Offered in addition to the national program, artsvest Regional in British Columbia provides selected organizations with focused sponsorship training and capacity-building support. Training is delivered through monthly webinars, peer-to-peer networking, and individualized mentorship sessions led by a diverse roster of expert mentors. Organizations also have access to matching funds that can be used as an incentive to pursue sponsorship opportunities with the business sector.

Applications are currently closed for artsvest Regional in British Columbia. Please check back soon for updates.

Contact: artsvest@businessforthearts.org

artsvest’s Impact on British Columbia

Since its launch in 2012, the British Columbia program has engaged 456 organizations, delivered 3,724 hours of training, and raised $4.08M from local businesses. With matching funds, this has brought $5.74M directly to arts organizations across the province.

artsvest is Business / Arts’ signature mentorship and training program, with a strong history and demonstrated success in building the capacity of Canada’s cultural sector. 

artsvest Regional is a smaller, more focused program, available in areas where artsvest has secured regional investment. Offered in addition to the national artsvest program, artsvest Regional aims to grow the capacity of participating organizations in the area of sponsorship through comprehensive sponsorship training, expert mentorship, and a matching funds incentive. In order to apply for artsvest Regional programs, registration in the national artsvest program is required.

For more information on the national artsvest program, click here.

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