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Individual Artists Program │First Peoples’ Cultural Council (FPCC)

Closed to applications

Value

Individual Artists – Up to $20,000; Scholarships – Up to $15,000

Description

The program supports creative practices of any medium or expression and those who have demonstrated a commitment to their artistic practice. This may include carvers, storytellers, visual artists, choreographers, dancers, dance groups, performance artists, regalia creatives, weavers, writers, multi-media artists and sculptors.

The Individual Artists Program offers two funding options: Individual Artists and Scholarships.

Eligible Applicants

  • BC. First Nations individuals with a creative practice of any medium or expression, for example; carvers, storytellers, visual artists, choreographers, dancers, dance groups, performance artists, regalia creatives, weavers, writers, multi-media artists and sculptors.
  • Must be 19 years of age or older.
  • A resident of British Columbia for at least one year. If there is a question about whether applicant lives in B.C., they may be asked to provide documentation. Proof of residency can include a valid B.C. services card, a valid B.C. driver’s license or evidence of income taxes paid in the previous year as a B.C. resident.
  • Project will have a start date on or after the application deadline.
  • Have previous experience or a creative mandate that demonstrates a commitment to their creative practice.
  • Demonstrate the support of recognized artists, creatives, cultural, or community leaders within B.C. First Nations communities they are connected to, and the project affects.
  • Submit only one application as an applicant per deadline to the Arts Program

Eligible Expenses

  • Salaries and wages – must be project specific and explained clearly in the budget description. For all project participants including applicant (remember to pay yourself!), mentor, technicians, contractors, etc.
  • Elder and/or Knowledge Holder consultation fees, include names and explain clearly in budget description.
  • Fees and honoraria for collaboration with other artists, mentors and/or elders – explained clearly in budget description.
  • Travel, transportation and accommodation.
  • Project related materials and supplies.
  • Space rentals.
  • Research and training.
  • Childcare expenses for activities directly related to the project.
  • Equipment required for project (up to 15% of total funded project unless a strong justification for more than 15% is provided).
  • Specialized tools required for the project, (up to 20% of total funded project unless a strong justification for more than 20% is provided).
  • For Individual Artists only: Administrative expenses directly related to project activities (up to 10% of total funded project).
  • For Individual Artists only: Touring and exhibition expenses.
  • Scholarships only: Tuition, books, and course materials.

Deadline Date

Applications may be submitted until 4:30pm PST on March 19, 2025.

Contact

Contact Name: Leah Anthony | Arts Program Coordinator

Phone Number: 250-652-5952

E-mail Address: individualarts@fpcc.ca

Website: https://fpcc.ca/program/individual-artists-program/

Industry:

Arts and Culture, Indigenous

Location:

British Colombia

Tags:

Artist, Arts Network

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