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

Alliance Releases New Research Findings on BC's Cultural Ecology

Significant new information and insights into the situation of the arts and culture in British Columbia are now available through a series of research projects conducted for the Alliance by Hill Strategies Research.

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The Alliance's Kevin Dale McKeown "Retires"

After seven years on staff with the Alliance for Arts + Culture, Kevin Dale McKeown has retired as our director of community engagement.

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Vancouver Opera Appoints Next General Director

Vancouver Opera has announced the appointment of Kim Gaynor as its next general director, replacing Jim Wright following his retirement at the end of this season. 

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Provincial Government Announces Creative Economy Strategy

The Province has allocated $1.5 million over three years towards shared creative spaces and a $300,000 investment over two years in artsVest BC.

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Patrick Street Productions Welcomes New General Manager

Patrick Street Productions has welcomed the organization's first general manager, Tammy Hampel. 

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Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden Appoints New Executive Director

Vincent Kwan has been appointed the new executive director of the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden in Vancouver. 

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West Vancouver's New Manager of Cultural Development

After thirteen years with the Whistler Arts Council, Doti Niedermayer is moving on to West Vancouver. 

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Vancouver Park Board Adopts 11 TRC Strategies

The Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation has approved 11 strategies for its programs and facilities, including ones relating to culture and heritage, in response to some of the calls to action issued in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's report published last year. 

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Memorial For Big Band Musician Dal Richards To Be Held January 9

Vancouver's "king of swing", Dal Richards, passed away shortly before midnight on New Year's Eve, a few days before his 98th birthday, following a battle with cancer. A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 9 at 2 p.m. at Christ Church Cathedral.

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New Arts Initiative Will Support Efforts to Welcome Syrian Refugees

Starting in April 2016, the Canada Council’s new initiative will support arts organizations that wish to provide free access to refugees to a performance, exhibition or arts event in their communities.

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VSO Welcomes New Assistant Conductor For 2016-17

The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra has appointed William Rowson as its new assistant conductor. 

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Vancouver Art Gallery Welcomes New Chief Librarian

The Vancouver Art Gallery has announced that Jane Devine Mejía has assumed the role of the Gallery’s chief librarian.

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Theatre Cares Raises $27,000 For Local Charities

Theatre Cares has raised $27,000 to be distributed to the Actors’ Fund of Canada, the Performing Arts Lodge, AIDS Vancouver, Positive Living B.C., and the Stephen Lewis Foundation.

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Sooke Arts Community Protests Proposed Grant Cuts

Sooke arts organizations are rallying against proposed funding cuts from the Sooke District government.

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Emily Carr Students' Union Invests in New Campus

The student union of the Emily Carr University of Art + Design has invested $315,000 towards the University's Great Northern Way campus in Vancouver.

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Gabriola Arts Council Announces The Haven's Next Artist In Residence

Gabriola Arts Council and The Haven have announced that Justin Kautz has been named their Artist in Residence for 2016.

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New Appointments Named to BC Arts Council

Several new appointments, including a new chair and vice-chair, have recently been named to the BC Arts Council.

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Out on Screen Appoints New Executive Director

Out on Screen turns a new page under the executive leadership of Stephanie Goodwin.

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Mélanie Joly Appointed Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages

Lawyer, public relations expert, and arts supporter Mélanie Joly has been appointed the new Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages. 

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New Curator For The Lake Country Art Gallery

Wanda Lock is the newly appointed curator at the Lake Country Art Gallery.

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