[BCMA] Press Release: One-time grants available for arts, culture, and heritage institutions to host free Family Day events

[Moderated BCMA subscriber listserv.]

IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 20, 2020

ONE DAY, ONE MILLION MEMORIES: BC MUSEUMS GET READY TO CELEBRATE FAMILY
DAY: One-time grants available for arts, culture, and heritage institutions
to host free Family Day events

VICTORIA, BC – The BC Museums Association (BCMA), in partnership with the
Province of British Columbia, is offering one-time grants to support local
museums, art galleries, historic places, cultural heritage institutions and
Indigenous communities in hosting a free community event for Family Day
2020. The grant program provides up to $1,000 per event to cover a portion
of the costs, such as art supplies, staff time, honorariums for knowledge
keepers and community elders, facility expenses, equipment rentals or basic
refreshments for a free community Family Day event.

“In communities across the province, memories that last a lifetime will be
created on Family Day. This funding allows cultural heritage organizations
to open their doors to families, building strong connections between
British Columbians and our communities’ rich arts, culture, and heritage,”
says BCMA Executive Director Ryan Hunt. “We are delighted to work with the
Province of British Columbia again to provide financial support to help
museums offer accessible special programs to families.”

“B.C. Family Day is a celebration of family life and an opportunity to
spend time with your loved ones doing things you enjoy,” said Lisa Beare,
Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture. “We’re proud to offer grants that
help bring communities together so everyone can participate in free,
accessible Family Day events and activities.”

The list of supported Family Day activities will be available here:
https://bcmuseums.org/

Fast Facts about Family Day Grants for Museums

   - Through this funding program, 59 events in 48 communities were held
   during Family Day 2019.
   - Events are held during the BC Family Day long weekend (February 14-17,
   2020) and are free and accessible to everyone.
   - Events are hosted and produced by local museums, art galleries,
   historic places and/or Indigenous communities.
   - Museums and other eligible groups can apply through a simple online
   application process.
   - Applications are approved on a first-come, first-serve basis. The
   deadline for applications is February 10, 2020, at 4:30 pm or until all
   grant funds are allocated.
   - Full details available at
   http://museumsassn.bc.ca/awards/bc-family-day-grants/


About the BC Museums Association:

Founded in 1957, the British Columbia Museums Association (BCMA) creates a
bright future for British Columbia’s museum, gallery, and related heritage
communities through networking, advocacy, innovation, and professional
development. It delivers programs and services to the benefit for both
museum professionals and British Columbians as a whole, acting as the
cultural and heritage information hub for British Columbia while providing
a unified voice for the institutions, trustees, professional staff and
volunteers.

Contact:

Ryan Hunt, Executive Director, BCMA
Tel: 250-884-0499; executivedirector at museumsassn.bc.ca


*Ryan Hunt*
Executive Director
Pronouns: He/him

The BC Museums Association Secretariat is located on the traditional lands
of the Songhees and Esquimalt First Nations. We are grateful for the
opportunity to live and learn here in mutual respect and appreciation.

BC Museums Association || 675 Belleville Street  || Victoria, BC || V8W 9W2

Direct: 250-884-0499 || Office: 250-356-5700  || www.museumsassn.bc.ca
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