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Sector Equity for Anti-Racism in the Arts calls for accountability in art institutions & mutual aid for BC-based BIPOC artists. DONATE ↓

[SEARA @seara_program]

This week, we were able to mail out 150 cheques for our Round 1 successful applicants! SEARA has committed to prioritizing funding for those who demonstrated the most significant health and financial challenges. Our Round 1 applicants reflected this criteria. #POWERSHARE #Update

[MetisCaron @CaronMetis]

And BOOM! Here it is.
Limited edition, one of a kind handmade earrings. Materials are .925 silver, alder, moosehide, and Miyuki/vintage beads. Trying to make enough to pay bills due on Friday. Please RT🙏🏽 DM to purchase. #beadartist #nativemade

[Vancouver Mural Festival @vanmuralfest]

VMF is partnering with local Black artists, curators, businesses and communities to embark on a multi-year project centring on Black storytelling and reclaiming visibility through the visual impact of public murals through the Black Strathcona Resurgence Project! #BSRP

[Cicely Belle Blain @cicelybelle_xo]

I think I've done a lot of good things in my role as a CEO but recently telling applicants they can choose to send a PowerPoint or TikTok about themselves instead of a cover letter has created such amazing applications from such a diversity of humans ☺️

[SEARA @seara_program]

UPDATE for our #POWERSHARE applicants- thank you for being patient! 🤎

[gruntgallery @gruntgallery]

We're excited to announce a series of FREE online Captioning, Transcription & Non-Auditory Access Workshops, designed to help arts orgs, artists and community creators take a tangible first step in building accessibility into their practices. Register here https://t.co/tqkl2XWAc0

[SEARA @seara_program]

@syrusmarcusware, a member of the Performance Disability Art Collective and Black Lives Matter Toronto, writes about the critical work of Black artists and curators, and ways to achieve lasting change. https://t.co/JXGmZunEuA

[SEARA @seara_program]

On the last day of #BlackHistoryMonth SEARA wants to celebrate Black Futures in the arts.

We challenge you to think about how you can challenge your own organizations and institutions to make actionable change that secures positive futures for Black artists and professionals.

[Toronto Star @TorontoStar]

“Representation” is often discussed in terms of who is allowed to be at the table or whose voice is being heard. However, who — or which group — is consistently allowed to fail and bounce back is also a marker of equality, writes columnist @ShreeParadkar. https://t.co/qfjmZMkso4

[SEARA @seara_program]

REMIND YOUR #BIPOC FRIENDS TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR #FUNDING THROUGH #POWERSHARE! Apply online, by phone [phone], or snail mail. Contact [email protected] or call us for application assistance or extensions!

https://t.co/6kti55IV7b

[SFU Woodward's @SFU_W]

SEARA is proud to support BIPOC Artists with the launch of POWER SHARE: a COVID-19 Relief Fund for Black, Indigenous & Racialized Artists. Artists can apply for up to $2500 by February 17. @seara_fund

https://t.co/L2qtDgyhM2

[SEARA @seara_program]

LAST CHANCE TO APPLY TO #POWERSHARE Relief Fund! Deadline is tomorrow, 4pm PST, Feb 17. Apply online, by phone [phone], or snail mail. Contact [email protected] or call us for application assistance or extensions!

It's time for #OURSHARE!

https://t.co/6kti55IV7b

[Presentation House Theatre @PHTheatre]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY ALERT!

#POWERSHARE COVID-19 Relief Funds for BIPOC Artists in B.C. Apply online at https://t.co/6lZechWOXO, by phone, or via snail mail.

DEADLINE SOON! 4:00pm PST, Feb 17, 2021. Questions? Go to [email protected] for answers & assistance.

@seara_fund

[SEARA @seara_program]

Over 100 arts organizations & funding bodies have donated to #POWERSHARE Relief Fund for #BIPOCArtists!

Thank you @CAGVancouver @mintrecords @VSFF @Realwheels @teganandsarafdn @teganandsara for supporting B.C. BIPOC Artists and anti-racism in the arts!

https://t.co/7WII0N7uNF

[Playwrights Theatre Centre @PTC_Playwrights]

Apply for #POWERSHARE COVID-19 Relief Funds for BIPOC Artists in B.C. at https://t.co/millrNe9MB! Apply online, by phone, or by snail mail. Deadline: 4:00pm PST, February 17, 2021. Contact [email protected] for questions & application assistance. @seara_fund

[KamloopsArtsCouncil @KamArtsCouncil]

Apply for #POWERSHARE COVID-19 Relief Funds for BIPOC Artists in B.C. at https://t.co/A8BjPWKGRE! Apply online, by phone, or by snail mail.

Deadline: 4:00pm PST, February 17, 2021. Contact [email protected] for questions & application assistance.

@seara_fund

[SEARA @seara_program]

Are you a B.C.-based BIPOC musician? If so, you could be eligible for a grant from @seara_fund's #POWERSHARE Covid-19 Relief Fund! Whether you spit bars or conduct an orchestra , we want to support YOU! It's time for #OURSHARE.

https://t.co/6kti55IV7b

[SEARA @seara_program]

We are sorry to hear of yet another case of a toxic work environment for BIPOC at a major museum. This is nothing new and why @seara_fund was founded - to organize for change in B.C. arts. We stand with Troy & former Indigenous Collections & Repatriation Head Lucy Bell.

[SEARA @seara_program]

Read @Skink00ts's thread on @RoyalBCMuseum's Indigenous collection and mistreatment of Indigenous staff. Bringing Indigenous cultural workers into deeply colonial institutions to manage & curate such collections is not a solution and perpetuates harm.

#MuseumsAreNotNeutral