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Union House Arts is a community artspace in Port Union, Newfoundland & Labrador.

We are committed to supporting new work by artists and craftspeople through place-specific dialogues and collaborative programming. Our building is home to an art gallery, community kitchen, workshop space, studios, and artist accommodations.

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What’s Happening

Aug 30, 2024

CHUMMYJIGGERS: Online Auction Fundraiser

CHUMMYJIGGERS is an online silent auction organized by the fundraising committee at Union House Arts (UHA). The auction serves to create a platform for people to bid on and purchase art from artists across Newfoundland and Labrador, and the rest of Canada. Over forty artists from across the country have graciously donated work in support… Read More

Aug 31, 2024

UHA Programming Survey

UHA is looking for feedback about our programming! We want to know what our community wants to see, engage, and participate in! We have created a short survey that will take approximately 5 minutes to fill out, if you have the time and bandwidth please let us know your thoughts! Fill out the survey by… Read More

Aug 30, 2024

Call for Submissions: Writers!

UHA is looking for writers! Union House Arts is extending an invitation to writers to establish a network for future invitations towards exhibition essays, reviews, and much more! Writers of non-art backgrounds, as well as emerging artists and writers, are encouraged to apply. Candidates should possess some working knowledge of contemporary art, however we are… Read More

Aug 30, 2024

Call for Submissions: Community Exhibition 2024

Our community exhibition is back for another year! Join us and participate in “SOME SOOKY,” set to run from November 9 – December 15, 2024! Every year we invite artists and craftspeople on the Bonavista Peninsula to participate in our community exhibition. Maker’s of all ages and skill levels are welcome to participate, we want… Read More

Jun 17, 2024

Teens’ Art Space at UHA!

Calling all creative teens! This summer, UHA is opening our makers space and communal garden to teens aged 13+ (or turning 13 this year). We’ve got a closet full of art and crafting supplies, as well as boardgames and books. So come hang out! This is an inclusive and calm space where youth can work… Read More

Jun 13, 2024

Union House Arts VS The Open Road: Outreach Tour!

We’re Hitting the Road! This year UHA is travelling across the island to connect with you! Thanks to support from Year of the Arts, we plan to connect with organizations and artists from across the island in order to bridge the gap of distance to strengthen our organizations relationships, build resilience within our community, and… Read More

Jun 13, 2024

Inaugural winner of the Union House Arts Residency Award

Union House Arts is proud to announce the first ever winner, Cyril Byrne, as the recipient of the inaugural Union House Arts Residency Award. The UHA Residency Award is a new initiative intended to provide a recent graduate or visual arts student studying at Grenfell Campus, Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador (MUNL) with a… Read More

May 31, 2024

What’s Happening in June!

We’ve got a lot happening this month! Check out What you can Get Involved With! Maker’s Nights We are excited to bring back Maker’s Nights! Maker’s Nights are a relaxed evening for us to get together, create, and chat with our Visiting Artists! Check out the schedule and keep up to date on our events… Read More

May 16, 2024

Community Garden Group: Call for Interest

Have you visited our garden space? We have a thriving garden tucked into the hillside behind our building in Historic Port Union and we would love to share it with more of our community! If you would like to learn how to grow or share knowledge with those around you, get your hands in the… Read More

Apr 18, 2024

What’s Happening in May!

We’ve got a lot happening this month! Check out What you can Get Involved With! Maker’s Nights We are excited to bring back Maker’s Nights! Maker’s Nights are a relaxed evening for us to get together, create, and chat with our Visiting Artists! Check out the schedule and keep up to date on our events… Read More


Upcoming and Recent Events

August 25, 2024

UHA Garden Gathering

Join us in celebrating summer at the UHA Garden Gathering for a day of live music, food, outdoor fun, and good vibes!