Former Museum of London Director Appointed CEO of Museum of Vancouver
/Mark Richards brings to his new role over 20 years of experience working in national museums in the UK.
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Gabriola Arts Council Receives Grant for Job Creation Partnerships
/The partnerships will provide skills training and paid work experience to four Gabriola Island residents, resulting in a year’s worth of arts and culture programming and a renovated community cultural centre.
Read MoreGulf of Georgia Cannery Receives $4 Million In Federal Funding
/The money, granted by Parks Canada, will fund building repairs, artifact restoration and updates to safety systems.
Read MoreFerry Building Gallery Friends Society Announces $30,000 Gift to Artists for Kids
/The gift will be used to fund a two-year program entitled ‘Mentoring Emerging Young Artists’ aimed at students from nine North Shore secondary schools.
Read MoreActor and Theatre Director Janet Wright Dies At 71
/Wright, a landmark in the Vancouver theatre community, was popularly known for her TV role in CTV's Corner Gas.
Read MorePARC Retirement Living Announces $250,000 Donation to Presentation House Gallery
/The gift will go toward the construction of Presentation House’s new Polygon Gallery, currently being built on the North Vancouver waterfront.
Read MoreKamloops Art Gallery Appoints New Executive Director
/After serving as the organization's interim leader for the past year, Margaret Chrumka has officially been appointed as executive director of the Kamloops Art Gallery.
Read MoreLuke Ramsey Named Victoria's 2017 Artist in Residence
/The Artist in Residence program provides the opportunity for a local artist to work collaboratively with City of Victoria staff and the community to identify and develop a creative artwork for one or more capital projects over a one-year term.
Read MoreBC Museums Association Welcomes New Executive Director & Presents Outstanding Achievements Awards
/At its annual conference this October, the BCMA introduced Erica Mattson as its new executive director and presented awards recognizing two cultural significant projects, an Abbotsford museum, and the curator of a Prince George art gallery.
Read MoreProvince Cuts Red Tape For Organizers of Festivals and Cultural Events
/Changes coming in January to provincial liquor licensing will simplify the application process for organizers of festivals, concerts, and other cultural events, with the goal of creating more events in BC and strengthening patronage of the arts.
Read MoreDavid Shepheard Appointed As Vancouver's First Film Commissioner
/The Vancouver Economic Commission announced the newly created position on October 18 after two consecutive record years of activity in the film and television industry.
Read MoreShaun Dacey Appointed Director of Richmond Art Gallery
/The curator of Vancouver's Contemporary Art Gallery makes the move to the Richmond Art Gallery effective October 24.
Read MoreNancy Cottingham Powell Appointed Executive Director of North Vancouver Community Arts Council
/Cottingham Powell, an experienced event producer, is the organization's first new executive director in 20 years.
Read MoreShare Your Highlights From BC Culture Days 2016
/Another successful Culture Days weekend has come to pass and BC Culture Days is inviting anyone who participated as a presenter, volunteer, or attendee to share their feedback and stories.
Read MoreNew Executive Director for Prince George & District Community Arts Council
/Sean Farrell's appointment as executive director coincides with the Council's 40th year.
Read MoreLibrary and Archives Canada to Offer Services from VPL
/Thanks to a new arrangement between Library and Archives Canada and the Vancouver Public Library, historians, researchers and the public on the West Coast will have easier access to services and extensive online collections from the national archive.
Read MoreGovernor General's Literary Awards Announce Shortlist
/The awards, which are celebrating their 80th year, have announced their 2016 shortlist. The award comes with a $25,000 prize. The winners will be revealed October 25.
Read MoreVancouver Architect Bing Thom Dies at 75
/The renowned architect, who designed such Vancouver landmarks as the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts, died October 4.
Read More2016 Mayor's Arts Awards Recipients Announced
/Some of the brightest talents and leaders in Vancouver’s arts community will be honoured with the 2016 Mayor’s Arts Awards at a presentation on Monday, October 3 at the Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre.
Read MoreThe Hnatyshyn Foundation Announces Winners of Awards in Visual and Performing Arts
/The Hnatyshyn Foundation, a private arts charity founded by former Governor General Ramon John Hnatyshyn, presented a number of prizes to Indigenous artists and curators on September 19, 2016.
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