The City of Victoria contributes to the CRD Arts & Culture Support Service. This service distributes grants to not-for-profit arts organizations in the region.
Learn more about the Arts & Culture Support Service
In 2018, the City of Victoria updated their 2010 Art in Public Places Policy. The purpose of this policy is to:
Increase the liveability and artistic richness of the municipality by making art a permanent part of our environment and a legacy for future generations
Provide opportunities for the public to engage with and increase their awareness, appreciation, knowledge and education of public art
Develop a sense of place, community pride and identity through the creation of new works
Integrate art and artists into a variety of public settings
Create art that inspires people and is an expression of the time
Enhance the attractiveness of the city and promote cultural tourism
Provide opportunities for artists at all levels and career stages
Artworks: Canada 150 Mosaic by Carey Newman