Arts Promotion in the Classroom (ARTS.PRO)

Grants offered through this program support First Nation schools in British Columbia to introduce students to a multi-cultural range of dance, theatre, music, literacy, media and visual arts.

This is a one-time funding opportunity to support BC First Nations student’s capacity in a range of art activities. It will promote the exposure of youth to artistic workshops, performances, and residencies related to, among other things, dance, theatre, music, storytelling, media, and visual arts such as weaving, carving, beading, and painting.

First Nations and First Nation schools are invited to submit a proposal for a grant of up to $5,000.

The program’s goals and objectives are as follows:

  • Expose young people to workshops, performances, and residencies that have artistic quality and educational merit.

  • Provide students with opportunities to develop their artistic skills through the acquisition of software that directly supports artistic activities, such as Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, etc.

  • Support arts activities with the purchase of relevant supplies to encourage and support students in furthering their arts education.

FNESC and the First Nations Schools Association (FNSA) offer a new Arts Promotion in the Classroom (ARTS.PRO) Pilot Program, in partnership with the British Columbia Arts Council and ArtStarts in Schools.

Eligibility

Eligible recipients are First Nations and First Nation schools in BC.

The activities can support school-based activities for students enrolled in First Nation schools, and/or community-based activities for all students that are offered outside of regular school hours – e.g., after-school, throughout the summer, and on weekends.

Please note that grant funds should only be used for activities to support students in grades K–12.

See full details in the program guidelines.

Contact

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

Program Resources

This program is currently closed. Program details are provided for reference only.