Individual Arts Grants: Professional Performing Artists

Description

Individual Arts Grants: Professional Performing Artists support initiatives in the development, creation, production, realization, dissemination, or live performance of classical, experimental, original, traditional, and contemporary performing art forms from all world cultures. Performing arts includes dance, music, theatre, multidisciplinary, or other performing arts practices such as circus arts and comedy.

The program has three categories:

  • Category 1: Creation Phase supports the initial stages of the creative process including research, project development, and early drafts of new work.
  • Category 2: Development Phase supports projects engaging in creation-based residencies and workshops, staged readings, and presentations in development.
  • Category 3: Production and Realization Phase supports the latter stages of project development, full production, remounts, post-production, and projects with a full range of activity from Creation to Production and Realization.

Program Guidelines (PDF)

Application Preview (Word)

Application Checklist (PDF)

Applications are currently being accepted until May 28, 2025.

Review the Program Guidelines to learn about:

  • How to apply
  • Who can apply
  • Eligible projects and expenses
  • Exclusions
  • Grant amounts (requests up to $25,000)
  • What is needed for the application, including support material
  • How applications will be assessed

Please review the Program Guidelines before contacting the Program Advisor.

Resources

Application Assistance
This program provides funding for support services required to create and submit grant applications, project updates, and final reports for BC Arts Council grants.

Access Support
This program provides additional funding to support access costs associated with a project funded by a BC Arts Council grant.

Glossary

How to Apply

Applications are submitted through the Grant Management System.

New applicants must register and create a profile in the online system. Once the registration request is submitted, it may take up to four business days to process your request.

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