Local artists and culture organizations are reaping the benefits of BC Arts Council害羞草研究所檚 latest round of grant funding.
The was approved for a grant of $16,150 under the Council害羞草研究所檚 operating assistance and supplemental category, while the was granted $4,685.
Jessica Donaldson of Kelowna will get $22,800 for project assistance and early career development alongside Babaloluwa Oyedele, also of Kelowna, who is slated to receive $10,980. Kelowna害羞草研究所檚 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害羞草研究所檚 Moozehan Ahmadzadegan received a $6,000 scholarship alongside Salmon Arm害羞草研究所檚 Aria Izik-Dzurko and Jaeden Izik-Dzurko. Kaleigh Wagner of Vernon also received a $6,000 scholarship. Evan Berg and Katrina Niebergal of Kelowna were also approved for $6,000 each, while Crystal Przybille is set to receive $3,000.
害羞草研究所淚害羞草研究所檓 excited by the diversity and range of recipients all over B.C. that are benefiting from these grants,害羞草研究所� said Lisa Beare, Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture. 害羞草研究所淪upport for arts and culture plays a key role in the vitality of B.C.害羞草研究所檚 creative economy. We are helping to grow the full potential of B.C.害羞草研究所檚 arts and culture community by enhancing opportunities for British Columbians to succeed in their creative careers.害羞草研究所�
The province-wide funding of almost $4 million in grants is more than $1 million higher than last year害羞草研究所檚 amount, thanks to the government害羞草研究所檚 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.
害羞草研究所淲e are pleased to announce these latest grants,害羞草研究所� said Susan Jackson, BC Arts Council chair. 害羞草研究所淭hese grants are an important part in supporting the development of B.C.害羞草研究所檚 creative communities to ensure our vibrant arts and culture sector stays strong.害羞草研究所�
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