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Source: Stir Magazine; published January 2, 2026; “As we head into 2026, developments continue to unfold on projects-in-progress. Here are five important stories to watch for over the next year.
Deadline: February 18, 2026 Project Assistance: Community Arts Festivals supports the artistic development of local, community-based arts festivals by providing funding for fees paid to B.C. or Canadian professional artists
The City of Vancouver provides grants to support Vancouver based arts and cultural spaces operated by non-profit cultural societies, co-ops, registered charities, xʷməθkʷəy̓əm, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw, and səlilwətaɬ or Urban Indigenous
Deadlines: constant intake; Apply any time before the start date of your project, activity or departure date Program Summary: Connecting Canadian artists to audiences and the world:Arts Across Canada and
January 21, 2026 @ 6:00 PM – Presentation House Theatre333 Chesterfield Avenue, North Vancouver, BC V7M 3G9 Price – $5 / $10 / $15 / $20 Our Adult Education Programs
Session Date Options: January 27, 28, February 3 or 4, 2026 Do you have an idea for a project that focuses on arts and culture? Grants from the Columbia Kootenay Cultural
Deadline: January 23, 2026, 4pm EST; The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation component of the Commemorate Canada program provides funding (up to a maximum of $10,000 per organization) to eligible recipients
2026 Deadlines: January 28, June 3, October 7 Program Summary: Arts Across Canada and AbroadConnecting Canadian artists to audiences and the worldArts Across Canada and Abroad fosters meaningful relationships and
International Creativity Month is celebrated every January to encourage innovation, new ideas, and stepping out of comfort zones at the start of the year, promoting creativity through activities that help
Deadline: January 18, 2026; CIBC is proud to present the C2 Art Program (C2 Art), a Canadian national art competition. Each year, we’ll award 2 early-career artists with the opportunity and funding
Deadline: constant intake; any time before the start date of your project or activity Program Summary: Artistic Creation is part of the Explore and Create program. It supports artistic research and experimentation, creation,
Next Deadline: January 31, 2026 (for festivals starting between September 1 and December 31 of the same calendar year); Other Deadlines: April 30, 2026 (for festivals starting between January 1
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