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

Three Port Coquitlam events to showcase grant opportunities, benefits for emerging artists

An invitation is out for Port Coquitlam residents looking to get a foot in the door of the local arts.

The city is welcoming interested participants Thursday night (April 21) to the Michael Wright Art Gallery in Leigh Square.

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Over $7,000 for Emerging Dance Artists Through Two Dance Awards

Over $7,000 for Emerging Dance Artists Through Two Dance Awards

Dance Victoria will award $7,175 for emerging dance artists wishing to study at recognized institutions outside of Canada. Applications are open for two awards from March 1, 2022 to April 15, 2022, 11:59 pm PDT.

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British Columbia Arts Council Announces Action Plan for 2022—2024

British Columbia Arts Council Announces Action Plan for 2022—2024

On April 8th, 2022, the BC Arts Council announced its Extending Foundations: Action Plan 2022—2024. The plan focuses on reconciliation, equity, diversity, inclusion and access. The BC Alliance for Arts + Culture team will work together to address the needs of the community arising from these recently announced changes.

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Applications Open for $150,000 in Regional Culture Grants

Applications Open for $150,000 in Regional Culture Grants

$150,000 in funding is available via regional project grants, which support creation, production, dissemination, audience development, research, project staff and/or administrative capacity building.

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Lieutenant Governor of BC Announces New Music + Arts Awards

Lieutenant Governor of BC Announces New Music + Arts Awards

This award is open to any British Columbian or B.C.-based individual, group or organization that has shown exceptional commitment to enhancing arts and culture within their communities. Twenty individual awards valued up to $5,000 each will be awarded, and four to five organizational awards will be awarded with a value of up to $15,000.

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BC Arts Council Scholarship Program Open for Applications

Awards of up to $6,000 per year are available to B.C. residents to attend full-time post-secondary arts training or to pursue high school half-day dance programs.

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Province of BC Announces New Recovery Support for Arts + Culture Sector

More than $12.4 million in one-time funding to the BC Arts Council will support a strong recovery for B.C. artists and organizations as the Province continues to build back from the COVID-19 pandemic. The money will be devoted to resilience supplements and topping up the Arts Impact Grant program.

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Heritage BC Announces 150 Time Immemorial Grant Recipients

Heritage BC Announces 150 Time Immemorial Grant Recipients

Heritage BC is announcing the results of the 150 Time Immemorial Grant Program (150 TIGP), intended to raise cultural awareness, educate people about B.C.’s colonial past and its ongoing impacts, advance reconciliation and promote inclusivity and diversity as a foundational aspect of BC’s future.

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Applications Open for ArtStarts Creative Spark Grant

Applications Open for ArtStarts Creative Spark Grant

In partnership with the City of Vancouver, ArtStarts’ Creative Spark Grant provides emerging artists with financial resources ($3000 for individuals and $5000 for groups) towards small projects in schools.

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Applications Open for Two Dance Awards via Dance Victoria

Applications Open for Two Dance Awards via Dance Victoria

In 2022, Dance Victoria will award $7,175 for emerging dance artists wishing to study at recognized institutions outside of Canada.

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Applications Open for City of Vancouver CASC Grants

Applications are open until March 2 for Communities and Artists Shifting Culture (CASC), a grant program that supports arts and culture projects happening in Vancouver.

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Federal Government Opens Canada Performing Arts Workers Resilience Fund

Federal Government Opens Canada Performing Arts Workers Resilience Fund

On February 1, the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Canadian Heritage, announced the launch of the Canada Performing Arts Workers Resilience Fund. This new temporary funding program will provide $60 million to help workers in the live performance sector.

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CRD Arts & Culture Grants Open for Applications

CRD Arts & Culture Grants Open for Applications

CRD (Capital Regional District) Arts & Culture is currently accepting applications for its Project, IDEA, Equity and Incubator grants, with deadlines this Spring.

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CKCA Funding Open Until March

Artists in all disciplines — as well as arts and culture organizations — are invited to apply for funding through the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance, which delivers the Arts and Culture Program on behalf of Columbia Basin Trust.

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Apply for Community Gaming Grants Until April 30!

Apply for Community Gaming Grants Until April 30!

Applications are now open for B.C. Community Gaming Grants. Not-for-profit organizations providing programs or services of direct benefit to the broader community can apply until April 30.

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Funding Available for Columbia Basin Arts, Culture + Heritage Groups

Funding Available for Columbia Basin Arts, Culture + Heritage Groups

The Regional District of Central Kootenay is now accepting applications for 2022 Columbia Basin Trust Community Initiative funding. The application deadline is February 11, 2022.

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City of Vancouver Cultural Spaces and CASC Grants Open January 17

City of Vancouver Cultural Spaces and CASC Grants Open January 17

Application forms will be available via the online grants portal the week of January 17, 2022 for the City of Vancouver’s Cultural Spaces Grants program, which supports the arts and culture sector with their facility projects.

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BC Arts Council Reopens Professional Development Program

BC Arts Council Reopens Professional Development Program

After a temporary suspension of the program, the BC Arts Council is again providing opportunities for arts and culture practitioners to apply for professional development activities within the constraints of all relevant public health advisories and protocols, via its Professional Development program. Apply by February 7.

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Applications Are Open for Arts Infrastructure, 150 Time Immemorial Grants

Applications Are Open for Arts Infrastructure, 150 Time Immemorial Grants

BC Arts Council’s Project Assistance: Arts Infrastructure grants enable eligible organizations to develop and enhance arts and cultural spaces. Meanwhile, the 150 Time Immemorial grant program, administered by the First Peoples’ Cultural Foundation and Heritage BC, supports reconciliation, learning, diversity, inclusivity, and resiliency through cultural heritage infrastructure, awareness, and planning.

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B.C. Government Supports Fairs, Festivals and Events

B.C. Government Supports Fairs, Festivals and Events

The Government of B.C. is providing nearly $30 million through one-time grants to eligible event organizers to support their efforts to resume safely. Grant amounts for each event are as much as 20% of the total event budget, for a maximum of $250,000.

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