Vancouver City Council Approves Nearly $6 Million in Cultural Grants
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BC Alliance members are among the 195 organizations receiving $5.85 million in cultural grants.
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The latest news on BC's arts, culture and heritage sector.
New Emily Carr University Program Trains Immigrant and Refugee Women in Tech
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TechWomen, spearheaded by Emily Carr University and the Immigrant Services Society of BC, provides free educational opportunities and career coaching to immigrant women seeking employment in the technology sector.
Read MoreFederal Government Releases 2019 Budget
/The Canadian Arts Coalition has issued its statement on the 2019 Budget, which includes funding boosts for the Canadian Arts Presentation Fund, the Canada Music Fund and more.
Read MoreBC Arts Council Seeks New Director
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The Province of British Columbia is requesting applications for the position of director of the BC Arts Council. Applications are due by March 21, 2019.
Read MoreCommittee Develops Strategic Plan to Support Proposed Chemainus Arts Centre
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A committee has drafted a strategic plan in support of a proposed “world-class, regional arts centre in Chemainus.”
Read MoreIn Memory of Michael Noon
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A celebration of life for the “tireless champion and supporter of the arts” will be held on May 31 at the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts in Vancouver.
Read MoreFranco Boni Appointed Artistic and Executive Director of PuSh International Performing Arts Festival
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Franco Boni will assume the role of artistic and executive director of Vancouver’s PuSh Festival on June 1, 2019.
Read MoreBC Alliance ED Issues Statement on BC Budget 2019
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The new BC budget, unveiled February 19, allots an additional $15 million to the BC Arts Council over the next two years. “Please take a moment to thank your MLA for their support,” says BC Alliance executive director Brenda Leadlay.
Read MoreActsafe Safety Association Appointments New Executive Director
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Manu (Manobhiram) Nellutla will be the new executive director of Actsafe. He starts March 11.
Read MoreCAPACOA Launches New Digital Literacy Initiative for Performing Arts Sector
/The BC Alliance for Arts + Culture will be a regional partner for the Linked Digital Future Initiative, which includes coaching programs and digital literacy solutions, and will explore new ways to digitize the performing arts.
Read MoreHouse of Commons Releases Report On Gender Parity in Arts Organizations
/A new report from the House of Commons Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage sheds light on issues around gender parity in arts and culture organizations.
Read MoreJulie Mamias Steps In as New Works Executive Director
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17-year arts sector veteran Julie Mamias, who most recently worked with Made in BC-Dance on Tour, assumed the role of New Works executive director on February 1.
Read MoreVancouver Art Gallery Announces $40 Million Gift, Unveils Design for New Building
/The unprecedented gift from the Chan Family will be put toward the Vancouver Art Gallery’s new building, which will be called Chan Centre for the Visual Arts.
Read MoreKamloops Philanthropist Makes Bid to Resurrect Proposed Performing Arts Centre
/On January 8, during a meeting of Kamloops City Council, philanthropist Ron Fawcett offered millions of dollars in land and design plans to resurrect a proposal for a performing arts centre in the city.
Read MoreVoting Period for Electoral Reform Referendum Extended to December 7
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The voting period for the 2018 Referendum on Electoral Reform has been extended by a week. Mail your vote in, and make your voice heard!
Read MoreFederal Government Announces New Social Finance Fund in Fiscal Update
/In the Government of Canada’s Fall Economic Statement 2018, it announced that it would create “a Social Finance Fund that gives charitable, non-profit and social purpose organizations access to new financing, and connects them with non-government investors.”
Read MoreVancouver City Council Approves 2018 Cultural Grants
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On November 13, Vancouver City Council approved over $700,000 to boost cultural organizations across Vancouver.
Read MoreA Message from Gillian Wood
/The former BC Arts Council executive director plans “to discover new ways to give back to our artists and practitioners, especially after the years of inspiration and passion you have given to me.”
Read MoreBC Arts Council Announces Organizational Changes
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The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture has announced that Kim Reid will step in as interim executive director of the BC Arts Council, replacing Gillian Wood, who has served as executive director of the BCAC since 2009.
Read MoreVoters Approve Vernon Cultural Centre Funding in Referendum
/While candidates across the province were elected to office on October 20, Vernon saw another development: the passing of a referendum to borrow $25 million for a new cultural facility in downtown Vernon.
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