The Visual Arts Development Award (VADA)is a Vancouver Foundation initiative, administered in partnership with the Contemporary Art Gallery, to assist the growth and development of British Columbia's visual artists. The intent of VADA is to support the exploration of artistic learning and non-institutionally based artistic development. The Award offers opportunities for exploration in new techniques or processes to emerging or mid-career visual artists and artisans from all cultures who are working in traditional or contemporary media or techniques...

Below you will find links to the organizations that assist in starting, maintaining and growing both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal businesses. Understand that the VMCA does not provide any direct funding for business start up, maintenance, or expansion. The VMCA is a conduit to put members in touch with business funding opportunities. Please do not contact the office with questions regarding these organizations. We would ask that you contact the organizations directly as they will be the ones most able to answer your questions correctly.