THE UPDATED LAWNYA VAWNYA 15 LINEUP + OPEN CALLS!
The second LV15 lineup announcement is here!
!!CALLS GALORE!!
LAWNYA VAWNYA IS HIRING!
We have contract job opportunities available in support of Lawnya Vawnya 15, happening June 4-7, 2025!
We are now accepting applications for:
-FESTIVAL ASSISTANT
Application Deadline: April 21, 2025
Estimated Contract Duration: April 28, 2025 - June 20, 2025 (8-week contract)
This position is contingent on Canada Summer Jobs Funding. Applicants must be eligible under this program.
Call for 2025 Merch & Print Fair Vendors!
Lawnya Vawnya’s annual Merch & Print Fair is BACK June 6th and 7th from 12-4PM at Eastern Edge Gallery. There will be festival and artist merch alongside vendors from a range of artistic disciplines!
Past vendors have included: visual artists, musicians, craftspeople, tattoo artists, VR pop-ups, and more! The call is open! All vendors must be available for the full duration of both days. There is no cost to apply or for your table, although space is limited.
DEADLINE TO APPLY: April 28th, 2025
Space is limited so vendors will be selected by an internal Lawnya Vawnya committee. All applicants will be contacted by May 5th.
CALL FOR PROGRAM ADS!!
Reach a new audience and support Lawnya Vawnya 15 by purchasing a program ad!
By advertising with us you will directly reach an audience that is interested in unique products and services. In addition, your ad will reach local and visiting artists who are looking for goods, services, and experiences while they are taking part in the festival. Through proud partnerships with local businesses and organizations, Lawnya Vawnya highlights the creative ways that artists, businesses and organizations can collaborate to support one another in an effort to foster a thriving arts community.
Consider contributing to this largely volunteer-run festival by purchasing an ad in our program!
ADS CAN BE SUBMITTED TO:
MARKETING@LAWNYAVAWNYA.COM
BY MONDAY, MAY 5, 2025
OR if you’re interested in becoming a sponsor, email marketing@lawnyavawnya.com to learn more about the perks and price ranges! We are also flexible and very open to in-kind agreements and always looking for items for our artist bags - shoot us an email ✉️
COMING UP:
Coming May 1st-10th in the Eastern Edge rOGUE Gallery!
LAWNYA VAWNYA: Celebrating 15 years of independent art and music
Lawnya Vawnya turns 15 this year and before our 2025 festival we are looking back on the incredible art that has shaped LV over the years.
Running from May 1st – 10th, visit the rOGUE Gallery to see a retrospective of 15 years of art at Lawnya Vawnya. Featuring music, posters, merch, programs, and more!
AND on May 9th from 6pm-8pm join us for a closing party!!
Thank you to Eastern Edge for partnering with us on this exhibit ❤️
LAWNYA VAWNYA’S 2025 ST. JOHN’S ARTIST IN RESIDENCE PRESENTS:
Experience the History & Rhythm of Salsa!
Salsa & Stories: A Journey Through Latino Dance w/ De La Paz Latin Band
This special event isn’t just about music and dancing—it’s a journey through the history of salsa, exploring how it made its way to Newfoundland. Get ready to move, learn, and celebrate the culture of Latin America with us!
Family-Friendly
Admission: FREE!
Date: Sunday, April 27, 2025
Dance Class: 2:00 PM
Live Performance: 2:40 - 3:40 PM
Location: Quidi Vidi Brewery
See you on the dance floor!