Almost $6 million ($5,900,499) is being provided to 127 artists and arts organizations as part of the latest round of successful BC Arts Council grant adjudications.

Highlights of this most recent funding includes:

• Operating assistance:
• Music - 38 awards; $2,586,600
• Theatre - 29 awards; $1,944,500
• Arts periodicals - 8 awards; $110,000
• Arts training - 6 awards; $255,000
• Dance - 19 awards; $637,500
• Professional project assistance:
• Arts training - 5 awards; $31,000
• Dance - 35 awards; $318,500
• Title assistance (publishing): 3 awards; $3,399

These most recent awards are a result of applications examined by the BC Arts Council’s independent peer-review process between April 1 and June 30, 2015.

The funding is part of the $24 million provided to the BC Arts Council by the Government of British Columbia to support the province’s arts and culture sector in 2015-2016.

For a full list of recent recipients, visit: http://ow.ly/Ls6ou

As British Columbia’s lead agency for arts funding and development, the BC Arts Council enlists the expertise of the province’s artistic community to evaluate grant applications independent of government.

Quotes:

Community, Sport and Cultural Development Minister Coralee Oakes -

“Congratulations to these latest recipients who exemplify the talent and artistic excellence found throughout British Columbia. Across all disciplines, these artists and arts organizations add value to our daily lives, contribute to the vibrancy of our communities and help fuel job creation, increase tourism and economic development.”

BC Arts Council Chair Stan Hamilton -

“With funding provided by the Government of British Columbia, the BC Arts Council is able to foster the creative excellence of our province’s artists. Thanks to the expertise provided by our dedicated juries, the council provides an independent peer review process that is vital to the integrity of the grant programs.”

Quick Facts:

• In 2014-15, the Government of British Columbia provided $24 million for the BC Arts Council- the highest level of funding in the council’s history. Overall, the Government of British Columbia has invested $60 million in B.C.’s artists, arts organizations and cultural institutions annually over the past three years.
• Last year, council approved in excess of 1,000 grants in more than 200 communities in every region of the province.

Learn More:

For more information, visit the BC Arts Council’s website at: http://www.bcartscouncil.ca

Media Contacts:

Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development
250 888-1462