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

Applications are open for the Arts Impact Program

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Arts Impact Grants program is now accepting applications.

Brought to you by the BC Arts Council, the program is a responsive and flexible initiative created in response to the continued need for financial support following the COVID-19 pandemic.

The grant allows applicants to prioritize a specific project or group of related activities that will provide the most meaningful impact to their organization, practice, or community, and lead to significant outcomes during this time of recovery, renewal, and change.

Register here for a free information session on November 1, 2022 @ 3:30pm.

For info or to apply, visit their website.

Deadline: December 1, 2022.

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Farquhar set to amplify Indigenous voices

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Farquhar set to amplify Indigenous voices

The University of Victoria and the Farquhar at UVic have launched Voices in Circle: Amplifying Indigenous Cultural Voices, a presenting and engagement series featuring established and emerging Indigenous artists.

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Call for Applications: BC Arts Council Operating Assistance Program

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Call for Applications: BC Arts Council Operating Assistance Program

The BC Arts Council’s Operating Assistance program is now open for professional arts and culture organizations!

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BC Arts Council to Provide Accessibility Supports and Information Session May 2

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The BC Arts Council is now providing two new accessibility programs, Application Assistance and Access Support, to address barriers for artists and arts and culture practitioners who are Deaf or have a disability.

Join BC Arts Council staff for an overview of these programs, as well as Project funding programs, at an online information session and Q&A on Monday, May 2 from 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. PT (1 p.m. – 2 p.m. MT)

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Applications open to join Capital Regional District Arts Advisory Council

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Live in the greater Victoria area and interested in supporting decision-making in arts funding?

Apply to join the Capital Regional District (CRD) Arts Advisory Council. This volunteer group adjudicates arts funding programs and provides advice on issues relating to arts in the capital region. This year’s initiatives include continuing implementation of equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives on funding programs.

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British Columbia Arts Council Announces Action Plan for 2022—2024

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British Columbia Arts Council Announces Action Plan for 2022—2024

On April 8th, 2022, the BC Arts Council announced its Extending Foundations: Action Plan 2022—2024. The plan focuses on reconciliation, equity, diversity, inclusion and access. The BC Alliance for Arts + Culture team will work together to address the needs of the community arising from these recently announced changes.

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At Post-Budget Meeting, A Call for Visionary Advocacy Strategy

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The NDP Government’s increased investment to the arts is cause for celebration. But there’s much more advocacy work to be done by our community. 

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Changes For BC Arts and Culture Week

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BC Arts and Culture Week, a week-long celebration held across the province each April, will undergo changes in 2014 as delivery of the program passes to the BC Arts Council.

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Info Sessions on BC Arts Council Grants for Youth & Early Arts Career Initiatives

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Earlier this month, two new BC Arts Council programs were announced, focused on supporting the development of artists and arts administrators across the province and on supporting opportunities for youth engagement in the arts. 

These new programs, the Early Career Development Program and the Youth Engagement Pilot Program, have upcoming deadlines in January.

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