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

BIPOC Chat n Chew: Working With Sound, Video and Media Artists

BIPOC Chat n Chew: Working With Sound, Video and Media Artists

The Alliance invites you to join CultureBrew.Art and Visceral Visions for the March edition of their Monthly BIPOC Chat and Chew series: Working with Sound, Video and Media Artists

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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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BC Culture Days launches its 14th year throughout province

BC Culture Days launches its 14th year throughout province

To celebrate BC Culture Days from Sept. 22 until Oct. 15, 2023, hundreds of free activities and events are scheduled throughout British Columbia.

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Spring Arts Gathering for Artists and Arts Administrators

Spring Arts Gathering for Artists and Arts Administrators

Who is this gathering for: Artists, arts administrators, arts supporters and anyone else who wants to join in on the discussion!

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'EDI & Me: The Real Basics' is open for registration!

'EDI & Me: The Real Basics' is open for registration!

T.R.A.I.N – Training Respectful, Adaptive and Inclusive Networks in the Arts, seeks to congregate a nationwide community of arts workers and artists who wish to contribute towards an equitable and sustainable professional sector.

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Last Call: 1-on-1 Support to Hire Students

Last Call: 1-on-1 Support to Hire Students

Employers, this is your last chance to sign up for one-on-one consultations!

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Volunteers Needed for Public Art Committee

Volunteers Needed for Public Art Committee

The City of Vancouver is seeking volunteers for positions on the Public Art Committee. The committee provides advice and guidance to City Council, staff, civic agencies, developers and citizens on public art matters.

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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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Performing Arts Opportunities at Showcase at Pacific Contact 2023

Performing Arts Opportunities at Showcase at Pacific Contact 2023

The BC Touring Council is accepting applications to showcase at Pacific Contact 2023.

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The Firehall Arts Centre announces Cindy Reid as new managing director

The Firehall Arts Centre announces Cindy Reid as new managing director

The Firehall Arts Centre has a new incoming managing director. Today, the organization’s artistic and executive producer, Donna Spencer, and The Firehall’s board of directors announced the appointment of Cindy Reid to the position. She starts her new role on August 2.

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Free Workshop: Resilience Training for Arts and Culture Organizations

Free Workshop: Resilience Training for Arts and Culture Organizations

From analogue to digital innovations, big budgets to small, organizations across Canada found new ways to deliver their cultural output during the massive challenges brought by the pandemic. On behalf of the Creative City Network of Canada (CCNC), the City of Burnaby and City of Vancouver invite local arts and cultural organizations, collectives and networks to attend a free workshop on crisis planning and resilience for the culture sector.

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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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Call for Presentations: Arts BC Conference 2022

Call for Presentations: Arts BC Conference 2022

Arts BC is currently accepting presentation applications for its 41st Annual Conference.

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Upcoming Workshop: On a Budget Marketing Tools

Upcoming Workshop: On a Budget Marketing Tools

This Arts BC's workshop On A Budget Marketing Tools could prove to be useful to non-profit organizations, artists looking for marketing tools or small businesses.

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Cultivating Student Leadership and Entrepreneurship in Museums, Arts, and Culture: A Webinar

Cultivating Student Leadership and Entrepreneurship in Museums, Arts, and Culture: A Webinar

Talent MATCH hosts Jules André-Brown (Leadership Consultant and appointed member of the BC Arts Council for a discussion about student leadership and entrepreneurship in the museums, arts, and culture sectors.

This free webinar will take place on Wednesday, May 25th at 3:00pm (Pacific). Participants can register here.

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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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Last chance to apply for Vancouver Outsider Arts Fest!

Last chance to apply for Vancouver Outsider Arts Fest!

If you identify as an outsider, and you are 19 years or older, residing in the Metro Vancouver area, you can still apply for the Vancouver Outsider Arts Festival.

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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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Canadian theatre artists are invited to pitch their tour-ready work to an audience of colleagues for Edinburgh Fringe

If you are a Canadian independent artist, theatre company, or performance collective, Spotlight Canada: The Pitch 2021 is inviting you to apply to present your Edinburgh Fringe Festival pitch to an audience of colleagues by May 2.

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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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