The BC Arts Council (BCAC) was created in 1995 as an agency of the Province of British Columbia under the Arts Council Act. The BCAC nurtures and supports arts and cultural activity in communities across British Columbia. From community arts in rural and urban centres, to individual artists, professional performing arts companies, Indigenous artists and cultural organizations, art galleries, local museums and music festivals – BCAC supports a range of activities while engaging with artists and communities to inform policies and programs.

• Grant Programs

  The BCAC offers a wide range of funding programs, including:

  Individual arts awards

  One-time grants for artists, including young and pre-professional artists in all disciplines.

  Project assistance grants

  One-time grants for specific projects initiated by individuals, collectives and organizations.

  Operating assistance grants

  Ongoing support for B.C.-based, not-for-profit arts and cultural organizations and for-profit book publishers.

  The funding programs can be viewed as a list or searched using a number of criteria to help you discover quickly which grants you may be eligible for.

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• News and Updates

  New BC Arts Council Website Launched

  The BC Arts Council is excited to have a fresh new look for our website. From our consultation with…

  Indigenous Arts Program Now Accepting Applications

  The Indigenous Arts Program (IAP) (formerly the Aboriginal Arts Development Awards) provides…

  Call for an Equity Consultant

  The BC Arts Council has posted a Short-Form RFP (Request for Proposals) for contracting with an…

  2018-2022 Strategic Plan released

  The BC Arts Council announced the release of its new strategic plan, “New Foundations:…

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• Upcoming Grant Deadlines

  Professional Development – August Intake

  Deadline: August 15, 2019

  Supports professional artists and arts & culture professionals to take advantage…

  Touring Initiatives – August Intake

  Deadline: August 15, 2019

  Supports touring activities outside the province that will lead to enhanced…

  Creative Writers

  Deadline: September 15, 2019

  Supports professional writers with specific creative…

  Arts and Cultural Service Organizations – Operating

  Deadline: September 30, 2019

  Supports BC service organizations that provide a range of services to an established…

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