In this issue: A focus on the visual arts sector, including a report on the role of artist-run centres within the visual arts, a statistical summary of heritage organizations in Canada, a British report that aims to provide benchmarks regarding visual arts audiences, and a British study of socially-engaged visual arts organizations.
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In this issue of Arts Research Monitor: Four reports that examine arts attendance and attendee motivations, including a survey of Canadians’ performing arts participation, a Montreal conference that examined the changing nature of cultural participation, an international study of theatre attendee motivations, and an American study of factors in performing arts attendance.
Read MoreThe Alliance for Arts & Culture's Artists' Legal Outreach program and the Open Education Conference present:
a creative copyright conversation CCC
Read MoreThe RCMP E-Division Headquarters in Vancouver is moving to a new site in Surrey and has several free-standing furniture items available for redistribution to other government agencies, community-based organizations, not-for-profit groups, and charities.
Read MoreWomen in Film and Television Vancouver and William F. White are pleased to open the call for applications to the 2013 Production Management Mentorship. The mentorship this year is designed for the independent producer who is interested in increasing their knowledge of production management including the ins and out of equipment requirements and rentals as well as budgeting and resource planning for both low and high budget shows.
Read MoreThe City of Vancouver issued the following announcement today:
Vancouver City Council has awarded the lease of a City-owned warehouse at 281 Industrial Avenue to The Arts Factory, comprising Great Northern Way Scene Shop and Arts Factory Society, to be used as affordable, multi-tenant artist studios and production space.
Read MoreVancouver Opera will be hosting the 2013 Celebrate the Arts - Celebrate Volunteerism Conference on Saturday, February 9, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Michael and Inna O'Brian Centre for Vancouver Opera.
The Celebrate the Arts – Celebrate Volunteerism Conference promotes volunteerism in the arts in Vancouver and recognizes the contributions of volunteers by providing opportunities for education, networking and renewal.
Read MoreNews has been circulating fast and furious about the status of the Waldorf Hotel building and its creative team, via press releases, articles in local news outlets, and updates from Mayor Gregor Robertson's office.
We blogged about it last week just after the press release was issued by the Waldorf's creative team, announcing that they would close the doors on January 20.
Read MoreThe Canadian Screen Awards nominations, revealed Tuesday in Toronto, recognize excellence in Canadian film, television and digital media productions. 2013 marks the first gala awards, which combines the Genie film awards and Gemini television awards.
The awards gala, hosted by Canadian comedian Martin Short, will be nationally broadcast on Sunday, March 3, at 8:00 p.m. on CBC.
Read MoreIn this issue: A summary of four reports on public engagement and arts participation, including a Canadian discussion paper on public engagement, a British study that segments arts audiences, a Canadian study of factors in arts attendance, and a presentation on the changing demographics of arts attendance.
Read MoreThe Community and Neighbourhood Arts Development program supports artist and community-driven collaborations, cultural events and parades that celebrate and promote Vancouver's unique communities and neighbourhoods through arts and cultural activities ranging from amateur to professional practices.
Read MoreFormer Director of Artexte in Montreal, Sylvie Gilbert will be the new Head of Visual Arts at the Canada Council for the Arts, effective February 18.
TORONTO, January 10, 2013 - A new investment from the Harper Government will stimulate corporate sponsorship and investment in the arts and culture. Funding for artsVest, an initiative of the association Business for the Arts, was announced by the Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages.
Read MoreRecognized nationally as one of Canada's most prestigious awards for women, the YWCA Women of Distinction Awards honour women whose achievements contribute to the well-being and future of our community. The Awards also honour the businesses and organizations that support the wellness and diverse needs of their employees.
Read MoreAccording to results of a poll on access and availabilty of arts and heritage, the majority of Canadians support government involvement in arts and culture.
The Department of Canadian Heritage commissioned Phoenix Strategic Perspectives Inc. to conduct research with an objective of gathering information on Canadians' attitudes towards an array of issues relating to behaviours and values associated with arts and heritage.
Read MoreVancouver's arts community was shocked on Wednesday when a press release was issued by the operators of the historic Waldorf Hotel announcing they will shut down productions as of January 20 because of the sale of the complex to a developer.
The hotel was revitalized in 2010 when a 15-year lease was signed by a group of partners led by Thomas Anselmi, Ernesto Gomez, Scott Chen, and Daniel Fazio. They re-opened the Waldorf in October of that year with a vision to create a welcoming cultural hub in the heart of East Vancouver.
Read MoreA new report by Rowland Lorimer, director of SFU's Master of Publishing Program, highlights challenges facing BC's creative economy and proposes ways of boosting the sector.
The report, entitled Dreamcatcher: Towards a Creativity/Innovation Strategic Plan for British Columbia, addresses issues raised at the BCreative Conference which took place at SFU's Vancouver Campus in May, 2012.
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For Immediate Release
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January 9, 2013
Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development
BC creates new opportunities for arts funding
Read MoreThe Crazy8s Film Society is very pleased to announce the six winning teams of their 14th annual competition. Whittled down from the original +100 who applied in November, and following pitching, writing and intensive story editing workshops, emerge the following victorious projects:
Braindamage - Matt Leaf (Director/Writer) and Victoria Angell (Producer)
Read MoreCanada Council for the Arts has posted the following information about a funding opportunity from the European Commission's Directorate General for Education and Culture.
Note: This is not a Canada Council program, however, they are pleased to provide the following information about the EU Culture Programme and how you can access it.
About the Programme
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