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Department of Indigenous Affairs, Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture
September 11, 2026
GRAND-BOUCTOUCHE (GNB) – The government is launching a year-long tour of the latest collectionArtNB acquisitions, giving people an opportunity to view the works in person at cultural centres around the province.
“These acquisitions reflect the richness, diversity and creativity of artistic expression across our province,” said Tourism, Heritage and Culture Minister Isabelle Thériault. “Bringing these works to communities across New Brunswick gives more people the opportunity to experience the talent and stories of local artists.”
The exhibition features 22 visual art pieces, including six works by four Indigenous artists.
The works were acquired through investments of $45,000 from Tourism, Heritage and Culture and $15,000 from Indigenous Affairs.
“Making Indigenous art accessible to New Brunswickers is an important part of recognizing and celebrating Indigenous voices and perspectives,” said Indigenous Affairs Minister Keith Chiasson. “This tour provides an opportunity for people throughout the province to engage with these works and the stories and perspectives they represent.”
“Having Indigenous artists represented in New Brunswick’s permanent collection is about more than inclusion; it’s about ensuring our stories, perspectives and artistic traditions, both historical and contemporary, are recognized and an essential part of the province’s cultural landscape,” said Jude Gerrard, board chair of the Mawi'art Wabanaki Artist Collective. “I am happy to say we are excited to continue building our relationship with collectionArtNB and government departments to ensure authentic Indigenous voices are part of the jury and selection process. When Indigenous people have meaningful roles in deciding how our art, stories and experiences are represented, we move beyond tokenism forms of reconciliation into genuine relationships and create lasting change within our cultural institutions.”
The tour begins at the Centre culturel de Kent-Sud in Grand-Bouctouche, where people can view the exhibition and learn more about the works and artists.
“The Société culturelle de Kent-Sud is delighted to host this important collection of artworks for the first stop of the provincial tour,” said Francine Hébert, the group’s
president. “An art gallery offers the chance to engage with works of art and immerse oneself in the intentions of their creators. In addition to raising awareness about the people who were here before the colonizers, these works will undoubtedly inspire and instil hope, illuminating our darkest moments.”
Information about the works and upcoming tour stops is available on the collectionArtNB website.
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Diana Chávez, communications, Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture, [email protected].