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

Respectful Workplace Fund Now Open for Applications

Respectful Workplace Fund Now Open for Applications

Creative BC has announced the opening of the Respectful Workplace, Diversity and Gender Parity Fund. The new $175,000 fund will support projects that create and maintain fair, inclusive and safe work environments in the creative industries.

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Apply for a City of Vancouver Creative City Strategy Grant

Apply for a City of Vancouver Creative City Strategy Grant

The City of Vancouver is providing a one-time only project grant of up to $20,000 to support priorities expressed by the community through the Creative City Strategy early engagement process. The deadline for applications is September 5.

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BC Arts Council Launches New Strategic Plan Focused on Equity, Diversity and Access

BC Arts Council Launches New Strategic Plan Focused on Equity, Diversity and Access

On July 4, the BC Arts Council launched “New Foundations: Strategic Plan for the British Columbia Arts Council 2018-2022,” which includes objectives around increasing and expanding investment in regional and Indigenous arts.

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Creative BC and CBC Launch Digital Production Fund

Creative BC and CBC Launch Digital Production Fund

On June 25, CBC and Creative BC announced the launch of a new $300,000 Digital Production Fund. The joint fund will support the creation of short-form digital content from emerging BC producers and creators.

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BC Government Announces Funding for Respectful Creative Sector Workplaces

BC Government Announces Funding for Respectful Creative Sector Workplaces

The $175,000 fund will be used to deliver respectful work-culture training for the board and leadership levels of creative industry associations and regional film commissions.

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City of Vancouver Approves Over $1.6 Million in Cultural Grant Allocations

City of Vancouver Approves Over $1.6 Million in Cultural Grant Allocations

On June 5, Vancouver City Council approved four major cultural grant programs that support creative communities, awarding $1.6 million in funding to 134 recipients.

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Creative BC Announces Amplify BC Funding Program Dates

Creative BC Announces Amplify BC Funding Program Dates

On May 24, Creative BC announced the opening of its first two Amplify BC funding programs and the timeline for all remaining program openings and deadlines.

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Western Canada Theatre Spaces Awarded Infrastructure Grant

On May 15, the Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport announced $188,000 in funding for important infrastructure upgrades to Sagebrush Theatre and the Pavilion Theatre, both spaces operated by Western Canada Theatre.

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Apply for the Canadian Heritage Legacy Fund

Apply for the Canadian Heritage Legacy Fund

The fund provides funding for community-initiated capital projects that engage citizens and raise awareness of local arts and heritage. Recipients may receive up to 50% of eligible expenses, to a maximum of $500,000.

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BC Community Infrastructure Projects Supported as Part of Canada 150

BC Community Infrastructure Projects Supported as Part of Canada 150

The beneficiaries of a $300 million federal fund set up to celebrate Canada 150 include several arts, culture and heritage groups from British Columbia, as well as groups upgrading important cultural monuments and facilities.

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Community Gaming Grants Programs Offers Capital Projects Sector Webinar

Community Gaming Grants Programs Offers Capital Projects Sector Webinar

Interested in applying for a Capital Projects Sector Grant in 2018? Attend this free webinar on May 23.

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Professor Monica Gattinger Presents a Discussion on the Future of Arts Funding at Unrestricted

Professor Monica Gattinger Presents a Discussion on the Future of Arts Funding at Unrestricted

We're excited to announce that Monica Gattinger (Institute for Science, Society and Policy, University of Ottawa) will host a panel discussion on “The Past, Present and Future of Arts Funding in Canada” at Unrestricted, our joint conference with the Greater Vancouver Professional Theatre Alliance.

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Applications Open for MusiCounts TD Community Music Program

Applications Open for MusiCounts TD Community Music Program

The program provides musical instruments and equipment to community centres, after-school programs and other community non-profit organizations. Applications are due by May 9.

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Applications Open for John Moffat & Larry Lillo Award

Applications Open for John Moffat & Larry Lillo Award

The $1,500 award is intended to assist mature West Coast theatre artists to further their artistic development. The deadline for applications is May 16.

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BC Arts Council Scholarship Program Accepting Applications

BC Arts Council Scholarship Program Accepting Applications

BC arts students enrolled in post-secondary studies are encouraged to send in their applications by April 30 to be considered for grants of up to $6,000 through the BC Arts Council Scholarship Program.

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Emerging Artists: Apply for a Creative Spark Vancouver Grant

Emerging Artists: Apply for a Creative Spark Vancouver Grant

The deadline to apply for the grant, which supports Vancouver artists working with young people in an arts-based capacity, is April 27.

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Metro Vancouver Opens Applications for Regional Project Grants

Metro Vancouver Opens Applications for Regional Project Grants

Cultural groups can now apply to Metro Vancouver for Regional Project Grants; applications must be submitted by May 25.

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City of Vancouver Issues 'Host Your Own Engagement' Grant Call

City of Vancouver Issues 'Host Your Own Engagement' Grant Call

The City invites organizations of diverse histories and practices to play an active part in the process of shaping future civic investments and support of arts and culture through hosting your own engagement. Grant amounts range from $5,000 to $20,000; the deadline for expressions of interest is April 24.

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The BC Alliance Has Partnered with Grant Advance to Make Getting Grants Easier

The BC Alliance for Arts + Culture has partnered with Grant Advance to offer free licenses to ten selected BC Alliance members who are small organizations. We're also offering members a group discount for Grant Advance plans. Lastly, join us May 2 for a free info session on foundation funding.

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Arts Umbrella Receives $7 Million in Funding from Canadian Heritage

"All children, regardless of age or circumstance, deserve access to artistic and cultural learning activities in their community,” says the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage.

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