Vancouver Foundation
DTES Small Arts Grants
Are you an artist connected to Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside? Consider applying for a Downtown Eastside (DTES) Small Arts Grant.
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.
Learn MorePast Artists
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Want to get inspired?
Check out the artwork and artist profiles of past successful DTES grantees from over the years.
News
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ARTIST CALL Downtown Eastside Small Arts Grants 10th Anniversary – BYOV Emerge Festival
Read MoreARTIST CALL Downtown Eastside Small Arts Grants 10th Anniversary – BYOV Emerge Festival PROMOTION SUPPORT June 1-30, 2020…
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5 Questions with DTES Small Arts Grant Recipient Larissa Blokhuis
Read MoreRev. Dr. Victoria Marie Discipline: Glass, ceramic, mixed-media sculpture Next place we can see your work: Gallery Gachet,…
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5 Questions with DTES Small Arts Grant Recipient Kagan Goh
Read More5 Questions with DTES Small Arts Grant Recipient Kagan Goh Discipline: Theatre Next place we can see your…
Events
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DTES Small Arts Grants Information Session
Read MoreDo you want to receive money for an art project? If you are an emerging artist (an artist…
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DTES Small Arts Grants Information Session
Read MoreDo you want to receive money for an art project? If you are an emerging artist (an artist…
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Emerge Festival: Group Art Exhibition
Read MoreRepeats every day until Sun Jun 09 2019. June 8, 2019 – 12:00pm to 5:00pm