Local artists and culture organizations are reaping the benefits of BC Arts Council鈥檚 latest round of grant funding.
The was approved for a grant of $16,150 under the Council鈥檚 operating assistance and supplemental category, while the was granted $4,685.
Jessica Donaldson of 麻豆精选 will get $22,800 for project assistance and early career development alongside Babaloluwa Oyedele, also of 麻豆精选, who is slated to receive $10,980. 麻豆精选鈥檚 Myron Campbell was the only Okanagan artist to receive funding through the Arts Awards - Media Arts category, from which he was granted $10,000.
Lake Country鈥檚 Moozehan Ahmadzadegan received a $6,000 scholarship alongside Salmon Arm鈥檚 Aria Izik-Dzurko and Jaeden Izik-Dzurko. Kaleigh Wagner of Vernon also received a $6,000 scholarship. Evan Berg and Katrina Niebergal of 麻豆精选 were also approved for $6,000 each, while Crystal Przybille is set to receive $3,000.
鈥淚鈥檓 excited by the diversity and range of recipients all over B.C. that are benefiting from these grants,鈥� said Lisa Beare, Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture. 鈥淪upport for arts and culture plays a key role in the vitality of B.C.鈥檚 creative economy. We are helping to grow the full potential of B.C.鈥檚 arts and culture community by enhancing opportunities for British Columbians to succeed in their creative careers.鈥�
The province-wide funding of almost $4 million in grants is more than $1 million higher than last year鈥檚 amount, thanks to the government鈥檚 increased support of the BC Arts Council. This increase provided the Council with the opportunity to deliver 66 one-time supplemental grants, totalling $876,000 to non-profit organizations across B.C.
Throughout this round of funding, $1.3 million was granted for project assistance and early career development, $876,000 for operating assistance for non-profits, $550,000 for media arts, $450,000 for assistance and strategic opportunities and $807,000 for scholarships.
鈥淲e are pleased to announce these latest grants,鈥� said Susan Jackson, BC Arts Council chair. 鈥淭hese grants are an important part in supporting the development of B.C.鈥檚 creative communities to ensure our vibrant arts and culture sector stays strong.鈥�
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