The DTES Small Arts Grants program
is an exciting initiative, first undertaken by Vancouver Foundation and Carnegie Community Centre in 2010. It supports the work of talented artists who have their creative practice rooted in the Downtown Eastside [DTES]. This annual opportunity shines a light on DTES artists, their practices, and ideas. The DTES Small Arts Grants program is built on the unwavering belief that DTES Artists have a commitment to their craft that is sustained across their work, and that effort deserves nurturing and support.
About Carnegie Community Centre
Carnegie Community Centre — often referred to as the living room of the Downtown Eastside — provides social, educational, cultural and recreational activities on-site, at nearby Oppenheimer Park and through an outreach team. The programs serve low income adults with the goal of nurturing mind, body, and spirit in a safe and welcoming environment.
About Vancouver Foundation
As Canada’s largest community foundation, Vancouver Foundation is dedicated to creating healthy, vibrant equitable and inclusive communities across BC. Since 1943, our donors have created 1,800 endowment funds and together we have distributed more than $1.5 billion to charities. From arts and culture to the environment, health and social development, education, medical research and more, we exist to make meaningful and lasting improvements to communities in BC.
FAQs
Artists apply for grants of between $500 to $1000. Groups of up to four artists can ask for up to $4000.
Write and submit your application by the deadline.
Applications open in the fall for six weeks. Results are available in early spring.
A Volunteer Advisory Community made up of DTES Artists review all the applications.
How To Apply
You can apply online or with a paper application. For more information, visit our How to Apply page.
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