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<p class="MsoNormal">Hello all-<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Just a quick note to let you know that the BC Arts Council has recently opened the following grant programs. Please consult our website for complete information about eligibility criteria and program guidelines:
<a href="https://www.bcartscouncil.ca/funding/">https://www.bcartscouncil.ca/funding/</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><a href="https://www.bcartscouncil.ca/program/museums-indigenous-cultural-centres/">Project Assistance: Museums and Indigenous Cultural Centres</a>
</b>supports the development and creation of high-quality artistic, cultural and/or human cultural history programming, including exhibitions, dissemination projects, artists’ residencies, exploration of new artistic and curatorial practices, community engagement
and collections management projects.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Eligibility: Museums, Indigenous Cultural Centres, Collectives (not open to organizations currently receiving BCAC operating funding)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Deadline: October 15<o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><a href="https://www.bcartscouncil.ca/program/project-assistance-visual-arts-organizations/">Project Assistance: Visual Arts Organizations</a>
</b>supports the development, enrichment, and creation of new or unique public programming and documentation, including exhibitions, dissemination projects, artists’ residencies, exploration of new forms, and audience development.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Eligibility: Visual arts organizations, Collectives (not open to organizations currently receiving BCAC operating funding)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Deadline: October 15<o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><a href="https://www.bcartscouncil.ca/program/arts-infrastructure-program/">Project Assistance: Arts Infrastructure</a>
</b><span lang="EN-US">enables eligible organizations to develop and enhance spaces that support the work of B.C.’s arts and cultural practitioners. The program aims to support projects that:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span lang="EN-US">Catalyze the development of new or existing arts and cultural spaces through acquisition, renovation, or purchase of specialized equipment;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span lang="EN-US">Improve physical, social, and cultural accessibility to arts and cultural spaces<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span lang="EN-US">Enhance access to arts and cultural spaces for underserved communities and underrepresented arts and cultural practices; and<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span lang="EN-US">Strengthen the capacity of the sector to develop, operate and sustain arts and cultural spaces.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal">There are two project categories: Capital Improvements and Specialized Equipment Acquisition<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Eligibility: Non-profit organizations with an arts and/or cultural mandate; Museums, Indigenous Cultural Centres, Visual Arts Organizations<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Deadline: October 19<o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out. My contact information is below.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">All the best,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Anissa<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#1F4E79;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA">Anissa J. Paulsen
</span></b><span style="font-size:8.0pt;color:#404040;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA">(she/her/hers)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#404040;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA">Program Officer for Museums & Indigenous Cultural Centres | Scholarship | Youth Engagement Program<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#404040;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA">BC Arts Council<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#404040;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA">Phone: 236.478.2560 | Email:
<u><a href="mailto:Anissa.Paulsen@gov.bc.ca"><span style="color:#0563C1">Anissa.Paulsen@gov.bc.ca</span></a></u> |
<u><a href="http://www.bcartscouncil.ca/"><span style="color:#404040">www.bcartscouncil.ca</span></a></u><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#404040;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#7F7F7F;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA">Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#7F7F7F;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA">800 Johnson Street | PO Box 9819 STN PROV GOVT | Victoria | BC | V8W 9W3<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#7F7F7F;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA">Main office: (250) 356-1718 or reach us toll-free through Enquiry BC: 1-800-663-7867<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="color:#404040;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA">The BC Arts Council acknowledges it carries out its work on the traditional territories of Indigenous nations throughout British Columbia. We pay our respects to the Elders, past
and present, descendants and custodians of these lands. We honour the knowledge keepers and the continuing relationships with Indigenous peoples in BC that develop through our work together. The BC Arts Council is grateful to the Lkwungen (Songhees) and Xwsepsum
(Esquimalt) ancestors and families, on whose traditional lands we operate our main offices.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:#C55A11;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA">COVID-19:
</span></b><span style="color:#C55A11;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA">We are committed to supporting B.C.’s artists and cultural organizations through this difficult time. This includes updating our policies and programs as necessary to match the challenges the
sector is now facing. The most up-to-date information will always be posted on our dedicated
<a href="https://www.bcartscouncil.ca/funding/covid-19-updates-and-faq/"><span style="color:#C55A11">COVID 19 FAQ page</span></a> and individual program pages. Updates will also be announced on our
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/BritishColumbiaArtsCouncil/"><span style="color:#C55A11">Facebook</span></a>, and
<a href="https://twitter.com/BCArtsCouncil"><span style="color:#C55A11">Twitter</span></a> accounts.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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