAPULT Arts Accelerator: Business skills training, career development, workshops, and mentorship program for New Brunswick artists over a 12-week period.
• Documentation Days
• Groundwork
• Mentorship Program
• One-2-Ones
• Introspect
• Cross-Cultural Creation Residency
• Arts Atlantic Symposium
• Creative Wellness

Products and services

• CATAPULT Arts Accelerator A 12-week business skills training and career development program for New Brunswick artists, providing instruction in entrepreneurship, marketing, branding, financial planning, and exporting, combined with mentorship and peer networking.
• Professional Artist Accreditation A service under New Brunswick's Status of the Artist Act that verifies and recognizes professional artists based on Professional Practice and Remuneration, Training Knowledge and Experience, and Peer Recognition.
• Mentorship Program A year-long intensive initiative that pairs New Brunswick artists with experienced mentors across disciplines, fostering reciprocity, self-directed goals, and unique collaborations.
• One-2-Ones Twenty to thirty minute one-on-one sessions with arts professionals and industry experts covering topics such as writing about work, grant writing, governance, and bookkeeping.
• Documentation Days Monthly sessions providing equipment and space for artists to professionally photograph their work or themselves, with half-hour appointment slots in the Saint John Community Studio.
• Groundwork Retreat A week-long professional development and peer mentoring retreat for New Brunswick artists featuring workshops, artist-run sessions, and networking opportunities.
• Arts Atlantic Symposium A three-day multidisciplinary conference for artists and arts professionals across Atlantic provinces, featuring industry conference elements, public festival components, keynote speakers, panels, and networking events.
• Introspect Nature Residency A low-tech nature residency offering a return to the simplest forms of creation for artists.
• Cross-Cultural Creation Residency A three-week multicultural artistic research residency encouraging exploration, collaboration, and creation among members of arts organizations.
• Creative Wellness Program A transformative initiative designed to uplift and support the mental health of New Brunswick's artists.
• The Foundry Online Learning A collection of online courses and resources for professional artists to enhance their skills in topics essential to arts careers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 100 artists have graduated from the CATAPULT Arts Accelerator
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Association acadienne des artistes professionnel.le.s du Nouveau-Brunswick Inc. (AAAPNB)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026AAAPNB is one of the three multidisciplinary professional artist associations jointly designated to process Professional Artist Accreditation applications under NB's Status of the Artist Act. ArtsLink NB and AAAPNB have collaborated to develop inclusive and cohesive criteria for accreditation. Artists may seek accreditation from any of the three designated bodies and do not need to be members to apply.
• Mawi'Art: Wabanaki Artist CollectivecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Mawi'Art is one of the three multidisciplinary professional artist associations jointly designated to process Professional Artist Accreditation applications under NB's Status of the Artist Act. ArtsLink NB and Mawi'Art have collaborated to develop inclusive criteria for accreditation accessible to artists of all backgrounds including Indigenous artists.
• Camp PascobacminorOthers · 1 January 2026Camp Pascobac hosts the Groundwork professional development and peer mentoring retreat for ArtsLink NB artists in July 2026. The retreat takes place at Camp Pascobac, providing a summer camp experience with bunkhouse accommodation and communal spaces for networking.
• artsnb (New Brunswick Arts Board)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Artsnb is the provincial arts funder with which ArtsLink NB collaborates on multiple programs. ArtsLink NB promotes artsnb programs to members including the Equinox Program for Indigenous Artists, Arts Infrastructure Program, and other grants. Both organizations work toward the advancement of arts in New Brunswick.

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Recent moves6 records

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Market position

Strengths3 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/artslink-nb

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Profiles8 records

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Investors

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Investments

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