Arts

The First Peoples' Council Arts Program supports the rejuvenation and practice of traditionally based arts and culture practices, and the vitality of all forms of Aboriginal arts and culture with a specific focus on the province of B.C.

As a province-wide organization with a cultural focus, the First Peoples' Council Arts Program provides consultation, guidance, support and funding for First Nations’ and Aboriginal artists.

Among other activities, the Arts Program offers grants to artists through the Aboriginal Arts Development Awards, in partnership with the B.C. Arts Council and the New Relationship Trust. The following programs are currently accepting applications:

October 1, 2010 will be the only deadline for:
October 15, 2010 will be the only deadline for:
Watch the website for more information.

Click on the links at left for more about the Aboriginal Arts Development Awards or to explore other resources such as the online Arts Toolkit with information to assist artists with writing grants and developing an artists’ portfolio.