BC Arts Council is grateful to be partnering with Arts BC, BC Museums Association, Greater Vancouver Professional Theatre Alliance and Rural Arts Inclusion Lab on the Pathways program. This partnership developed out of a shared vision and commitment to creating a more equitable and inclusive sector. The BC Arts Council launched Extending Foundations: Action Plan
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Kelowna Community Connections: Staff and members of the BC Arts Council invite you to join them for an afternoon of sharing stories, asking questions, and reflecting on what the future holds for arts and culture in your region and throughout B.C. Date: Monday, June 26, 2023 Time: 1:30p.m. – 4:00p.m. Location: the Atrium of the
The intake for the Arts Infrastructure Program will be extended until December 15, 2022. The program is intended to enable organizations to develop and enhance spaces that support the work of B.C.’s arts and cultural practitioners. The program offers funding in three categories: Category 1. Planning & Consultation. Maximum request: $25,000 Category 2. Capital Improvements.
The intake for the new BC Arts Council Accelerate Program will be extended until December 1, 2022. The program is intended to increase access and remove barriers for equity-deserving and regional arts and cultural organizations and collectives. The two-year pilot program offers multi-year, flexible funding of up to $30,000 to eligible equity-deserving or regional arts
We’re pleased to announce that the Individual Arts Awards for Visual Artists program is open for intake. This program provides funding to assist professional visual artists, contemporary and traditional craft artists, and independent critics and curators with the creation of specific projects. Awards are available to support the creation of new works, and applications may
Wanting to find out more about specific programs? Looking to see if you or your project is eligible? Wondering what the project timeline might be? REGISTER in advance (for free) and join Program Advisors as they take you through an overview of the program, eligibility requirements, and funding options. Info Sessions are now scheduled for:
Prince George: October 19 – Community Connections The BC Arts Council is coming to Prince George! As part of our visit, we are excited to invite artists and arts organizations from the region to spend an afternoon with us. Please join staff and members of the BC Arts Council for an opportunity to introduce yourselves,
We are pleased to announce that the Arts Impact Grant program is now accepting applications. “As we move beyond the pandemic, the Arts Impact Grant Program reflects the commitment of both the Province and the BC Arts Council to ensure arts funding reaches arts organizations and collectives to serve a greater diversity of artists at
We are pleased to announce that the Arts Infrastructure Program is now accepting applications. “Part of building a strong foundation for success in the B.C. arts community requires addressing infrastructure needs,” said Lisa Beare, Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport. “Grants through the Arts Infrastructure Program are making a big difference in empowering B.C.’s
In August, we announced a new program for equity-deserving and regional arts and culture organizations and collectives that that built on the priorities of Extending Foundations. The Accelerate program is now accepting applications! This is a two-year initiative to improve access and reduce barriers to funding for eligible equity-deserving and regional organizations and collectives. Funding