Funding Arts in the Region

Local not-for-profit arts programming is an important element of healthy, livable, vibrant communities. The CRD's Arts & Culture Support Service (Arts Service), supports, champions, and develops the region's not-for-profit arts. Its primary function is to distribute arts grant funding. It also aims to foster collaboration between arts groups, funders and audiences through outreach. 

The Arts Service is a sub-regional service, and any municipality or electoral area in the capital region can participate. Currently, nine of the capital region's 16 jurisdictions are part of the Arts Service: Esquimalt, Highlands, Metchosin, Oak Bay, Saanich, Sooke, Southern Gulf Islands, Victoria, and View Royal.

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2024-2027 Strategic Plan

In late 2023, the Arts Commission approved the Arts Service's 2024-2027 Strategic Plan. The plan is the result of extensive community consultation. It reflects both community feedback and the Arts Service's new vison and mission. The priorities, goals and actions laid out in the plan will guide our efforts from 2024-2027.

Support Arts in the Region

Support access to arts in the region through a tax-deductible donation or bequest to the CRD Arts & Culture Support Service. Get in touch by email or phone (250.360.3215) to discuss options.

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