The Cultural Human Resources Council has received approval from Canadian Heritage for its long-awaited "Preparing for Succession" project, which takes on important HR issues concerning leadership in the cultural sector.
Read MoreUrban Ink Productions has announced Dawn Brennan as its new Managing Director, commencing this fall.
Read MoreThe West Coast Book Prize Society has announced the names of the winners of the 32nd Annual BC Book Prizes.
Read MoreCanada Council for the Arts aims to set out a vision for the future of Canada's arts sector through its 2016-21 Strategic Plan. The Council also revealed plans to launch a special, one-time $33.4 million creation fund by May 2016.
Read MoreMinister of Canadian Heritage Mélanie Joly announced on April 23 the launch of public consultations with consumers and content creators with an aim to bring Canada’s cultural properties into the digital age.
Read MoreAs part of a one-year pilot program, Vancouver Civic Theatres will provide grants of subsidized rental fees to arts organizations and not-for-profit community groups for use of underused VCT spaces such as the Queen Elizabeth Theatre Plaza and the Orpheum Annex.
Read MoreThe West Vancouver Community Arts Council is seeking community feedback to help them adequately represent the interests of artists, performers, community members, and their membership in these discussions with the District about the future of their facility.
Read MoreThe City of New Westminster has confirmed its intention to take ownership of the Massey Theatre land and building from School District 40, and work together with the province to invest in seismic upgrades to the theatre.
Read MoreOver 190 submissions of World War monuments and memorials in communities across the province have been included so far in an interactive map as part of a project initiated by Heritage BC last year.
Read MoreJoin the Alliance on June 9 at Anvil Centre in New Westminster for re:generation / BC Cultural Roundtable 2016, where all generations of cultural leaders will come together to plot the future. Registration is now open!
Read MoreThe Alliance’s Board of Directors regretfully announces the departure of executive director Rob Gloor in mid-June. Rob has accepted the position of executive director at West Vancouver’s performing arts venue, Kay Meek Centre, effective June 21.
Read MoreA busy day in BC book news: Alan Twigg has been named recipient of the Lieutenant Governor's Award for Literary Excellence, and April 13, 2016 will be the third annual BC Book Day.
Read MoreThe Canada Council for the Arts has opened the nomination period for the 2017 Governor General's Awards in Visual and Media Arts. The deadline for nominations is June 1, 2016.
Read MoreArts Umbrella welcomes back Paul Larocque as its president and CEO.
Read MoreThe University of British Columbia Library has added two medieval manuscripts - a rare 13th-century “student Bible” and a private devotional book called a Book of Hours - to its rare book holdings.
Read MoreThe 2016 federal budget, announced on March 22, takes essential steps toward growth in arts and culture through a commitment to a $1.9B investment over the next five years.
Read MoreOn Thursday, June 9 we hope you will join us at The Anvil Centre in New Westminster for Re:Generation / BC Cultural Roundtable 2016.
Read MoreThe federal government is providing nearly half a million dollars in funding to the Whistler Arts Council for a project to link diverse cultural attractions along the Cultural Connections pathways in Whistler Village and throughout the Whistler Valley.
Read MoreThe REVEAL Indigenous Art Awards recognize emerging and established artists working in traditional or contemporary practices, and will be given in six artistic categories. The program of awards and promotional activities includes 150 cash awards of $10,000 each.
Read MoreVancouver-West End NDP MLA Spencer Chandra Herbert has been reappointed as his party's Official Opposition Spokesperson for Arts, Tourism, and Culture.
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