History & Administration of the Fund
A group of professional artists and arts supporters in the Saint John region joined forces some years ago to organize a number of highly successful fundraising events: Art in the City Studio Tour (2003) Art and Artifacts (2005) and Whodunit? (2007). The proceeds from these events have gone to establish the Greater Saint John Professional Artists Fund which is managed through the Greater Saint John Community Foundation.
Since 2014, The New Brunswick Museum and the Saint John Arts Centre have been managing the annual application process and the awarding of the grant.
A three person jury will review all applications.
Purpose of the Fund
The goal was to bring this fund to a point where at least one annual grant of $1000 could be drawn from the interest and awarded to a professional visual artist who needs financial assistance to pursue aspects of their careers (for example: studio rental, exhibit costs, art materials, research travel, etc.)
Unlike other arts grants, there is no final report.
Eligibility Criteria
Artists applying for this grant:
- Must meet the criteria of being a professional artist as defined by artsnb. (Please see page 3 of application form)
- Must reside within the following geographic boundaries: Welsford, Grand Bay-Westfield, City of Saint John, Rothesay, Quispamsis, Hampton, the Kingston Peninsula and St. Martins
- Or, as a professional artist, have contributed to one of the three fundraising events previously mentioned.
SUBMISSION CRITERIA
- All submissions must include:
- A completed application form
- Description of how the award will be used (250 words or less)
- Artist’s CV
APPLICATION DEADLINES
- Applications are being accepted as of 15 July 2026
- Deadline for applications by e-mail is: 15 August 2026
- Grants to be announced: 28 August 2026
DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION FORM HERE
Submit Applications to: director@sjartscentre.ca with the SUBJECT line: 2026 Greater Saint John Professional Visual Artists Fund
If you have any questions please contact:
Andi Emrich, Executive Director, Saint John Arts Centre (506) 633-4870 | director@sjartscentre.ca