Showcase Applications open for Pacific Contact 2016
/The deadline for completed applications to BC Touring Council's annual tradeshow and booking conference for the performing arts is June 26, 2015.
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Alliance Member Discount Available for 2015 Western Arts Alliance Conference
/Alliance members attend the 2015 Western Arts Alliance Conference at a 36% discount on the published non-member rates.
Read More2015 Spotlight Award Winners Announced
/Established in 1999, the Spotlight Awards™ are presented by Women In Film and Television. The awards bring together the BC Film community to celebrate the outstanding achievements of BC women in screen-based media.
Read MoreMusqueam Cultural Exhibition Wins Canadian Public History Prize
/c̓əsnaʔәm: the city before the city has won the 5th annual Public History Prize from The Canadian Committee on Public History.
Read MoreArts Summit 2015 / Richard Evans Presentation & Workshop Details
/Don't miss a full day of programming on New Pathways for the Arts with EmcArts' president Richard Evans at Arts Summit 2015! Learn more about the sessions he'll present plus get details of the afternoon workshop.
Read MoreNominations Open for the 2015 City of Vancouver Mayor's Arts Awards
/Celebrate those who have made exceptional contributions to the arts in Vancouver by submitting a nomination for the 2015 Mayor's Arts Awards. Deadline for nominations is noon on July 3, 2015.
Read MoreBC Artscape Announces Organizations Selected for Cultural Space Development Projects
/BC Artscape has announced the six non-profit organizations which will receive support through the first instance of the BC Artscape Cultural Space Development Mentorship & Coaching Program.
Read MoreCanada Council Unveils New Funding Model
/Canada Council announces six new funding programs that will replace their current granting programs by 2017.
Read MoreShelley Wright Wins Newly Re-imagined Ryga Award
/The George Ryga Award for Social Awareness will be presented to author Shelly Wright at the Vancouver Public Library, on June 11, with a $2,000 cash prize and a civic declaration of Author Appreciation Day.
Read MoreLast Chance for Early Bird Arts Summit Tickets!
/Purchase your tickets for Arts Summit 2015 by Friday, May 29 to save up to $50 on regular registration rates!
Read MoreTouchstones Nelson Receives National Award for Upcoming Exhibition
/The Award of Outstanding Achievement in Exhibitions for museums with less than $1 million in annual operating budgets goes to an upcoming exhibition at Touchstones titled "Roll on Columbia", which has not yet been shown in Nelson.
Read MoreHill Strategies Research on Dance / Arts Participation and Engagement
/The latest issue of Hill Strategies' Arts Research Monitor includes summaries of a major Canadian report on active participation in dance, American reports on arts participation and local arts vibrancy, and a report from the United Kingdom on arts participation.
Read MoreVictoria Arts Administrator Wins Mallory Gilbert Leadership Award
/The Professional Association of Canadian Theatres presented the ninth annual Mallory Gilbert Leadership Award to Ivan Habel, and protégés Nadine Carew and Natalie Ackers.
Read MoreArts Summit 2015 Programming Highlights
/Our programming line-up includes What We Have Learned report-backs from a number of organizations and initiatives, a presentation of the outcomes of our BC Creative Convergence initiative, and three sessions with cultural visionary Richard Evans. Early bird registration deadline extended to May 29!
Read MoreA Few Seats Left At Final Community Cultural Roundtables
/There are still a few seats available at two of the remaining Community Cultural Roundtables, in Vancouver on May 26 from 6 to 9 p.m. and in Victoria, also on May 26, from 7 to 10 p.m.
Read MoreApplications Online for Special Project Assistance - Capacity and Sustainability & Innovations
/The 2015/2016 Program Guidelines and Application Forms for the BC Arts Council’s Special Project Assistance – Capacity and Sustainability and Innovations programs are now available online. Note that July 2, 2015 is the only deadline for applications for both programs for 2015/16.
Read MoreCanada 150 Community Infrastructure Program
/On May 15, 2015 the federal government announced $150 million for the new Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program. Applications in Western Canada are open until Wednesday, June 17.
Read MoreSocial Purpose Real Estate Conference
/The 2015 Building Opportunities Conference is designed for those interested in sustainable community development, cutting edge financing of real estate projects, efficient operations, quality workspace, and innovative shared services for the nonprofit sector.
Read MoreFree Digital Marketing Webinars From Culture Days
/Culture Days invites you to join Liesl Barrell, CEO and co-founder of Third Wunder, for a free two-part webinar series on Digital Marketing for Canadian Artists and Cultural Organizations.
Read MoreAttend the Final West End Art Plan Consulation
/After gathering extensive input from residents and stakeholders, WE Arts will hold the final West End Art Plan consultation event on May 31, 2015 at Vancouver's Empire Landmark Hotel.
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