Individual Arts Grants: Visual Artists

The BC Arts Council’s Individual Arts Grants: Visual Artists program provides funding of up to CAD 15,000 to established visual or craft artists, as well as independent visual arts critics and curators, residing in British Columbia. The grant supports the creation of new artworks, critical writing, or curatorial research, covering eligible expenses such as subsistence, materials, equipment rental, travel, and accessibility costs. Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents, have lived in BC for at least 12 months, and demonstrate at least two years of professional practice with a record of curated exhibitions or published criticism. Applications are submitted through the online Grant Management System, with a registration deadline of November 18 2026 and a final application deadline of November 25 2026. The program is competitive, typically funding 20‑30 % of applicants. Successful recipients receive a grant (maximum CAD 15,000) and are required to submit final reports and financial documentation. The grant does not provide housing, but travel and subsistence expenses are eligible. The intake is annual, with the next cycle expected in Fall 2027.

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