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

An Exciting Digital Announcement from the BC Alliance

We're thrilled to announce that we've received a $235,000 grant from the Canada Council for the Arts Digital Fund, for our project, "DIGITAL LADDERS: Nurturing Digital Literacy & Expression in BC's Arts, Culture and Heritage Sector." 

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The BC Alliance Has Partnered with Grant Advance to Make Getting Grants Easier

The BC Alliance for Arts + Culture has partnered with Grant Advance to offer free licenses to ten selected BC Alliance members who are small organizations. We're also offering members a group discount for Grant Advance plans. Lastly, join us May 2 for a free info session on foundation funding.

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Youth Engagement Panel Wrap-Up: Youth Are the Future — Count Them In Now

Youth Engagement Panel Wrap-Up: Youth Are the Future — Count Them In Now

On March 8, the BC Alliance hosted a panel on best practices around meaningfully engaging youth in the arts. Here are some of the highlights.

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Celebrate or Demonstrate, February 21

Celebrate or Demonstrate, February 21

The BC Alliance for Arts + Culture and SFU Woodward's request your presence at a meeting from 3:00 to 5:00 pm on February 21 at SFU's Goldcorp Centre for the Arts, to help us formulate a timely response to the provincial budget allocation for BC’s creative sector.

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Six Takeaways From the Art At Work and LLME Conferences

The two conferences, which took place January 27 and 29, delivered lots to think about and put into practice — especially around creating community and collaboration.  

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Upcoming Panel and Networking Event: "Meaningfully Engaging Young People in the Arts"

The BC Alliance is proud to present "Meaningfully Engaging Young People in the Arts," a free panel discussion and networking event to take place in Vancouver on March 8.

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Introducing Our Winter 2018 Workshop Series

Introducing Our Winter 2018 Workshop Series

Check out our Winter 2018 Workshops and Info Sessions, which include programming on digital marketing, digital records management, diversity, equity and inclusion, and a free information session on grant writing.

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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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Make Your Voice Heard: Support City of Vancouver Draft Budget 2018

The BC Alliance for Arts + Culture encourages the arts, culture and heritage community in the City of Vancouver to sign a letter expressing support for draft budget 2018, and its recommended increase of $580,000 to the budget of City of Vancouver Cultural Services.

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BC Alliance's New Salary Disclosure Policy Highlighted by CBC

BC Alliance's New Salary Disclosure Policy Highlighted by CBC

The new policy, whereby employers will be required to list a salary range or hourly rate in their Jobs Board postings, will be implemented effective December 1.

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Arts & Culture Information at Your Fingertips: Check Out Our New and Improved Research and Resources Pages!

Arts & Culture Information at Your Fingertips: Check Out Our New and Improved Research and Resources Pages!

We've overhauled our Research and Resources pages to give you an easier and more comprehensive experience finding the arts, culture and heritage information and resources you need.

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Introducing BC ArtsPost, the BC Alliance's New Publicity Service

Introducing BC ArtsPost, the BC Alliance's New Publicity Service

BC ArtsPost is the BC Alliance for Arts + Culture's new publicity service. We build and circulate your press release to provincial media contacts, as well as print and digital media outlets in your region of British Columbia. We'll also advertise your event via our social media channels, including Twitter and Facebook.

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New Policy Requiring Salary Disclosure Incites Flood of Positive Response

New Policy Requiring Salary Disclosure Incites Flood of Positive Response

Since the announcement on October 19 of our new Jobs Board policy, which requires that salary levels be divulged on all employment postings, the BC Alliance has been inundated with positive feedback. 

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BC Alliance Takes Lead: Salary Disclosure Required On Our Jobs Board

BC Alliance Takes Lead: Salary Disclosure Required On Our Jobs Board

As of December 1, 2017, we will not accept job postings that do not include specifics about remuneration.

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Announcing the Winners of the 2017 City of Vancouver Mayor's Arts Awards

Announcing the Winners of the 2017 City of Vancouver Mayor's Arts Awards

The winners of the 2017 City of Vancouver Mayor's Arts Awards have been announced, and include 25 of the best and brightest creative minds in Vancouver. The awards will be conferred at a public ceremony on October 11.

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Live from the BC Alliance: Announcing Our New Livestreaming Service

Live from the BC Alliance: Announcing Our New Livestreaming Service

Starting with our Fall Workshop series, you'll be able livestream our workshops and events directly to your computer.

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How Does a Blind Person Watch a Play?

How Does a Blind Person Watch a Play?

What barriers do blind and partially sighted audience members face at live theatre events, and how do services like VocalEye help?

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You're Invited: BC Alliance Open Session on Canada Council's Digital Strategy Fund

You're Invited: BC Alliance Open Session on Canada Council's Digital Strategy Fund

Please join us at our office September 27 for an informal brainstorming/information-sharing session about the Canada Council's Digital Strategy Fund.

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Our Reconciliation Lunch & Learn with Lillian Howard is Now Online

Our Reconciliation Lunch & Learn with Lillian Howard is Now Online

Our September 19 lunch and learn with Lillian Howard of the Mowachaht Nation is now available to watch online.

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The BC Alliance is Proud to Offer FREE Workshops on Reducing Barriers to the Arts

The BC Alliance is Proud to Offer FREE Workshops on Reducing Barriers to the Arts

Our upcoming workshops, "Lowering Barriers for Blind and Partially Sighted Audience Members" and "Deaf Culture Without Borders," will be subsidized thanks to support from the Vancity Community Foundation.

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