INTRODUCING: MIRAMICHI ARTS &

CULTURE INC.

Our vision is to foster a vibrant, inclusive, and collaborative arts community that empowers local artists, engages the broader public, and contributes to regional cultural and economic development.

Community Engagement and

Programming Networking and

Collaboration

Infrastructure and Capacity Building

Financial

Sustainability

Organizeworkshops ,lectures, and artist

, talks open to all ages and skill levels.

Host seasonal arts events and

exhibitions showcasing local

and regional talent.

Provide arts education programming in

partnership with schools, libraries,

cultural and seniors’ centers.

Establish a regional cultural calendar

for shared promotion f arts events.

Create a network of local artisans and

arts organizations for resource

sharing and collaborati

Develop a partnership program with local businesses to integrate arts intothe commercial and tourism sectors.

Support and enhance existing community spaces (e.g., halls, galleries, studios).

Explore opportunities to create a new

multipurpose arts hub in Miramichi.

Facilitate technical support and

professional development for local artists through mentorship opportunities.

Develop a multipronged funding model including:

Government and arts council grants;

Corporate sponsorships; individual donor campaigns;

Revenue from ticketed events and workshops;

Community-led fundraising

initiatives.

For more information please email:

MiramichiArtsAndCulture@gmail.com

Description goes hereGrea afternoon at Mill Cove Coffee with fellow authors Perre Arsenault and Christopher Sweet

My story: Green Potatoes - a small farm in easter Canada turns into mayhem.

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The second annual Burnt Church Author Readings took place the end of July, 2025.

Authors from left to right: David Adams Richards, Jonathan Creaghan, Sandra Bunting, Malcolm McConnell, Sandy Burnett and Johannes Bosma

Installed in a ceremony this summer (2025), it is part of Project Bookmark, which has created a trail across Canada to ;romote literature and a sense of place.

Join me Sunday, November 24th, 2024 at Fredericton Bookfair for a chance to browse my books of poetry, short stories, as well as anthologies featuring various authors.

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Excited for this event - May 31st, 2025

Crowne Plaza, Fredericton

Many Paths To Explore, Stellar Stories by Great Writers

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Quality literary magazine out of Galway, Ireland.

Touched that this issue is dedicated to a fine Irish poet Fred Johnston, who passed away recently

Chuck Bowie’s launch and booksigning of his latest thriller, Lost in London, is in Miramichi on Saturday, November 16 from 2-4 at Mill Cove Coffee

Wayne Curtis has a Christmas book out in time for the holidays

Virtural Launch of Earth.

Hosted by Angella Cormier

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And now we have Sandra Bunting for our next author. You can read on to discover a bit more about her and her story here, and also visit her website: https://www.sandrabunting.com/

What is your fave element and why?

Water. I have lived near the sea on both sides of the Atlantic, marvelled at the beauty of the Miramichi River in eastern New Brunswick and the wildness of the River Corrib in Galway, Ireland. I have swum in the ocean, walked along canals, jumped over streams and played in puddles. Now with climate change I appreciate, more than ever, a good rain.

What inspired your story for Earth?

We are blessed in summer and fall with an abundance of fruit and vegetables from local markets or small organic farms. Years of delight at obtaining fresh produce allowed me to meet several of these farmers and learn of their challenges: poor soil, cut worms, potato beetle, drought ... and perhaps something worse.

If you could pick one place on Earth to visit, where would that be and why?

I have two. One is Tibet for its spectacular views and fascinating culture (if it is still able to thrive under China's rule). But I have a fear of heights. Manaus, Brazil, may have a better chance. I am attracted to its tropical vegetation, the rich wildlife and its history, a city complete with an opera house created during the rubber boom of the19th century along the Rio Negro in the heart of the Amazon.

Excerpt of "Green Potatoes:

“Hold your fire. It is the RCMP. I am Constable Babin. We’re checking your property. Making sure you’re safe.”

Marek lowered the gun, and the Mountie stepped out of the wooded area followed by his partner.

Around the kitchen table, Constables Babin and Deveaux enjoyed a piece of apple pie and a cup of strong King Cole tea.

“This is a nice farm you have here.”

“Yeah”, said Constable Babin. “My father wanted me to run the family farm when he got old, and I said no way. You seem to have managed well.”

“Same for me", added the other officer. “My father wanted me to take over his fishing license. But it seemed like such a difficult, demanding and old-fashioned way to make a living. I hated it.”

Marek took a big gulp of tea. Ever observant, he picked out a noise coming from out in the yard.

“Shh! I hear something.”

A rumbling sound got louder. Marek reached for the gun.