Programs that fund arts programs for children in BC schools. 

ArtStarts (Artists in Education – district funding)

ArtStarts in Schools
808 Richards St
Vancouver, BC, V6B 3A7

P: (604) or (1.888) 878-7144
F: (604) 683-0501

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http://www.artstarts.com/funding/aie.html

The Artist in Education (AIE) district funding program provides matching grants to school districts for performances and workshops. This long-time partnership between ArtStarts in Schools, the BC Arts Council and the Vancouver Foundation has introduced thousands of children and youth across BC to professional performance, visual arts and cultural activities.

ArtStarts (Artists in Education residency program)

ArtStarts in Schools
808 Richards St
Vancouver, BC, V6B 3A7

P: (604) or (1.888) 878-7144
F: (604) 683-0501

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http://www.artstarts.com/funding/aie2.html

The Artists in Education residency program provides schools with matching grants for young people to gain hands-on experience through artist-in-the-classroom activities that actively engage students in the art-making process. AIE 2’s main objectives are establishing long-term relationships between schools and local artists, and integrating the arts into the K-12 curriculum.

AIE 2 provides up to 60% of the cost of eligible artists' expenses, with the school, the district and/or other sponsor providing the remaining 40%. Schools in the Kootenay area are funded up to 75% of eligible expenses. The maximum allocation of funds per school is $2,000. Sources of funding that do not qualify include the district's annual Artists in Education grants and/or student fees.

Teachers, principals, PACs, and artists can apply for AIE 2 grants. Proposals are reviewed by an ArtStarts in Schools selection committee. 

ArtStarts (Cherniavsky's "Mr. Music" Fund)

ArtStarts in Schools
808 Richards St
Vancouver, BC, V6B 3A7

P: (604) or (1.888) 878-7144
F: (604) 683-0501

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Cherniavsky's "Mr. Music" Fund is a ticket subsidy program for students to attend professional live performances of classical and traditional music, opera and ballet in their communities. Sponsored by the Cherniavsky Junior Club for the Performing Arts Society and administered by ArtStarts in Schools, the funding program was named after Jan Cherniavsky, a world renowned pianist.

The Cherniavsky's "Mr. Music" Fund offers grants directly to schools to assist in purchasing tickets for students to attend a wide range of classical and traditional music, opera or ballet. The Cherniavsky's "Mr. Music" Fund will contribute 50% of the price of each ticket, up to $5 per ticket, for a maximum grant of $300 per school. School principals, teachers, PACs and district contacts can apply for funding. 

BC Teacher's Federation: Ed May Social Responsibility Education Fund

Pat Clarke
Director, PSID
B.C. Teachers’ Federation
100–550 West 6th Avenue
Vancouver, BC V5Z 4P2
P: (604) 871-1850
F: (604) 871-2286
http://pdonline.bctf.ca/Opportunities/EdMay/index.shtml

The BCTF Ed May Social Responsibility Education Fund was established by the 1994 BCTF AGM to support teachers in promoting socially responsible teaching practices in the province. The funds are administered by the PSID Division, and are allocated by grant proposals, to a maximum of $2,000 each.