[BCMA] BC Arts Council Launches New Arts Engagement Programs for Youth

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 The BC Arts Council is pleased to announce the launch of new pilot programs to support opportunities for youth engagement in the arts across the province.

The BC Arts Council's Youth Engagement Pilot Program will provide support to eligible organizations taking innovative and inspiring approaches to engaging British Columbia's young people with professional artists and arts experiences, as participants in the artistic process or as the primary audiences for works of art.

The Youth Engagement Pilot Program is a component of Creative Youth Initiatives, a suite of programs developed and delivered by the BC Arts Council and its long-standing partners, the BC Touring Council and the First Peoples' Cultural Council.  Please visit the BC Touring Council [http://bctouring.org/resources/cpye] and the First Peoples' Cultural Council http://fpcc.ca/about-us/news-room/latest-stories.aspx websites for more information on the new program initiatives from these partners.

The BC Arts Council's Early Career Development Program will help bridge the gap for emerging artists and practitioners, supporting their ability to work as artists and cultural workers, while building their body of work, portfolio, professional exposure and/or career experience through residency, internship and mentorship opportunities. This program is accessible to both individual artists and organizations.

These pilot programs are being launched through the BC Creative Futures strategy.  Announced last January, BC Creative Futures supports opportunities for youth in communities throughout British Columbia to engage in the arts and creative thinking and encourages young people to pursue creative careers.

For more information, including eligibility criteria, deadlines and contact information, please visit the BC Arts Council website at www.bcartscouncil.ca/artists/youth.htm<http://www.bcartscouncil.ca/artists/youth.htm>.


BC Arts Council / Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development
800 Johnson Street, 1st Floor, Victoria, B.C.
*: [250] 356-1718  * [250] 387-4099

Reach us toll free through Enquiry BC: 1-800-663-7867

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