Welcome to the new DTES Small Arts Grants website! We have updated the site to a new look as of February 12th, but the program details remain the same.
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DTES Small Arts Grants

Are you an artist connected to Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside? Consider applying for a Downtown Eastside (DTES) Small Arts Grant.

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Status:

Closed

Grants Open:

Fall 2025

Grants Close:

TBD

Calling DTES Emerging Artists

Vancouver’s DTES is a hotbed of creativity, though many artists connected to this neighbourhood lack the finances to advance their work. The Downtown Eastside Small Arts Grants program is intended to help artists connected to this area advance their art practice. 

Grants may range from $500 – $1,000. Artists can use the grant to develop their skills and increase the visibility of their artwork. Successful grantees will have the opportunity to attend workshops, receive expert advice, and participate in a year end group show. 

Visit our Grants and Artist Eligibility pages to see if it is a fit for you!

About DTES Small Arts Grants

DTES Small Arts Grants Program was created by Vancouver Foundation, in partnership with the Carnegie Community Centre in 2010. Since then the program has been supporting DTES Artists to take their work to the next level. Funding is prioritized for artists who have limited or no access to support through other funders, sponsorship, or regular arts and culture programs. 

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Past Artists

    • Lips 24”x36”

      January 27 Guide Sample Last

      Photography
      2013

      Asnwer for How has receiving a DTES Small Arts Grant supported your development as an artist? (10-50 words)

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    • Brenda Dallaway

      Painter
      Visual Arts
      N/A

       Through a series of paintings, Brenda illustrates the birds of the Downtown Eastside. She will use her Small Arts Grant to develop a website, which includes professional photos of her work and a scanner to upload her work.

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Want to get inspired?
Check out the artwork and artist profiles of past successful DTES grantees from over the years.

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