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
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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
It’s starting to feel like fall in B.C., which means lots of open programs at the BC Arts Council. Take a look at the programs currently accepting applications below so you don’t miss out on a funding opportunity for your project! Individual Arts Grants: Creative Writers Last day to submit your application is October 6,
Congratulations to BC Arts Council Vice Chair Dana Claxton on being awarded the 2023 Audain Prize for Visual Art. The prize is given out each year by the Audain Foundation to a senior artist in recognition of their outstanding contribution to the arts. Claxton has been an integral part of Council since 2021, helping guide
First Peoples’ Cultural Council (FPCC) is now accepting applications for Indigenous Arts funding. Learn more about the programs from their note below or head to their website at fpcc.ca. The FPCC Arts Program provides Indigenous arts funding for First Nations, Métis and Inuit artists, communities and organizations in B.C. Those involved with the creation, development, production,
Over the past number of months, the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport, in consultation with the Chair and Vice Chair of the BC Arts Council, has been working to restructure the Arts and Culture Division to better support the arts and culture sector and Ministry priorities. Going forward, the work of the Division