SEARA

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

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

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.

REMIND YOUR #BIPOC FRIENDS TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR #FUNDING THROUGH #POWERSHARE! Apply online, by phone (778)-725-6302, or snail mail. Contact [email protected] or call us for application assistance or extensions! searafund.ca/apply

LAST CHANCE TO APPLY TO #POWERSHARE Relief Fund! Deadline is tomorrow, 4pm PST, Feb 17. Apply online, by phone (778)-725-6302, or snail mail. Contact [email protected] or call us for application assistance or extensions! It's time for #OURSHARE! searafund.ca/apply

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! searafund.ca/fund-partners

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. searafund.ca/apply

A huge THANK YOU to @BalletBC who became a our Collaborative Fund Partner with a donation of $5,000 to #POWERSHARE! We want to acknowledge the on-going support from their entire staff. Their allyship will go a long way in getting money into the hands of BIPOC Artists in BC!

SEARA is proud to celebrate #BLACKHISTORYMONTH in the B.C. arts! Proudly introducing the Chair of our Steering Committee MICHELLE JACQUES: a phenomenal Black leader in Canadian #visualarts who has played a crucial role navigating guidance & advisory around the #POWERSHARE Fund.

Over 100 arts organizations & funding bodies have donated to #POWERSHARE Relief Fund for #BIPOCArtists! Today we are highlighting the following Fund Partners - thank you for your support of and solidarity with BIPOC Artists in BC! 🌟 searafund.ca/fund-partners

Are you a B.C.-based BIPOC media artist? If so, you could be eligible for a grant from @seara_fund's #POWERSHARE Covid-19 Relief Fund! Whether you design posters or create VFX, we want to support YOU! It's time for #OURSHARE. searafund.ca/apply

Are you a B.C.-based BIPOC visual artist? If so, you could be eligible for a grant from @seara_fund's #POWERSHARE Covid-19 Relief Fund! Whether you make prints or paintings, we want to support YOU! It's time for #OURSHARE. searafund.ca/apply

#BIPOC Artists: #POWERSHARE Applications are open! Head to searafund.ca/apply to submit an application. You can submit online, phone or by snail mail. Application Deadline is February 17th, 2021 at 4:00pm PST. Any questions, can be sent to [email protected]. #OURSHARE

Are you a B.C.-based BIPOC craft artist? You could be eligible for a grant from @seara_fund's #POWERSHARE Covid-19 Relief Fund! Whether you throw pottery or bead earrings, we want to support YOU! It's time for #OURSHARE. searafund.ca/apply

Over 100 arts organizations & funding bodies have donated to #POWERSHARE Relief Fund for #BIPOCArtists! Today we are highlighting the following Fund Partners - thank you for your support of and solidarity with BIPOC Artists in BC! 🌟 searafund.ca/fundpartners

A super big #THANKYOU to @Belkin_Gallery who became a our Collaborative Fund Partner with a donation of $7100! We want to acknowledge the generosity and on-going support from their entire staff. #POWERSHARE #OURSHARE

Learn how COVID-19 has impacted artist/educator/activist @JauntingJay and how #POWERSHARE Fund would help him: "As a queer multimedia artist, I use the tools at my disposal to create content for the sake of wildlife ecology knowledge mobilization." searafund.ca/apply

Are you a B.C.-based BIPOC creative working in theatre? You could be eligible for a grant from @seara_fund's #POWERSHARE Covid-19 Relief Fund! Whether your role is on stage or behind the scenes, we want to support you. It's time for #OURSHARE! searafund.ca/apply