By Aaron Schulze

ARTS GRANT

Five Prince George arts organizations receive funding from B.C. government

May 2, 2021 | 11:05 AM

PRINCE GEORGE — Numerous arts and culture organizations, as well as artists in Prince George and area received funding from the B.C. Government.

In Prince George, the Exploration Place and Theatre NorthWest each received $50,000 grants as part of the province’s B.C. Economic Recovery Plan. The Community Arts Council of Prince George and District received $35,575 while Two Rivers Gallery received $30,000 and Method Dance Society received $10,000.

The B.C. Arts Council administered the grants to support artists and organizations that have found ways to keep creating and reaching their audiences amidst temporary closures and restricted gatherings.

Along with the Prince George recipients, Barkerville Historic Town and Park received $37,620, Island Mountain Arts in Wells received $39,500, and Kiwanis Arts Century Society in Dawson Creek received $8,000.

“People in the arts have used their ingenuity to find new ways to keep creating despite the pandemic. Artists are so vital to our social and cultural fabric. These grants are empowering artists and organizations throughout B.C. to adapt their platforms so they can continue inspiring us,” Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport Melanie Mark said.

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Two artists – Kit Fast from Dawson Creek and Venta Rutkauskas from Williams Lake – received $12,000 and $9,800 respectively.