August 18 - 20, 2023

THIRD SHIFT is a contemporary art festival presented by Third Space, a not-for-profit artist-run centre in Saint John, New Brunswick, that includes temporary installations, interventions, performances, projections, and events. 

Created as a platform for new experiences and communal exchange, THIRD SHIFT aims to offer Saint John citizens and visitors to the city a unique opportunity to engage with contemporary art and re-imagine urban space.

Photo (left): ‘LAVA’ by Lex Stephenson

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2023 Schedule

🌙FRIDAY AUG 18🌙✨LEX STEPHENSON /// QUEER COLLABORATION WORKSHOP11am-2:30pmRegister here!

✨CONTEMPORARY ART FESTIVAL /// FESTIVAL D'ART CONTEMPORAIN7pm-12amUptown Saint John - Centre-ville de Saint-JeanClick here for artist & community partner lineups

🌙SATURDAY AUG 19🌙✨ACAP /// CLEAN-UP8:30am-10:30am /// Bayshore BeachDrop in, no registration required! 

✨KAREN LEBLANC /// OVER AND UNDER: WEAVE ON A FRAME LOOM WORKSHOP1pm-3pm /// Saint John Arts Centre, Percival RoomRegister here!

✨THIRD WATCH /// FESTIVAL OF AUDIO-VISUAL WORKS6pm-8pm /// Saint John Theatre Company, BMO TheatreClick here for artist lineup & content details

🌙SUNDAY AUG 20🌙✨ARTIST TALKS AND PANELS1pm-4pm /// Imperial Theatre, Upper Lobby 

✨KEYNOTE /// CHEYENNE HENRY

✨PANEL /// STATE OF MIND

✨PANEL /// BEYOND THE CANVAS

Map & Festival Guide

Click here for the 2023 THIRD SHIFT Festival Guide!

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THANK YOU

THIRD SHIFT is an evolving project and labour of love for Third Space. We’re proud that over the last nine years it has grown into an annual festival made possible through generous community support. Thank you to last year’s funders and sponsors!