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

The Kootenays Mourn Literary Maven Holley Rubinsky

Holley Rubinsky, a resident of Kaslo, BC for more than thirty years prior, has passed away at age 72. Rubinksy was much admired and loved for her unflinching intelligence and feminism, and her many literary achievements.

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​Identifying Vancouver's Chinatown's Intangible Heritage Values

Heritage BC wants you to share your thoughts, ideas, memories, and feelings and help us discover Vancouver's Chinatown's intangible Heritage Values.

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New Museum at the Shipyards Receives Federal Funding

The North Vancouver Museum and Archives has received a $2.2-million grant from the federal government’s Canada Cultural Spaces fund.

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BC's Theatre Community Mourns the Passing of Antony Holland

Antony Holland, a beloved actor, acting teacher, and founder of Studio 58, died on Wednesday (July 29) at the age of 95.

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Presentation House Gallery Raises Funds for New Location

After more than 30 years of tight living in a shared heritage building, Presentation House Gallery has met its fundraising goals and is moving on to the next phase of their planned relocation.

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Canada Council for the Arts Announces New Board Chair Appointment

On July 30, 2015 the Canada Council announced the appointment of businessman and philanthropist Pierre Lassonde as the new chair of its board of directors, effective immediately. 

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A New Minister of Community, Sport, and Cultural Development

Premier Christy Clark announced changes to provincial cabinet responsibilities on July 30. Peter Fassbender takes over from Coralee Oakes as the new Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development.

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Open Letter to the Jessies

An open letter from members of the community to the board of directors of the Jessie Richardson Theatre Awards focuses on the issue of a lack of diversity among Jessie nominees and recipients. 

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New Arts Hub Officially Named the BMO Theatre Centre

The Arts Club Theatre Company and Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival have unveiled the name of their new facility: the BMO Theatre Centre. 

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Remembering Geoff McMurchy

Geoff McMurchy, founding artistic director of the KickstArt Society for Disability Arts and Culture, died on July 19 in Victoria due to complications of life in a quadriplegic body. 

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Renegade Productions and City of Vancouver Work Together

Renegade Productions is looking forward to some renovations that will both address the safety concerns of the city, and also bring added functionality and comfort to their clients.

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Port Moody Arts Centre Appoints New Executive Director

The Port Moody Arts Centre Society is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephen Torrence as Executive Director, effective July 2, 2015.

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StatsCan Releases Economic Figures for Culture in BC

Statistics Canada released this week new Culture Satellite Account (CSA) statistics about the economic importance of culture in Canadian provinces and territories. 

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Photographs Donated to the West Vancouver Museum

Acclaimed Canadian architectural photographers Selwyn Pullan and John Fulker donate their photographic archives to the West Vancouver Museum.

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The Leon and Thea Koerner Foundation Transitions to New Format

In late 2015 the Leon and Thea Koerner Foundation will transition from being a grantmaker to an endowment that will support the new Leon and Thea Koerner Award.

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Inaugural President and Board of Directors Announced for BC Artscape

Genevieve Bucher has been named the inaugural president of BC Artscape, the non-profit, independent organization established to make space for creativity and transform communities in British Columbia.

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Introducing "BC Creates"

BC Creates is a communications initiative established to celebrate and engage British Columbia in the story of the Province’s vibrant creative economy. 

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Residents Lead The Way To A More Connected, Creative Future in Vancouver’s West End

After a very successful (and lively!) first community consultation last month, WE Arts will hold its second of three community events on April 19 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Empire Landmark Hotel on Robson Street.

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Emily Carr Unveils Great Northern Way Campus Plan

On Wednesday, architects presented the new design of the Emily Carr University of Art + Design's Great Northern Way campus to the city’s Urban Design Panel. 

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Gateway Theatre Appoints Camilla Tibbs as New General Manager

Following six years as executive director of the Vancouver Writers' Fest, Camilla Tibbs will join Richmond's Gateway Theatre as its new general manager this June. 

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