Attention B.C. arts organizations! Would you like to learn more about the Arts Infrastructure grant program? Join BC Arts Council Program Officers, Sarah Todd and Erin Macklem, for an interactive information session. DATE: Friday, December 10th, 2021 TIME: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm PST / 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm MST LOCATION: Zoom (link will
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We are pleased to announce that the Arts Infrastructure Program is now accepting applications. The $4-million program helps with the development and enhancement of spaces that support the work of B.C.’s arts and cultural practitioners. Project categories are: Category 1. Planning & Consultation Planning processes and research to support the acquisition, development and/or enhancement of
The Province is now accepting applications to support B.C.-based events with the new Fairs, Festivals and Events Recovery Fund, offered through the Tourism Branch. The Government of B.C. is providing up to $12.9 million in one-time grants to eligible event organizers to support their efforts to resume safely. Grant amounts for each event will be
There are currently two vacancies on the BC Arts Council board. New members are sought to play an active role in shaping the direction of funding for the arts and culture in British Columbia. The board sets the strategic direction for the BC Arts Council; evaluates performance measures; provides stewardship for the delivery of the
2020 was an unusual and challenging year for the arts and culture sector. We’re seeking images from grant recipients that tell the stories of the year they’ve experienced. These images will be considered for use in our forthcoming annual report, our website, and on other platforms. In addition to images of activities that were supported
The Arts-Based Community Development (ABCD) program is now open for applications. The ABCD program supports arts and community organizations to engage professional artists in the development and delivery of community-based, arts-centred activities. These activities should contribute to an understanding of arts and culture as a path to health, well-being, human dignity, and celebration. The ABCD
Today the BC Arts Council is pleased to be administering $14 million through additional resilience supplements to arts and culture organizations across the province. The funding comes through StrongerBC: BC’s Economic Recovery Plan and is in addition to the $21 million in support that was announced by the B.C. Government in September 2020. The funding
The Scholarship Awards program is now open for the 2021 intake. Scholarship Awards is our oldest program (in fact, the program predates the establishment of the BC Arts Council). The program assists B.C. residents to attend full-time post-secondary arts training and studies or to pursue high school half-day dance programs. Grants are up to $6000
The BC Arts Council is pleased to partner with Creative BC on the Interactive Fund to help position B.C. creators and producers for promising new markets. The Interactive Fund supports the production of high quality, original, interactive digital media projects, content and software applications owned and controlled by B.C. societies, companies or individuals. Applications are
The Province of BC has announced the recipients of the Arts Infrastructure Program grants delivered through the BC Arts Council. Fifty arts and culture organizations are receiving support to improve their spaces or buy equipment. The dedicated funding will help organizations provide space for artists, offer great programs in their communities and contribute to economic