Federal Government Announces Support to Build Capacity of BC’s Creative Industries
/On January 23, the federal government announced $1.2 million in funding to Creative BC to build the capacity of British Columbia’s creative industries.
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Winners of CAPACOA Awards Announced
/BC's Lindy Sisson and Margot Holmes are among the winners of the CAPACOA Awards, which recognize excellence in the field of live performance touring and presenting.
Read MoreA New Year, A New Look
/Today we're pleased to launch the new website for the Alliance for Arts + Culture, the updated Alliance News weekly newsletter, and updated branding.
Read MoreCanada Council Announces Overhaul of Granting Structure
/News of significant change at the Canada Council was announced at its Annual Public Meeting.
Read MoreVancouver Park Board Names Artists for 2015 Fieldhouse Studio Program
/More than 30 Vancouver artists, musicians, and performers have been selected for multi-year residencies in nine former park caretaker cottages throughout the city.
Read MoreApplications Open For City of Vancouver's Arts and Culture Policy Council
/Be a voice for Vancouver's creative community! Applications are now open for the City of Vancouver's Arts and Culture Policy Council, a 15 member City Council appointed body. This is a great opportunity to help shape cultural policy.
Read MoreBC Artscape Announces Cultural Space Development Mentorship and Coaching Program
/Does your organization have a cultural space development project that would benefit from mentorship and coaching support?
Read MoreCanada Council Annual Public Meeting
/On January 20, 2015 from 1-3 p.m. PST, tune into the livestream of Canada Council for the Arts' 2015 Annual Public Meeting.
Read MoreNew Study on BC's Music Industry
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A recent music industry sector profile was prepared by PricewaterhouseCoopers on behalf of Creative BC.
Read MoreInfo Session: Robson Redux Design-Build Competition
/Are you an architect, designer, or artist interested in entering VIVA Vancouver's Robson Redux competition this summer to build the next public installation in the 800-block of Robson Street? Attend an information session to learn more.
Read MoreRegistration Open For 2015 Celebrate the Arts – Celebrate Volunteerism Conference
/Registration is now open for the 2015 Celebrate the Arts – Celebrate Volunteerism Conference, taking place Saturday, January 31 at the Michael and Inna O’Brian Centre for Vancouver Opera.
Read MoreAlcuin Society 2014 Book Design Competition
/The Alcuin Society is now accepting submissions for its 33rd national book design competition, The 2014 Alcuin Society Awards for Excellence in Book Design in Canada.
Read MoreCulture Days Webinar Series 2015
/Culture Days offers valuable resources for artists throughout the year. This new webinar series will help participants develop new skills, broaden their knowledge and strengthen their public engagement practices overall.
Read MoreSeven Local Artists Receive Studio Awards from City of Vancouver
/Local artists including painters, dancers, and filmmakers will receive inexpensive or reduced rent studios or live-work spaces from the City of Vancouver.
Read MoreCity of Vancouver Seeks Input for Budget
/To aid in developing the 2015 annual budget, the City of Vancouver is conducting an online questionnaire to gather feedback about its services and programs that are most important to the public, and you’re invited to have your say.
Read MoreBallet BC Leader Named to Forty Under 40 List
/Branislav Henselmann, Ballet BC's executive director, is among 40 individuals being recognized by Business in Vancouver (BIV) for accomplishing outstanding achievements before the age of 40.
Read MoreArtStarts Showcase & Conference Registration Now Open
/Educators, administrators and community presenters interested in booking performances for young audiences can register now to attend the 2015 ArtStarts Showcase and Conference.
Read MoreHill Strategies Research on the Situation of Artists in Canada
/In this issue of Hill Strategies' Arts Research Monitor: Summaries of five reports on the situation of artists in Canada, including three reports containing national, provincial, territorial, and local data on all types of artists, as well as two reports on visual artists.
Read MoreNominations Open for 2015 YWCA Metro Vancouver Women of Distinction Awards
/Do you know a woman who has made exceptional contributions to the fields of arts, culture or design in Metro Vancouver? Submit a nomination by January 22!
Read MoreInnovative Legal Self-Assessment Tool Now Available to Non-Profits
/The Non Profit and Charities Legal Outreach provides a new legal self-assessment tool for the non-profit sector. Its aim is to help identify legal flashpoints early and therefore reduce risks associated with any issues that may be present in five areas of law: governance, privacy, leasing/contracts, employment, human rights, and CRA compliance.
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