🎨 Indigenous Artists: Apply for Up to $10,000 Through the Equinox Program
Are you an Indigenous artist, curator, or collective with a creative project in mind? The New Brunswick Arts Board (artsnb) is now accepting applications for the Equinox Program for Indigenous Artists — offering up to $10,000 in support toward artistic creation and professional development.
🗓 Deadlines: The Equinox Program has two annual deadlines: September 15 and March 15.
🌿 What Is the Equinox Program?
The Equinox Program provides flexible, short-term funding to support Indigenous artists and arts collectives. This program is designed to strengthen and uplift Indigenous arts communities while supporting meaningful creative work.
Funding can support:
research and development for the creation of new works
creation and presentation of artistic work
activities that support and strengthen the Indigenous arts community.
Whether you're developing a new body of work, presenting a performance, exploring new mediums, or building creative capacity within your community — this program may be for you.
💰 What Can the Funding Be Used For?
Grant funds can be applied toward projects that:
Advance your artistic practice
Build capacity within Indigenous arts communities
Strengthen the broader Indigenous arts ecosystem
The program is intentionally flexible to support a wide range of disciplines and artistic expressions.
🤝 One-on-One Grant Support Available
Emilio Q. Bonnell, artsnb Indigenous Liaison, is offering one-on-one online support to assist Indigenous applicants through the application process.
If you would like guidance, feedback, or help preparing your application, you can book time directly with Emilio here:
🔗 Book a 1-on-1 Grant Assistance Session:
https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/8350d42c41b940058ebd12ba2014ec08%40artsnb.ca/meetingtype/ELbM-rUQsUemouxe8wq6Eg2?anonymous&ismsaljsauthenabled
You may also contact him directly:
📧 emilio@artsnb.ca
📞 506.961.4401
📞 1.866.460.2787 (Toll Free)
📄 How to Apply
Full program guidelines and eligibility details are available on the artsnb website. Be sure to review the criteria carefully and submit your application before the deadline.
This is a meaningful opportunity to invest in your creative vision while strengthening Indigenous arts across our communities.
Wela’lin | Merci | Thank you
