The latest news on BC's arts, culture and heritage sector.

CADAC Updated With New Features

CADAC has recenttly added new features to the CADAC system, including new reporting capabilities, a new open-source reporting tool and support materials including videos and guides.

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Spring Arts Gathering for Artists and Arts Administrators

Spring Arts Gathering for Artists and Arts Administrators

Who is this gathering for: Artists, arts administrators, arts supporters and anyone else who wants to join in on the discussion!

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The Vancouver Art Gallery Launches 'Free First Friday Nights'

 The Vancouver Art Gallery Launches 'Free First Friday Nights'

This Spring, through a new partnership with BMO, the Vancouver Art Gallery will be offering free admission to the public on the first Friday of every month, from 4pm to 8pm. These Free First Friday Nights, will provide visitors with increased access to the Gallery, opening and expanding the world of art to a broader audience, including those who may otherwise not be able to afford the cost of admission.

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Last Days to Apply for the Neurodivergent Artist Collective

Last Days to Apply for the Neurodivergent Artist Collective

The Neurodivergent Artist Collective project allows neurodivergent artists in Vancouver to work collaboratively towards a common goal, a final visual arts exhibition.

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'EDI & Me: The Real Basics' is open for registration!

'EDI & Me: The Real Basics' is open for registration!

T.R.A.I.N – Training Respectful, Adaptive and Inclusive Networks in the Arts, seeks to congregate a nationwide community of arts workers and artists who wish to contribute towards an equitable and sustainable professional sector.

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PosAbilities Employment Service, Youth Impact Project

PosAbilities Employment Service, Youth Impact Project

Are you a youth with a diverse ability who wants to work? 

In partnership with UBC, PES runs the "Youth Impact Project" now into 4th year.

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Upcoming Workshop on Navigating Conflict with Nancy Lee and Jen Sungshine!

Upcoming Workshop on Navigating Conflict with Nancy Lee and Jen Sungshine!

Over 75 people have already registered for our upcoming workshop, so you know we had to make it even bigger and better for you!!

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Resource: Free Resume Template for Arts Administrators

Resource: Free Resume Template for Arts Administrators

Looking for a job in the arts but daunted by the task of writing a resume?

We’ve worked with Resume Genius to provide you with a free customizable template.

This custom resume template for Arts Administration positions already has a few suggestions for what you could write. You can download this template here and personalize it as you see fit.

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Canada Council for the Arts releases preview of Accessibility plans

December 3, 2022 marks the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

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Tactile Residency: Call for Submissions

The Grunt Gallery is offering the opportunity to provide space for participants to explore non-visual and tactile (touch) responses and adjacent editions to works in the grunt gallery exhibition space and archives.

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Are You An Arts and Culture Space in Vancouver? Apply for the Small Grants for Cultural Spaces program!

Are You An Arts and Culture Space in Vancouver? Apply for the Small Grants for Cultural Spaces program!

Small Capital Grants up to $25,000 support Vancouver based non-profits, bands or co-ops on smaller cultural space projects including for example space planning, research, building improvements and upgrades, accessibility, and mentorships between organizations or between organization and professionals to support space planning, knowledge sharing and capacity building.

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The 6th Vancouver Outsider Arts Festival celebrates art that is often unseen

The 6th Vancouver Outsider Arts Festival celebrates art that is often unseen

From October 14–16, 2022, the Community Arts Council of Vancouver (CACV) will present the 6th annual Vancouver Outsider Arts Festival (VOAF) at the Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre.

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Members of CAPACOA and RIDEAU Can Apply for Presenters Capacity Building Program

Members of CAPACOA and RIDEAU Can Apply for Presenters Capacity Building Program

The Presenters Capacity Building Program (PCBP) is a joint funding program offered by CAPACOA and RIDEAU to provide members with access to better professional development tools. The goal is to help presenters rebuild their organizational capacity, support research projects, and seek out mentorships.

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Grants to help youth in and from care take part in sport and cultural activities

Grants to help youth in and from care take part in sport and cultural activities

The Province is creating a new grant program to help children and youth during and after government care participate in sport, physical and cultural activities.

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Granting programs available in BC for projects at the intersection of arts and technology

The deadline is approaching for the Interactive Fund, one of the only granting programs available in BC for projects at the intersection of arts and technology.

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Beginner nsyilxcən language course available through Kelowna Museums

Beginner nsyilxcən language course available through Kelowna Museums

Would you like to greet students or visitors in nsyilxcən? Would you like to master some basic vocabulary, and gain a deeper understanding of syilx culture and connection to place? This workshop will give participants a start on pronunciation, greetings and language meaning. This class is for everyone, regardless of heritage.

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Last chance to apply for Vancouver Outsider Arts Fest!

Last chance to apply for Vancouver Outsider Arts Fest!

If you identify as an outsider, and you are 19 years or older, residing in the Metro Vancouver area, you can still apply for the Vancouver Outsider Arts Festival.

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BC Arts Council to Provide Accessibility Supports and Information Session May 2

The BC Arts Council is now providing two new accessibility programs, Application Assistance and Access Support, to address barriers for artists and arts and culture practitioners who are Deaf or have a disability.

Join BC Arts Council staff for an overview of these programs, as well as Project funding programs, at an online information session and Q&A on Monday, May 2 from 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. PT (1 p.m. – 2 p.m. MT)

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Vancouver Civic Theatres (VCT) Grant Program Now Open for Applications

Vancouver Civic Theatres (VCT) Grant Program Now Open for Applications

Applications are now available for the 2022 intake of the Vancouver Civic Theatres (VCT) Grant Program. This in-kind granting program supports meaningful activations of Vancouver Civic Theatres’ well equipped, professional venues.

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New Live Music Professional Training Program Coming to Cowichan Valley’s Laketown Ranch

New Live Music Professional Training Program Coming to Cowichan Valley’s Laketown Ranch

Thanks to a grant from Creative BC and the Province of British Columbia, Lake Cowichan will soon see a new program dedicated to helping more professionals enter the Live Music industry.

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