Arts & Culture

Life in the Basin is celebrated with vibrant arts and culture. We provide funding and support through various programs and partner with the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance to deliver some of these.

What's New

Season 3 of the Headwaters Podcast Launching this Summer June 20, 2024 - Season 3 episodes will be available starting in the summer Kootenay Mountain Culture Productions, in partnership with Columbia Basin Trust, is excited to announce that it will release the third season of The Headwaters podcast this summer. Initially launched in […]

Apply now for Arts and Culture grants January 18, 2024 - People and organizations in the Columbia Basin that would like to pursue arts and culture projects are invited to apply for grants from the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance (CKCA). The application period is now open, with deadlines on March 1 […]

Funding helps new arts and culture projects take root July 27, 2023 - From Métis jewellery to weaved portraits, and tango dance to burlesque, artists and organizations around the Columbia Basin are undertaking exciting projects that add colour, energy and vitality to this region. Now, 110 new arts and culture projects are receiving […]

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Funding

If you are an artist or represent an arts and culture organization, our Arts and Culture Program may be able to provide support.
Community Initiatives and Affected Areas Programs support local arts, culture and heritage projects that provide additional value to Basin communities.
The Community Development Program supports the efforts of Basin residents to address community challenges and opportunities.

Support

If you need support making your non-profit organization stronger, our Non-profit Advisors Program can help you increase capacity, become more sustainable and become more efficient.
If your arts and culture organization could use assistance, check out the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance. They provide valuable support, including grants, grant writing workshops, the Columbia Basin Culture Tour, support for applicants, as well as serving as the voice for Arts Councils in the region.

Past Programs

Arts and Culture Venue Grants

Arts and Culture Venue Grants helped organizations around the Basin make capital improvements to arts and culture venues. Eligible applicants included registered non-profits, public organizations, local governments and Indigenous organizations in the region. Over three years, the program provided $2.3 million to help 29 venues make upgrades to their facilities that strengthened the impact of arts and culture in their communities.

Detailed project lists are here:

This program is now closed.