Our musical instrument lending library program is one way we’re putting this mandate in motion. Designed with nonprofit organizations and artist-nonprofit partnerships in mind, Local Arts Support helps develop high-quality local arts projects and applications that focus on neighborhood engagement. We support programs that provide emerging artists with mentorship, apprenticeships and publicity to new and diverse audiences all through their profession. Applications for RBC Emerging Artists Project grants are accepted year-round. The generosity of individuals, firms, and foundations makes our work potential. With your financial support, the museum promotes the work of women artists through exhibitions, packages, publications, and advocacy efforts.

Banks typically will work closely with museums or different established art festivals as sponsors or active supporters of their exhibits. The Vancouver International Children’s Festival’s Adopt a Class program is an 8-day occasion featuring acclaimed worldwide and Canadian artists. Our annual funding allows as a lot as 700 kids from inner-city schools in neighbourhoods across Greater Vancouver to attend the pageant. Sun Life is proud to be a partner of the Sarah McLachlan School of Music in Vancouver and the Founding Sponsor of SoM Edmonton. The School’s vision is to help enrich the lives of at-risk and underserved youngsters …