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

Applications For 2017 City of Vancouver Cultural Grants Open October 24

Vancouver-based non-profit arts groups, projects, and events in any artistic discipline that contribute to discourse, practice, or art forms or support heritage or services to the arts sector are eligible to apply.

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Nominations Open For Yulanda M. Faris Young Philanthropist Award

The Community Arts Council of Vancouver (CACV) has launched the Yulanda M. Faris Young Philanthropist Award to recognize leaders in fundraising for the arts under 35 years old. 

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Get Ready for Arts Day on the Hill on October 25

Register by October 11 to attend Arts Day on the Hill in Ottawa and meet with MPs in person, or plan to participate online by becoming a social media ambassador.

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Library and Archives Canada to Offer Services from VPL

Thanks to a new arrangement between Library and Archives Canada and the Vancouver Public Library, historians, researchers and the public on the West Coast will have easier access to services and extensive online collections from the national archive. 

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2016 City of Vancouver Book Award Goes to Lawrence Paul Yuxweluptun: Unceded Territories

The award was presented to artist Lawrence Paul Yuxweluptun and editors Karen Duffek and Tania Willard on October 3 at the Mayor's Arts Awards.

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Five Directors Shortlisted for 2016 Siminovitch Prize

Five directors are in the running for the $100,000 prize, which recognizes exceptional theatre artists and encourages emerging talent by highlighting the importance of mentorship. 

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Mobilizing the Arts for Community Connection and Change

Registration is open for a free one-day summit, Mobilizing the Arts for Community Connection and Change, that will explore art as a catalyst for sparking community imagination around belonging, trust, and social resiliency in urban centres. The summit takes place October 22 at the Museum of Vancouver.

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Grant and Exhibition Proposal Writing Workshop

Are you an artist applying for a BC Arts Council or Canada Council for the Arts grant this year? Not sure how to word your next project statement? Learn strategies and insights for writing strong applications at an Oct. 15 workshop presented by the Burnaby Art Gallery in partnership with CARFAC BC.

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City of Nanaimo Seeks Next Poet Laureates

The City of Nanaimo is now seeking applications for its next Poet Laureate and for its first Youth Poet Laureate. Terms begin in January 2017, and the application deadline is October 28.

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Canada Council for the Arts Seeks New Members for Board of Directors

Candidates must apply online by October 24, 2016.

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PacWest Partnership Conference

This two-and-a-half-day workshop will highlight best practices and is a unique opportunity targeted towards individuals in charge of festivals, events, not-for-profits and charities, that assist these individuals in achieving their event sponsorship goals. 

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Governor General's Literary Awards Announce Shortlist

The awards, which are celebrating their 80th year, have announced their 2016 shortlist. The award comes with a $25,000 prize. The winners will be revealed October 25.

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Vancouver Architect Bing Thom Dies at 75

The renowned architect, who designed such Vancouver landmarks as the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts, died October 4.

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PACT Announces ALL IN: National Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Initiative

The Professional Association of Canadian Theatres (PACT) is launching a major, highly collaborative program focused on increasing equity, diversity and inclusion throughout Canada's theatre sector - called All In: A National Equity, Diversity & Inclusive Initiative.

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2016 Mayor's Arts Awards Recipients Announced

Some of the brightest talents and leaders in Vancouver’s arts community will be honoured with the 2016 Mayor’s Arts Awards at a presentation on Monday, October 3 at the Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre.

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Hill Strategies Research on Museums and Heritage Organizations

The latest issue of Hill Strategies' Arts Research Monitor focuses on museums and heritage organizations, including national and provincial data on the situation of Canadian museums and other heritage organizations as well as an American report on the educational role of museums.

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Three New First Nations Artworks Unveiled at Vancouver City Hall

The new art installations, revealed September 20 at City Hall, represent the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations.

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Artists in the Classroom Grants Deadline

Artists in the Classroom (AIC) grants of up to $3,500 for small to medium scale projects and grants of up to $10,000 for large scale projects are available through ArtStarts in Schools. Apply by October 17. 

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Outstanding BC Applied Artists and Designers Honoured with Awards

The recipients of the 2016 Carter Wosk BC Creative Achievement Awards for Applied Art and Design will be honoured later this fall at a formal ceremony in Vancouver.

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The Hnatyshyn Foundation Announces Winners of Awards in Visual and Performing Arts

The Hnatyshyn Foundation, a private arts charity founded by former Governor General Ramon John Hnatyshyn, presented a number of prizes to Indigenous artists and curators on September 19, 2016.

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