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from the ​Minister

Congratulations to the winners of the 39th annual Newfoundland and ​Labrador Arts Awards.

During the Year of the Arts, we are celebrating Newfoundland and ​Labrador’s talented artists and vibrant cultural scene. This year, our ​communities and province will blossom through a variety of artistic ​events and presentations.

I want to say thank you to all the winners and nominees of the ​Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Awards for continuing to enhance our ​province's artistic reputation.

The Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation appreciates our ​working relationship with Arts NL and are pleased to continue to support ​our province’s arts and cultural sector.

By honouring our artistic heritage, we can all look forward to a future ​where creativity continues to flourish.

Honourable Steve Crocker

Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation

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from the chair

On behalf of the Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council, welcome to ​the 39th annual Arts Awards in the picturesque town of Bay Bulls. To be ​nominated for a provincial Arts Award is a significant achievement in the ​professional career of our province’s artists. Tonight is a celebration—a ​chance to come together and honour the amazing artists whose ​endeavours contribute to our vibrant artistic community.

Culture is the lifeblood of Newfoundland and Labrador, and ArtsNL is ​dedicated to supporting emerging and established artists at every stage ​of their creative journey. During my time on Council, I've had the ​privilege of experiencing much of the extraordinary talent in our ​province, and I am in awe of the level and depth of creativity that ​flourishes here.

This year, we received over sixty nominations across six award ​categories. I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the nominees and ​recipients tonight on this well-deserved milestone and thank them for ​their ongoing contributions to our brilliant cultural landscape.

I invite you to sit back and enjoy this marvellous evening of entertaining ​performances as we celebrate our artists.

David Brown

Chair, ArtsNL

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from the Mayor

The Town of Bay Bulls is thrilled to be hosting the 39th annual ​Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Awards here in Bay Bulls at our ​Regional Lifestyle Centre.

With this year being the Year of the Arts, we think it is fitting that the ​awards are being hosted in such a rich and welcoming art community as ​Bay Bulls. We would like to welcome all artists from all disciplines to our ​shores, and we hope you enjoy the evening with us.

Mayor Keith O'Driscoll

Town of Bay Bulls

Finalists

Patron of the Arts Award

The Patron of the Arts Award honours an individual, business, or organization that has demonstrated an ongoing commitment to the arts in Newfoundland and Labrador through innovative, community, or sustained support of artistic activity. The finalists are:

Emerging Artist Award

The Emerging Artist Award recognizes new and undisputed talent. It is awarded to an emerging artist, arts group, or arts organization that has earned significant recognition for their professional artistic practice. The finalists are:

Arts in Education Award

The Arts in Education Award recognizes an artist who has made an outstanding contribution to arts in education in Newfoundland and Labrador. The finalists are:

Hall of Honour Award

The Hall of Honour Award recognizes a person, group, or organization that has made a distinguished lifetime contribution to the cultural life of Newfoundland and Labrador. The finalists are:

Artist Achievement Award

The Artist Achievement Award is given annually to a practicing artist who has made an outstanding contribution to the cultural life of Newfoundland and Labrador over a number of years. The finalists are:

production Credits

Producer

Tony Murray

Audio Visual Team

Canadian AV

Award Presentation Videos

Mark Cumby, CBC

Photography

Alick Tsui

Award Presenters

David Brown

Jessica Brown

Ann Connors

Mayor Keith O'Driscoll

Ray Penton, Jr.

Colleen Soulliere

Special thanks to all the volunteers and crew!

Arts Awards Production Committee

The ArtsNL Team, Tony Murray, Ray Penton, Jr.

Arts Awards Website & Graphic Design

Charlene Jackson

The Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council (now known as ArtsNL) is a ​non-profit Crown agency created in 1980 by the Arts Council Act. Its ​mission is to foster and promote the creation and enjoyment of the arts ​for the benefit of all Newfoundlanders and Labradorians. The Council is ​governed by a volunteer board of 13 appointed by government, ​reflecting regional representation of the province. This includes 10 ​professional artists who provide sectoral representation of the arts ​community; two community representatives (with an interest in the arts); ​and one representative of the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts and ​Recreation (non-voting). ArtsNL receives an annual allocation of $5 ​million from the Province to support a variety of granting programs, ​program delivery, office administration, and communications. It also ​seeks support from the public and private sectors. It supports the ​following artistic disciplines: dance, film, multidiscipline, music, theatre, ​visual art, and writing.

In addition to its annual Arts Awards, ArtsNL manages other award ​programs, including the BMO Winterset Award, the Rhonda Payne ​Theatre Award, and the Ross Leslie Award.

To learn more about ArtsNL's programs, visit artsnl.ca.

STAFF

Melanie Martin

Executive

Director

Katrina Rice

Program

Officer

Ashley Lewis

Program

Officer

Charlene Jackson

Communications

Officer

Ty Jennings

Financial

Manager

Jamie Felsberg

Indigenous Outreach ​Officer

Laura Bruijns

Assistant Program ​Officer

Visit artsnl.ca to read more about ArtsNL's staff members.

Sponsors

The Mayor & Council of Bay Bulls

The Town of Bay Bulls Staff

Ashley Wakeham, Town Manager

Jennifer Blanchard, Assistant Town Clerk

Bay Bulls Regional Lifestyle Centre

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