Artist Survival and Healing Fund

The Vines Artist Survival and Healing Fund provides opportunities to give artists holistic support without the bureaucratic processes that hinder the relationship with not only the artist, but the community as a whole. The Fund is visioned and held by Black, Indigenous and folks of colour. Artists who are migrants, houseless, queer, trans and disabled.  Vines Art Society is an organization and festival that is responsive to and nurturing of artists that are working toward land, water and relational justice. 

Funds raised are allocated for a variety of reasons; healing and wellness practices, culturally relevant training, accessing supplies and tools, time sensitive emergencies. Vines goes beyond solely delivering the community unique, powerful and immersive performances that are accessible to all residents of the city. It supports, nurtures and advocates for artists as well.

As cost of living increases and artist fees and opportunities remain similar to pre pandemic rates we have had an increase of requests for medical emergencies and survival needs. This fund has been the difference between artists keeping their housing or making it through a health crisis - your support is what allows us to be this lifeline for artists in need. We can’t overstate how crucial your support is to our community. 

Art is a story; and we were fortunate enough to bear witness to hundreds of them through Vines. We believe that by prioritizing the lived experiences of QTBIPOC and Disabled artists and fostering honest ongoing relationships and conversations amongst each other, we can create an ecosystem of collective healing. Supporting the Vines Artist Survival & Healing fund means championing the vision of a brighter future with more of us in it!

All donations of $25 and above eligible for tax receipt.