Artist-Run Centres (ARCs) are galleries and/or production centres established and managed by artists. Most centres follow the not-for-profit model, do not charge admission fees, pay artists fees for their contributions and de-emphasize sales. ARCs present contemporary art by Canadian and international artists (visual and media arts, performance art, publishing, contemporary craft and architecture). Exhibitions are often accompanied by critical writing and publishing—in combination with lectures, performances, screenings, etc. There are currently over 190 artist-run centres and collectives in cities and towns across Canada. Each ARC has its own mandate and cultural identity, providing unique and significant artistic benefits to each community.
49 Grenfell Street, Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL A0P 1E0
T.: (709) 896-8360
Grenfell Campus, Memorial University of Newfoundland, 20 University Drive, Corner Brook, NL A2H 5G4
T.: (709) 637-6209 EMAIL WEBSITE
155 Water Street, St. John's, NL A1C 1B3
T.: (709) 753-2749 EMAIL WEBSITE
THE LEYTON GALLERY OF FINE ART
6 Clift's-Baird's Cove, St. John's, NL A1C 6M9
T.: (709) 722-7177 EMAIL WEBSITE
9 Bonaventure Avenue, St. John's, NL A1C 5P9
T.: (709) 757-8090 EMAIL WEBSITE
72-74 Main Street, Port Union, NL A0C 2J0
There are over 2,700 public art galleries and museums in Canada—institutions that collect, preserve, study and present historical and contemporary art. They're located in cities and towns across the country and offer a wide range of programmes and services including: exhibitions (permanent, temporary, touring), educational programmes, collections and publishing activities. Public museums and galleries are supported by federal, provincial, territorial and municipal governments. They operate as non-profit, charitable organizations overseen by Boards of Directors and Trustees.
CORNER BROOK ARTS AND CULTURE CENTRE
100 University Drive, Corner Brook, NL A2H 6C3
T.: (709) 637-2580 EMAIL WEBSITE
Highway 334-Suite 100, Fogo Island, NL A0G 2X0
T.: (709) 266-1248 EMAIL WEBSITE
GANDER ARTS AND CULTURE CENTRE
155 Airport Boulevard, Gander, NL A1V 2N9
T.: (709) 256-1081 EMAIL WEBSITE
GRAND FALLS-WINDSOR ARTS AND CULTURE CENTRE
3 Cromer Avenue, Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2A 1W9
T.: (709) 292-4518 EMAIL WEBSITE
LABRADOR CITY ARTS AND CULTURE CENTRE
300 Hudson Drive, Labrador City, NL A2V 1L8
T.: (709) 944-7132 EMAIL WEBSITE
15-21 Voisey Drive, Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL A0P 1E0
T.: (709) 896-4027 EMAIL WEBSITE
ST. JOHN'S ARTS AND CULTURE CENTRE
95 Allandale Road, St. John's, NL A1B 4J6
T.: (709) 729-3900 EMAIL WEBSITE
STEPHENVILLE ARTS AND CULTURE CENTRE
380 Massachusetts Drive, Stephenville, NL A2N 3A5
T.: (709) 643-4553 EMAIL WEBSITE
THE BEACHES ARTS & HERITAGE CENTRE
8 - 10 Church Street, Eastport, NL A0G 1Z0
Art & Cultural Centres nurture and celebrate community, creativity, and culture. These mixed-use facilities often house art galleries or exhibition spaces, performance centres, assembly halls, arts-focused classrooms/studios, and meeting rooms. They operate year-round and offer countless arts-based programs and initiatives.
Canadian art dealers represent the country’s leading artists and deal in works of all periods and media. They also promote and sell works by renown international artists. The generic term "Canadian art" refers to the visual arts (including painting, photography and printmaking) as well as plastic arts (such as sculpture and other three-dimensional works) originating from within the geographical boundaries of Canada. Art in Canada also represents a dialogue with Indigenous peoples and how best to document and spotlight their creative practices. Individual art dealers often congregate in gallery "districts" within larger cities and regions—creative hubs that are often walking distance from public galleries, museums and artist-run centres.
Bonavista Biennale. Various locations throughout the Bonavista Peninsula, Bonavista, NL
Art Fairs and Festivals take place in cities and towns across the country—in exhibition halls and community spaces that are often attended by thousands of people. Many of them are uniquely Canadian events that showcase artists, galleries, artists' projects and so much more! These fairs and festivals are often thematic, media-based events that take place in a diversity of spaces and places—indoors, outdoors, and at all times of year: day/night and even all-night events.
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