BC Arts Council Opens Applications for Scholarship Program
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BC arts students enrolled in post-secondary studies are encouraged to send in their applications to be considered for grants of up to $6,000
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The latest news on BC's arts, culture and heritage sector.
BC Government Launches New $7.5 Million Fund for Music Industry
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Creative BC will work over the coming months to design and launch new programs focused on industry development, individual career development and live music events.
Read MoreUpcoming Grant Information Workshop in Kamloops
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The BC Interior Community Foundation and Vancouver Foundation will host a granting information workshop on Tuesday, March 13.
Read MoreColumbia Basin Trust Funds 12 Arts and Culture Venues
/The funds, which will help renovate, relocate or upgrade a dozen cultural facilities in the Columbia Basin, total nearly $830,000.
Read MoreFederal Government Releases 2018 Budget
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The 2018 federal budget, released February 27, includes support of Indigenous heritage and investment in Canadian content.
Read MoreHow Does BC’s Culture Economy Compare to the Rest of Canada? Annual Report Sheds Light
/The Culture Satellite Account has released the Provincial and Territorial Culture Indicators report, which measures the provincial economic importance of culture and sport, for 2016.
Read MorePresentation on Gaming Grants Set for March 5
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Given changes to this year's Gaming Grants, BC Alliance hosts a presentation on the Community Gaming Grants Program
Read MoreProvince Launches Community Resilience Through Arts and Culture Pilot Program
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The Province of British Columbia has launched the Community Resilience Through Arts and Culture Fund, to support arts and culture by and for communities outside both the Metro Vancouver Regional District and the Capital Regional District. The deadline for submissions is March 2.
Read MoreVancouver City Council Renews Operating and Annual Assistance Funding
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On January 31, Vancouver City Council renewed its investment in local arts and culture organizations through operating funding and annual assistance funding.
Read MoreBC Government Increases Funding for International Presence Program
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The Province is increasing its investment in the program, which showcases BC artists internationally, by $100,000 to $350,000.
Read MoreApplications Are Open for City of Vancouver Community Arts Grants
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Vancouver-based non-profit organizations, cooperatives, or First Nation band councils are eligible to apply for cash grants to help cover the costs of planning or producing a community art project or event. The deadline is March 7.
Read MoreInformation on Community Gaming Grant Deadlines
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Applications for the Arts and Culture stream of the Community Gaming Grant program are being accepted from February 1 to April 30.
Read MoreCanada Council for the Arts Issues Statement on Sexual Harassment and Sexual Misconduct
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"We're currently reviewing our granting policies to [..] fairly and more effectively address situations which involve artists or organizations receiving Canada Council funding," the statement reads, in part.
Read MoreApplications Open for 2018 City of Vancouver Cultural Infrastructure Grants
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Vancouver-based arts and culture organizations can apply to receive funding support of up to $250,000 for costs related to planning, renovations, upgrades, expansion or purchase of cultural space.
Read MoreVictoria Foundation Awards $2.3 Million in Funding to Vancouver Island Non-Profits
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The Victoria Foundation has approved $2,294,724.40 in annual Community Grants to 104 non-profit organizations on Vancouver Island, including over 25 arts and culture-related initiatives.
Read MoreColumbia Basin Trust Increases Arts, Culture and Heritage Funding
/Columbia Basin Trust is expanding its support for arts, culture and heritage with $11.6 million over three years, through arts and culture venue grants and a number of heritage initiatives.
Read MoreGranville Island Announces New Grant to Activate Public Space
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CMHC-Granville Island is offering microgrants of up to $5000 to individuals, artist-ensembles/collectives and non-profit organizations, to activate its new public space, The Chain & Forge. The deadline for applications is February 12, 2018.
Read MoreCity of Vancouver Releases Draft 2018 Budget
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Among the planned investments, the City will contribute $580,000 in grants for arts and culture, following recommendations from the initial phase of the Creative City Strategy development.
Read MoreNorth Shore Cultural Mapping Project Receives Federal Funding
/The federal government will grant $421,000 towards a North Shore cultural mapping project led by the North Vancouver Community Arts Council in cooperation with local partners.
Read MoreStanding Committee on Finance and Government Services Issues 2018 Budget Report
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Among the recommendations outlined in the report, the Committee recommends doubling the BC Arts Council budget, increasing funding to Creative BC, funding Indigenous cultural centres, and creating a capital arts infrastructure fund.
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