Hill Strategies Reports on Cultural Volunteers and Donors in Canada
/Report funded by the Department of Canadian Heritage, the Canada Council for the Arts and the Ontario Arts Council
Read MoreThe latest news on BC's arts, culture and heritage sector.
Hill Strategies Reports on Visual Arts and Heritage Organizations
/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.
Read MoreThe latest installment of the Hill Strategies Arts Research Monitor
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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 Moreremix, vancouver
/The Alliance for Arts & Culture's Artists' Legal Outreach program and the Open Education Conference present:
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a creative copyright conversation CCC
Read More2013 BC Book Prizes Winners
/The 29th Annual Lieutenant Governor’s BC Book Prizes Gala took place on Saturday, May 4, 2013, at Government House in Victoria, BC.
The British Columbia Book Prizes celebrate the creative, diverse writers and publishers of British Columbia, as well as their contribution to the strength of Canada’s book publishing industry.
The 2013 prize winners are as follows:
Read MoreArts Summit 2013
/Over the years there have been many conversations about the need for a holistic approach to cultural policy and practice in British Columbia. At Arts Summit 2013 we plan to take the next steps towards a comprehensive and sustainable cultural framework for our province and begin a year-long process that will see us return to the table in 2014 with a document for discussion and adoption.
Read MorePrepare To Cast Your Ballot!
/British Columbia's provincial election takes place Tuesday, May 14, 2013.
Over 85,000 artists and cultural workers call British Columbia home and contribute to the provincial economy. The Alliance for Arts and Culture encourages its members to advocate for public awareness and government support for arts and culture in your own communities across the province. Make sure your voice is heard in this election by casting your ballot!
Read MoreCall for Submissions: Colin Campbell Award for Excellence in Technical Theatre
/The Colin Campbell Award for Excellence in Technical Theatre will be awarded annually to an individual at any stage of their career who has displayed excellence and commitment to the field of professional technical theatre in Metro Vancouver through their body of work.
Award Recipients will be honored annually at the Jessie Richardson Theatre Awards with a $500 Cash Prize and a certificate.
Read MoreThe Key Events List: A Helpful Guide For Event Planners. May 2013 Edition
/The Key Events List (pdf), compiled by your Alliance for Arts and Culture, lists upcoming events in and around Metro Vancouver through the next 12 months. The list is designed to be a helpful guide to event planners, who will find the roster helpful in avoiding scheduling conflicts. The list includes major cultural dates, opening nights, festivals, gala fundraisers and significant community events and activities.
Read MoreChanges to Special Occasion License Policies
/British Columbia's Liquor Control and Licensing Branch recently announced amendments to policies regarding Special Occasion Licenses (SOLs), effective April 1, 2013.
Amendments to the SOL policy exemption requirements relate to maximum drink prices and the number of consecutive days allowed for community festivals. The SOL prices are being adjusted in order to help offset the impact of the return of the PST as well as overall increased costs faced by community and charitable organizations since the prices were last adjusted in 2004.
Read MoreLandmark Study Sheds Light on Profound Benefits of the Performing Arts
/Performing arts presenting generates a wide range of benefits for Canadians, the communities they live in and society at large, according to a report prepared by Strategic Moves and released today by the Canadian Arts Presenting Association (CAPACOA).
Read MoreCapilano University Arts Programs Face Cuts
/Capilano University administrators recently announced plans to suspend several programs to eliminate a $1.3-million budget deficit.
On Friday, the university announced background information on its 2013-14 budget recommendations to eliminate the projected shortfall.
Read MoreCity Council Approves VAG Plan
/Vancouver city councillors have voted unanimously in favour of leasing the Larwill Park site for a new, purpose-built Vancouver Art Gallery.
On Wednesday afternoon, council approved a 99-year lease on the 1.8-acre site a few blocks away at 688 Cambie Street.
The VAG has outgrown the Robson Square site and is only able to exhibit 3% of its permanent collection at any given time in its current location. A new, larger space would enable the display of works that are presently kept in storage.
Read MoreCulture Days 2013 Pre-Registration Ends April 30!
/If you haven’t already, now is the time to pre-register your Culture Days activity. Register your activity by midnight EDT next Tuesday, April 30 and you will be promoted in the Culture Days’ national spring communications campaign during the first National Congress on Culture.
Read MoreA Move for the Museum of Vancouver?
/The Museum of Vancouver has announced its commitment to find an optimal location that will complement its provocative, award-winning programs and exhibitions.
With the announcement this week of Vancouver city council's approval of the plan to lease Larwill Park to accommodate a new Vancouver Art Gallery, many have suggested the VAG's current building on West Georgia as a new home for the MOV.
Read MoreArts Summit 2013 - New Speaker Announcement
/BC's arts, culture, and heritage community leaders will gather at Arts Summit 2013 for two days of brainstorming and visioning as we take the first steps towards developing a comprehensive and sustainable cultural framework for our province.
Read MoreArtsVoteBC: Keeping Arts on the Election Agenda
/As you know, on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 British Columbians will go to the polls. Are the arts a priority for this election's candidates?
"Arts Vote" is a non-partisan, grassroots social media movement everywhere elections are happening. Initially activated in some Canadian municipal elections, its purpose is to keep arts and culture on the agenda of election campaigns and increase voter turnout among arts supporters.
Read MoreFormer Children's Festival's Artistic Director Dies at 60
/Marjorie Eleanor MacLean, BA; BFA; M.ED (Leadership), Teaching Degree in Fine Arts - March 2, 1953 – April 18, 2013.
Read MoreFinalists Announced for Richmond Arts Awards
/Eighteen finalists are vying in six categories for recognition in the fifth annual Richmond Arts Awards presented by Canadian Western Bank.
The annual awards, established to recognize the achievements and contributions to the arts by Richmond residents, artists, educators, organizers and business leaders, were developed in 2009 by the City of Richmond in partnership with the Richmond Arts Coalition and are presented with the support of Richmond News and Tempest Development Group.
Read MoreCity of Vancouver Invites Submissions for 2013 Book Award
/Authors and publishers of books that contribute to the appreciation and understanding of Vancouver’s history, unique character or the achievements of its residents are invited to submit entries for the 25th annual City of Vancouver Book Award.
The winning book can be of any genre and will demonstrate excellence in content, illustration, design, and/or format. To be eligible, books must be published in 2012 or 2013 and meet the application criteria.
All entries must include: four copies of the book, a $20 submission fee, and a completed entry form.
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