Artists in Education

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The 2023-2024 Final Reports and the 2024-2025 Grant Application are OPEN! Apply for the grant by October 24th, 2024.

Thank you for your continued patience as we rebuilt the AIE Application Process. The 2023-24 Final Report and 2024-25 Application are now launched! All district contacts have been emailed as of August 28th. If you have not received an email please check your spam folder and email  [email protected]. 

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Artists in Education grants support artistic programming in schools across BC, including performances, workshops and residencies.

The Artists in Education (AIE) grants support artistic programming, including performances, workshops, and residencies to empower young people in schools across the province. AIE is funded by the B.C. Arts Council and the Province of British Columbia as a district-level grant allocated to all B.C. School Districts, the Federation of Independent School Associations and the First Nations Schools Association.

Who Can Apply?

School district representatives in British Columbia are eligible to apply for this grant. Applying organization must be a B.C. School District, the Federation of Independent School Associations or the First Nations Schools Association.

Grant Outcomes for Students, Artists, and Educators

• Introduce young people to arts-based workshops, performances, and residencies with educational impact.
• Facilitate communication between the arts and education communities by developing mutual awareness, respect and appreciation of arts-based learning.
• Establish professional standards for arts practices and presentations in schools.

Grant Objectives for Students, Artists, and Educators

• Promote the arts as an area of study and professional employment to young people.
• Co-develop opportunities for artists to work with young people and educators.
• Support for artists to perform in unique contexts such as remote and rural communities.

How to Apply

Only one application per school district is accepted. Only the district representatives may apply. Application forms have been sent to the district contact on file as of August 28th, 2024. Please see the AIE Grant Guidelines for more information how to apply or email [email protected]