Submitted. The B.C. government is investing $1.5 million in two new arts programs to help cultural organizations continue to provide quality arts experiences in communities throughout British Columbia, Community, Sport and Cultural Development Minister Bill Bennett said today.
Funding for BC Creative Spaces and BC Creative Communities comes from
the 2010 Sport and Arts Legacy, created by the B.C. government to
carry on the spirit of community celebration that played such a major
role in the cultural success of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and
Paralympic Winter Games.
<blockquote>”In communities large and small, urban and rural, throughout British
Columbia, local arts and cultural organizations do an amazing job
year after year providing quality arts experiences for local
families, residents and visitors. These organizations, as varied as
the B.C. communities they serve so well, establish vibrant centres
for the arts in local theatres and art galleries – as well as
creating great arts programs and organizing wonderful festivals.” – Community, Sport and Cultural Development Minister Bill Bennett
</blockquote>
Eligible applicants include B.C. non-profit arts and/or cultural
organizations, First Nations band councils or friendship centres. The
application deadline is Feb. 15, 2013. The British Columbia Ministry
of Community, Sport and Cultural Development, with help from other
public agencies, will assess applications and recommend funding.
<strong>For more information, visit: </strong>
<a href=”http://www.cscd.gov.bc.ca/arts_culture/index.htm”><strong>http://www.cscd.gov.bc.ca/arts_culture/index.htm</strong></a>
or email: <a href=”mailto:BCCreativeSpaces@gov.bc.ca”><strong>BCCreativeSpaces@gov.bc.ca</strong></a> and
<a href=”mailto:BCCreativeCommunities@gov.bc.ca”><strong>BCCreativeCommunities@gov.bc.ca</strong></a>
<strong>BC Creative Spaces: </strong>
* Total program funding: up to $1 million.
* Individual grants: up to $50,000.
* Supports construction and specialized equipment purchases.
* Addresses a demonstrated need for capital development or
acquisition.
* Engages underserved groups, including rural and remote communities.
* Involves partnerships and/or collaboration.
* Includes environmentally sensitive practices.
* Requires projects to secure other sources of support.
* Examples: Renovating and upgrading a community theatre with new
lighting; installing a wheelchair lift at an arts centre.
BC Creative Communities:
* Total program funding: up to $500,000.
* Individual grants: up to $25,000.
* Implements new or expands existing community arts engagement
projects and programs.
* Engages underserved groups, including rural and remote communities.
* Develops community partnerships and/or collaborations.
* Requires projects to secure other sources of support.
* Examples: Organizing a community event that engages an artist to
celebrate a milestone anniversary; creating a map of all cultural
resources in a community.
<strong>Quick Facts: </strong>
* Again this year, the B.C. government is providing over $53 million
in stable funding for arts and culture organizations, as well as
individual artists, in communities throughout British Columbia.
* The B.C. government established the $60-million 2010 Sport and Arts
Legacy to help celebrate the pride and spirit shown by British
Columbians during the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter
Games – and the Vancouver 2010 Cultural Olympiad.
* Since 2001, the B.C. government has provided more than $2.6 billion
in support for arts and culture in British Columbia, including the
screen-based entertainment industry.
<strong>Learn More: </strong>
* Check out the provincial government’s role in supporting sport,
arts and culture through the Ministry of Community, Sport and
Cultural Development at: <a href=”http://www.gov.bc.ca/cscd”><strong>http://www.gov.bc.ca/cscd</strong></a>