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:
remix, vancouver
a creative copyright conversation CCC
Read MoreBramwell Tovey to Receive 2013 Friends of Canadian Music Award
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Vancouver-based conductor, composer and pianist Bramwell Tovey will be presented with the 2013 Friends of Canadian Music Award on September 30.
The award, presented by the Canadian League of Composers (CLC) and the Canadian Music Centre (CMC), honours those who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to Canadian composers and their music. It is accompanied by a cash prize of $2000.
Read MoreGateway Theatre Announces New Strategic Plan to 2028
/Richmond's Gateway Theatre announced today (September 25) a three-phase, 15-year strategic plan which will add four major elements to its programming and offerings.
According to the news release issued, Gateway 2028 "will introduce inclusive, culturally diverse programs that connect the community. The plan will bridge the gap between our region's demographics and our audience composition, augment our reputation nationally and abroad, safeguard our company's sustainability, and respect the concerns of our existing stakeholders."
Read MoreJoin the BC Kickoff for Culture Days in Victoria's Centennial Square!
/The City of Victoria, the Victoria African & Caribbean Cultural Society, and Societé francophone de Victoria will host a free public event at Centennial Square beginning at 4 p.m. on Friday, September 27 to officially launch Culture Days in British Columbia.
Read MoreArts Leaders Among 12 Honoured with Order of British Columbia
/Twelve exceptional civic leaders were honoured this week at Government House in Victoria with the province’s highest form of recognition, the Order of British Columbia. Among the recipients, two—Christopher Gaze and Charles Jago—are recognized for their achievements and contributions to the arts. Gaze, a 2012 recipient, was invested on Monday having missed last year’s ceremony.
Read MoreApplications Now Being Accepted to National Conductors' Symposium
/The Vancouver Chamber Choir's 34th National Conductors' Symposium is an opportunity to take part in master classes with Canada's premier choral ensemble January 20-25, 2014 in Vancouver.
Read MoreVancouver Review Media is Now Online!
/Vancouver Review magazine published its final print issue in the fall of 2011. Since that time, nearly all of the distributors and outlets which sold the publication have vanished. Basically, the magazine industry and, specifically, the market for general interest arts and cultural magazines had collapsed.
Read MoreFinancial Fitness Workshops for Not-for-Profit Arts & Cultural Groups
/Vancity and the City of Vancouver have recently partnered to present a series of Financial Fitness seminars designed to help arts and cultural groups with the basics of operating financially healthy and resilient organizations.
Read MoreVancouver Recital Society Appoints New Executive Director
/Jean Hodgins, President of the Vancouver Recital Society (VRS) Board of Directors, has announced the appointment of Sean Bickerton as Executive Director of the Vancouver Recital Society, effective October 4, 2013.
Read MorePerforming Arts Japan Grant
/This year, The Japan Foundation is again offering a special performing arts Japan grant to qualifying Canadian organizations.
The Performing Arts Japan (PAJ) program was originally designed for the cultural exchange of performing arts between the US and Japan, therefore funds were not fully available for Canadian participants.
Read MoreRaincity Rap Festival and Conference
/Presented by MISCELLANEOUS Productions, Raincity Rap festival and conference on October 4-5, 2013 features hip hop artists Maestro Fresh Wes, Kinnie Starr and Chin Injeti during two days of industry panels, in-depth interviews, exclusive jam sessions, specific all-ages and free performances, and a closing night urban music contest.
Read MoreNominees Announced for UBCP/ACTRA Awards
/Nominees for the 2013 UBCP/ACTRA Awards in five performance categories were announced this week. The awards honour BC actors and aim to raise the profile of the province’s talent.
The gala event, honouring five UBCP Members for work done in the past year, will be held on November 24, 2013 at the Vancouver Playhouse.
The nominees are:
Best Actress
Read MoreFree Seminar: Creating Sustainable Funding For Your Nonprofit
/Here is your chance to be introduced to the 4-step Benevon Model for Sustainable Funding, a systematic, mission-based approach to fundraising for nonprofit organizations of all types and sizes.
Benevon Founder and CEO, Terry Axelrod will provide an overview of this process for engaging and developing relationships with mission-focused individual donors.
Read MoreNominations Open for 2014 BC Community Achievement Awards
/The British Columbia Community Achievement Awards celebrate British Columbians who go above and beyond in their dedication and service to others and who devote time and energy to making their communities more caring, dynamic, beautiful, healthy, and unique. They inspire by their example.
Read MoreVancouver Heritage Foundation Welcomes New Executive Director
/Vancouver Heritage Foundation has bid a fond farewell to Diane Switzer, who has retired after 14 years as VHF's Executive Director.
Judith Mosley joins VHF this week as its new Executive Director, bringing to the position a background in marketing and heritage conservation.
Read MoreArtistic & Managing Director of Théâtre la Seizième Wins Prix Marcus-Banque Nationale
/The winners of the Prix Marcus-Banque Nationale, offered by the Fondation pour l’avancement du théâtre francophone au Canada, and supported by the National Arts Centre and National Bank of Canada, were announced at the NAC’s Fourth Stage on September 10.
Read MoreGranville Island Cultural Society Welcomes New Executive Director
/The Granville Island Cultural Society (GICS) is bidding farewell to its current Executive Director and welcoming a new incumbent.
After six years as Executive Director, Hazel Currie is retiring from arts administration at the end of October, 2013. Following an in-depth search the Society has selected Barbara Chirinos as Ms. Currie’s successor.
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