Are you an artist or cultural worker looking to navigate the world of public arts funding? This hands-on session is designed for artists seeking clarity and confidence when applying for grants.

Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025
Time: 2:30 – 4:30 pm
Location: Langara College – T Gallery (T Building, Campus West Side) – 100 W 49th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5X 3B3

Led by Mary Ann S. Anderson of Little Dog Creative Consulting, this workshop will walk you through the essentials of writing successful grant applications: what funders look for, how to frame your work, and how to avoid common pitfalls. Whether you’re applying to the Canada Council for the Arts, BC Arts Council, or other funding bodies, this session will offer practical tools and helpful insight. She will also share a short presentation on a recently-launched grant research software, SmartGrant.

Mary Ann has over three decades of experience in arts administration and public fundraising, including 12 years managing the municipal grant program for North Vancouver and extensive work supporting artists and organizations across Canada.

This workshop is presented as part of Punto de Encuentro, VLACC’s professional development series supporting Latin American artists and cultural workers.

In Partnership with Langara College, with support from Hamber Foundation