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

In August, we announced a new program for equity-deserving and regional arts and culture organizations and collectives that that built on the priorities of Extending Foundations. The Accelerate program is now accepting applications! This is a two-year initiative to improve access and reduce barriers to funding for eligible equity-deserving and regional organizations and collectives. Funding

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Ten BC Arts Council programs are now accepting applications! “The BC Arts Council continues their commitment to increase funding access and enhance equitable opportunities for more artists and arts organizations,” said Melanie Mark, Hli Haykwhl Ẃii Xsgaak, Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport. “These BC Arts Council programs are another solid example of the

The new BC Arts Council Accelerate Program will increase access and remove barriers to funding for equity-deserving arts and cultural organizations to benefit more people working in B.C.’s arts sector. The two-year pilot program will offer multi-year, flexible funding of up to $30,000 per year to eligible equity-deserving arts and culture organizations and collectives for

Learn more about our Operating Assistance programs at upcoming Information Sessions. There are three separate sessions, each tailored for different groupings of organizations. BC Arts Council Program Advisors will go over the Operating Assistance intake for 2022/23 with time for Q&A. Attendees are encouraged to review the Operating Assistance program guidelines in advance to get

We’re pleased to announce that Operating Assistance: Community Arts Organizations program is open for intake. Operating Assistance: Community Arts Organizations provides funding to assist the general operations of established community-based non-profit arts organizations working in community engaged arts through a range of artistic and cultural programming. The program is intended for organizations that sustain an

As part of Extending Foundations: Action Plan 2022 -2024, we’re launching a revised Operating Assistance program for 2022/23, with changes including: One Operating Assistance program deadline for all applicants; Extending the application intake period from 6 to 13 weeks; Expanded eligibility based on funding and organizational history; Return to a two-year funding cycle for all

Come prepared with all your questions as BC Arts Council Program Advisors tell you more about the Early Career Development and Individual Arts Awards: Media Artists programs – now open for intake!  At these online information sessions, you’ll learn more about the details of each program like eligibility, how to apply, available supports, and lots

Come prepared with all your questions as BC Arts Council Program Advisors discuss the Professional Development Program at the Information Session on Wednesday, June 8 from 11:00 – 12:00 PT. Register in advance at https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZItc-6gpj4iG9MJ98FTvjxhX2TKZ4m7YeOG You can find more information about the Professional Development Program, including full program guidelines and an application preview, on the

We are excited to announce that three programs, Early Career Development, Professional Development and Media Artists, are now accepting applications. Early Career Development supports immersive and highly impactful opportunities for emerging and early career practitioners. Professional Development supports professional artists and arts & culture practitioners to undertake specific learning activities to advance their practice or