The latest news on BC's arts, culture and heritage sector.

City of Richmond Arts and Culture Grant Deadlines

Registered non-profit arts and cultural organizations that provide programming and activities for the benefit of City of Richmond residents are invited to apply for 2017 funding for Project Assistance, Operating Assistance, and Canada 150 projects. 

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Applications Open for 2017-2018 Aboriginal Languages Initiative

The program supports the preservation and revitalization of Indigenous languages through community-based projects and activities that include documentation and immersion strategies.

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Underutilized Spaces Vancouver Civic Theatres Grant Application Now Available

Vancouver arts organizations and other non-profit community groups are invited to apply now for the 2017 grant program, which focuses on the activation of underutilized spaces in Vancouver Civic Theatres. 

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A Call to Action Concerning the Community-Engaged Arts & the Canada Council

A team of concerned artists from across the country is urging members of the arts community to take part in a letter-writing campaign as a result of serious concerns about new policies affecting community-engaged arts practice in the context of the Canada Council's New Funding Model. 

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City of Vancouver Approves $550,000 Civic Theatre Space Subsidy

Vancouver arts organizations and non-profit community groups will continue to have access to subsidies on short-term rentals at venues such as the Queen Elizabeth Theatre Plaza and the Orpheum Annex thanks to the approval of the Vancouver Civic Theatres' Underutilized Spaces Grant for another three years. 

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Applications Due December 15 for Creative Spark Vancouver Grants for Emerging Artists

Creative Spark Vancouver grants offer 100% funding for small projects, up to $1,000. Emerging artists across all artistic disciplines are encouraged to apply. 

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Applications For 2017 City of Vancouver Cultural Grants Open October 24

Vancouver-based non-profit arts groups, projects, and events in any artistic discipline that contribute to discourse, practice, or art forms or support heritage or services to the arts sector are eligible to apply.

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Artists in the Classroom Grants Deadline

Artists in the Classroom (AIC) grants of up to $3,500 for small to medium scale projects and grants of up to $10,000 for large scale projects are available through ArtStarts in Schools. Apply by October 17. 

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Alliance Recommendations on 2017 Provincial Budget

At a public hearing in Richmond this week, Alliance executive director Brenda Leadlay made a presentation to the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services with respect to the arts and culture sector and the 2017 provincial budget. 

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First Peoples' Cultural Council Accepting Applications for 2016/17 Arts Funding Programs

The FPCC grants support First Nations and Aboriginal arts through five programs: Individual Emerging Artists, Organizations and Collectives, Sharing Traditional Arts Across Generations, Arts Administrator Internships and Mentorships, and Aboriginal Youth Engaged in the Arts. 

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Finance Committee Announces Budget 2017 Public Consultation Schedule

Public hearing registration opened on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 and spaces book up quickly!

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Canada Council for the Arts Announces 2017-18 Grant Deadlines and Details

The Canada Council for the Arts has announced specifics about its new funding model, along with deadlines and details for 2017-18 grants.

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FANS Grant Supports North Shore Artists

The Fund for Arts on the North Shore Don S. Williams Grant program provides annual cash grants to assist emerging and established North and West Vancouver artists of all ages who are interested in developing their practice.

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Province Invests $250,000 in International Presence Funding

BC artists and arts organizations pursuing international promotion or networking opportunities can submit proposals for International Presence funding as part of the provincial government's Creative Economy Strategy. 

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Canadian Government Seeks Public Input on Infrastructure Investment

The Government of Canada has laid out a plan to invest more than $120 billion in infrastructure over the next 10 years and seeks input from communities, stakeholders, and Canadians.

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Applications Close Soon for Emily Carr Alumni Association Award

Are you thinking about returning to Emily Carr to further your studies and practice? Alumni who graduated from ECU or VSA with a degree or diploma in a credit program in 2013 or earlier, and children of alumni are invited to apply for the award valued at $500. Deadline is August 1. 

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Call for Applications: 2016 John Hobday Awards in Arts Management

Are you an established or mid-career arts manager interested in professional development or mentorship opportunities? The John Hobday Awards in Arts Management offer up to two distinct awards of $10,000 annually. 

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First Peoples’ Cultural Council to Conduct Community Consultation Sessions

The First Peoples’ Cultural Council (FPCC) invites Aboriginal artists, collectives, and arts organizations to participate in a community consultation as part of the organization's Arts Program Review.

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Applications Open for 2016-17 BC Collaborative Spaces Program

Arts and culture organizations now can apply for grants of up to $50,000 for small capital projects through the BC Collaborative Spaces program. Apply for the 2016/17 program by September 1. 

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City of Vancouver Approves $1.5M in Funding for Public Art

The Council of the City of Vancouver has approved a boost of $1.5 million in public art funding over two years. 

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