NB artists invited to submit to 2009-2010 NB Acquisitions Program

The New Brunswick Art Bank is inviting submissions from New Brunswick visual artists for the 2009-2010 NB Acquisitions Program. A jury will select artwork to be purchased based on the acquisitions budget of $40,000.  Artists who are Canadian citizens or landed immigrants who have resided in New Brunswick for 12 consecutive months prior to the application deadline are eligible to apply for the program.  Artwork must have been produced during the past two years (between December 2007 and November 2009) and must be suitable for display in government buildings.

The deadline to receive submissions is November 6, 2009.  Application forms and information about the Acquisitions Program are available athttp://www.gnb.ca/0131/art_bank-e.asp#1 or by email to Caroline.walker@gnb.ca.