More than 300 artists and cultural organizations from 94 communities are benefiting from the latest round of BC Arts Council adjudications, which is awarding $7.5 million in grants.

The B.C. government has awarded the Indus Media Foundation a one-time grant of $248,500 to share South Asian heritage through exhibition displays and learning tools intended for B.C. schools and community spaces. Peter Fassbender, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development, along with Amrik Virk, MLA for Surrey-Tynehead, addressed Surrey high school students and community members at Simon Fraser University.

Performing arts presenters throughout British Columbia are receiving $331,500 in grants to engage professional touring artists and enhance programming activity.

Applications are now being accepted for several project-assistance funding programs offered by the BC Arts Council.

Applications are now being accepted for several project-assistance funding programs offered by the BC Arts Council, including a new opportunity - the Leon and Thea Koerner Award. 

BreakOut West 2015 , a combined music festival, conference and awards show presented by the Western Canadian Music Alliance (WCMA), opens in Victoria (Sept. 17-20), attracting diverse Canadian musicians, as well as industry leaders from across North America and Europe.

Arts and culture thrive in British Columbia. Cultural activities contribute to our economy and help our communities shine as great places to live, work, play and visit.

Non-profit cultural organizations, First Nations and friendship centres are sharing $804,000 in B.C. government grants to improve local arts infrastructure.