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/The Alliance for Arts & Culture's Artists' Legal Outreach program and the Open Education Conference present:
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New ED At ArtStarts
/The Board of Directors at ArtStarts is pleased to announce the appointment of Navida Nuraney as its new Executive Director, as of January 10, 2011. Ms. Nuraney succeeds Wendy Newman, the organization's founder, who has served for the last 15 years.
Read MoreCulture Days Announcement
/The BC Culture Days Task Force is pleased to announce that it has engaged the Alliance for Arts and Culture, through the Society to Bridge Arts and Community, to coordinate the 2011 BC Culture Days.
The Alliance's director of communications and special events, Kevin Dale McKeown, will take the role of BC coordinator of BC Culture Days, and Trudy Van Dop of Van Dop & Associates has been retained by the Alliance to serve as the BC Culture Days programmer.
Read MoreLong Term Space Lease Opportunity at CBC
/Long Term Space Lease Opportunity
CBC Building, 700 Hamilton Street
Performing, Festival, Media Arts
Call for EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
Read MoreCouncillor's Motion Supports Non-Profits Gaming Fund Rights
/The Alliance strongly supports a motion which Councillor Ellen Woodsworth has placed on the City Council agenda for their meeting of January 18, which among other things calls on Council to affirm ” both the inherent and contractual rights and interests of charities and non-profits to gaming proceeds, and refuses to expand gaming until those rights and interests are protected.
The full text of the motion can be found here.
We have requested to speak to the motion.
Vancouver 125 Grant Program Info Sessions
/The City of Vancouver’s 125th anniversary will be marked on April 6, 2011.
The City of Vancouver, the cultural community and the wider general public all have a common interest in celebrating this anniversary, as we have done for the City’s past major anniversaries such as its Golden and Diamond Jubilees in 1936 and 1946; its Centennial in 1986 at Expo 86 and its 115th birthday with the Portrait V2K Millennium Project.
Small and large-scale grants are available for events and programs to support the growing excitement, pride and enthusiasm for our city's anniversary.
Read MoreBanff Centre Info Session In Vancouver
/The Banff Centre will be holding an informal presentation about their upcoming residency opportunities for artists at Vancouver's Arts Club Theatre on February 2.
The Banff Centre offers dozens of residencies in a variety of disciplines for artists in all stages of their careers. Come find out more about The Banff Centres unique professional development opportunities and learn about our inspiring programs!
Read MoreLive Performance Regulatory Review Open Houses
/In the Fall of 2009, Cultural Services launched a regulatory review on Live Performance Venues.
Read MoreCHRC study confirms strategic role played by cultural sector in new digital economy
/The Cultural Human Resources Council's (CHRC) much anticipated Cultural HR Study 2010 is now online. The Study, conducted by the Conference Board of Canada, draws on the input of thousands of employers and workers from the entire cultural community in Broadcasting; Digital Media; Film and Television; Heritage; Live Performing Arts; Music and Sound Recording; Visual Arts and Crafts; and Writing and Publishing. This is the largest HR study ever undertaken on the cultural sector in Canada.
Read MoreOur Holiday Message
/As I write my last blog of 2010 I am in a reflective mood.
It has been a challenging and sometimes difficult year for many of our members as many have struggled with cuts to their operating budgets, especially those that relied on Gaming Grants as part of their core funding. The Alliance, too, has struggled with this situation, but, like our members, we have found ways to survive and even thrive.
Read MoreNigel Prince named new Executive Director of the Contemporary Art Gallery
/The Contemporary Art Gallery is excited to announce the appointment of Nigel Prince as its new Executive Director.
Nigel Prince will leave his position as Curator at Ikon Gallery in Birmingham, UK to lead the CAG, directing all its programming and reframing the Gallery’s local, national and international profile. The Gallery’s Board of Directors has sought a candidate with a strong creative vision and one who can continue to propel the CAG onto a global platform.
Read MoreVancouver 125 Artistic Director Named
/With an eye to building on the spirit generated during the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, Vancouver's 125th anniversary celebrations will include expertise from key players behind the success of the 2010 Winter Games.
Read MoreArts Club announces next two recipients of its Silver Commissions Project
/VANCOUVER, B.C. —Following the opening of its 82nd premiere last week, The Patron Saint of Stanley Park, the Arts Club Theatre Company announces the next two recipients of its Silver Commissions Project: Nicola Cavendish and Marcus Youssef.
Read MoreWIFTV's Triple Dog Dare to you
/Crazy8s is once again inviting applicants to submit their short film idea in a 5-minute video pitch.
This is WIFTV's Triple Dog Dare to you:
If you are a woman who is willing to shoot from the hip, thrive under pressure, step out into the light, and put up some sassy stories, we TRIPLE DOG DARE you to show up on December 12th to pitch for Crazy8s. We think there are more women out there who would rock as directors and writers. We want to see your stuff so we're calling you out!
Read MoreVancouver Symphony a Valued Cultural Institution
/Text of Letter sent to the Vancouver Sun regarding VSO's temporary withdrawal:
Re: VSO Pulls Out of Arts Alliance:
Last week’s news about the VSO’s withdrawal from the Alliance for Arts needs fuller elaboration about the role of Art Willms, who serves on both the VSO and BC Lottery Corporation boards.
Read MoreArts Board Member of the Year Named
/DECEMBER 03, 2010: The Greater Vancouver Society To Bridge Arts And Community yesterday named Public Dreams Society board member Martina Lee the recipient of the fourth annual Arts Board Member of The Year Award.
The award recognizes the outstanding contributions and achievements of a Metro Vancouver arts organization's board volunteer.
The announcement was made at the annual Arts Fete, co-presented by the Bridge Society and the Alliance for Arts and Culture, which this year took place in Scotiabank Dance Centre's Faris Family Studio.
Read More2010 Mayor's Arts Awards
/Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson presented the 2010 Mayor's Arts Awards at an invitation-only reception Wednesday, November 24 at the nightclub Five Sixty. Photos here.
The Mayor’s Arts Awards are presented in 13 categories and recognize Vancouver artists or community members who make a significant contribution to the creative life of our city. Recipients are nominated by a jury of peers convened by the Alliance for Arts and Culture.
Read MoreLast Call For Arts Fete 2010!
/Dear Alliance Members and Friends:
Please join us today, Thursday, December 2nd, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Scotiabank Dance Centre (Faris Studio) for our Annual Arts Fete. This yearly event is co-produced by the Bridge Society.
The event is timed so that you can make it to other events later in the evening during this busy time of year. Come share a drink and snacks, participate in our silent auction and maybe win a 50/50 draw!
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