Emerging Indigenous artists will receive additional supports thanks to a funding boost to the BC Arts Council.
15 million dollars will be contributed to the program over the next 3 years by the provincial government to support inclusivity and accessibility in the creative sector.
With the additional funding, the Arts Council’s 2019-2020 budget now sits at 34 million dollars.
On top of that, the funding will support enhancements to more than 200 community arts and culture organizations.
397 grants were handed out, totalling nearly 11 million dollars during the Council’s fall grant intake.
