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

Winner of the Volunteerism in the Arts Awards: Issaku Inami

Winner of the Volunteerism in the Arts Awards:  Issaku Inami

Issaku Inami, a dedicated and outstanding volunteer in the arts and culture sector, received the Volunteerism in the Arts Award last weekend, at the launch of Culture Days. 

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Call for Nominations: Volunteerism in the Arts Award

Call for Nominations: Volunteerism in the Arts Award

Nominations are currently being accepted for the 2023 Volunteerism in the Arts Award.

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Theatre critic Jerry Wasserman takes 2023 Wyman Critical Writing prize

Theatre critic Jerry Wasserman takes 2023 Wyman Critical Writing prize

Theatre critic, author and actor Jerry Wasserman is the winner of this year’s Max Wyman Award in Critical Writing.

The annual award celebrates critical commentary on the visual, performing and literary arts in the province of British Columbia.

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Walter Carsen Prize for Excellence in the Performing Arts

Walter Carsen Prize for Excellence in the Performing Arts

Nominate a performing artist you know for the Walter Carsen Prize, which recognizes and celebrates the highest level of artistic merit, distinguished career achievement, and outstanding contribution by a professional theatre artist in Canada.

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Keychange 2023 Artists and Innovators Announced

Keychange 2023 Artists and Innovators Announced

Earlier this month, Keychange, the international initiative for gender equity in the music industry, welcomed 74 new participants to its 2023 Talent Development Programme. Of this total, 8 - 4 artists, and 4 innovators - were Canadians. 

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Nominations are open for the Salt Spring National Art Prize

Nominations are open for the Salt Spring National Art Prize

Since 2015, the Salt Spring National Art Prize has recognized and elevated contemporary

Canadian visual artists. The 5th biennial prize offers $50,000 in total awards, including a separate

$6,000 residency on Salt Spring Island, BC. 

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Nominations open for Women in Music Canada Honours

Nominations open for Women in Music Canada Honours

Women in Music Canada (WIM) have announced the launch of the inaugural WIM Canada Honours.

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Nominate Someone Outstanding for The Community Award

Nominate Someone Outstanding for The Community Award

Nominations are now open for the BC Achievement Foundation’s Community Award.

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Nominations open for City of Vancouver Heritage Awards

Nominations open for City of Vancouver Heritage Awards

Nominations are now open for the Vancouver Heritage Awards.

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Nominate Now For The 2023 BC Reconciliation Award

The British Columbia Reconciliation Award is open for nominations.

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Volunteerism in the Arts Award Goes to Maya Preshyon, Founder Of Vancouver Black Library

Volunteerism in the Arts Award Goes to Maya Preshyon, Founder Of Vancouver Black Library

We are very happy to announce the 2022 return of BC Culture Days, which debuted in Vernon, on the traditional territory of the Syilx people of the Okanagan Nation.

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Applications are open for the RBC Emerging Indigenous Filmmaker Award

Image Source: National Screen Institute

Aiming to provide financial support to a current or future project, or career goals of one emerging filmmaker. The recipient of the RBC Emerging Indigenous Filmmaker Award will be awarded $7,500 and two hours of mentorship and advice from the Indigenous award advisor.

If you are looking to:

  • Fund a current or upcoming project

  • Gain additional training

  • Hire a story editor or production crew

  • Scout locations

  • Further your career

Check out their website for eligibility and how to apply.

Deadline: Friday October 14, 2022

Call for Applications: The PACT Green Award

Call for Applications: The PACT Green Award

The PACT Green Award, a new initiative of the Environmental Stewardship Committee, honours programming from companies and/or artists that inspires theatre workers and theatregoers to engage with the climate crisis and environmental stewardship in creative and exciting ways.

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Lieutenant Governor's Arts and Music Awards Recipients announced

Lieutenant Governor's Arts and Music Awards Recipients announced

On Tuesday, July 12th, the winners of the Lieutenant Governor's Arts and Music Awards were announced. 

These one-time awards recognize individuals, groups, and organizations throughout British Columbia who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, creativity, community engagement, and commitment through fostering and mentoring others in the fields of Visual Arts, Music or Performance. 

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The Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver (JCC) named a recipient of the Lieutenant Governor's Arts and Music Awards

The Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver (JCC) named a recipient of the Lieutenant Governor's Arts and Music Awards

Thanks to a citizen who got the ball rolling with a passionate letter of nomination, the Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver (JCC) has been named a recipient of the Lieutenant Governor’s Arts and Music Awards. This prestigious one-time honour, marking the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, recognizes organizations like the JCC that have excelled in fostering wide community engagement through a robust spectrum of arts and culture programs. Most important: the Award emphasizes the JCC’s unwavering commitment to diversity and inclusivity.

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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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Apply to the Beaumont Studios' Artist to Watch Award

Apply to the Beaumont Studios' Artist to Watch Award

The Beaumont Studios’ Artist to Watch Award is seeking artists and collectives looking for funding, resources and exposure. This award is designed to showcase a diverse array of talent, and help to develop the next wave of creativity in our city.

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2022 CMA Award Winners Announced

2022 CMA Award Winners Announced

The Canadian Museums Association (CMA) has announced the winners of the 2022 CMA Awards. We wanted to shoutout two local award winners.

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Request for Artists: BC Museums Association

Request for Artists: BC Museums Association

The BC Museums Association (BCMA) is seeking a BC-based artist to create a new work to celebrate those recognized by their Annual Awards.

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Nominate an Indigenous artist or organization for BC Achievement Award Programs

Nominate an Indigenous artist or organization for BC Achievement Award Programs

This month BC Achievement opens nominations for three of its award programs:

  • Indigenous Business Award

  • Fulmer Award First Nations Art

  • Carter Wosk Award Applied Art + Design

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