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Welcome to the Saint John Arts Centre!

Located in historic Uptown Saint John

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The Saint John Arts Centre

The Saint John Arts Centre is a multidisciplinary venue, dedicated to serving the community through arts, educational and cultural programming accessible to all. We strive to be an innovative showcase for all forms of creative expression and multidisciplinary thought.

Port Saint John Residency Now Open For Applications

Port Saint John is excited to announce the fourth biennial artist residency for 2026-2027! The residency will include unique access to the Port as a means to inspire a new body of work, culminating in an exhibit at the sponsored Port Saint John Gallery at the Saint John Arts Centre from September 3rd – October 22nd of 2027

Timeline

• Applications open: June 15th, 2026
• Application deadline: September 4th, 2026
• Announcement of selected artist: September 18th, 2026
• Start of residency: October 2026
• Exhibition start: September 3rd, 2027

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workshops

exhibitions

  • Paul Mathieson

    The Narrative Paintings of Paul Mathieson: A 40-Year Retrospective

    Port Saint John & The City Galleries

    Sept. 4th - Oct. 23rd

  • ARCf de Saint-Jean

    Résilience au temps

    The Nook

    Sept. 4th - Oct. 23rd

Support

As a non-profit charitable organization, the Saint John Arts Centre relies on the generous support of the community to be able to continue our quality programming.

Social Media

WINDOWS is an exhibition and program organized by the Saint John Arts Centre in collaboration with YMCA Newcomer Connections of Southwestern New Brunswick @swnb.ymca
In honour of yesterday being national dog day, we would like to shine the spotlight on our Wellness Ambassador Frank. He is just the sweetest, we are so lucky to have him as our office dog!
Opening Reception for @marupottery @sjartscentre is September 4th 5-7pm. All are welcome, our openings are always free to attend. See you there!
TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE! 🎟️ 🎉 Weekly Draws Every Thursday at 8:00pm Market Square Atrium 🎉 TICKET PRICES: • 1 for $5 • 3 for $10 • 7 for $20 🔹 PURCHASE TICKETS AT: 📍 Canada Games Aquatic Centre @cgaquaticcentre 📍 Imperial Theatre @imperialtheatre 📍 Saint John Arts Centre @sjartscentre OR 📧 E-transfer: chase@aquatics.nb.ca REQUIRED: Include your name and phone number in the e-transfer message. 🔹 Please Note: Advance ticket sales and e-transfers close Thursdays at 11:00am. 🔹 THURSDAY IN-PERSON SALES: 📍 Market Square Atrium 🕕 6:45pm – 7:30pm (Cash Sales Only) 🎊 ♠ HOW IT WORKS: • Purchase your ticket(s) • Every Thursday at 8:00pm, one ticket is drawn • If your ticket is selected, you win the weekly prize and choose a number • The number reveals a hidden playing card 🔹 If the Ace of Spades is pulled you win the progressive jackpot! If another card is pulled the jackpot rolls over and grows for next week's draw. 🔹 IMPORTANT INFORMATION: • Tickets are non-refundable • Must be 19 years of age or older to purchase and to win • Purchasers must be physically located in New Brunswick at the time of purchase 🔹 Will you be the one to uncover the Ace of Spades? ♠ 🔹 Full Rules of Play & FAQs: https://buff.ly/x66B2fy
@sjartscentre openings are free to attend, all are welcome ☺️.
Follow the link in our bio to apply or visit our website: https://sjartscentre.ca/portfolio-development-2/
Apply now! Deadline is September 4th 2026. The selected artist will be announced on September 18th 2026. For all information and to apply follow the link in our bio or visit our website: https://sjartscentre.ca/port-saint-john-residency-2024-25/ 🔹 Check out more of the past residency artists sarahsackville.ca handworks.ca/store/Fred-Harrison @northeastmoonart 🔹 @portsaintjohn
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Saint John Arts Centre
20 Peel Plaza,
Saint John, NB
E2L 3G6

Tel: (506) 633-4870

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Tue-Sat: 9 am – 5 pm
Sun-Mon: Closed

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