Possible Canada Post Strike May Affect Grant Submissions
/Artists and organizations submitting grants should be wary that an upcoming Canada Post service disruption may affect their ability to meet grant deadlines.
Read MoreThe latest news on BC's arts, culture and heritage sector.
Province Funds BC’s Artistic Ambassadors on World Stage
/The International Presence pilot project will fund 18 projects totalling $237,574, representing a range of artistic disciplines and tour locations in Canada, the United States and Europe.
Read MoreBC Arts Council Announces Program and Policy Changes
/Changes include: development of a four-stream funding model to frame the BC Arts Council's categories of funding support; the introduction of an Enhanced Capacity Program and an Interim Special Project Assistance Program; and new requirements for reporting.
Read MoreMetro Vancouver Opens 2016 Regional Project Grant Applications
/Metro Vancouver makes annual funding assistance available to arts and culture organizations for regional projects. Application deadline is June 6.
Read MoreCanada Council for the Arts Announces "New Chapter" Creation Fund
/The Canada Council for the Arts is marking the 150th Anniversary of Confederation by creating a special program to support the creation and sharing of exceptional artistic and literary works.
Read MoreCanada Council Announces Its Strategic Plan 2016-21
/Canada Council for the Arts aims to set out a vision for the future of Canada's arts sector through its 2016-21 Strategic Plan. The Council also revealed plans to launch a special, one-time $33.4 million creation fund by May 2016.
Read MoreActivation of Underused Vancouver Civic Theatre Spaces Through Pilot Program
/As part of a one-year pilot program, Vancouver Civic Theatres will provide grants of subsidized rental fees to arts organizations and not-for-profit community groups for use of underused VCT spaces such as the Queen Elizabeth Theatre Plaza and the Orpheum Annex.
Read MoreChanges in the Management of Canadian Heritage Grants and Contributions
/On April 14, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage announced that important changes will be made to the way business is done in her department with respect to grants and contributions.
Read MoreInformation Session for Gaming Grant Applicants
/On Tuesday, April 5, Rob Gloor of the Alliance for Arts + Culture and David Sheach of the BC Association for Charitable Gaming will co-host a free information session in Vancouver to update the community on the BC Government’s Community Gaming Grants Program.
Read MoreFederal Government Phases In Its Commitment To Arts & Culture Funding
/The 2016 federal budget, announced on March 22, takes essential steps toward growth in arts and culture through a commitment to a $1.9B investment over the next five years.
Read MoreCall for Proposals for New Arts Initiative to Welcome Refugees
/The Canada Council for the Arts and Sun Life Financial are inviting proposals for a new initiative designed to connect incoming Syrian refugees with the Canadian artistic community.
Read MoreNew Grant For Emerging Artists - Creative Spark Vancouver
/The City of Vancouver has announced a new grant program for emerging artists, presented in partnership with ArtStarts in Schools. Creative Spark Vancouver supports emerging artists and fosters their capacity to work with young people.
Read MoreFunding Announced for Whistler Cultural Connections Project
/The federal government is providing nearly half a million dollars in funding to the Whistler Arts Council for a project to link diverse cultural attractions along the Cultural Connections pathways in Whistler Village and throughout the Whistler Valley.
Read MoreCall for Applications for BC Language Initiative Program 2016-2017
/The BC Language Initiative (BCLI) program, administered by the First Peoples' Cultural Council, is now accepting applications for the 2016-2017 program year.
Read MoreApplications Open for Kevin Spacey Foundation Artists of Choice Awards 2016
/Applications are open to emerging artists residing in the UK, USA, and Canada in the genres of theatre, dance, film, and musical theatre. Deadline to apply is March 4.
Read MoreCanada Council Info Session on New Funding Model
/The Canada Council for the Arts is conducting an information session and a grant writing workshop in Vancouver for First Nations, Inuit and Métis artists and arts organizations.
Read MorePremier Announces $15M For BC Music Fund
/On February 11, Premier Christy Clark announced a $15-million grant toward the creation of a BC Music Fund to help support various activities in the music industry.
Read MoreProvincial Government Announces Creative Economy Strategy
/The Province has allocated $1.5 million over three years towards shared creative spaces and a $300,000 investment over two years in artsVest BC.
Read MoreApply for 2016 Vancouver Cultural Infrastructure Grant
/Vancouver-based non-profit organizations may be eligible to apply for funds to buy, build, renovate, or expand a cultural space. Deadline to apply is April 8.
Read MoreVancouver 2016 Cultural Infrastructure Grant Review
/Vancouver arts and culture non-profit organization are invited to have their say on the Cultural Infrastructure Grant program and offer suggestions for improvement. Survey closes February 15!
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