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collectionArtNB Acquisitions Project
Support for acquiring New Brunswick artworks
Last Update: June 19, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : January 16, 2026
- Closing date : February 23, 2026
Location
New Brunswick, Canada
Overview
collectionArtNB acquires artwork by professional New Brunswick artists to enrich the provincial collection. The program supports the acquisition of contemporary visual art and includes a General call and an Indigenous call.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Reach a new target audience
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : January 16, 2026
- Closing date : February 23, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- New Brunswick
Legal structures
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Language Minorities
- Newcomers to Canada
- Other Racialized Persons
- Black Canadians
- Rural or Northern Residents
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
- Women
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Submission of artworks for possible acquisition by collectionArtNB
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- 3 to 5 artworks submitted for consideration
- Artist biography
- Description of media and artistic process
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Professional New Brunswick artists
- Emerging artists
- Mid-career artists
- Established artists
Eligible geographic areas
- New Brunswick
Selection criteria
- Completeness and eligibility of the application.
- Peer assessment by professional artists.
- Committee decisions guided by collectionArtNB acquisition guidelines and approved budget.
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the application
- Complete the application form.
- Prepare 3 to 5 artworks for submission.
- Prepare the artist biography and description of media and artistic process.
- Step 2: Submit the application
- Email the application to culture@gnb.ca.
- Step 3: Confirm submission details
- Check the box at the end of the form to certify that the information is accurate and complete.
Processing and Agreement
- Applicants are notified of results by email after the deadline.
- Non-jury programs: results are typically sent within 7 weeks.
- Jury programs: results are typically sent within 11 weeks.
- Incomplete or late applications may delay results or may not be accepted.
- Feedback may be available from the program officer if an application is unsuccessful.
Additional information
- There are two application streams: General and Indigenous.
- Applications are assessed by a peer committee of professional artists.
- Assessment committee deliberations are confidential.
- Jury meetings are conducted online.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the collectionArtNB Acquisitions Project Program
What is the collectionArtNB Acquisitions Project?
collectionArtNB acquires artwork by professional New Brunswick artists to enrich the provincial collection. The program supports the acquisition of contemporary visual art and includes a General call and an Indigenous call.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was February 23, 2026.
Who is eligible for the collectionArtNB Acquisitions Project program?
To be eligible for the collectionArtNB Acquisitions Project program, you must:
Professional New Brunswick artist
Resident in New Brunswick for 12 months
Artwork submission required
What expenses are eligible under collectionArtNB Acquisitions Project?
Submission of artworks for possible acquisition by collectionArtNB
Who can I contact for more information about the collectionArtNB Acquisitions Project?
You can contact Government of New Brunswick by email at culture@gnb.ca or by phone at 506-453-2555.
Where is the collectionArtNB Acquisitions Project available?
The collectionArtNB Acquisitions Project program is available the province of New Brunswick.
Is the collectionArtNB Acquisitions Project a grant, loan, or tax credit?
collectionArtNB Acquisitions Project is a Grant and Funding