CRD Arts and Culture

CRD Arts and Culture Supporting, championing and developing arts and culture in British Columbia's capital region

On April 8th, the CRD Board unanimously voted to adopt Bylaw No. 4704 to establish a new Performing Arts Facilities Serv...
04/10/2026

On April 8th, the CRD Board unanimously voted to adopt Bylaw No. 4704 to establish a new Performing Arts Facilities Service (PAFS). The bylaw received elector assent through Alternative Approval Process.

The bylaw’s adoption is an important milestone in an ongoing process. With the legal framework now in place, the Performing Arts Facilities Service will be incorporated into the planning process for Budget 2027. 2026 will be largely a transition year with the implementation of the new initiatives beginning in 2027.

Learn more: www.crd.ca/theatres-aap

03/24/2026

We heard you, now we need you!

Over the past few days, we’ve received an incredible number of emails, messages, and conversations from people who care deeply about Hermann’s and View Street Social.
One thing has been clear in all of them:

You want a chance to save it.

So we’re giving you that chance.

Today, we’re launching a community pledge campaign to raise $450,000, the amount needed to stabilize the organization, pay down inherited debt, and repair the long-neglected building and equipment.

If we reach that goal, Hermann’s and View Street Social will reopen on solid ground.

If we don’t, they will close.

This is not about building something new.

This is about preserving something that already matters to you, to musicians, and to this city.

For 45 years, Hermann’s has been a place where music lives.

Where people connect.

Where moments happen that don’t happen anywhere else.

Now it’s at risk of disappearing.

Here’s how it works:

You make a pledge today.
We track the total.
If we reach $450,000 by April 26th 2026, we contact you to complete your contribution.
If we don’t, no funds are collected.

Make your pledge here:

https://savehermannsandvss.com/

We can’t do this without you.

Let’s see what this community can do.

With gratitude,
Arts On View Society

The region’s arts and culture sector is growing! Since 2013, the number of arts, culture, heritage, and sport workers in...
03/17/2026

The region’s arts and culture sector is growing! Since 2013, the number of arts, culture, heritage, and sport workers in the Victoria census metropolitan area (CMA) has increased by 63% 🌱

Read the full article for more insights: https://substack.com/home/post/p-190516287

02/18/2026

The CRD has initiated an Alternative Approval Process (AAP) proposing the establishment of a new Performing Arts Facilities Service. Visit our website to learn more about this process. www.crd.ca/theatres-aap

Our 2026 spring grant intake opens today! We are currently accepting applications for Equity, IDEA, and April Project Gr...
01/22/2026

Our 2026 spring grant intake opens today! We are currently accepting applications for Equity, IDEA, and April Project Grants.

⏰ APPLICATION DEADLINES: ⏰
Equity / IDEA Grants - Mar 12 @ 4:30pm
April Project Grant - April 9 @ 4:30pm

💡 INFORMATION SESSIONS: 💡
Equity / IDEA Grants - February 26, 12:30-1:30pm
Project Grant - March 19, 12:30-1:30pm

To learn more or to register for an info session, visit our website: https://www.crd.bc.ca/service/arts-funding

📸: Michelle Naidu as "The Butterfly" in SNAFU's New Earth Bandits 2. Photo by Colin Smith.

We are now accepting applications for January Project Grants! Project Grants support not-for-profit arts organizations t...
11/19/2025

We are now accepting applications for January Project Grants!

Project Grants support not-for-profit arts organizations to produce and present one-time projects, a short series of events, or extended programming within a year.

⌚ APPLICATION DEADLINE: Jan 15, 2026 @ 4:30pm

🔗 Learn more & apply: https://www.crd.ca/programs-services/arts-culture/arts-funding/apply-project-grant

💡 INFORMATION SESSION: Jan 5, 2026, 12:30-1:30pm

🔗 register to attend: https://www.crd.ca/your-community/community-events/arts-culture-info-session-project-grants

📸: Ritmo Latino performance in Centennial Square, photo by Amadou Kane Photography, courtesy of Afro Latin Cultural Exchange Society.

09/26/2025

Before Elon Musk, before Javier Milei, there was Pierre Trudeau. True Story.

“Go see it. Quite possibly the funniest show I’ve ever seen at the Belfry. Impeccable timing with a brilliant cast and a word-perfect script.”

Some performances of 1979 are close to sold out. We close on October 5. Best get busy.

Jay Hindle (Pierre Trudeau) in 1979 by Michael Healey / Photo by David Cooper / Glynis Leyshon- Director / Pam Johnson- Set Designer / Carole Klemm - Associate Set Designer / Charlotte Dean- Costume Designer / Kevin Lamotte- Lighting Designer / Keith Houghton- Projection Designer

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09/26/2025

Pathways is now accepting applications for the winter intake of the program. If your organization or collective is ready to start with us in January, apply today!

📍New to this work?� Pathways offers guidance, not evaluation, to help you start thoughtfully and confidently.
📍Further along? �Use Pathways to deepen your work, reflect, adapt, and grow sustainable, resilient practices.

To learn more sign up for the free info session on Tuesday, September 16 from 12:00pm-1:00pm PDT: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_K5o46CG9Q3GNLOLMGrNRYg

Apply here: https://manypathways.ca/apply/

⏰Applications close on Wednesday, October 8th.



Arts BC GVPTA - Greater Vancouver Professional Theatre Alliance

🚨 DEADLINE EXTENDED 🚨Interested in supporting arts decision-making in the capital region? Join the CRD’s Arts Advisory C...
08/11/2025

🚨 DEADLINE EXTENDED 🚨

Interested in supporting arts decision-making in the capital region? Join the CRD’s Arts Advisory Council!

This volunteer group adjudicates arts funding programs and provides advice on issues relating to arts in the region as part of the CRD Arts & Culture Support Service.

⏱ Apply by August 21, 2025 @ 4:30pm

Learn more & apply: https://www.crd.ca/news/public-notices/crd-arts-advisory-council-volunteer-opportunity

We encourage applicants of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, sexual orientations, racialized identities and/or other lived experiences.

Photo: James Vickers Band onstage at Harbour Blues 'n Roots Festival 2024. Photographer: Richard Hum

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Victoria, BC

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+12503603215

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