BV Arts Council

We are here to support your artistic projects and events.
Facundo Gastiazoro at work on a mural along the Bluff Trails (Photo: Moe Kafer)
Sharon Carrington wins the 2020 SMART Award for her commitment and contributions to the arts in our community.
Local artist Mark Tworow at work in his studio (Photo: Moe Kafer)

Grant Intakes & Deadlines

Affordable Arts Grant

This grant is for individuals in financial need who would like to access artistic lessons or programming but the fees are a barrier.

Ongoing

Local Arts Project Grant

For arts projects based in the Bulkley Valley, including artist fees, productions fees, and documentation expenses (videographer).

September 1 to May 31

Student Scholarships

For graduating high school students planning post secondary studies in an arts-related discipline

April 30 (each year)

Advanced Education & Travel Grant

For arts related education and travel (if you want to bring an advanced instructor to the Bulkley Valley, or need to travel to develop your skills).

September 1 to May 31

Funded Projects

Naomi Kavka video production and tour

Naomi Kavka video for the single "Hate To Say It" recorded with Soniquinn Studios, and tour grant

Nearly Non Fiction podcast

"Nearly Non Fiction" is a podcast of short episodes by Pamela Haasen, in the vein of Monty Python. Real experiences of being in the Bulkley Valley are turned on their ear to become a work of fiction.

Now and Then (EP & videos)

Naomi Kavka recorded two songs and three live performance videos with her band, including Jake Jenne, Ian Olmstead and Geoff McFarlane.

Hadih Dini ze’ ts’ake, ski ze. The Bulkley Valley Community Arts Council acknowledges the Gidimt'en Clan and the Witsuwit'en people, on whose unceded traditional territory we live, work and play.