The Career Development program is designed to recognize and encourage arts professionals who have demonstrated exceptional artistic talent and potential, and who are pursuing a career in the arts. The Arts by Invitation component is designed to:
- Promote arts in New Brunswick by assisting professional artists to present work by invitation in New Brunswick and at out-of-province established arts events of national or international repute;
- Promote, encourage and increase the participation and representation of New Brunswick professional artists in arts festivals, competitions and exhibitions; and
- Increase opportunities for New Brunswick artists to promote and disseminate their work.