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

YVR Art Foundation Announces 2015 Scholarship Winners

Nine BC First Nations artists have been recognized for creative excellence by the YVR Art Foundation. 

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The Leon and Thea Koerner Foundation Transitions to New Format

In late 2015 the Leon and Thea Koerner Foundation will transition from being a grantmaker to an endowment that will support the new Leon and Thea Koerner Award.

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Inaugural President and Board of Directors Announced for BC Artscape

Genevieve Bucher has been named the inaugural president of BC Artscape, the non-profit, independent organization established to make space for creativity and transform communities in British Columbia.

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Register to Attend Victoria or Metro Vancouver Community Cultural Roundtables

Second session in Vancouver added! RSVP now to join your arts, culture, and heritage colleagues in a province-wide conversation in your community about the development of a cultural policy framework for British Columbia. 

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Westbank First Nation Wins Culture Days 2014 Cities For People Award

Westbank First Nation has been awarded the Culture Days 2014 Cities For People Award.

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Introducing "BC Creates"

BC Creates is a communications initiative established to celebrate and engage British Columbia in the story of the Province’s vibrant creative economy. 

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New Initiative: The Canada 150 Fund

The new Canada 150 Fund supports initiatives that will be delivered during the 150th anniversary period in 2017.

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One Week Until TRACKS: 7th Canadian Community Play & Arts Symposium!

The TRACKS: 7th Canadian Community Play & Arts Symposium brings together indigenous and settler/immigrant artists who collaborate to create art with, for and about community.

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Richard Evans at Arts Summit 2015 - Registration Open!

Plan to join your arts, culture, and heritage colleagues Thursday and Friday, June 18 and 19 for Arts Summit 2015 at the Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre, presented by your BC Alliance for Arts + Culture.

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Hill Strategies Research on Performing Arts and Theatres

The latest issue of Arts Research Monitor focuses on the situation of theatres and other performing arts organizations in Canada, including summaries of a survey of performing arts organizations, a fact sheet on theatre, a survey of the importance of theatre in Canadian communities, and a report on challenges and opportunities in “the changing theatre landscape”.

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"On The Map: Arts & Health in BC" Final Report and Map Now Available

Do you work in the arts sector, the health sector or somewhere in between?  Arts Health BC’s On The Map: Arts & Health in BC project provides a glimpse into how arts and health intersect in BC.

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2015 BC Culture Days Ambassador Announced

BC Culture Days has named Vernon artist and public engagement advocate Amanda Shatzko the 2015 winner of the BC Culture Days Ambassador and Awards Program.

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Congratulations to the BCTC Award Winners!

Congratulations to the 2015 nominees and recipients of the BC Touring Council annual awards.

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BC Book Prizes 2015 Winners Announced

The West Coast Book Prize Society congratulates all of the winners of the 2015 BC Book Prizes.

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Creative City Summit Call for Presentations

CCNC invites members and non-members to submit peer-to-peer presentations for the upcoming Creative City Summit in Kelowna, BC, from October 27 to 29, 2015

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Richmond Arts Awards Finalists Announced

Eighteen finalists are being recognized in the seventh annual Richmond Arts Awards. The winners will be announced at a special ceremony on May 12, at City Hall.

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Countdown to Culture Days National Congress!

Save the Date for Culture Days' National Congress 2015 in Edmonton, Alberta.

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Call for Presentations, Panels and Demonstrations at Paper Points North

The Friends of Dard Hunter, a contemporary hand papermaking organization, is inviting submissions of proposals for talks, panels and demonstrations for Paper Points North, their 2015 annual meeting held this year at the Banff Centre.

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Call for Nominations: Governor General's Awards in Visual and Media Arts

The nomination period for the 2016 Governor General's Awards in Visual and Media Arts is now open.

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Residents Lead The Way To A More Connected, Creative Future in Vancouver’s West End

After a very successful (and lively!) first community consultation last month, WE Arts will hold its second of three community events on April 19 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Empire Landmark Hotel on Robson Street.

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