The ArtBridge Connection
Updated March 24, 2025Our Editorial Approach
We carefully curate each issue of The ArtBridge Connection to reflect ArtBridgeCanada’s core values and objectives. Here’s a glimpse of what you can expect:- Spotlight on Artists:
Featured Profiles: We try to regularly showcase emerging and established Canadian artists, offering insights into their backgrounds, inspirations, and creative processes.
Underrepresented Voices: We also look to highlight diverse perspectives to ensure every community sees its stories and experiences reflected in Canadian art.
- Behind-the-Scenes Updates:
Exclusive Glimpses: Learn how we select artists, plan exhibitions, or collaborate with local organizations to bring art to the forefront of community development.
Meet the team: Get to know the people behind ArtBridgeCanada - our Advisors, staff, volunteers, and partners.
- Upcoming Events & Opportunities:
Event Calendar: Stay up to date on art workshops, exhibitions, funding opportunities, calls for submissions, and more.
Spread the Word: We encourage you to share our events and resources with other art lovers in your network.
- Stories of Impact:
Community Spotlights: Discover how ArtBridgeCanada’s initiatives are transforming lives and neighborhoods through art.
Real Results: Potential donors and supporters can see firsthand the tangible outcomes of our projects, bolstering transparency and trust.
- Educational & Thought Leadership:
Industry Insights: Each issue may include articles on current trends, movements, or notable discussions in the art world.
Expert Contributions: Our Advisors and partners share their knowledge through Q&As, opinion pieces, and best practices for emerging artists.
- Calls to Action:
Get Involved: Whether it’s volunteering, donating, or simply sharing our newsletter, every issue includes ways for you to support Canadian art.
Collaborator Pieces: We invite our sponsors, community leaders, and other organizations to write or be featured, expanding our reach and fostering cross-collaboration.
Newsletter Archive
Below, you can find past and current issues of The ArtBridge Connection. Simply click on the links to explore each edition’s unique stories, insights, and artist features.- Issue #1: February 2025: ArtBridgeCanada is officially launching! We're building a national network to connect artists and communities through creativity and collaboration. We’re expanding our Advisory Council and preparing to launch our monthly newsletter. Join us in shaping a more connected and vibrant Canadian arts scene.
Link to Issue #1: Februrary 2025
- Issue #2: March 2025: In our March issue, ArtBridgeCanada addresses the urgent need for a united cultural front as Canada faces growing economic strain, including new U.S. trade tariffs. We outline key actions for sustaining our cultural sector - supporting local creators, fostering collaboration, advocating for funding, and amplifying Canadian voices.
This issue also features:
- A thought-provoking (and humorous) guide to AI in art by Joyce Effinger
- An inspiring Artist of the Month spotlight on Lynda Norman of Kelowna, BC
- A renewed call for Advisory Council members to help shape our future
- Issue #3: April 2025: In our upcoming April issue, ArtBridgeCanada makes a powerful case for investing in Canadian sovereignty through creativity. We argue that culture is not a luxury, but a foundation for national strength - fueling economic resilience, community cohesion, and a vibrant Canadian identity.
This month’s highlights include:
- A call to invest in the arts as a long-term nation-building strategy
- A poetic essay by Sandrine Piegay on art as a universal language and catalyst for change
- Practical advice from Annette Courtemanche on overcoming creative block with humour and heart
- A deep dive by Juanita Glenn into the Canadian art paint industry, spotlighting local makers and trends in sustainability
- A media feature from Coast Connections, celebrating ArtBridgeCanada’s growing impact
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ArtBridgeCanada is a national non-profit dedicated to empowering and connecting Canada’s visual artists. If you believe in the power of art to enrich communities, consider making a donation or volunteering your time. Learn more about how you can help.We look forward to staying connected and building creative bridges together.