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

Interesting facts from the British Columbia Coalition for Arts, Culture and Heritage

Interesting facts from the British Columbia Coalition for Arts, Culture and Heritage

BC’s Coalition for Arts, Culture and Heritage shares some statistics about the impact of the sector on BC’s economy and wellbeing.

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Self Care and Zine Workshops Available for Youths

Self Care and Zine Workshops Available for Youths

What is self-care? While this term is sometimes thrown around, the Kamloops Art Gallery wants to delve a little deeper to add some nuance to how we care for ourselves, as well as each other.

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A Free Guide For Recruiting Business Students

A Free Guide For Recruiting Business Students

The final resources developed as part of the Talent MATCH  program are now available to help you recruit business students and to help students prepare for the job hunt. 

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Resource: Free Resume Template for Arts Administrators

Resource: Free Resume Template for Arts Administrators

Looking for a job in the arts but daunted by the task of writing a resume?

We’ve worked with Resume Genius to provide you with a free customizable template.

This custom resume template for Arts Administration positions already has a few suggestions for what you could write. You can download this template here and personalize it as you see fit.

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Performing Arts Legal Clinic is now open!

PALC is an in-depth web resource with questions and answers on a variety of legal and contractual issues faced by performing artists. Resources and limited legal advice will be provided.

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Statistics Canada releases data on volunteer recruitment and retention challenges

New data shows that the majority of organizations in the nonprofit sector are facing challenges related to volunteerism.

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CultureBrew.Art Digital Platform & National Database for BIPOC Artists

Join this virtual event to celebrate the official launch of CultureBrew.Art, a digital platform featuring a national database of BIPOC artists!

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Canada Art Council: Annual Report

The report illustrates the impact of the Council’s investments and leadership in helping to rebuild the arts sector.

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221A and the Center for Spatial Technologies launch Vancouver housing access dashboard

The Centre for Spatial Technologies’ work with 221A concludes with the public launch of an interactive housing accessibility dashboard and heatmap for the city of Vancouver.

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Funding for Professionals Working in the Live Performance Sector

If you work in live performing arts in Canada, and are experiencing financial challenges due to the pandemic’s affect on the live performance sector the AFC Arts Reactivation is here to help.

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Updated CADA/West Fees & Rates Standards

CADA/West Fees and Rates Standards of performing artists has been updated.

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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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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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CADAC Replacement Initiative Information Session

CADAC Replacement Initiative Information Session

On July 14, CADAC hosted an information session about the exciting changes coming to the CADAC system.

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Free Employer Toolkit for Employers Looking to Diversify Their Workforce

Free Employer Toolkit for Employers Looking to Diversify Their Workforce

Looking to diversify your workforce? Want to be more inclusive in your hiring practices? This employer toolkit, is extremely useful for hiring students (and non-students too) using the practices of JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion).

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Small Grants for Cultural Spaces Program Opens August 2nd

Small Grants for Cultural Spaces Program Opens August 2nd

Does your arts & cultural organization have a space in need of a small renovation?

Does your arts & cultural organization wonder about a plan to run your own space?

Check out the Small Grants for Cultural Spaces program, supporting arts & culture spaces in Vancouver. Applications are open as of August 2nd, 2022.

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AFC Reactivation Program To Provide Direct Financial Support to Performance Workers

AFC Reactivation Program To Provide Direct Financial Support to Performance Workers

The AFC Reactivation Program is direct financial support to help restore and reactivate your work. Apply today!

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New Pilot Training Program for Emerging BIPOC Theatre Reviewers Announced

New Pilot Training Program for Emerging BIPOC Theatre Reviewers Announced

Critical Futures will offer paid journalistic writing training and exposure to a cohort of 4 BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Colour) who are interested in arts criticism.

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Grant Program Available for Music Venues and Concert Promoters

Grant Program Available for Music Venues and Concert Promoters

Offered as part of the Canada Arts and Culture Recovery Program (CACRP), this grant program at FACTOR aims to keep Canadian-owned music venues and concert promoters operating during this period of continued recovery for the sector.

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Fine & Performing Arts Focused Student Recruitment Guide Now Available

Fine & Performing Arts Focused Student Recruitment Guide Now Available

Talent MATCH created a recruitment guide to help arts organizations recruit students for roles and projects in arts administration, visual arts, theatre, film, publishing, and more!

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