Key community cultural organizations and events, including local arts councils, art galleries, theatres, museums and arts festivals throughout British Columbia shared nearly $13 million in BC Arts Council grants, Community, Sport and Cultural Development Minister Coralee Oakes said today.

The $12.993 million in funding comes from a record-high $24 million the BC Arts Council received from the Government of British Columbia to support artists, arts activities and culture in 2013-14.

Princeton 14000$
Summerland 13660$
Oliver 9000$
Penticton 8544$
Osoyoos 6000$

Approved grants also help organizations that provide services for artists and cultural activities around the province, including ArtsBC, ArtStarts in Schools, BC Touring Council, British Columbia Drama Association/Theatre BC, the Federation of British Columbia Writers and the Craft Council of BC.

Arts festivals with a focus on film, music, literature, theatre and art for children have received support, as well as media arts organizations.