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This call is for professional visual artists, contemporary and traditional craft artists, and independent critics and curators to apply for grants to support the creation of specific projects, including new works, independent visual art criticism practice, or independent curatorial research or practice.
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Individual Arts Grants: Visual Artists supports professional visual artists, contemporary and traditional craft artists, and independent critics and curators with the creation of specific projects. Grants are available to support the creation of new works. Applications may be made by individuals or on behalf of a collaboration of two or more artists sharing creative control of a project. Independent curators and critics may apply to further their practice independently from art organizations or institutions. Applications may investigate visual and media arts and/or museum practice.
The purpose of this grant program is to support established visual artists with eligible projects that advance the research or creation of new visual art works, independent visual art criticism practice, or independent curatorial research or practice. The maximum grant amount is $15,000.
This program is open to B.C.-based individual established visual artists, craft artists, or independent visual arts critics or curators. Applicants must meet all relevant eligibility criteria listed in the Program Guidelines. New applicants must register and create a profile in the online system by Wednesday, November 18, 2026, to access grant applications.
Applications are submitted through the Grant Management System. We recommend registering and creating a profile in the online grants management system at least two weeks before the application closing date. Registration requests received within five days of a grant deadline will not be processed until after the application deadline has passed. Before you begin your application, you are encouraged to contact a Program Advisor to ensure your eligibility and the eligibility of your proposed project. Ineligible applications will not be forwarded for assessment. This program provides funding for support services required to create and submit grant applications, project updates, and final reports.
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