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

NAC and Facebook Canada Launch Fund for Online Performances

NAC and Facebook Canada Launch Fund for Online Performances

The Facebook-National Arts Centre Fund for Performing Artists will provide $100,000 in artists fees to support online performances between now and March 31, 2020 to help ease financial strain for those impacted by the closure of performance venues across Canada related to COVID-19.

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What's New in the New BC Gaming Guidelines

What's New in the New BC Gaming Guidelines

The Province of British Columbia has released the 2020 Program Guidelines for Community Gaming Grants. With the updated guidelines come some changes in the way applications are evaluated.

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City of Vancouver Accepting 2020/2021 Theatre Rental Grants Applications

City of Vancouver Accepting 2020/2021 Theatre Rental Grants Applications

The Theatre Rental Grant program offers financial assistance to Vancouver-based, professional, non-profit arts and cultural organizations to rent Vancouver Civic Theatres. The deadline to apply is March 25.

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Apply for City of Vancouver's UNTITLED: Public Art Grants by March 18

The City of Vancouver is providing grants of up to $100,000 to fully fund public art projects. The application deadline is March 18.

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BCMA and Province of BC Offer One-Time Grants for Family Day 2020

BCMA and Province of BC Offer One-Time Grants for Family Day 2020

The BC Museums Association, in partnership with the Province of British Columbia, is offering one-time grants to support local museums, art galleries, historic places, cultural heritage institutions and Indigenous communities in hosting a free community event for Family Day 2020. The deadline is February 10.

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City of Vancouver Accepting Applications for 2020 Cultural Infrastructure Grants

City of Vancouver Accepting Applications for 2020 Cultural Infrastructure Grants

The City of Vancouver is accepting applications for 2020 Cultural Infrastructure Grants, with a deadline of March 11. Receive funding support of up to $250,000 for costs related to planning, renovations, upgrades, expansion or purchase of your organization’s cultural space.

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Apply for BC's International Presence Program

Apply for BC's International Presence Program

The Government of British Columbia's International Presence Program is open for applications, with a deadline of February 24. Grants from this program are designed to increase the global understanding and appreciation of British Columbia’s arts, culture, creativity, and innovation.

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City of Vancouver to Host Public Art Grants Information Session

The City of Vancouver is providing grants of up to $100,000 to fully fund public art projects which are significant in scale, conceptual innovation, or the potential for public engagement. Attend an information session February 4.

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Canada Council to Host Collab Sessions in Vancouver and Victoria

Canada Council to Host Collab Sessions in Vancouver and Victoria

Are you thinking about applying for a grant, but you’re not sure how? Do you want to improve your grant writing skills? Attend a Canada Council Collab session in Vancouver or Victoria in late January or early February. Register now!

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City of Vancouver Seeks Peer Assessors for 2020 Cultural Grants

The City of Vancouver is seeking multi-disciplinary peer assessors for 2020 Cultural Grants (Operating, Annual Assistance and Projects).

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Amplify BC Career Development Program Open for Applications

Amplify BC Career Development Program Open for Applications

Artist-entrepreneurs and music companies are eligible to apply for a grant to cover up to 50% of eligible expenses for sound recording, marketing and music videos. Online and in-person info sessions have also been scheduled. Apply by December 11.

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Canada Council Digital Strategy Fund to Host Facebook Live Event

Canada Council Digital Strategy Fund to Host Facebook Live Event

To help answer last-minute questions on the Digital Strategy Fund, the Canada Council is hosting a Facebook Live event on September 4.

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City of Richmond Opens Applications for 2020 Project Grants

City of Richmond Opens Applications for 2020 Project Grants

Registered non-profit arts and culture organizations are invited to apply for the City of Richmond's 2020 Arts & Culture Project Grant program, which offers grants of up $5,000. Apply by October 28.

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First Peoples' Cultural Council Indigenous Arts Program Accepting Applications

First Peoples' Cultural Council Indigenous Arts Program Accepting Applications

The Indigenous Arts Program provides funding in six different categories for Indigenous artists. The application deadline is September 15, 2019.

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Standing Committee on Finance Releases Report on Budget 2020 Consultation

Standing Committee on Finance Releases Report on Budget 2020 Consultation

Recommendations around arts and culture include increased funding through the BC Arts Council and a review of the purpose and methodology of the Gaming Grants program.

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artsvest B.C. Announces Dates for Info Sessions

artsvest B.C. Announces Dates for Info Sessions

Business / Arts has announce the remaining dates for the 2019 launch of artsvest B.C., including info sessions in Victoria, Masset, Cranbrook, Fort St. John and Whistler.

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$300,000 Vancouver Music Fund to Elevate Indigenous and Underrepresented Voices

$300,000 Vancouver Music Fund to Elevate Indigenous and Underrepresented Voices

The City of Vancouver and Creative BC have partnered on three new music grant programs to support Indigenous and underrepresented artists, which will be funded by the City’s $300,000 Vancouver Music Fund.

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BC Arts Council Opens Applications for 2019/20 Strategic Opportunities Program

BC Arts Council Opens Applications for 2019/20 Strategic Opportunities Program

The Strategic Opportunities Program assists BC arts and cultural organizations, including museums, to undertake significant strategic projects to address organizational opportunities and challenges. The deadline for applications is July 2.

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Canada Council and CBC Launch Digital Content Incubator

Canada Council and CBC Launch Digital Content Incubator

The Canada Council for the Arts and CBC/Radio-Canada have announced plans to launch a new $1 million catalyst tool to amplify digital creation in Canada. Full guidelines and details will be revealed in late June.

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Arts Council of Surrey to Host Roundtable Meeting for Local Arts Organizations

Arts Council of Surrey to Host Roundtable Meeting for Local Arts Organizations

On June 1, members of Surrey arts organizations are invited to attend an event hosted by the Arts Council of Surrey designed as “a unique opportunity to meet and converse with the City of Surrey’s arts and cultural leaders.”

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