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January 9, 2023 at 10:49 am  Politics, Provincial

Greater Victoria – New Democrat MLA Murray Rankin says that people in Greater Victoria will continue to enjoy a diverse and inclusive local arts scene as BC Arts Council grants are awarded to individual artists and arts organizations in the community.

“People in our community are making a mark through their artistic work,” said Murray Rankin, MLA for Oak Bay-Gordon Head. “This funding will help support people from all walks of life to create and appreciate the arts.”

In Oak Bay-Gordon Head, the following individuals and organizations are receiving BC Arts Council grants this year:

  • Robin Butterfield, $6,000
  • Owen Chow, $6,000
  • Kim Dias, $6,000
  • Amélie MacDonald, $6,000
  • Cosette Mangas, $6,000
  • Victor Mangas, $6,000
  • Kosar Movahedi, $6,000

The BC Arts Council is working to build a more diverse and equitable funding structure to support the arts and culture community. Priority was given to equity-deserving organizations and artists as well as to communities outside of the capital region and Greater Vancouver.

This funding includes scholarships, project assistance for performing artists and professional organizations, and arts-based community development. This year, more than 250 individual artists and arts organizations throughout B.C. are benefitting from over $2.7 million in BC Arts Council grant funding.

Learn More: https://news.gov.bc.ca/27969

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