Organizations that take an innovative and inspiring approach to engaging British Columbia’s young people with professional arts and culture programming may be eligible for funding assistance from the BC Arts Council.

Grant applications are now being accepted for new projects - as well as expanded existing programs - that connect youth to professional artists and arts experiences, provide opportunities for youth to participate in the creative process, or are outreach and engagement projects designed for youth as the primary audience.

The BC Arts Council’s Youth Engagement Program builds on existing expertise in the creative sector by supporting programs delivered by organizations that demonstrate success in artistic achievement, community engagement and organizational capacity.

The application deadline for this program is Jan. 15, 2015. For more information, visit: https://www.bcartscouncil.ca/guidelines/artists/youth/youth_engagement.html

The BC Arts Council is the Government of British Columbia's lead agency for arts funding and development. All BC Arts Council grants are awarded through a peer assessment process that relies on the knowledge and expertise of the province's talented arts and culture community.

In 2014-15, government invested $60 million in British Columbia's artists, arts organizations and cultural institutions. This includes $24 million to the BC Arts Council - the highest level of funding in the council's history.

Media Contacts:

Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development
250 356-6334