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

Vines Art Society Introduces a Symposium on Strengthening Artist Relations

Vines Art Society Introduces a Symposium on Strengthening Artist Relations


The ecosystems Symposium is an introduction to a multi-pronged approach to strengthening artist relations. Each day of the symposium will focus on one of the three pillars of ecosystems: Artist Care, Advocacy and Repair, and Wise Practices. For three days we’ll join in learning and listening from knowledge holders with living and professional experience; we'll share meals, participate in ceremony, and witness art. On the fourth day we will be hosting a community market and show.

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Story Money Impact's Mentorship Program for Documentaries in Development

Story Money Impact's Mentorship Program for Documentaries in Development

Many documentarians create a film to increase awareness and understanding of a pressing issue or story by spotlighting, investigating, or humanizing what is happening, in hopes that their films will make a difference. At the core of impact work is a collection of best practices that take into account how a film will be used as a tool for social change once it is complete. 

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The City of Vancouver is looking for feedback on the proposed cultural amenity at 889 Drake St

The City of Vancouver is looking for feedback on the proposed cultural amenity at 889 Drake St

The City is collecting feedback on the 889 Drake St. (formerly 1290 Hornby St.) development application.
This development proposal includes a ~13,000 sq. ft. cultural amenity space. The proposed cultural amenity will be delivered to the City and includes 2 floors of dedicated arts and culture presentation (visual or media arts) and shared artist production space. At a later date, the City will seek to select a non-profit arts and culture operator for the facility.

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Farquhar set to amplify Indigenous voices

Farquhar set to amplify Indigenous voices

The University of Victoria and the Farquhar at UVic have launched Voices in Circle: Amplifying Indigenous Cultural Voices, a presenting and engagement series featuring established and emerging Indigenous artists.

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Artists In Prison Share Art, Exhibit Opens in DTES

Artists In Prison Share Art, Exhibit Opens in DTES

This month, the impact of a project that distributed 756 “art and reciprocity kits” to several prisons across B.C. and the Yukon will be showcased as an art exhibit in the Downtown Eastside.

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Apply to receive long-term access to fieldhouses for artists and organizations

Apply to receive long-term access to fieldhouses for artists and organizations

The Vancouver Park Board's Fieldhouse Activation Program provides long-term access to fieldhouses in parks across the city for artists and organizations to create a home-base for projects and activities that engage the community. Apply by September 14, 2022!

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Last chance to register for Speaker Series: Strategies for re-engaging and reconnecting in the arts

Last chance to register for Speaker Series: Strategies for re-engaging and reconnecting in the arts

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.

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New Live Music Professional Training Program Coming to Cowichan Valley’s Laketown Ranch

New Live Music Professional Training Program Coming to Cowichan Valley’s Laketown Ranch

Thanks to a grant from Creative BC and the Province of British Columbia, Lake Cowichan will soon see a new program dedicated to helping more professionals enter the Live Music industry.

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Introducing the Art for Social Change Network

Introducing the Art for Social Change Network

Led by community-engaged arts organizations acting as regional hubs, ASCN is designed to connect and support hundreds of arts for social change organizations and independent artists across Canada.

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New UK Research: "Culture: The Missing Link to Climate Action"

New UK Research: "Culture: The Missing Link to Climate Action"

The latest international research by Julie’s Bicycle – Culture: The Missing Link to Climate Action – combines data that analyses publicly available national arts policies of 25 countries, a survey to arts and culture bodies with a national mandate and cultural ministries, as well as in-depth roundtables and interviews with leading international arts leaders.

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Canadian Heritage Announces New Committee for Green Shift in Arts, Culture and Heritage

Canadian Heritage Announces New Committee for Green Shift in Arts, Culture and Heritage

On August 13, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Heritage, announced the creation of two ministerial consulting committees to help support a green shift in the arts, culture, heritage and sport sectors.

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Kristin Cheung in as New CACV Executive Director

Community Arts Council of Vancouver has named its new Executive Director, Kristin Cheung, who took over the position from Eric Rhys Miller on July 5.

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Applications Are Open for City of Vancouver CASC Grants

City of Vancouver Cultural Services has announced the launch of Communities and Artists Shifting Culture (CASC), a pilot program which combines the programs formerly known as Projects and Community Arts. Click through for more info; the deadline is March 3.

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Guest Editorial: "A Matter of Choice" by Judith Marcuse

Guest Editorial: "A Matter of Choice" by Judith Marcuse

As we reflect on how best to rethink the roles of arts and culture in a post-pandemic Canada, Judith Marcuse advocates for a ‘whole systems’ approach.

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The BC Alliance Honours Black History Month

The BC Alliance Honours Black History Month

February is Black History Month in Canada, a time to mark the legacy of Black Canadians, past and present. For the BC Alliance, that means celebrating notable figures in BC’s cultural history, as well as honouring the Black members of our artistic communities.

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Introducing the BC Alliance's Winter 2019 Workshop Series!

 Introducing the BC Alliance's Winter 2019 Workshop Series!

In the coming weeks, we’re excited to offer sessions on tax preparation, succession planning, Gaming grant applications, and reconciliation through Indigenous art! Click through for more information.

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City of Port Coquitlam Seeks Proposals for Pride Public Art Project

City of Port Coquitlam Seeks Proposals for Pride Public Art Project

The City of Port Coquitlam seeks proposals for an artist-led, community-engaged public art project that recognizes and celebrates Port Coquitlam’s LGBTQ2+ community.

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What Kind of Research Does Our Cultural Sector Need?

The BC Alliance has been asked to host a Mass Culture gathering in Vancouver in October. What is Mass Culture? 

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BC Culture Days Seeks Ambassadors 

Up to eight selected applicants from across BC will receive $1,000 each to act as a Culture Days spokesperson and to present an activity during the Culture Days weekend (September 28-30, 2018).

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REVOLUTION Schedule At a Glance

The Alliance's annual conference REVOLUTION: Engaging Human Creativity takes place Thursday, June 8. Here's the entire schedule at a glance. Register by noon, May 12, and benefit from our early bird registration discount. 

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