The JL Community Education & Events Bursary advances public education and appreciation of the arts by supporting education-focused activities delivered through small-scale community events in New Brunswick that include a clear and intentional learning component.

Up to two community events are supported annually through restricted educational bursaries of up to $500 each. Funds are used only for approved eligible educational expenses and are normally paid by reimbursement upon submission of receipts and required reporting, or paid directly to third-party service providers where appropriate.

Supported activities must be open to the public and designed to increase public understanding of artistic practices, creative processes, or cultural expression through learning-based activities such as workshops, artist talks, demonstrations, facilitated discussions, or educational presentations.

Funding provided through this bursary is restricted to approved educational components of proposed activities and may not be used for general event operations or non-educational purposes.

Eligible Activities

Community arts festivals that include structured educational programming

Creative community events with a documented public learning or educational objective

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit:

Organizer biography

Event description outlining educational objectives and public benefit

Total event budget identifying educational cost components

List of partner organizations, if applicable

All applications are assessed using transparent, merit-based criteria, with priority given to proposals that demonstrate strong educational outcomes, public accessibility, and alignment with the bursary’s educational purpose.

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This program is funded by the Jane LeBlanc Legacy Fund, with support from Eric & Suzanne Megarity.

The JL Micro Arts Education Residency Program advances education in the arts by supporting short-term, structured learning residencies for emerging creative practitioners in New Brunswick.

Up to two residencies are supported annually through restricted educational bursaries of up to $500 each. Funds are used only for approved eligible educational expenses connected to the residency plan, and are normally paid by reimbursement upon submission of receipts and required reporting, or paid directly to third-party service providers where appropriate.

Residencies are offered for a defined period up to four months and are designed to provide participants with supervised learning opportunities that build artistic knowledge, skills, and understanding through research, practice, mentorship, and public educational engagement.

Each residency must include clear educational objectives and at least one publicly accessible educational activity, such as an artist talk, workshop, presentation, or demonstration, to ensure public benefit.

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit:

A residency plan outlining educational goals and learning outcomes

Name of residency participant

Proposed schedule

Budget detailing the educational use of funds

Samples of work (up to two) for assessment purposes

All residencies are selected through a transparent, merit-based process and are subject to organizational oversight to ensure alignment with the organization’s charitable purposes.

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This program is funded by the Jane LeBlanc Legacy Fund.