The BC Arts Council committed to a transformational set of objectives in its strategic plan New Foundations: 2018-2022. In April 2022, we extended the timeframe of New Foundations and launched Extending Foundations: Action Plan 2022-2024.

The Action Plan has been developed as the arts and culture sector emerges from the health, economic, social, and cultural impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and addresses calls for social justice. It was developed to support the need for stability, rebalancing, and renewal across the sector.

The Action Plan has a timeline of two years to make key changes and provides a road map for the next round of strategic visioning for the BC Arts Council.

As we make progress on actions, we will maintain transparency and accountability. Review the Activity Tracker to see an overview of our progress to date on the Action Plan. Continue to check back for updates.

Extending Foundations: Action Plan 2022-2024

The Action Plan expands the vision, directions and commitments of the BC Arts Council through five themes: