Arts Promotion in the Classroom (ARTS.PRO)

This is a one-time funding opportunity to support BC First Nations student’s capacity in a range of art activities. It will promote the exposure of youth to artistic workshops, performances, and residencies related to, among other things, dance, theatre, music, storytelling, media, and visual arts such as weaving, carving, beading, and painting.

First Nations and First Nation schools are invited to submit a proposal for a grant of up to $5,000.

The program’s goals and objectives are as follows:

  • Expose young people to workshops, performances, and residencies that have artistic quality and educational merit.
  • Provide students with opportunities to develop their artistic skills through the acquisition of software that directly supports artistic activities, such as Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, etc.
  • Support arts activities with the purchase of relevant supplies to encourage and support students in furthering their arts education.

The First Nations Education Steering Committee (FNESC) and the First Nations Schools Association (FNSA) are pleased to offer a new Arts Promotion in the Classroom (ARTS.PRO) Pilot Program, in partnership with the British Columbia Arts Council and ArtStarts in Schools.

See full details in the program guidelines.

Eligibility

  • Eligible recipients are First Nations and First Nation schools in BC.
  • The activities can support school-based activities for students enrolled in First Nation schools, and/or community-based activities for all students that are offered outside of regular school hours – e.g. after-school, throughout the summer, and on weekends.

Please note: grant funds should only be used for activities to support students in grades K–12.

Program Resources

* Proposal due: Monday, September 15, 2025

Contact

Please contact programs@fnesc.ca for program questions and support.