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

Call for Submissions: The John Moffat & Larry Lillo Award

Call for Submissions: The John Moffat & Larry Lillo Award

The John Moffat & Larry Lillo Award is an annual Award, established in memory of John and Larry, intended to assist mature West Coast theatre artists...

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The Key Events List: A Helpful Guide For Event Planners. April 2014 Edition

The Key Events List: A Helpful Guide For Event Planners. April 2014 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...

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StepUp BC Web Portal Offers Free H/R Resources To Non-Profit Sector

Are you having difficulty recruiting and retaining talent for your organization?

Are you struggling to create a compelling package of employee rewards to compete with the private and public sectors?

Have you developed a plan for leadership training and succession?

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City Announces New Director of Vancouver Civic Theatres

City Announces New Director of Vancouver Civic Theatres

The City of Vancouver's Cultural Services department announced today the appointment of Sandra Gajic as the new director of the Vancouver Civic Theatres, effective June 9, 2014...

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Call for Submissions: The John Moffat & Larry Lillo Award

The John Moffat & Larry Lillo Award is an annual Award, established in memory of John and Larry, intended to assist mature West Coast theatre artists to further their artistic development. It will take the form of a $2,000 cash award. Applications will be considered for projects, courses, or to fulfil your heart’s desire.

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VPL Offers Free Space To Culture Days Organizers

VPL Offers Free Space To Culture Days Organizers

Six branches of the Vancouver Public Library (VPL) are making free spaces available to event organizers who have a great idea for BC Culture Days but no venue for their activity.

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Submit a Book for the City of Vancouver Book Award

Submit a Book for the City of Vancouver 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 annual City of Vancouver Book Award.

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PuSh Festival Welcomes New Managing Director

PuSh Festival Welcomes New Managing Director

Roxanne Duncan will join the PuSh International Performing Arts Festival as the new managing director effective June 2, 2014. 

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Howard Jang to Leave Arts Club Theatre Company for SFU

Howard Jang to Leave Arts Club Theatre Company for SFU

After serving as the company's executive director for the past 14 years, Howard Jang will bid farewell to the Arts Club Theatre on June 30. 

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City Announces New Director of Vancouver Civic Theatres

The City of Vancouver's Cultural Services department announced today the appointment of Sandra Gajic as the new director of the Vancouver Civic Theatres, effective June 9, 2014. 

Gajic is relocating to Vancouver from Edmonton where she has held the position of executive director of Shumka Dancers, a Ukrainian dance troupe, since June 2013. 

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Howard Jang to Leave Arts Club Theatre Company for SFU

After serving as the company's executive director for the past 14 years, Howard Jang will bid farewell to the Arts Club Theatre on June 30. 

Simon Fraser University has appointed Jang as the new director of SFU Woodward’s Cultural Unit. In addition to this new role, Jang will also serve as professor of professional practice within SFU's School for the Contemporary Arts.

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Actsafe "Speaking of Safety" Town Hall Meeting

Actsafe "Speaking of Safety" Town Hall Meeting

If workplace safety is important to you, consider attending Actsafe’s upcoming town hall discussion on safety in BC’s film industry.  

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Alliance Spring Workshop: Requirements of the new Canada Not-For-Profit Corporations Act

The Alliance, in partnership with Artists Legal Outreach (ALO), presents a workshop to help federally registered non-profit organizations understand the steps they must take to transition to the new Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act by the October 17, 2014 deadline.  

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Canada Post Introduces Relief on Postage Rate Increases

Canada Post has announced some temporary and permanent relief measures to support small businesses and charities in response to widespread concern over recently announced postage rate hikes which take effect on March 31, 2014.

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Alliance Spring Workshop: Requirements of the new Canada Not-For-Profit Corporations Act

Alliance Spring Workshop: Requirements of the new Canada Not-For-Profit Corporations Act

The Alliance, in partnership with Artists Legal Outreach (ALO), presents a workshop to help federally registered non-profit organizations understand the steps they must take to transition to the new Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act by the October 17, 2014 deadline.  

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Registration Open For 2014 Culture Days

Registration Open For 2014 Culture Days

Registration is now open for participation in this year’s BC Culture Days, taking place September 26, 27, and 28, and a series of workshops will be offered across the province for event organizers interested in knowing more about this nation-wide initiative.

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Canada Post Introduces Relief on Postage Rate Increases

Canada Post Introduces Relief on Postage Rate Increases

Canada Post has announced some temporary and permanent relief measures to support small businesses and charities in response to widespread concern over recently announced postage rate hikes which take effect on March 31, 2014.

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Fifty Days to the Supreme Court

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. 

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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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Registration Open For 2014 Culture Days

Registration is now open for participation in this year’s BC Culture Days, taking place September 26, 27, and 28, and a series of workshops will be offered across the province for event organizers interested in knowing more about this nation-wide initiative.

Register before midnight April 30 for a chance to win a trip to the National Congress on Culture:Creating & Sustaining a Daily National Habit, May 22 and 23 in Winnipeg. 

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