Enhancing Accessibility, Clarity, and Opportunities for a Thriving Arts Community The Central Cariboo Arts and Culture Society regularly reviews our programs to ensure they meet the needs of our arts and culture community. Thanks to your valuable feedback, we’re making thoughtful updates to our bi-annual grant program to enhance clarity, accessibility, and opportunities for artists […]
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Our Fall 2023 grant application intake is now open and accepting eligible submissions for funding. Mark your calendars with our intake deadline of 15 November 2023. These grants will consider activities that will be taking place between 1 January and 31 December 2024. Locate the right application for your project, event or purchase here. We […]
Arts and culture can serve as a force for social change. By promoting diversity and inclusion, and fostering a sense of community, we can inspire individuals to take action and create positive change in their communities. -Asif Akbar from The Power of Art We are proud of our role in bringing you voices of diversity […]
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Be inspired… “It is Always the Simple that Produces the Marvellous” – Amelia Barr If you’ve had the opportunity to join us on Thursday evenings in Boitanio Park, then you’ll understand the wonderful simplicity of gathering in a beautiful place, with community, listening to amazing artists share their talents with us. It has been marvellous. […]
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Community Connections Catalyzed by Amazing Arts and Culture With a month of successful events behind us, we’re flying high from all the great vibes and good times we’ve witnessed over the last several weeks. Unique and talented acts have crossed our stage, leaving us inspired and exhilarated. And we’ve four weeks left to look forward […]
“If Music is a place – then Jazz is the city, Folk is the wilderness, Rock is the road, Classical is a temple.” -Vera Nazerian One of the best things about Performances in the Park is the way we bring multiple generations together to listen to music from various genres and styles. We’re so grateful for your support, […]
19 July 2023 For Immediate Release Central Cariboo Arts and Culture Grants Awarded Williams Lake, BC – The Cariboo Regional District, City of Williams Lake and Central Cariboo Arts and Culture Society (CCACS) are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2023 Spring CCACS Grants Program. Grants are available twice annually for non-profit organizations or […]
“Cause I got that sunshine in my pocket, got that good song in my feet.” “Can’t Stop The Feeling”, Justin Timberlake Summer and music, community vibes, we’d love to see you join us for a good time! This week is an Americana Folk lovers’ dream set… and is it ok to say the one we’ve […]
Opening night was special, but the good just keeps getting better! Magical Cariboo nights continue with our amazing roster of performers. There’s something wonderful about gathering in the outdoors amongst friends and family, getting a chance to take in some music. This week, we’ve got Zuffalo hailing from the busy streets of Toronto, Ontario, and a soulful […]
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We’ve missed seeing your smiling faces, and so we’ve planned an unforgettable evening for you starting at 6 pm Thursday July 6th. Lennard Supernault gets us started in a good way, with a traditional welcome to the Unceded Territories of the Northern Secwepemc Nation of T’exelc (Williams Lake First Nation). Then hometown grown singer-songwriter Colin Easthope woos us with his musical wonderings. To close out the night, we’re going to get rocked and rolled by Ts’msyen Nation’s Saltwater Hank, whose newest album merges his traditional language with gritty rock n roll. […]
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