Artists in the Class

The Artists in Education grants support First Nations schools in British Columbia to introduce students to a multi-cultural range of dance, theatre, music, literacy, media and visual arts.

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This is a program delivered by FNESC and the First Nations School Association, and supported by the British Columbia Arts Council and the Government of BC Creative Futures Initiatives for the Artists in Education Program.

The program’s goals and objectives are as follows:

  • Expose young people to workshops, performances, and residencies that have artistic quality and educational merit.
  • Balance exposure of the arts to young people in remote, rural and urban environments.
  • Facilitate communication between the arts and education communities by developing mutual awareness, respect and appreciation.
  • Promote the arts as an area of study and professional employment.

See full details in the annual program guidelines.

Eligibility

K-12 First Nations schools in British Columbia are eligible to receive the ARTISTS.EDU funding. All applicants must use the grant toward professional artist fees toward BC-based artists for a range of quality performances and workshops in schools.

Contact

Please contact programs@fnesc.ca for program questions and support.

Program Resources

  • The 2024-2025 program is currently closed. Details 2025-2026 will be added when available.