Arts Mobility Grant
Igniting creativity, connecting communities
Art has the power to bring people together and foster cultural connections between communities, yet many artists often struggle financially.
Our Arts Mobility Grant supports local artists by providing five recipients with $1,000 in driving credits each to ease transportation costs.
If you create art whether through music, visual arts, or other mediums, and you're planning to share it during a tour, multiple markets, or fairs, then this program is designed with you in mind.
Our Arts Mobility Grant supports local artists by providing five recipients with $1,000 in driving credits each to ease transportation costs.
If you create art whether through music, visual arts, or other mediums, and you're planning to share it during a tour, multiple markets, or fairs, then this program is designed with you in mind.
How it works
Eligibility
You are an BC based artists with 2+ years of experience in your craft. You have multiple shows, gallery exhibitions, markets or similar touring endeavours planned and are eligible to be a Modo member.
Empowering Diversity
In alignment with our purpose, we will evaluate applicants based on our values of community engagement and diversity, including amplifying the voices of underrepresented groups such as BIPOC and LGBTQ+.
Application Process
Modo's Arts Mobility Grant Program applications are open from May 12th to 27th at 11:59 PM PST. Recipients will be notified during the second week of June.
Ready to let your creativity take the wheel?
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“I love living downtown, and I walk or bike everywhere. When it comes to craft and artisan markets, a bike doesn't really work. You've got a table, a pop-up tent, a display, and all kinds of merchandise to carry.
The Modo Arts Mobility Grant allowed me to close that transportation gap and haul everything to beautiful venues like cideries and other outdoor markets”
The Modo Arts Mobility Grant allowed me to close that transportation gap and haul everything to beautiful venues like cideries and other outdoor markets”
Emily Grace Goodrich, Jewlery maker & 2024 grant recipient
“The Modo Arts Mobility Grant was an ideal resource as a drag artist who is booked all over the Lower Mainland and beyond. These days, being in public in drag is not always a safe option - taking public transit and using rideshare apps can be uncomfortable, so knowing that I had a safe and reliable way to get to and from gigs with Modo was amazing.
Doing shows outside of Vancouver was a great way for me to reach new audiences, especially in communities that don't have regular drag shows - and those are sometimes my favourite events.”
Doing shows outside of Vancouver was a great way for me to reach new audiences, especially in communities that don't have regular drag shows - and those are sometimes my favourite events.”
Rose Butch, Drag artist & 2024 grant recipient
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