Writers Grants: An Overview of Grants for Writers at the BC Arts Council

An Overview of Grants for Writers at the BC Arts Council

About: In this interactive session, learn about the funding programs at the BC Arts Council that are relevant to writers at all stages of their careers. After a brief presentation, Michelle Benjamin will answer questions and provide insight into the world of arts funding.

Presenter Bio: Michelle Benjamin is a Program Advisor at the BC Arts Council with responsibility for literary programs including book and periodical publishers, literary festivals, and creative writing. She also co-manages the Early Career Development and Professional Development programs.

Before joining the BC Arts Council in 2020, Michelle was the Executive Director of the Gabriola Arts Council for ten years. Before that, Michelle worked for 25 years in book publishing – she was owner and publisher of Polestar—a small literary press—for ten years; she was publisher at Raincoast Books in the 2000s; and was Project Editor at Greystone Books.

Michelle lives on Gabriola Island, and is grateful for the privilege of residing on the traditional and unceded lands of the Snuneymuxw people.

Digital doors open at 10:55 am, event starts at 11:00 am PST

**This event is being recorded