Overview Dates: June 8 to September 18, 2026 Who: BC Arts Council What: Development of the BC Arts Council’s (BCAC’s) Strategy and Action Plan. Where: Province-wide Why: To ensure BCAC’s future priorities, programs, and investments reflect the current needs, realities, and opportunities of B.C.’s arts and culture sector. How: Online Engagement summary The BC Arts Council is engaging with artists, arts
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The BC Arts Council is proud to congratulate former chair Sae Hoon (Stan) Chung on receiving the 2026 Governor General’s Ramon John Hnatyshyn Award for Voluntarism in the Performing Arts. The national recognition was accompanied by a National Film Board short, Worlding, directed by former BC Arts Council vice chair, Dana Claxton. The film explores the value of
The BC Arts Council is pleased to announce that applications for the 2026/27 Operating Assistance program are now open. Applications will be accepted until October 8, 2026. Operating Assistance provides ongoing support to established arts and culture organizations in British Columbia, helping them sustain operations, deliver programming, and serve communities throughout the province. This intake reflects a transitional approach that balances
BCAC NEWS RELEASE BC Arts Council launches engagement to shape its future priorities, strategy and action plan The BC Arts Council (BCAC) is inviting the arts and culture sector in British Columbia to provide feedback to help shape its future priorities, strategy, and action plan. From June 8 to July 31, artists, arts and cultural
Share Photos & Impact Stories with the BC Arts Council Help us highlight the strength and diversity of BC’s arts community! The BC Arts Council (BCAC) is inviting you to submit compelling photos and short impact stories from BCAC-funded projects. Your submissions may be featured in our Annual Report, on the BC Arts Council website,
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.
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
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
Kelowna Community Connections: Staff and members of the BC Arts Council invite you to join them for an afternoon of sharing stories, asking questions, and reflecting on what the future holds for arts and culture in your region and throughout B.C. Date: Monday, June 26, 2023 Time: 1:30p.m. – 4:00p.m. Location: the Atrium of the