With the ongoing strike activity at Canada Post, mail service operations across the country have been disrupted since November 15, 2024. Grant recipients who receive cheques through the mail, should expect delays until Canada Post operations resume. More information can be found at https://www.canadapost-postescanada.ca. We will update this post when any new information is available.
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We are thrilled to welcome four new members to the BC Arts Council. Brian McBay (Vancouver) Carey Fouks (Vancouver) Smokii Sumac (ʔamakʔis Ktunaxa / East Kootenay) Tonya Martin (New Westminster) All four members were appointed for terms ending August 1, 2026. Council currently has 15 members, which represent the regions, cultural diversity, and artistic communities
BC Arts Council is excited to announce a new component of the Early Career Development program: Basic Training– for Organizations in Regional Areas. Early Career Development launched this year on June May 29. The intake will close on July 10, 2024. Basic Training supports on-the-job training and experiential learning for emerging artists and arts practitioners
We’re seeking images from grant recipients that help tell the story of B.C.’s arts and culture community over the past year. These images will be considered for use in our 2023/24 annual report, on our website, and potentially on other platforms. We’re looking for images that show: BC Arts Council funded activities which happened between
The First Peoples’ Cultural Council and the BC Arts Council invite you to join program staff at two upcoming Grants Information Sessions in Nanaimo on Snuneymuxw territory. These sessions will help arts and culture practitioners understand the available grants and how to apply. Grants Information Session: Arts Organizations and Collectives Date: Monday, May 6, 2024
We are thrilled to welcome three new members to the BC Arts Council! Marnie Hamagami, Prince George Melissa Lee, Vancouver Nika Collison, Skidgate All three members were appointed for terms ending July 31, 2026. The council currently has 15 members, which represent the regions, cultural diversity, and artistic communities across B.C. “Congratulations and a warm
We are thrilled to welcome Roy Henry Vickers as the inaugural Elder-in-Residence within the BC Arts Council. Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport Lana Popham, along with Council Chair Sae-Hoon Stan Chung, joined Roy Henry Vickers in Tofino today to mark this important step for the BC Arts Council. This role was created to
February is Black History Month – a time to acknowledge and learn about the contribution of Black communities in British Columbia and across Canada. BC Arts Council is proud to support many inspiring Black artists and organizations throughout the province. We hope you’ll find time throughout the year to take in some of the arts
Arts Impact is now open! Arts Impact Grants are responsive and flexible funding for arts and culture organizations and collectives. The intention of the program is to allow applicants to prioritize a specific project or group of related activities that will provide the most meaningful impact to their organization, artistic practice, or to their community.
There are two upcoming vacancies on our Council. We are looking for new members to play an active role in shaping the direction of policy, programs and funding for arts and culture in British Columbia. Council is made up of 15 members who broadly represent the different regions and the artistic communities of the province. We recognize