CAMPBELL RIVER – Local MLA Claire Trevena is welcoming $180,976 through the province’s BC Arts Council Grant Program for community projects that will create new programs that encourage more inclusivity and accessibility in the creative sector, including those that support emerging Indigenous artists.

“Arts and culture are an important way of connecting people in the North Island. I am pleased these organizations are receiving these grants,” said MLA Trevena.

Budget 2019 announced an additional $15 million over the next three years to the BC Arts Council, bringing its annual budget to $34 million in 2019-20.

In addition to new programs, this investment will also enable the council to further build on the funding increase provided in 2018 to enhance the capacity of arts and culture organizations in more than 200 communities.

Recipients in Campbell River and Mansons Landing benefiting from this latest round of grants include:

• Cortes Island Museum & Archives Society (CIMAS) – $20,000 (33% increase over 2017-18)
• Campbell River & District Museum & Archives Society – $111,600 (20% increase over 2017-18)
• Campbell River Community Arts Council – $22,976 (77% increase over 2017-18)
• Campbell River & District Public Art Gallery – $26,400 (20% increase over 2017-18)

Learn More: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2019TAC0018-000380