Located in beautiful Smithers, BC, the Bulkley Valley Community Arts Council (BVCAC) is dedicated to supporting local artists and arts groups. The BVCAC acts as an umbrella organization, providing members with aid and coordinating community events.

Any questions? Contact us at infoatbvartscouncil [dot] com. 

Why join the BVCAC?

  • Maintain cooperation between arts & culture organizations
  • Support community projects through membership fees
  • Advocacy, strength in numbers
  • Knowledge sharing and collaboration
  • Be part of the decision making process

What we do for member groups:

  • Advise member groups and individuals on local initiatives, programs, productions, and finances
  • Provide low-cost liability insurance
  • Utilize our charitable status to grant tax receipts for donations based on CRA guidelines
  • Help fund special community projects
  • May provide interest-free loans and deficit financing
  • Make funds available to new groups for start-up costs
  • Advocate on behalf of members to provincial and municipal governments
  • Facilitate cooperation between member groups

The Directors

Sharon MacGregor, President
Nikki Skuce, Vice President

Andrea Kosalko, Treasurer

Melissa Sawatsky, Secretary

Miriam Colvin, Director

Susanne Watson, Director

Tristan Jones, Past President (advisory role)

 

General Inquiries: infoatbvartscouncil [dot] com or Box 3971, Smithers BC, V0J 2N0

"Those communities that are richest in their artistic traditions are also those that are most progressive in their economic performance and most resilient and secure in their economic structure."
-John Kenneth Galbraith

"Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world."
-Albert Einstein