News Release

SAINT JOHN (GNB) – The New Brunswick International Sculpture Symposium celebrated the official launch of several key marketing pieces today, including a promotional video, an updated website and a new mobile application, thanks to support by both the federal and provincial governments.

“Sculpture Saint John draws over 30,000 visitors to our region to observe the artists at work,” said Tourism, Heritage and Culture Minister Bill Fraser. “This is a significant economic generator not only for Saint John, but for the province of New Brunswick as well. The provincial government is proud to provide funding to go towards research, photography and website development for this important initiative.”

Sculpture Saint John will take place Aug. 4 – Sept. 17 and is a biennial international sculpture symposium that provides eight local, regional and international sculptors six weeks to create monumental pieces of public art from New Brunswick granite.

“The Government of Canada is focused on change and delivering real results for Canadians, and we know that building a strong country begins in our local communities,” said Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister, Navdeep Bains, who is also minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA). “Sculpture Saint John is a unique project that will enhance tourism in numerous rural communities, bringing growth and far-reaching benefits to the entire region.”

The sculptures will be permanently installed in partner communities across the region, the majority of which are rural. The new mobile application will feature these communities and serve as a guide for tourists as they follow the trail of sculptures located throughout Maine and New Brunswick.

The provincial government contributed $20,000 to the project, while the federal government provided $75,700 through ACOA’s Innovative Communities Fund.