Individual Arts Grants: Visual Artists
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Program TypeIndividual Arts Grants
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Application DeadlineNovember 25, 2026
- Application Type
- Fields of Practice
Description
Individual Arts Grants: Visual Artists supports professional visual artists, contemporary and traditional craft artists, and independent critics and curators with the creation of specific projects.
Grants are available to support the creation of new works. Applications may be made by individuals or on behalf of a collaboration of two or more artists sharing creative control of a project.
Independent curators and critics may apply to further their practice independently from art organizations or institutions. Applications may investigate visual and media arts and/or museum practice.
Program Guidelines (PDF)
Application Checklist (PDF)
Application Preview (Word)
Review the Program Guidelines to learn about:
- How to apply
- Who can apply
- Eligible projects and expenses
- Exclusions
- Grant amounts
- What is needed for the application, including support material
- How applications will be assessed
Please review the Program Guidelines before contacting the BC Arts Council.
Processing of registration requests will pause at 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, five business days before the grant closes on November 25, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. If you register during this time, you will not be able to apply for this grant intake.
Applications are currently being accepted until November 25, 2026.
Resources
Application Assistance
This program provides funding for support services required to create and submit grant applications, project updates, and final reports for BC Arts Council grants.
Access Support
This program provides additional funding to support access costs associated with a project funded by a BC Arts Council grant.
How to Apply
Applications are submitted through the Grant Management System.
We recommend registering and creating a profile in the online grants management system at least two weeks before the application closing date. Registration requests received within five days of a grant deadline will not be processed until after the application deadline has passed
New applicants must register and create a profile in the online system by Wednesday, November 18, 2026 to access grant applications for the Individual Arts Grants Visual Artists program. Once registered in the system, grant applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time) on Wednesday, November 25, 2026.