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.
Read MoreDuring this month we take the opportunity to learn, reflect on and celebrate the many achievements, cultures and traditions of the members of our artistic communities who claim Asian heritage. We must also find ways to fight racism and support the organizations which make it their focus.
Below are some some resources, upcoming events and workshops, as well as causes and organizations to which you can donate to to show your support:
Read MoreHill Strategies’ Arts Research Monitor gathers four recent articles that offer interesting perspectives and visions of the role of artists and the arts in a post-pandemic future where the goal is to “build back better”.
Read MoreOn February 15, provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced changes to BC’s COVID-19 restrictions, to come into effect February 16 at 11:59 p.m. These include full capacity for indoor events, while still mandating masks and vaccine cards.
Read MoreGVPTA has released its Fall 2021 COVID-19 B.C. Arts & Culture Sector Impact Report, based on survey responses collected from artists, arts workers, and arts, culture, and heritage organizations across British Columbia in November.
Read MoreGVPTA is asking artists, arts workers, and arts and culture organizations across British Columbia to complete the Fall 2021 version of the COVID-19 B.C. Arts & Culture Sector Impact Survey. The deadline to respond is November 23.
Read MoreRestrictions placed on indoor and outdoor gatherings, including concerts, cinemas, and other cultural events, are being lifted on October 25 in British Columbia for those over 12 with two doses of COVID-19 vaccine.
Read MoreThe Canadian arts sector has been one of the hardest hit industries during the COVID-19 pandemic. This has been reflected in decreased employment levels, high stress and burnout among employees, and financial uncertainty among organizations. Click through to learn more.
Read MoreBeginning September 7, British Columbians can apply for the B.C. vaccine card. Click through to find out more.
Read MoreComplete this survey to help give a comprehensive idea of COVID-19’s impacts on the heritage and museum sectors.
Read MoreThe BC Work-Integrated Learning Council has just released the results to its Employer and Community Partner Survey, which polled over 800 employers and community partners on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on their WIL student hiring/engaging.
Read MoreNew rules coming into effect July 1 include a relaxed mask mandate, Canada-wide recreational travel, and 50% capacity for indoor and outdoor gatherings.
Read MoreIn Budget 2021, released June 28, the Government of Canada committed $1.9 billion to help support the arts, culture, heritage and sport sectors, including a $300M Recovery Fund for Arts, Culture, Heritage and Sport Sectors, $200M Reopening Fund, and the $200M Major Festivals and Events Support Initiative.
Read MoreHill Strategies is leading the research for the first phase of a new project, Cultural Resilience: Using Innovation to Stabilize in Times of Crisis, and is seeking stories of innovation (whether digital or analog) that are expected to have a lasting impact on the organization or artist.
Read MoreActsafe Safety Association’s new course, BSAFE™, aims to provide employees and managers with a strong foundation in COVID-19 health and safety protocols.
Read MoreOn May 25, Dr. Bonnie Henry announced BC’s Restart, a four-stage BC reopening plan, with the goal of lifting virtually all restrictions for September. Click through to find out what that means for indoor and outdoor gatherings, travel restrictions, and more.
Read MoreGVPTA has released its Spring 2021 report on COVID-19's impact on the arts and culture sector across British Columbia, through the GVPTA COVID-19 B.C. Arts & Culture Impact Survey.
Read MoreToronto Alliance for the Performing Arts has tracked the numerous changes member organizations have made since the start of COVID-19. Here are the results of its fourth COVID-19 Impact Survey.
Read MoreBC Alliance executive director Brenda Leadlay shares the details from recent conversations between arts and culture orgs, Ministers Mark and Bains and other government representatives, and Dr. Bonnie Henry.
Read MoreGlobal Public Affairs and Leger have partnered to release updated data on vaccination and COVID-19 perceptions, as well as charitable and non-profit donations.
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