Apply now for artsvest Regional in British Columbia!

Grow your organization’s sponsorship capacity through personalized mentorship and in-depth training across a wide variety of skills and topics! Combined with up to $3,750 in matching funds for new private sector partnerships, this regional program equips organizations with tools to attract and retain corporate partners, enabling them to grow and thrive.

The 2026 program will welcome 20 arts, culture, and heritage organizations from across the province. 

Application Process:

Applying to artsvest Regional will also register you for artsvest National; a free, virtual, and accessible training program that focuses on building the capacity of cultural organizations across Canada.

In order to apply for artsvest Regional, interested organizations will be asked to complete an online application that will be assessed by the review committee for the following criteria:

Applications are open from April 2 to April 23, 2026

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. Applying to artsvest Regional will also register you for artsvest National.

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

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