Around the Columbia Basin, artists and arts and culture organizations have exciting plans when it comes to creating and sharing art, music, theatre and much more. Through funding from Columbia Basin Trust, delivered by the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance (CKCA), 126 such projects—ranging from writing novels, to completing murals, to teaching quillwork—are receiving more than $512,000 in 2024/25.
The CKCA is a project of the West Kootenay Regional Arts Council and distributes funding on behalf of Columbia Basin Trust. See all the current projects here.
“I would like to express my thanks and appreciation to all applicants for this year’s funding cycle; I am always impressed by the creativity that exists across the Basin,” says Denise Baughan, Chair, Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance. “The support of the CKCA and funding from the Trust creates opportunities both for rural professional and emerging artists and for not-for-profit arts organizations to exhibit works, put on shows, host workshops and share their creations. These projects contribute to fostering creativity, connections and community across the region. The CKCA cherishes its ongoing partnership with Columbia Basin Trust, as it plays an important role in nurturing the arts while showcasing the vibrant and unique communities that make up the Basin.”
CKCA funding is available to both individuals and arts and culture organizations. All arts disciplines are eligible (including visual art, theatre, music, dance, media, literary and inter-arts), as are cultural projects like traditional cultural practices and preserving languages. Separate granting streams target different focuses, such as individual and group projects, master classes, touring and major exhibition projects. Overall, the goal is to help artists and arts and culture organizations create exceptional projects that enliven life in the Basin.
“Columbia Basin Trust is excited to partner with the West Kootenay Regional Arts Council to support projects that enrich our region’s vibrant arts and culture,” says Justine Cohen, Senior Manager, Delivery of Benefits, Columbia Basin Trust. “We congratulate the successful applicants and invite everyone in the Basin to enjoy these creative experiences.”
Learn more at wkartscouncil.com/ckca-funding.
