SUBMITTED BY SALT SPRING ARTS
Artists and community groups on Salt Spring Island have the opportunity to bring their creative visions to life with support from Salt Spring Arts’ (SSA) Grants and Awards program.
The organization’s fall 2025 intake is now open, offering two funding opportunities designed to support artistic development, community engagement and cultural projects.
The application period runs until Oct. 31 and includes two micro-grants: Community Project Grants and the Susan Benson Fund for Visual Artists.
Community Project Grants engage public-facing arts initiatives that contribute to Salt Spring’s vibrant cultural landscape. Individuals and organizations working in any artistic discipline may apply for up to $1,000 in funding to support creative, community-focused projects. These may include — but are not limited to — public exhibitions, performances, creative youth programming or interactive workshops.
The program prioritizes projects that are innovative and of cultural benefit to the community, aiming to spark creativity and expand public access to the arts.
The second opportunity, the Susan Benson Fund for Visual Artists, supports women visual artists who are looking to deepen or develop their creative practice. Established by the acclaimed Canadian artist and designer Susan Benson, the Benson Fund acknowledges the unique barriers faced by women artists, while welcoming all artists living on Salt Spring Island to apply.
Grants of up to $1,000 can be used for materials, exhibition costs, mentorship or other professional development activities. This fund is especially geared toward visual artists who are committed to advancing their careers and making meaningful contributions to the artistic community.
Salt Spring Arts encourages all interested applicants to visit saltspringarts.com/grants-awards for full details, eligibility requirements and application instructions. SSA is committed to supporting diverse voices and encourages applications from artists of all backgrounds, disciplines and experience levels.