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

Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services Budget 2024 Consultation: Written Submission

Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services  Budget 2024 Consultation: Written Submission

The Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services invites British Columbians to share their ideas and priorities for the next provincial budget. Your continued participation in the annual budget consultation is important and crucial in the development of our province, and we highly encourage you to add your comments.

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Province approves $2.2 million towards the revitalization of Vancouver's Chinatown

Province approves $2.2 million towards the revitalization of Vancouver's Chinatown

This week, on May 12, the province of BC approved $2.2 million in funding towards the revitalization of Vancouver's Chinatown

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New funding announced for BC's creative sector

New funding announced for BC's creative sector

New financial support for creative industries was announced by the province on Wednesday, April 19.

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GVPTA Introduces New Platform for Theatre Performers, Designers, and Production Professionals

GVPTA Introduces New Platform for Theatre Performers, Designers, and Production Professionals

This week, the GVPTA has introduced Hello, a program that offers a platform for theatre performers, designers, and production professionals to get on the radar of local theatre hiring personnel. Applications are now open.

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Funding Is Available for Podcast Creators

Funding Is Available for Podcast Creators

New funding is available for Podcast creators via Creative BC.

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Yosef Wosk Publication Grant Open for Applications

Yosef Wosk Publication Grant Open for Applications

Assistance for new publications focusing on Vancouver’s heritage places, their stories, and related topics is available.

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Assistance for new publications focusing on Vancouver’s heritage places available

Assistance for new publications focusing on Vancouver’s heritage places available

Up to $10,000 is available to support all successful projects annually through the Yosef Wosk Publication Grant.

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A Few Days Left For Theatre Rental Grants

A Few Days Left For Theatre Rental Grants

Does your arts and culture organization need a well-equipped venue to produce a cultural event?

The Theatre Rental Grant (TRG) program offers financial assistance to Vancouver-based, professional, non-profit arts and cultural organizations to rent the centrally-located Vancouver Civic Theatres

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Regional cultural grants up to $10k are available

Regional cultural grants up to $10k are available

Local arts and culture organizations can now apply for Metro Vancouver’s 2023 regional cultural grants.

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Community and Artists Shifting Culture (CASC) – Project grant applications close March 8, 2023

Community and Artists Shifting Culture (CASC) – Project grant applications close March 8, 2023

CASC supports eligible organizations with grants ranging from $2,500 up to $20,000 for projects that include a wide range of short-term, one-time, or limited series arts, cultural, & creative projects.

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Funding Available for B.C. Fairs, Festivals and Events

Funding Available for B.C. Fairs, Festivals and Events

The Province is providing $30 million to support B.C.-based events in response to calls from the sector for more help. The B.C. Fairs, Festivals and Events Fund(the BCFFE Fund) provides a one-time grant for up to 20% of your total event budget, up to a maximum of $250,000 per event. Depending on uptake, grant amounts may exceed 20% of the event budget.

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AFC Reactivation Funding Deadline Approaching

AFC Reactivation Funding Deadline Approaching

$2,500 per person is available right now for performing arts professionals in Canada.  

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CRD Arts & Culture Grants Are Available

CRD Arts & Culture Grants Are Available

If your organization is in the greater Victoria area, it may be eligible for a CRD Arts & Culture grant.

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The Music Industry Initiatives Program Is Open

The Music Industry Initiatives Program Is Open

The Music Industry Initiatives program supports initiatives that grow and develop British Columbia’s music ecosystem.

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Funding available for all non-profit cultural spaces in Chinatown

Funding available for all non-profit cultural spaces in Chinatown

The City of Vancouver is offering Cultural Infrastructure Grants (CIG), Small Grants for Cultural Spaces and Critical Assistance Grants to support non-profit and co-op cultural spaces in the area.

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Community and Artists Shifting Culture + Cultural Learning and Sharing Grants Opened

Community and Artists Shifting Culture + Cultural Learning and Sharing Grants Opened

Community and Artists Shifting Culture (CASC) &  Cultural Learning and Sharing (CLS) applications opened on Jan. 25, 2023.

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Culture|Shift Progress Report: 2020 – 2021

Culture|Shift Progress Report: 2020 – 2021

The outline of the initial progress made on Culture|Shift’s goals and actions from 2020-2021 is now available for review.

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Craft Council of BC Signature Fundraising Event

Craft Council of BC Signature Fundraising Event

Every year, the CCBC presents The Earring Show – a fundraiser and exhibition packed full of creative talent with a wide selection of pairs of earrings.

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VCT Activating Spaces Grant Program Now Open for Applications

VCT Activating Spaces Grant Program Now Open for Applications

Applications are now open for the 2023 intake of the VCT Activating Spaces Grant Program.

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Launch date announced for Community Service Recovery Fund

This $400 million investment will help organizations adapt services, buy technology, develop new ways of working, support the wellbeing of staff, and develop plans to diversify income streams.

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