September 20, 2012

Apply for Arts Grants!

Remember to apply for ArtStarts' Arts Grants! Deadlines for funding applications are fast approaching.

Artists in the Classroom (AIC) (formerly known as AIE2): Grants to Schools for Artist Residencies

Deadline: October 5, 2012

AIC supports individual schools to bring professional artists into their classrooms for a wide range of integrated arts programs and long-term residencies. Successful applicants can receive matching funds up to $1,800 per school year. Find out more about the AIC program and apply for funding.

Artists in the Classroom is sponsored by British Columbia Arts Council, the Province of British Columbia, Columbia Basin Trust, Westminster Savings and Silver Wheaton.

Arts in Education Council of BC Fund

Deadline: October 5, 2012

Small grants of up to $500 are awarded to organizations to assist in the presentation of professional development workshops, clinics or seminars designed to increase the appreciation of the arts for teachers in BC schools especially at the elementary level. Find out more about AIECBC and apply for funding. 

This fund is a legacy of the Arts in Education Council of BC (AIECBC). ArtStarts hopes to honour the work of the AIECBC through the life of this fund.

Cherniavsky's Mr. Music Fund 

Deadline: October 19, 2012

Cherniavsky's Mr. Music Fund offers matching grants of up to $500 to assist schools in purchasing tickets for students to attend a wide range of classical and traditional music, opera, or ballet. Find our more about the program an apply for funding.

Sponsored by the Cherniavsky Junior Club for the Performing Arts Society.