Musqueam Cultural Exhibition Wins Canadian Public History Prize
/c̓əsnaʔәm: the city before the city has won the 5th annual Public History Prize from The Canadian Committee on Public History.
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Nominations Open for the 2015 City of Vancouver Mayor's Arts Awards
/Celebrate those who have made exceptional contributions to the arts in Vancouver by submitting a nomination for the 2015 Mayor's Arts Awards. Deadline for nominations is noon on July 3, 2015.
Read MoreBC Artscape Announces Organizations Selected for Cultural Space Development Projects
/BC Artscape has announced the six non-profit organizations which will receive support through the first instance of the BC Artscape Cultural Space Development Mentorship & Coaching Program.
Read MoreShelley Wright Wins Newly Re-imagined Ryga Award
/The George Ryga Award for Social Awareness will be presented to author Shelly Wright at the Vancouver Public Library, on June 11, with a $2,000 cash prize and a civic declaration of Author Appreciation Day.
Read MoreTouchstones Nelson Receives National Award for Upcoming Exhibition
/The Award of Outstanding Achievement in Exhibitions for museums with less than $1 million in annual operating budgets goes to an upcoming exhibition at Touchstones titled "Roll on Columbia", which has not yet been shown in Nelson.
Read MoreVictoria Arts Administrator Wins Mallory Gilbert Leadership Award
/The Professional Association of Canadian Theatres presented the ninth annual Mallory Gilbert Leadership Award to Ivan Habel, and protégés Nadine Carew and Natalie Ackers.
Read MoreRichmond’s Arts Awards Winners Announced
/The City of Richmond congratulates the six winners of the annual Richmond Arts Awards, announced at a ceremony on May 12.
Read MoreCall for Nominations for Governor General's Awards in Visual and Media Arts
/Do you know a remarkable Canadian artist who deserves to be recognized? Honour them for outstanding artistic achievement and contributions by nominating them for a Governor General's Award in Visual and Media Arts. Nomination deadline: June 15, 2015.
YVR Art Foundation Announces 2015 Scholarship Winners
/Nine BC First Nations artists have been recognized for creative excellence by the YVR Art Foundation.
Read MoreWestbank First Nation Wins Culture Days 2014 Cities For People Award
/Westbank First Nation has been awarded the Culture Days 2014 Cities For People Award.
Read MoreCongratulations to the BCTC Award Winners!
/Congratulations to the 2015 nominees and recipients of the BC Touring Council annual awards.
Read MoreBC Book Prizes 2015 Winners Announced
/The West Coast Book Prize Society congratulates all of the winners of the 2015 BC Book Prizes.
Read MoreRichmond Arts Awards Finalists Announced
/Eighteen finalists are being recognized in the seventh annual Richmond Arts Awards. The winners will be announced at a special ceremony on May 12, at City Hall.
Read MoreCall for Nominations: Governor General's Awards in Visual and Media Arts
/The nomination period for the 2016 Governor General's Awards in Visual and Media Arts is now open.
Read MoreVancouver Art Gallery Presents BC's Most Prestigious Visual Arts Prizes of 2015
/Three distinguished individuals in the field of visual arts in British Columbia will receive the most prestigious awards in this province: the Audain Prize for Lifetime Achievement in the Visual Arts, the VIVA Awards and the Alvin Balkind Curator’s Prize.
Read MoreCity of Vancouver Invites Submissions for 2015 Book Award
/Authors and publishers of books that contribute to the appreciation and understanding of Vancouver’s history, unique character or the achievements of its residents are invited to submit entries for the annual City of Vancouver Book Award.
Read MoreNanaimo Honours Local Artists With the 2015 Culture and Heritage Awards
/On April 9, the City of Nanaimo honoured four citizens who have displayed an outstanding dedication to culture in the Nanaimo community.
Read MoreNominations Open for Betty Webster Award
/Orchestras Canada seeks nominations for the prestigious Betty Webster Award. The award celebrates sustained contribution to Canadian orchestras, with a focus on leadership, volunteerism and education.
Read MoreUBCP/ACTRA Announces the Sam Payne Awards Winners for 2014
/Each year UBCP/ACTRA presents two Sam Payne Awards to local members: the Sam Payne Lifetime Achievement Award and the Sam Payne Award. The winners for 2014 are Gabrielle Rose and Veena Sood.
Read MoreApplications Accepted for 2015 John Moffat & Larry Lillo Award
/Applications are being accepted for the 2015 John Moffat & Larry Lillo Award, which is intended to assist mature West Coast theatre artists to further their artistic development.
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