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Welcome to the Saint John Arts Centre!

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.

Portfolio Development Program

Now Open For Applications

The program is open to students from grades 11 and 12 (priority is given to grade 12 students) and to students who graduated in the spring of the most recent past school year.

The purpose of this program is twofold: to provide students an opportunity to learn under the guidance of visual art teachers as they are provided with formal instruction; and to provide them an opportunity to develop a proper portfolio for presentation to a post-secondary school.

Timeline

  • Application Deadline: September 18th
  • You will be notified with an interview time for September 19th
  • Monday Sept.21st students will be notified if they have been accepted into the program

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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

  • YMCA Youth Photo Voice

    Windows

    Percival

    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.

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Learn how to prepare and process cyanotype paper for unique photosensitive printmaking. Use various light blocking objects from nature to acetate paper to create your own designs. No sunshine? No worry, when you have a lightbox, see how easily you can do this yourself at home! ▪ To register follow the link in our bio
A one-day workshop where participants will learn the basic steps of producing a 5x 7” copper plate etching. This hands-on workshop will teach students how to: prepare an etching plate (bevelling, degreasing, adhering a backing), apply a hard ground, transfer an image onto the plate, draw on the plate using an etching needle, etch the plate in acid, ink the plate and print using the press. ▪ To register follow the link in our bio
🎶 Get your tickets now: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/elmcitystringquartet/2362086 🎵 2026-27 is the Elm City String Quartet's fifth concert season: to celebrate, each member has individually curated a concert that revisits two of their favourite quartets from the ensemble’s back catalogue. Their first concert is a rocking one to kickstart the season, featuring Piazzolla’s Tango Ballet, Shostakovich’s String Quartet No. 3, and Fanny Hensel Mendelssohn (yes, Felix’s overlooked sister) String Quartet in E-flat major. @elmcitysq @discoversaintjohn
Last Friday's opening was a blast! 🔹 Thank you to Claude Emond Photography for capturing some great shots
By popular demand we have added a second Broom Making Workshop! At this one-day basic broom-making class, you'll learn about the history of broomcorn and traditional methods of broom-making. The workshop will see you taking home a basic functional and decorative hearth-style besom, and a "turkey wing" whisk broom, perfect for using in small spaces, such as counters or work benches, or a table crumb sweeper. Note that this workshop does require some upper body strength. Happening Sunday, October 4th To register follow the link in our bio
For beginners, this introductory class focuses on still life. In this six-week course, you will learn about the shapes of objects, light, composition, perspective, and colour. A reference image will be provided. With plenty of one-on-one guidance, you will develop a step-by-step understanding of the layering method of oil painting to create a range of tones, textures, clarity, and form. After learning the basic skills of oil painting, you will be encouraged to develop your own style and personal techniques. The goal of this class is to help you become comfortable and confident using oil paints while discovering the pleasure and rewards of creating your own artwork. ▪ 18+ 6:30-8:30pm 6 weeks, beginning Oct. 27th ▪ To register follow the link in our bio
Explore the art of glass-on-glass mosaic in this hands-on workshop. Take home a piece that will let the Autumn sun shine through the beautiful stained glass mosaic image. Learn how to cut, arrange, and adhere colourful pieces of glass to create your own unique mosaic artwork. Perfect for beginners and experienced makers alike, no previous mosaic experience is required! ▪ 18+ 6:00-8:00pm 6 weeks, beginning Oct. 23rd ▪ To register follow the link in our bio
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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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