Have a great artistic idea but lack the resources to make it happen? Burnaby artists who want to showcase their work internationally have a chance to apply for grants.
The provincial government is inviting applications for its International Presence Funding program, which is designed to “increase the global understanding and appreciation of British Columbia’s arts, culture, creativity and innovation,” as a press release says.
The grants are presented under three main themes:
- Arts promotion and representation: projects that expose participants to new markets and relationship-building opportunities
- Incoming presenters and curators: projects that bring international presenters and curators to the province to increase their exposure to B.C. artists
- Artistic and cultural exchange: projects that result in cultural and artistic exchange, or unique collaborative opportunities
The International Presence Funding program was established in 2015. Funded projects in 2017/18 went to more than 200 artists and organizations and helped them network with more than 400 international organizations in 34 countries. The projects supported B.C.’s presence at 35 international events and brought about 150 presenters and curators to B.C.
Applications for this year’s grants are being accepted until Feb. 22.
See www.tinyurl.com/InternationalPresenceGrantsBC for all the details and links to application packages.
