The Arts and Culture Division of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and the Arts develops and administers government policies and programs that support a vital and sustainable arts and cultural sector.

In fulfilling this mandate, the Division's Arts and Culture Branch oversees policy innovation and business development, and works with a number of industry stakeholders, on initiatives such as:

• Community Cultural Tourism
  • Funding and Information Tools for Community Cultural Tourism
• B.C.'s creative industries
• Federal-Provincial-Territorial Forum on Culture and Heritage
• The B.C. Art Collection

Within the Division, two government agencies also help to carry out this mandate:

The British Columbia Arts Council, which administers operating and project support for artists and organizations, and aims to engage all British Columbians in a healthy arts and cultural community that is recognized for excellence.

• BC Arts Council Annual Report 2008-2009
• BC Arts Council Awards Listings 2008-2009

The British Columbia Film Commission, which oversees production activity in the province, markets the province as a motion picture production location, and offers a full range of services and information resources for producers and production companies.