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.
Jan 6, 2025
Union House Arts is located in the coastal town of Port Union, a heritage district that once housed the Fishermen’s Protective Union in the early to mid 20th century. Our programming theme for 2026-2027 is “WATER.” This theme was selected to support and relate to continued conversations surrounding the impacts of climate change, community connections… Read More
Jan 5, 2025
Location: Port Union, Newfoundland and Labrador, CanadaDuration: 5 weeks Slots: April – September, 2026, April – August, 2027Supports: Shipping up to $500, Per Diem, Accommodation, and additional supports upon artists request (pending funding).Artists Cost: Materials, Shipping, contingency fees. Deadline: 31 March, 2025, 23:59 Newfoundland Standard Time (+3:30) Notification: June 30 or sooner. Union House Arts (UHA)… Read More
Jan 5, 2025
Location: Port Union, Newfoundland and Labrador, CanadaDuration: 3 to 5 weeks Slots: January 2025 – December 2025Supports: Accommodations, Kitchen, Workspace, Local Connections, HonorariumArtists’ Cost: Transportation, Food, Materials Deadline: 22 February, 2025, 23:59 Newfoundland Standard Time (+3:30) Notification: 22 March, 2025 or sooner. Please read about our Artist in Residence Program and Community prior to applying. OVERVIEW: … Read More
Aug 30, 2024
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
Jan 6, 2025
Union House Arts welcomes applications for workshops biannually. Once in the early spring, for spring/summer workshops; and once in late summer, for fall/winter applications. Calls are open to artists, crafters, educators, and anyone with a skill that they would like to share with our community! Applications must be submitted by March 31st, 2025 at 11:59pm… Read More
Jan 5, 2025
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
Jan 5, 2025
We’ve got a full year planned with some wonderful artists that will be making their way to UHA in 2025! After a year of planning, organizing, and lots of anticipation, we are super excited to share with our community who our selection committee invited to work and live in the studios! Check out the link… Read More
Aug 31, 2024
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
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
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
Winter 2025
Check Out Our Open Calls for 2025!
December 14, 2024
Join us to celebrate local artists!
August 25, 2024
Join us in celebrating summer at the UHA Garden Gathering for a day of live music, food, outdoor fun, and good vibes!
August 17, 2024
Come celebrate opening night for 'etched by wind and water,' St Michael's Printshop's 50 Year Anniversary Exhibition at Union House Arts!
