New Performance Hubs

Criteria

Projects should engage emerging artists by:

• Using digital media and/or documenting how technology is used to engage emerging artists (pre, post and during a performance);
• Offering unique performing opportunities that demonstrate how new emerging artists engage in arts events;
• Improving or enhancing access to performance spaces including both conventional and unconventional performing arts spaces (in person or digital) for emerging artists to perform and engage with audiences.

Emerging Artists Definition
Emerging artists are defined as those who have mastered the basic techniques of their art form through education or apprenticeship and are in the early stage of launching a professional career.

Past Projects
For a list of projects previously supported through Youth Hubs Initiatives, visit our website: https://bctouring.org/programs-services/aea-initiative/youth-hubs

Activity Period & Timeline

Projects must take place before August 31, 2022.

Amount Available
The amount available per project is up to $5,000. Projects should clearly outline how the funding would be used in their proposed budget with revenues and expenses included.

About Proposals

• As part of your proposal, please include contact information for the submitting organization including contact name, title, mailing address, email and phone.
• Organizations may submit a joint proposal but one organization must act as the lead applicant.
• Proposals should outline how your project meets the criteria and how financial support would be used to meet your objective.
• Proposals submitted should be no more than two 8 x 11 pages (PDF files) with a separate budget.
• Budget (spreadsheet preferred) should include headings e.g. fees, venue costs, materials, promotion/marketing, etc.
• Your budget must be complete, accurate and balanced (revenues = expenses) to be eligible.

How to Submit & Deadline: Friday, February 11, 2022
Applicants are advised to contact the program coordinator to discuss your proposal prior to submitting it. Proposals should be submitted electronically as PDF files to Sheryl@bctouring.org no later than Friday, February 11, 2022. Your submission will be acknowledged by email. You will also be notified of the outcome of your proposal by email.

Proposals will not be accepted from:

• Individuals as lead applicants.
• For-profit organizations or private businesses.
• Projects not intended to serve emerging artists.
• Projects that have received funding support from BC Arts Council or from BC Touring Council’s Into the Act are not eligible. 
• Projects that received funding support from New Performance Hubs in December 2021 are not eligible.
• Retroactive activity will not be supported i.e. activity that has already occurred or which will have started before March 15, 2022.
• Expenses should not include capital costs (property or equipment), conferences or competitions.

Final Reporting Requirements
Funding recipients must submit a written final report within 30 days after the project completion and no later than September 30, 2022. Forms will be provided. Recipients may also be asked to submit photos, video, audio, media, promotional or other materials related to the project.

Recognition of Assistance
The support of the BC Arts Council, the Province of BC and the BC Touring Council should be acknowledged in all promotional materials, at events, on radio or social media channels. Logos may be found on BCTC’s website at www.bctouring.org/funding-logos.

Questions?
Sheryl McGraw
Program Coordinator, Into the Act
BC Touring Council
Sheryl @ bctouring.org
Direct 604-253-2726 / Office 250-352-0021

New Performance Hubs is a partnership program with the Province of BC and the BC Arts Council.