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

Government of BC’s Destination Events Fund for Arts and Culture: A Driver of Tourism and Economic Growth

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In 2025, the provincial government of British Columbia launched the Destination Events program, a funding initiative aimed at enhancing BC’s reputation as a leading events destination and tourism hub (Destination British Columbia, 2025).

Expanding upon the successful former Tourism Events Program, the Destination Events Program will provide up to $5 million annually to help communities host tourism, arts, cultural, and sports events (Destination British Columbia, 2025). The initiative aims to support hosts by covering costs such as venue rentals, equipment, staffing, and other operational expenses (Lunaba, 2025).

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How To Advocate For the Arts After the Elections

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How To Advocate For the Arts After the Elections

Wondering how you can start leasing with the new government and advocating for the arts? We’ve put together a list of resources to help you navigate the conversations ahead.

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B.C. invests in First Nations language, arts, culture and heritage revitalization

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B.C. invests in First Nations language, arts, culture and heritage revitalization

New provincial funding will support and strengthen the reclamation and revitalization of First Nations languages, arts, culture and heritage across B.C.

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Grants to help youth in and from care take part in sport and cultural activities

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Grants to help youth in and from care take part in sport and cultural activities

The Province is creating a new grant program to help children and youth during and after government care participate in sport, physical and cultural activities.

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Alliance Responds To Gaming Grant Announcements

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Premier Christy Clark today released Scott Triplett’s Community Gaming Grant Review report and announced some good news for the arts community.

”We are very encouraged by Premier Clark's announcement of increases to funding and eligibility for BC Gaming Grants,” said Alliance for Arts and Culture executive director Rob Gloor in responding to today’s announcement.

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