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

An Insightful Workshop on Equity with Jiv Parasram

An Insightful Workshop on Equity with Jiv Parasram

This week we had the absolute honour to attend the workshop organized by Ashley Daniel Foot, and learn from Jiv Parasram, a cultural leader and an award winning multidisciplinary artist and facilitator. 

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Call to Artists: 2023 Black History Month Exhibition

Call to Artists: 2023 Black History Month Exhibition

As part of Black History Month, the Richmond Cultural Centre is inviting artists to submit proposals for a community arts exhibition at the Upper Rotunda Gallery.

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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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Indigenous Music Grants Open for Application

Indigenous Music Grants Open for Application

The First Peoples' Cultural Council is now accepting applications from Indigenous artists and organizations in B.C.

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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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New, more accessible supports coming to B.C.’s arts, culture sector

New, more accessible supports coming to B.C.’s arts, culture sector

New arts funding will increase access and remove barriers to funding for equity-deserving arts and cultural organizations to benefit more people in B.C.’s arts sector.

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Pride in Chinatown presents Don Kwan: Beyond Exclusion

Pride in Chinatown presents Don Kwan: Beyond Exclusion

Beyond Exclusion is Don Kwan’s first solo exhibition in Vancouver.

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Pride in Chinatown Dim Sum Brunch

Pride in Chinatown Dim Sum Brunch

Celebrate Pride with an all-age friendly arts and culinary event in Chinatown!

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RICECAKE presents Ricecake Pride, a Queer Asian Dance Party supported by Creative BC and the Province of BC

RICECAKE presents Ricecake Pride, a Queer Asian Dance Party supported by Creative BC and the Province of BC

In the open air, under the moonlight, and surrounded by stars, Ricecake Pride: After Sunset will present a line up of 25+ queer, trans, Asian and BIPOC performers for Pride weekend. Spoiler alert: they (including YOU) are the stars ✨

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Individual Micro Grants Available for Emerging BIPOC Artists and Arts Workers

Individual Micro Grants Available for Emerging BIPOC Artists and Arts Workers

Are you an emerging BIPOC artist or arts worker? Do you have lived experience of disability, or are you Deaf or Hard of Hearing, neurodivergent, and/or Mad? Are you interested in media art or exploring the use of digital media in your work? Cinevolution is giving out five $1,000 grants to individual artists and arts workers who have limited access to traditional funding.

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Deadline Extended for RISING TIDES, a Mentorship Initiative for IBPOC Arts Administrators

Deadline Extended for RISING TIDES, a Mentorship Initiative for IBPOC Arts Administrators

Calling all emerging and mid-career IBPOC Performing Arts Administrators & Managers - apply to the RISING TIDES Mentorship Initiative by July 10th!

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BCC Presents: Juneteenth Black Culture Celebration

BCC Presents: Juneteenth Black Culture Celebration

BCC’s first annual Juneteenth Black Culture Celebration is happening this Sunday, June 19!

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Three More Weeks to Apply for Early Career Development Grant

Assistance is available to both arts and culture organizations and to individual art practitioners.

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Launch Festival of Emerging Artists deadline approaching

Launch Festival of Emerging Artists deadline approaching

Launch 2022 will take place as a full day masterclass including time for studio sharing of creative work and feedback, and presentations and discussions on the business side of art making. As part of this format, all participating emerging artists will be given 3 minutes to share a sample of their creative work.

Application Deadline: Wednesday, May 17, 2022 at midnight

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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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The Richmond Museum’s 15th Doors Open Richmond returns this spring as an in-person event

The Richmond Museum’s 15th Doors Open Richmond returns this spring as an in-person event

The 15th annual Doors Open Richmond (DOR) returns this spring as a free, in-person and online event from June 2–5, 2022. All in-person activities will take place on June 4–5, and will be complemented by virtual content available from June 2.

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CARFAC Releases New Resource: Indigenous Protocols for the Visual Arts

CARFAC Releases New Resource: Indigenous Protocols for the Visual Arts

CARFAC has released a new resource, Indigenous Protocols for the Visual Arts, to provide practical guidelines for respectful engagement with Indigenous Peoples.

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Applications Are Open for Arts Infrastructure, 150 Time Immemorial Grants

Applications Are Open for Arts Infrastructure, 150 Time Immemorial Grants

BC Arts Council’s Project Assistance: Arts Infrastructure grants enable eligible organizations to develop and enhance arts and cultural spaces. Meanwhile, the 150 Time Immemorial grant program, administered by the First Peoples’ Cultural Foundation and Heritage BC, supports reconciliation, learning, diversity, inclusivity, and resiliency through cultural heritage infrastructure, awareness, and planning.

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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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BC Museums Association Seeks Input from IBPOC Museum Professionals

BC Museums Association Seeks Input from IBPOC Museum Professionals

In order to better understand the needs and interests of IBPOC museum professionals in this province, the BC Museums Association is asking your thoughts, comments, suggestions in a survey.

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