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

The City of Vancouver is looking for feedback on the proposed cultural amenity at 889 Drake St

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The City of Vancouver is looking for feedback on the proposed cultural amenity at 889 Drake St

The City is collecting feedback on the 889 Drake St. (formerly 1290 Hornby St.) development application.
This development proposal includes a ~13,000 sq. ft. cultural amenity space. The proposed cultural amenity will be delivered to the City and includes 2 floors of dedicated arts and culture presentation (visual or media arts) and shared artist production space. At a later date, the City will seek to select a non-profit arts and culture operator for the facility.

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Call to Artists: Richmond Animal Shelter Public Art Project

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Call to Artists: Richmond Animal Shelter Public Art Project

The Richmond Public Art Program is seeking an artist or artist team to create a public artwork as part of the renovation and expansion of the Richmond Animal Shelter (12071 No. 5 Road).

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Last chance to register for Speaker Series: Strategies for re-engaging and reconnecting in the arts

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Last chance to register for Speaker Series: Strategies for re-engaging and reconnecting in the arts

Join the Business/Arts Speaker Series, as they turn their attention to those who remain reluctant to return to the arts, and consider meaningful strategies for engaging these audiences.

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Last chance to apply for Vancouver Outsider Arts Fest!

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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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Two weeks left to apply to the 2022 Vancouver Outsider Arts Festival

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Two weeks left to apply to the 2022 Vancouver Outsider Arts Festival

Applications still open for Vancouver Outsider Arts Festival!

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City of Kelowna Names First Ever Artist in Residence

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Local artist Melany Nugent-Noble will be sharing her project When it is necessary to stand still beginning in early July, exploring this year’s theme of social inclusion.

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City of Vancouver Issues Platforms 2020 Public Works Call

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City of Vancouver Issues Platforms 2020 Public Works Call

A new public art program is now being launched on transit shelters, billboards and video screens throughout the City of Vancouver. Details on how to submit inside!

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City of Vancouver Seeks 2D Public Art Works

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City of Vancouver Seeks 2D Public Art Works

The City of Vancouver Public Art Program seeks to commission up to 20 new public artworks in two-dimensional media to be presented on available print, digital image and video platforms. Submit by July 7.

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Apply for City of Vancouver's UNTITLED: Public Art Grants by March 18

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The City of Vancouver is providing grants of up to $100,000 to fully fund public art projects. The application deadline is March 18.

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City of Vancouver Accepting Applications for Engineering Artist-In-Residence Program

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City of Vancouver Accepting Applications for Engineering Artist-In-Residence Program

The City of Vancouver’s Engineering Services department is entering the second phase of its Artist-In-Residence Program. Applications are open until February 28.

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New Report: "Vitality and Impact of Arts Presenting"

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New Report: "Vitality and Impact of Arts Presenting"

Performing arts presenters are a vital component of their communities and the overall arts ecology, according to a new research report by CAPACOA and Hill Strategies Research.

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City of Vancouver Issues Call for Murals and Digital Printed Artwork

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City of Vancouver Issues Call for Murals and Digital Printed Artwork

Three artist calls aim to celebrate the creativity of Vancouver’s rich and varied cultural communities, including Chinatown, the Black Canadian community, and the Musqueam, Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh, and urban Indigenous communities. The deadline to apply is March 20.

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City of Port Coquitlam Seeks Proposals for Pride Public Art Project

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City of Port Coquitlam Seeks Proposals for Pride Public Art Project

The City of Port Coquitlam seeks proposals for an artist-led, community-engaged public art project that recognizes and celebrates Port Coquitlam’s LGBTQ2+ community.

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