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

Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance Offers Free Arts and Culture Grant Writing Workshops

Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance Offers Free Arts and Culture Grant Writing Workshops

Want to learn more about how to apply for arts and culture grants delivered by the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance? Free workshops start November 8 across the Columbia Basin and online.

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The BC Alliance is Excited to Offer An Exclusive Grant-Writing Workshop on the City of Vancouver's Project Grants

The BC Alliance is Excited to Offer An Exclusive Grant-Writing Workshop on the City of Vancouver's Project Grants

The City of Vancouver has just launched its 2019 Cultural Project Grants (more info inside). The BC Alliance and grant-writing expert Mary Ann Anderson can help you get a leg up in the application process with our exclusive hands-on workshop, November 21.

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Vancouver Foundation and BC Arts Council to Launch Arts and Social Innovation Program

Running from March to May of 2019, the Program will support a cohort of 12 teams to develop projects specifically examining barriers to equity, diversity, and access.

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City of Vancouver to Launch Activation of Underutilized Spaces Grant November 1

City of Vancouver to Launch Activation of Underutilized Spaces Grant November 1

The Activation of Underutilized Vancouver Civic Theatres Spaces Grant seeks to address the need for space by arts and culture groups, increase the use of Vancouver’s civic theatre spaces, and enhance Vancouver's status as a liveable city. Applications open November 1.

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ArtStarts Extends Deadline for Creative Spark Grants

Emerging artists across all disciplines living in the City of Vancouver who have an interest in building their careers and working with young people in an arts-based capacity are invited to apply for Creative Spark Vancouver.

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First Peoples' Cultural Council Opens Grant Applications

First Peoples' Cultural Council Opens Grant Applications

The FPCC offers five grant categories for BC Indigenous artists and organizations with funding from $10,000-$30,000. The deadline is October 31.

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Canada Council Offers Info Sessions and Meetings to Writers in Vancouver Area

Canada Council Offers Info Sessions and Meetings to Writers in Vancouver Area

The Canada Council for the Arts is offering information sessions and one-on-one meetings to Vancouver-area writers curious about its Explore and Create program, October 17 and 18.

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More Than $150K Available in City of Kelowna Arts & Culture Grants

More Than $150K Available in City of Kelowna Arts & Culture Grants

More than $150,000 is available in arts and culture grants as the City of Kelowna is now accepting applications for their 2019 Arts and Culture General Operating or Project grants.

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New Fund Focuses On Canada-UK Theatre Collaborations

A fund supporting British and Canadian theatre makers has been set up to nurture creative partnerships and productions between the two countries.

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Upcoming Workshops: Arts and Culture Grant Information in Kelowna

The City of Kelowna is hosting two arts and culture grant information workshops to help guide local, incorporated, non-profit organizations interested in applying for 2019 Arts and Culture General Operating or Project Grants.

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24 Events Funded Through Tourism Events Program

People in communities around the province are looking forward to welcoming even more visitors to their local events and festivals in the year ahead, with marketing support from the Province of BC.

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Applications Open for the 2019 Surrey Cultural Grants Program

The intake period for the 2019 City of Surrey Cultural Grants is now open — attend an info session September 19, and send your Expression of Interest by September 26.

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Five New Members Appointed to BC Arts Council Board

Phillip Djwa, an expert in digital technology, and Norman Armour, formerly of the boundary-expanding PuSh International Performing Arts Festival, are among the new appointees.

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City of Vancouver Secures $400K in Funding for Music Industry

City of Vancouver Secures $400K in Funding for Music Industry

The City has also approved four recommendations to support a wide variety of small to large-scale outdoor events.

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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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