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The new BC Arts Council Accelerate Program will increase access and remove barriers to funding for equity-deserving arts and cultural organizations to benefit more people working in B.C.’s arts sector.
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Accelerate will open for intake on September 21, 2022.
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Guidelines, application previews and details about the program will be available on the BC Arts Council’s website in the coming weeks.
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