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

2016 Mayor's Arts Awards Nominations: Celebrate Your Volunteers, Board Members, Donors and Sponsors

Nominate someone from your team of workers and supporters for a City of Vancouver's Mayor's Arts Award for Volunteerism, Business Support, Philanthropy, or Arts Board Member of the Year. Community nominations close April 25!

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Heritage BC's World Wars Monuments and Memorials Map Goes Live

Over 190 submissions of World War monuments and memorials in communities across the province have been included so far in an interactive map as part of a project initiated by Heritage BC last year. 

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Registration Now Open For re:generation / BC Cultural Roundtable 2016

Join the Alliance on June 9 at Anvil Centre in New Westminster for re:generation / BC Cultural Roundtable 2016, where all generations of cultural leaders will come together to plot the future. Registration is now open!

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Alliance Executive Director Moves On This June

The Alliance’s Board of Directors regretfully announces the departure of executive director Rob Gloor in mid-June. Rob has accepted the position of executive director at West Vancouver’s performing arts venue, Kay Meek Centre, effective June 21. 

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BC Book News: BC Book Day and Lieutenant Governor's Award

A busy day in BC book news: Alan Twigg has been named recipient of the Lieutenant Governor's Award for Literary Excellence, and April 13, 2016 will be the third annual BC Book Day.

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Governor General's Awards in Visual and Media Arts Open for Nominations

The Canada Council for the Arts has opened the nomination period for the 2017 Governor General's Awards in Visual and Media Arts. The deadline for nominations is June 1, 2016.

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Paul Larocque Rejoins Arts Umbrella as President & CEO

Arts Umbrella welcomes back Paul Larocque as its president and CEO. 

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Survey on BC Employers' Skills Needs

The Conference Board of Canada is conducting a study on the current and emerging skills shortages facing BC employers.

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Information Session for Gaming Grant Applicants

On Tuesday, April 5, Rob Gloor of the Alliance for Arts + Culture and David Sheach of the BC Association for Charitable Gaming will co-host a free information session in Vancouver to update the community on the BC Government’s Community Gaming Grants Program. 

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Centuries-Old Medieval Manuscripts Added to UBC Collection

Centuries-Old Medieval Manuscripts Added to UBC Collection

The University of British Columbia Library has added two medieval manuscripts -  a rare 13th-century “student Bible” and a private devotional book called a Book of Hours - to its rare book holdings.

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Federal Government Phases In Its Commitment To Arts & Culture Funding

The 2016 federal budget, announced on March 22, takes essential steps toward growth in arts and culture through a commitment to a $1.9B investment over the next five years. 

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Submissions Open for 2016 Burt Award for First Nations, Inuit and Métis Literature

The award is given annually to English-language literary works for young adults written by First Nations, Inuit or Métis authors. Submission deadline is March 31.

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Alcuin Society Announces Winners of 2016 Awards for Excellence in Book Design in Canada

The Vancouver-based society for the support and appreciation of fine books has announced 43 winning titles from 230 entries to its annual competition, from nine provinces and 99 publishers.

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Survey on Economic Impact of Craft Sector: Production of Work

The Craft Council of British Columbia is conducting a series of short surveys to learn about the economic impact of the craft sector.

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Call for Nominations for Carver Award for Emerging Writers

Nominate an emerging writer in the Kootenay/Boundary region for the 4th Annual Carver Award, presented by the Nelson and District Arts Council and the Elephant Mountain Literary Festival. 

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Nominations Open For the 2016 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 2016 Mayor's Arts Awards. Deadline for nominations is noon on April 25, 2016.

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Participate in the Canada 150 Provincial Forum

An open invitation to individuals and organizations in the museum, gallery, archive, cultural centre, heritage, history and tourism communities in BC to participate in an in-person or online forum on Friday, April 22. 

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Hill Strategies Research on Volunteers, Donors and Non-profit Sector Information

The latest issue of Arts Research Monitor includes results of Canadian surveys on volunteers, donors and charities, including a survey of trust in charities, a study of arts and culture volunteers and donors, and two Statistics Canada articles on volunteers and donors in all types of not-for-profit organizations.

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GVPTA's 2016 Making a Scene Conference

Members of Metro Vancouver's theatre community should save the date to attend the Greater Vancouver Professional Theatre Alliance's 2016 Making a Scene conference, Thursday, May 5.

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Call for Proposals for New Arts Initiative to Welcome Refugees

The Canada Council for the Arts and Sun Life Financial are inviting proposals for a new initiative designed to connect incoming Syrian refugees with the Canadian artistic community. 

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