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

Canada Summer Jobs Info Sessions

Canada Summer Jobs Info Sessions

Service Canada is offering info sessions on the Canada Summer Jobs program!

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Employer Responsibilities & Leadership

Join Actsafe Manager Don Parman for a discussion around the role of the employer in the ActSafe safety program.

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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Friday marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day.

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Attend Diálogo: A conversation about Latin American Art in North America

Attend Diálogo: A conversation about Latin American Art in North America

For this conversation, Latin Expressions brings together artists and curators from two distinct and exciting exhibitions.

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Applications Are Open for the Jack and Doris Shadbolt Fellowship in the Humanities

Applications Are Open for the Jack and Doris Shadbolt Fellowship in the Humanities

The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at Simon Fraser University (SFU) is now inviting applications for the Jack and Doris Shadbolt Fellowship in the Humanities for the 2023-24 academic year.

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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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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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Two Day Workshop on Emergency Response and Collections Salvage in Prince George

An Emergency Response and Salvage for Cultural Institutions workshop is available in Prince George,

Culture sector workers, museum professionals and volunteers in Canada with little to no training in responding to emergencies related to collections are especially encouraged to apply.

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Applications now open for ARC, a career building program for B.C. based musicians

Applications now open for ARC, a career building program for B.C. based musicians

Applications from B.C.-based musicians are welcomed until May 15 for a new “artist intensive accelerator” multi-stage program.

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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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Make Content Your Audience Can Find with #DigitalLadders

Make Content Your Audience Can Find with #DigitalLadders

On May 14, digital strategist Annelise Larson will explain what discoverablity means, the basic best practices to ensure your content is optimized for search online, as well as other mechanisms for getting found and connecting with your target audience.

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Arts Umbrella Launches Program to Bring Arts Education to Remote Communities

Arts Umbrella Launches Program to Bring Arts Education to Remote Communities

Northern Arts Connection, Arts Umbrella’s new partnership with TakingITGlobal, will deliver theatre and visual arts workshops to remote Canadian communities via two-way video.

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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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Upcoming Event: "Truth and Reconciliation Through the Arts"

The Canadian Network for Arts & Learning and the VSO School of Music have partnered for a free event called “Truth and Reconciliation Through the Arts” on November 22 in Vancouver. Click through to see what to expect, and how you can participate!

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ArtStarts Extends Deadline for Creative Spark Grants

Emerging artists across all disciplines living in the City of Vancouver who have an interest in building their careers and working with young people in an arts-based capacity are invited to apply for Creative Spark Vancouver.

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Call For Cultural Leaders from Indigenous, Racialized or Minority Language Communities

The Cultural Human Resource Council is calling for 20 participants for its Talent to Lead program, which prepares Canadian cultural managers for positions of greater responsibility and leadership.

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Nominations Open for Governor General’s History Award for Excellence in Community Programming

Nominations Open for Governor General’s History Award for Excellence in Community Programming

Nominations are open until July 15 for the Governor General’s History Award for Excellence in Community Programming, which recognizes projects or initiatives that encourage a greater public interest in the past.

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Arts Umbrella Receives $7 Million in Funding from Canadian Heritage

"All children, regardless of age or circumstance, deserve access to artistic and cultural learning activities in their community,” says the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage.

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How To Say Thank You In Sign Language

Last month, the BC Alliance was fortunate to have a student intern work with us. Min Yuan is a graphic designer who attends Vancouver Community College.

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ArtStarts in Schools Invites Indigenous Artists to Special Arts Integration Learning Lab

ArtStarts in Schools has invited Indigenous artists working in BC in all disciplines to take part in the Arts Integration Learning Lab: Indigenous Artists Edition, a learning series designed to identify the complex relationship between education and decolonization through the perspectives of Indigenous artists.

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