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.
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.
Premier Christy Clark and British Columbia Achievement chair Keith Mitchell announced today that Modris Eksteins is the winner of the 2013 British Columbia National Award for Canadian Non-Fiction for "Solar Dance: Genius, Forgery and the Crisis of Truth in the Modern Age."
On January 26, 2013 CAPACOA announced the winners of the 2011-2012 CAPACOA Awards, recognizing excellence in the field of live performance touring and presenting, at its annual Awards Gala Dinner.
The Canada Council for the Arts, in collaboration with Full Circle, is pleased to invite Aboriginal artists and arts organizations to attend a free grant writing information session. Presenters will include the British Columbia Arts Council and the First Peoples Heritage, Language and Culture Council.
The Order of British Columbia offers British Columbians a golden opportunity to take part in the public recognition of individuals who demonstrate outstanding achievement, excellence and distinction in their particular fields of endeavour.
The Association of Book Publishers of British Columbia has issued the following press release:
February 1, 2013
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Today’s announcement that Heritage House Publishing has acquired all the assets of former D &M Publishers’ imprint, Greystone Books, is welcome news for the BC book publishing industry recently rocked with the dismal news that D&M had filed for creditor protection.
The Prime Minister's Volunteer Awards recognize the exceptional contributions of volunteers, local businesses and innovative not-for-profit organizations in improving the well-being of families and their communities.
News Release issued by the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development
For Immediate Release 2013CSCD0006-000156
Jan. 31, 2013
VICTORIA – The BC government is launching BC Creative Futures, a three-part strategy to support sustainable, long-term success for the province’s creative sector, Community, Sport and Cultural Development Minister Bill Bennett said today.
Do you know an artistic leader that deserves recognition? Is there a business or individual that has supported the arts in Richmond above and beyond the call of duty? Can you think of a young person that excels in the arts?
Report funded by the Department of Canadian Heritage, the Canada Council for the Arts and the Ontario Arts Council
The Arts and Individual Well-Being in Canada, the 39th report in the Statistical Insights on the Arts series, examines whether connections exist between Canadians' cultural activities and their personal well-being.
NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release 2013CSCD0004-000114 Jan. 25, 2013
VICTORIA - Community, Sport and Cultural Development Minister Bill Bennett congratulated an acclaimed B.C. artistic director/choreographer and a successful self-taught visual artist recently appointed as new members of the BC Arts Council (BCAC) board.
From the Office of Mayor Gregor Robertson, January 23, 2013:
Mayor Gregor Robertson will support a motion at next week’s City Council meeting to identify and provide stronger protection for Vancouver’s arts and culture spaces. The motion from Councillor Heather Deal will begin a process for recognizing and mapping artistic and cultural assets in the city, including venues and spaces that may be at risk of redevelopment.
Friends and fans of tap legend Jeni LeGon are invited to a screening of the NFB documentary of her life "Living In A Great Big Way" at 7 p.m. on Monday, February 4 at the VanCity Theatre.
Admission is FREE and reservations can be made at the VIFF online ticket site. The site will give prompts for creating your own VIFF account, which will make future ticket purchases to the Festival and other events easier.
