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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

Mar 17, 2023

CALL FOR ARTISTS: Residencies in 2024

Deadline: April 21, 2023 Call for Proposals – Artists-in-Residence Location: Port Union, Newfoundland and Labrador, CanadaDuration: 3 to 4 weeks Slots: January 2024 – December 2024Supports: Accommodations, Kitchen, Workspace, Local Connections, HonorariumArtists’ Cost: Transportation, Food, Materials  Deadline: 21 April 2023, 23:59 Newfoundland Standard Time (+3:30)  Notification: 30 May, 2023 or sooner. OVERVIEW:  UHA is accepting applications… Read More

Feb 24, 2023

Call for Exhibitions 2024 – 2025

Deadline: March 31st, 2023 We are please to be accepting proposal for exhibitions between May 2024 and August 2025! The theme, FAMILY, relates to and examines the inherited social structures and relationships that we form within our communities and households as we navigate community relationships within colonial and capitalist systems. It also prompts the question… Read More

Mar 27, 2023

We’re Hiring: Community Garden Coordinator

COMMUNITY GARDEN COORDINATOR Position Length: 8 weeks with potential to extend to 12 (negotiable start and end date)Wages: $15/hour, 35 hours / week Please note that this position is for a post-secondary student and is pending funding. This role is focused on both garden development and outdoor studio support.  Students with interests in visual art,… Read More

Mar 27, 2023

We’re Hiring: Gallery Coordinator

GALLERY COORDINATOR Position Length: 8 weeks (negotiable start and end date)Wages: $15/hour, 35 hours / week  Please note that this position is for youth under 30 and is pending funding. This role is focused on gallery and residency support.  Students with interests in visual art, craft, living heritage, and community engagement are encouraged to apply!… Read More

Jan 24, 2023

Maker’s Afternoon with Port Rexton Brewing

Check it out! We’ve teamed up with Port Rexton Brewing to keep Maker’s sessions going throughout the winter! Join us this Saturday on January 28th at the taproom to grab a drink and hang out! Bring a project you’re currently working on or just pop by for the atmosphere. Maker’s Afternoons will take place on… Read More

Dec 16, 2022

Community Studio Rentals

Are you an artist or craftsperson looking for a bigger space to work in? Union House Arts is now offering a reduced studio rental price specifically for community members looking for a space to work in over the winter months. Studio Rentals will be available from January-March of 2023 for $60 a week. Interested artists… Read More

Dec 9, 2022

Last Week to See Coastal!

It’s the last weekend to see COASTAL, our community exhibition! We’re open everyday from Friday-Monday this week from 12-4, and our closing will take place on Sunday, December 11th from 5-7! Hope to see some familiar faces there Pictured are some hand built sculptures made by Helen Feehans’ late father, Victor Lodge! Victor spent a… Read More

Dec 4, 2022

Origami Tree Ornaments Workshop

Jane Walker will be here next week to host an Origami Tree Ornament Workshop on December 11th. This is a drop in-first come first serve workshop that will take place from 1-4pm during the Holidays in the Harbour street festival! No registration required. So be sure to pop by so you can make an ornament… Read More


Upcoming and Recent Events

Last Saturday of every month from January to April

Makers Afternoon

We’re hosting Maker’s Afternoons with Port Rexton Brewing Co throughout the winter this year!