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POIEO provides practical resources to help artists turn their ideas into reality and sustain their creative practice for the long term.

Whether you’re seeking spiritual support, professional mentorship, or access to equipment and funds, you aren’t alone in this journey. We’re here to help.

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Spiritual Support

Creative work is often tied to our spiritual and mental well-being. POIEO helps artists to attend to these areas by offering clinical counselling, spiritual direction, and professional mentorship.

  • Feeling stuck, anxious, or alone? Book a one-on-one session with one of our counsellors or spiritual directors:

    Note: we offer up to 6 free sessions per year.

    Book a Session →

  • You don’t have to navigate your challenges alone—our Director of Spiritual Support is here to pray with you whenever you need it.

    Book a Session →

  • Need someone to walk with you on your creative journey? Find a mentor through our FRAME Arts Mentorship program. Our mentorship partners are committed to helping you develop your craft and flourish in your career.

    Learn More →

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Technical Support

Creative work often requires advanced technical resources. POEIO is able to provide a variety of resources to a limited number of Vancouver-based artists each year. Apply early to secure what you need!

  • Cameras & Lenses

    • Sony ɑ7R V camera

    • Sony 24-105mm G Master lens

    • Sigma 14-24mm Art lens

    • Sony 35mm lens

    • Sony Zeiss 55mm lens

    Lighting & Stands

    • Aputure LS 300d II

    • Aputure Mini RGB

    • Aputure RGB light bar

    • C-stands

    • Soft box kit

    Audio

    • Rode NT2 microphone

    • Rode Wireless Go II microphone system

    • Zoom H6 audio recorder

    • Movo BWS1000 Blimp Wind & Vibration Protection System for Shotgun Microphones

    • LyxPro Portable Mic Boom Pole Arm 

    • Deity Microphones V-Mic D3 Pro Super Cardioid Directional Condenser Shotgun Microphone

    Additional Equipment

    • 256GB SD card

    • Samsung 55-inch 4K Smart TV

    • BONTEC mobile standing podium

    • Manfrotto fluid video tripod system with aluminum legs and mid spreader

    • DJI Ronin RS 2 gimbal

    • Samsung Freestyle Portable Projector FHD

Apply for Technical Support
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Financial Support

Creating art is often a labour of love — and it usually isn't cheap. To help with this, POIEO offers several types of financial aid for a limited number of Vancouver-based artists each year. If these look helpful, please apply via the link below.

  • For artists wanting to grow in financial literacy.

    Book a one-on-one session with our professional financial planner. Note: we offer up to 12 free sessions per year.

    Book a Session →

  • For an artist’s regular living expenses.

    Amount: $200 gift card

  • For creative projects from emerging artists.

    Amount: $500

  • For commissioned projects by established artists.

    Amount: $1000

  • For a partner completing their creative project.

    Amount: $1000

  • Awarded to one recipient each year who embodies the mission of POIEO in their life and work.

    Amount TBD. Available in 2027.

Apply for Financial Support