Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance announces 2018-2019 funded projects

CKCA funding helps individuals and organizations realize arts and cultural projects across all arts disciplines

by Keith Powell — October 09, 2018

Starbelly Jam Performance from 2018 summer event. — Photo courtesy Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance

(Columbia Basin) – Over 150 arts and culture projects—including the Columbia Basin Culture Tour—have received a total of $751,000 in funding support for the 2018-19 season through the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance (CKCA), in partnership with Columbia Basin Trust.

“It’s exciting to see the range of projects that were successful in their applications for the Trust funding through the CKCA. It’s also impressive to see the scope of the projects; there are artists taking their first steps towards becoming professionals, to individuals receiving funding for major projects, and everything in between. The members of the CKCA Steering Committee are very pleased to continue our relationship with Columbia Basin Trust, fostering excellence in the arts and culture community across the region,” said Laura White, Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance Chair.

Funding applications were adjudicated in May by the CKCA Steering Committee, with input from community arts councils. Support will go toward a wide range of projects, including individual and group projects, master classes, touring and major exhibition projects.

“Residents have told us that a strong arts and culture sector is an important part of life in the Basin,” said Michelle d’Entremont, Manager, Grants and Programs, Columbia Basin Trust. “Supporting these projects means artists and organizations get the help they need to further their work and residents benefit from a culturally vibrant region.”

CKCA funding helps individuals and organizations realize arts and cultural projects across all arts disciplines, including visual art, theatre, music, dance, media, literature and inter-arts. For a list of funded projects, visit the CKCA website at www.basinculture.com or call 1-877-505-7355. For a list of the Arts and Culture 2018-2019 Grant Recipients, click here.

Columbia Basin Trust supports efforts to deliver social, economic and environmental benefits to the residents of the Columbia Basin. To learn more about the Trust’s programs and initiatives, visit www.ourtrust.org or call 1-800-505-8998.