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 2022/23 annual report, on our website, and potentially on other platforms as well. We’re looking for a variety of images that show: BC Arts Council

There are currently three vacancies on the BC Arts Council. New members are sought to play an active role in shaping the direction of policy, programs and funding for arts and culture in British Columbia. Collectively, council members set the strategic direction for the BC Arts Council and provide stewardship for the delivery of the

Community Arts Festivals Now Accepting Applications!

Categories: Funding

We’re pleased to announce that the Project Assistance: Community Arts Festivals program is open for intake. This program supports the artistic development of local, community-based arts festivals by providing funding for fees paid to B.C. or Canadian professional artists and technicians, and Elders or Traditional Knowledge Keepers engaged in the festival. The festival must be

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

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