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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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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Centre A Tropical Cafe: 2022 Holiday Art Market

Centre A Tropical Cafe: 2022 Holiday Art Market

The Tropical Cafe is not only a gathering place, but also a site for exchange, ignition, and clashes of ideas and ideals.

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Trusting the youth: Organizing, building and creating

Join the Alliance and Maya Preshyon, founder and Executive Director of Vancouver Black Library in a conversation about why it’s so important to trust youth organizers, and give them agency and support in the development of new systems and ways of working together.

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CBA Monthly BIPOC Chat & Chew!

This session's topic will be 'Creating and Producing Through the Winter Blues'.

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Are You An Arts and Culture Space in Vancouver? Apply for the Small Grants for Cultural Spaces program!

Are You An Arts and Culture Space in Vancouver? Apply for the Small Grants for Cultural Spaces program!

Small Capital Grants up to $25,000 support Vancouver based non-profits, bands or co-ops on smaller cultural space projects including for example space planning, research, building improvements and upgrades, accessibility, and mentorships between organizations or between organization and professionals to support space planning, knowledge sharing and capacity building.

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Here is how you can celebrate, honour and support Asian Heritage Month

Here is how you can celebrate, honour and support Asian Heritage Month

During 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:

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Vancouver Civic Theatres (VCT) Grant Program Now Open for Applications

Vancouver Civic Theatres (VCT) Grant Program Now Open for Applications

Applications are now available for the 2022 intake of the Vancouver Civic Theatres (VCT) Grant Program. This in-kind granting program supports meaningful activations of Vancouver Civic Theatres’ well equipped, professional venues.

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Three Port Coquitlam events to showcase grant opportunities, benefits for emerging artists

An invitation is out for Port Coquitlam residents looking to get a foot in the door of the local arts.

The city is welcoming interested participants Thursday night (April 21) to the Michael Wright Art Gallery in Leigh Square.

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CAPACOA + Partners to Launch Cultural Venues Datathon

CAPACOA + Partners to Launch Cultural Venues Datathon

Starting April 25, the Cultural Venues Datathon will bring participants together to work in a relaxed and informal environment to populate Wikidata with information about the many cultural venues we know and love.

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Theatre Rental Grant Program at Vancouver Civic Theatres is Open For Applications

Applications are now being accepted until March 23, 2022 for the Theatre Rental Grant (TRG) program which offers financial assistance to rent the centrally-located Vancouver Civic Theatres.

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City of Vancouver Cultural Spaces and CASC Grants Open January 17

City of Vancouver Cultural Spaces and CASC Grants Open January 17

Application forms will be available via the online grants portal the week of January 17, 2022 for the City of Vancouver’s Cultural Spaces Grants program, which supports the arts and culture sector with their facility projects.

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Province Doubles Supports for Arts and Culture Spaces

Arts and culture groups throughout B.C. can look forward to new and enhanced spaces with $4 million to support the Arts Infrastructure Program.

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221A Launches Tenant Applications for New Artist Housing

221A Launches Tenant Applications for New Artist Housing

221A Artist Housing Society has launched the application process for 30 units of rental housing located at 187 E 3rd in Mount Pleasant, Vancouver. Applications are due October 15.

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City of Vancouver Seeks Engagement to Redevelop West End Community Hub

City of Vancouver Seeks Engagement to Redevelop West End Community Hub

The City invites the public to attend the virtual launch of W.E. Connect, an engagement process that will help guide future redevelopment of the West End Community Hub, on September 21.

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Submit Your Feedback On New Arts Space in Fort St. John

The Fort St. John Community Arts Council has released a survey asking for feedback on a new community arts hub. Respond by September 7.

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City of Vancouver Opens Small Grants for Cultural Spaces

City of Vancouver Opens Small Grants for Cultural Spaces

Applications will open August 18 for the City of Vancouver’s Small Grant for Cultural Spaces program, which aims to support the Arts and Culture sector with their facility projects. Apply by September 15.

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Applications Open for City of Vancouver 2022-2025 Artist Studio Awards Program

Applications are now open for the City of Vancouver’s Artist Studio Awards Program, which leases seven studios at below-market rates to artists who are Indigenous, Black, or people of colour. Apply by August 4.

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City of Vancouver Seeks Input On Cultural Spaces in Broadway Plan Area

The City of Vancouver is interested in learning more about the places that are important to you in the Broadway Plan Area, especially as it relates to arts and culture. Complete the survey by May 31.

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Two Vancouver Music Venues to Host Virtual Open House

Two Vancouver Music Venues to Host Virtual Open House

Pooni Group is hosting an online event pertaining to two music venues in downtown Vancouver, the Commodore Ballroom and the Orpheum Theatre, on April 22.

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