Organismes Arts, culture et patrimoine à St. John's

DRAGis.ART exists to create more opportunities and support the 2SLGBTQTIA+ arts community in St. John's. DRAGis.ART also wants to create more safe spaces for the 2SLGBTQIA+ people of Newfoundland and Labrador.

It is the ECMA's mission to foster, develop, promote and celebrate East Coast music and its artists locally, regionally, nationally and internationally. We strive to succeed in our mission through the execution of our annual event (East Coast Music Week), educational sessions, trade missions and our International Export Program. We also partner with special industry organizations to offer additional opportunities to our artists.

About FIXT POINT’s previous work: To date, we've interviewed over 3,000 Canadians from every province and territory in almost 200 communities in our storymobiles (mobile recording studio on wheels); edited and posted hundreds of oral histories on our storymap; produced two seasons of a TV/web series for TVO; and, most recently, we were awarded Touring Artist of the Year from the Canadian Arts Presenting Association (CAPACOA). The Tale of a Town Story Map TVO Series Empathy Squad Podcasts About FIXT POINT Arts and Media: FIXT POINT is a Toronto-based arts & media company with national reach. Our mandate is to inspire audiences and artists to imagine change, and our mission is to promote local culture and preserve local heritage through the telling of tales across multiple platforms. We endeavour to be leaders in public engagement, embedding training and outreach into our process of creation and dissemination. FIXT POINT was founded in 2006 and incorporated as a not-for-profit organization in 2011. Find out more at www.fixtpoint.com

we're here to make cultural exchange a piece of cake! We envision a community where different cultures intertwine effortlessly, where stories are shared, laughter is universal, and understanding blooms. Our goal is to be the friendly bridge that links the diverse tapestry of cultures across our province. Just like the threads of a tapestry come together to create a stunning masterpiece, we want to weave together the vibrant cultures that call Newfoundland and Labrador home. Our name says it all – Maitree is here to extend a warm welcome to those who have journeyed from all corners of the globe to be part of our wonderful community. Our mission is as colourful as the world we live in: a) We're dedicated to promoting cooperation and friendship among people with multicultural heritage, as well as building strong ties with different cultural organizations across Newfoundland. b) One of our core goals is to promote cultural understanding, diversity, and inclusion. How do we do that? By organizing and hosting incredible cultural events that highlight and honor the rich heritage of various communities. We're all about sharing the beauty of our differences and finding unity in our shared experiences. We're also deeply committed to creating an environment that values anti-racism and embraces each individual's unique story. c) We firmly believe in the power of positive change. Through our cultural events, we're determined to spread the message of cultural sharing, combat racism, encourage diversity and unity, empower our youth, and preserve our rich heritage. We're not just an organization; we're a movement for change and understanding. And the best part? We're in this together. We're here to grow with our community and for our community. Our doors are open wide for anyone aged 16 and above who's interested in joining our journey. It doesn't matter if you're young or young at heart, from near or far, regardless of your gender, nationality, ethnicity, belief, or location.

The Mummers Festival hosts a series of events and workshops all leading up to the Mummers Parade. Make a hobby horse or ugly stick at one of our workshops, find a disguise and join us for the Mummers Parade! Volunteers are the heart of our Festival - we would not be able to do what we do without them. For more information, visit https://www.mummersfestival.ca/volunteer.  

MusicNL exists to address key issues affecting the Newfoundland & Labrador music industry in order to implement positive change by presenting a strong voice to government, business and the community at large. To increase awareness locally, nationally and internationally of provincially produced music as an art form and as a viable industry with significant impact on the economy. To create and encourage opportunities which will stimulate growth of the industry. We are a collective working to increase awareness locally, nationally and internationally of provincially produced music as an art form and as a viable industry with significant impact on the economy. We are dedicated to addressing key issues affecting the Newfoundland & Labrador music industry in order to implement positive change by presenting a strong voice to government, business, and the community at large. We are here to create and encourage opportunities that will stimulate growth of the industry.

Resource Centre for the Arts operates from the historic LSPU Hall (so named as it was formerly owned by the Longshoremen’s Protective Union), affectionately referred to as The Hall – which houses a 175-198 seat theatre and a bar/Second Space Performance Room, in the heart of downtown St. John’s, Newfoundland. The Resource Centre for the Arts (RCA) aims to provide accessible, supportive and well-resourced programs and venues, with a primary focus on the creation, development, and advancement of the performing arts in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Our vision is to connect culturally diverse school youth, foster belonging and acceptance among all school children, be relevant within the schools and province, and contribute towards an inclusive and cohesive society.

The St. John’s International CircusFest premieres September 27-30, 2018, bringing the world of circus to Atlantic Canada. Hosted by the Wonderbolt Circus, this festival will feature top national and international circus performers and troupes, and will have visibility through a multitude of workshops, outreach projects, professional development sessions and of course incredible circus shows. There is something for everyone at CircusFest!

The St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival (SJIWFF) is one of the longest running women’s film festivals in the world. Established in 1989 with a bold vision of supporting and promoting the creative work of women in screen-based industries from around the world, the Festival has grown from a single evening of screenings to the province’s flagship film festival. Operating year-round, the SJIWFF is known for a diverse program of independent film screenings, high-calibre workshops and masterclasses, international film forums, hands-on youth filmmaking camps, career-accelerating mentorship programs and of course, advocacy work in the movement for gender diversity in our industry. Every year the Festival receives over 600 film submissions and from those we present a powerful program of international documentaries, short films and feature works for the signature five-day annual Festival. Respected nationally and internationally, the SJIWFF will celebrate its 30th annual Festival October 16-20, 2019 in St. John’s, Newfoundland & Labrador. Festival week also features the [Interactive] Film Industry Forum, consisting of panels, workshops and face-to-face meetings for filmmakers, producers, and interactive creators. The Forum focuses on the business of filmmaking while the Festival celebrates international works by women. Our Mandate - Increase the exposure of new works written and / or directed by women. - Showcase the province to the Canadian and international film industry. - Increase the national and international profile of St. John’s and the province as a vibrant cultural site and place to do business. - Deliver programs to help develop the next generation of filmmakers. - Offer outreach programs, aimed at supporting local emerging filmmakers and growing local film audiences. - Facilitate interaction among filmmakers and between filmmakers and their audiences. - Provide local communities access to outstanding yet unfamiliar and limited-release works. - Produce a unique cultural event that highlights our filmmakers, our province and our industry. - Support the development of the local film community through promotion, exhibition, market access, professional development and training opportunities and grants.

The Lantern Festival is a public project. Victoria Park is the canvas for the festival, and the festival highlights the historical and natural features of the park, including the annual daylighting of buried Bennett's Brook with a river of glass jar lanterns. The sheer number of people who attend the festival and enjoy this vital urban space for the afternoon and after dusk is astounding.