Applications are currently being accepted for the British Columbia Arts Council Visual Arts and Media Arts Organizations 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About British Columbia Arts Council Visual Arts and Media Arts Organizations
The Operating Assistance program is designed to strengthen professional arts organizations by providing ongoing operational funding rather than project-specific support.The program supports organizations that contribute to British Columbia’s arts and cultural sector through professional visual arts and media arts activities.
Benefits of British Columbia Arts Council Visual Arts and Media Arts Organizations
- New Operating Assistance applicants may receive a minimum grant of $20,000
British Columbia Arts Council Visual Arts and Media Arts Organizations Requirements
Eligible applicants must be established professional non-profit organizations working in visual arts or media arts in British Columbia.
Organizations must meet the following requirements:
- Have received at least three BC Arts Council grants since April 1, 2022
- Have received at least one Operating Assistance or Project Assistance grant related to Visual Arts or Media Arts Organizations
- Provide arts and culture programming in British Columbia as a primary activity
- Have operated eligible arts programming for at least one year before the application deadline
Applications from organizations that do not meet eligibility requirements will not proceed to assessment.
Organizational Requirements
Applicants must demonstrate strong professional standards and community benefit.
Eligible organizations must:
- Provide programs that benefit the wider community
- Have skilled artistic, curatorial, editorial, and administrative leadership
- Provide fair compensation to artists and arts workers
- Follow intellectual property rights requirements
- Respect cultural ownership protocols
- Meet Criminal Records Review Act requirements
- Have no overdue final reports from previous BC Arts Council grants
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
08 October, 2026
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