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

Announcing Our New Executive Director

Brenda Leadlay will join the BC Alliance for Arts + Culture as our new executive director effective this August.

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Creative BC Announces Manager of BC Music Fund

CiTR 101.9 FM station manager Brenda Grunau has been named manager of the BC Music Fund.

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Last Call for Registration for the Alliance Conference, BC Cultural Roundtable 2016!

This Thursday, June 9, your arts, culture and heritage colleagues from across Metro Vancouver and around British Columbia will gather at the Anvil Centre in New Westminster for the Alliance's conference, re:generation / BC Cultural Roundtable 2016. This is your last call to register to take part in this important conversation about emerging leadership in all cultural disciplines and sectors. 

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Canada Council Shares CADAC Reports on Media Arts Organizations

The Canada Council for the Arts has shared the findings from two recent sector reports from their series called Understanding Canadian Arts Through CADAC Data.

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Last Week to Register for re:generation / BC Cultural Roundtable 2016!

You don't want to miss the presentations and discussions at the Alliance's conference, so register now to join us in person in New Westminster on Friday, June 9 or to watch the livestream of the morning session. 

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Museum of Vancouver's Nancy Noble Named Director & CEO of Art Gallery of Nova Scotia

Atlantic Canada’s largest art museum will welcome Nancy Noble as its new Director and CEO effective this September. 

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Ballet BC's Emily Molnar Named Artslandia's 2016/17 Ambassador

As Artslandia Vancouver embarks on its second issue, Ballet BC's Artistic Director Emily Molnar will take on the role of its Arts Ambassador for 2016/17.

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9th Annual Okanagan Arts Awards Recipients Announced

Thirteen award recipients were recognized for their significant achievements and contributions to the arts in the Central Okanagan region at an award ceremony held in Kelowna on May 28. 

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Webcast + Final Weeks to Register for re:generation!

If you haven't yet registered to attend the Alliance's June 9 conference, re:generation / BC Cultural Roundtable 2016, now's the time! We're also pleased to offer a webcast of the morning's programming to those unable to attend in person. Register now!

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Alliance and Bridge Society 2016 AGM

Members of the Alliance are invited to join us for information presentations and our Annual General Meeting on Thursday, June 9 in New Westminster. 

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Province Funds BC’s Artistic Ambassadors on World Stage

The International Presence pilot project will fund 18 projects totalling $237,574, representing a range of artistic disciplines and tour locations in Canada, the United States and Europe.

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Kevin Spacey Foundation Announces KSF Artist of Choices Shortlist and Panels

Included in the shortlist and panelists for the awards are a number of BC-based artists and organizations.

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2016 Jessie Award Nominees Announced

The nominees for the 34th Annual Jessie Richardson Theatre Awards were announced at the Jessie Nominations Party held on Tuesday, May 24.

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Hill Strategies Research on Music

The latest issue of Hill Strategies' Arts Research Monitor includes a focus on recent music research, including the impacts of live music in Ontario, international music development strategies, an Australian report on the economic impact of live music, and an analysis of orchestra subscription strategies in the U.S.

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CHRC's "Preparing for Succession" Project

The Cultural Human Resources Council has received approval from Canadian Heritage for its long-awaited "Preparing for Succession" project, which takes on important HR issues concerning leadership in the cultural sector. 

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Music BC Names Alex Grigg New Executive Director

Music BC Industry Association has welcomed Alex Grigg as the organization's new Executive Director, effective May 16.

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City of Richmond Celebrates Recipients of the 2016 Richmond Arts Awards

Six winners of the annual 2016 Richmond Arts Awards were announced at a ceremony on May 17 at Richmond City Hall Council Chambers.

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Margaret Reynolds Receives President's Award from Association of Canadian Publishers

Margaret Reynolds, Executive Director of the Association of Book Publishers of BC, is being recognized for her significant contributions to the Canadian publishing industry and the Association of Canadian Publishers.

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Register For re:generation By May 15 Early Bird Deadline!

It's the final week to register for our June 9 conference, re:generation / BC Cultural Roundtable 2016, at early bird registration rates! Purchase your ticket by Sunday, May 15 to save. 

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BC Arts Council Announces Program and Policy Changes

Changes include: development of a four-stream funding model to frame the BC Arts Council's categories of funding support; the introduction of an Enhanced Capacity Program and an Interim Special Project Assistance Program; and new requirements for reporting. 

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