The latest news on BC's arts, culture and heritage sector.

Fifty Days to the Supreme Court

Artists will head to the Supreme Court in just 50 days to defend their right to minimum artist fees at the National Gallery of Canada. 

For the last 11 years, the organizations that represent visual artists, CARFAC and RAAV, have been trying to negotiate standards for the payment of artists at the National Gallery that would be binding – similar to a minimum wage.

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Work of Art Conference for Visual Artists

Work of Art Conference for Visual Artists

"Work of Art" will take place Saturday, April 26, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Newton Cultural Centre in Surrey. The conference tackles many aspects of how to be a creative artists AND pay the bills. 

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Call for Qualifications for Port Moody Overpass Public Art Project

Call for Qualifications for Port Moody Overpass Public Art Project

The City of Port Moody is seeking artists, or artist teams, interested in creating artwork to enhance the Moody Street overpass. The potential opportunities for artwork include the three main portions of the retaining walls, the centre of the rounded portion of the pathway, and the surface of the pedestrian/cycling pathway.

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UBC Receives Donation of $1.2 Million Photo Collection

UBC Receives Donation of $1.2 Million Photo Collection

A collection of rare historical photos from the early days of British Columbia will be preserved, digitized and made public through the University of British Columbia, thanks to a $1.2 million donation from Vancouver art collectors Uno and Dianne Langmann.

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Vancouver Biennale Brings Art Superstars to Town

Vancouver Biennale Brings Art Superstars to Town

Internationally renowned artists Ai Weiwei, Vik Muniz, Jonathan Borofski, Lawrence Paul Yuxweluptun, and Andy Goldsworthy are among those whose public art installations will soon appear across Metro Vancouver as part of the upcoming Vancouver Biennale

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BC Artist Jayce Salloum Among Winners of Governor General's Awards in Visual and Media Arts

BC Artist Jayce Salloum Among Winners of Governor General's Awards in Visual and Media Arts

Vancouver media artist Jayce Salloum has been named one of eight Canadian recipients of the 2014 Governor General's Awards in Visual and Media Arts.

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