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

Salt Spring National Art Prize Announces Finalists

Twenty-three British Columbians are among the 52 Canadian artists selected as finalists for Canada’s newest national art prize.

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Artspoints Rewards Rolls Out in BC

The world's first customer rewards program for the arts has launched in BC, enabling the public to earn and redeem points when buying tickets to the arts.

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Register Your Culture Days Event Early to Be Included In Publicity Campaign

If you haven't already registered an activity for Culture Days, now's the time! Register your event before July 31, 2015 to be included in the BC Culture Days Publicity Campaign. 

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Final Call for Mayor's Arts Awards Nominations!

Submit a nomination for Vancouver's Mayor's Arts Awards! Community nominations close Friday, July 17. 

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Last Chance for Applications to Free Arts Mentorship Program for Teens

Young people between the ages of 13-18 who are currently in or have been in the foster care system are invited to take the lead in arts based community projects by participating in this year's YoungStarters program. Program application deadline is July 10, 2015. 

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International Symposium on Electronic Arts Returns to Canada

One of the world's most prominent international arts and technology events takes place this year in Vancouver, August 14-19.

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Nominations Deadline Extended for 2015 BC Creative Achievement Awards

The Carter Wosk BC Creative Achievement Awards for Applied Art and Design celebrate those who, through their creativity, contribute to the cultural and economic fabric of British Columbia. The deadline for nominations for the 2015 Awards has been extended to July 13, 2015.

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Renegade Productions and City of Vancouver Work Together

Renegade Productions is looking forward to some renovations that will both address the safety concerns of the city, and also bring added functionality and comfort to their clients.

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New Societies Act Workshop

The NPCLO will be hosting a workshop to help guide your organization through the New Societies Act transition.

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Port Moody Arts Centre Appoints New Executive Director

The Port Moody Arts Centre Society is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephen Torrence as Executive Director, effective July 2, 2015.

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Deadline Extended for Mayor's Arts Awards Nominations!

Celebrate those who have made exceptional contributions to the arts in Vancouver by submitting a nomination for the 2015 Mayor's Arts Awards! The deadline has been extended to Friday, July 17, 2015.

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Stella Harvey Named 2015 Whistler Champion of Arts & Culture

Stella Harvey, founder and organizer of the Whistler Writers Festival, has been named the 2015 Whistler Champion of Arts & Culture. 

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Alliance Launches BC Culture Survey

The Alliance is engaged in a comprehensive research project to improve and summarize the information available on the arts and culture sector and its impacts in British Columbia’s society and economy.  Take the survey today!

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Théâtre la Seiziéme sweeps Jessie Richardson Theatre Awards

The 33rd annual Jessie Richardson Theatre Awards were held Monday, June 22 at the Commodore Ballroom.

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The New Societies Act: Don’t Panic. Be Prepared.

Non Profit Charities Legal Outreach provides valuable information to help you with making the transition to the new Societies Act. 

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One More Week to Submit a Nomination for the Mayor's Arts Awards!

Celebrate those who have made exceptional contributions to the arts in Vancouver by submitting a nomination for the 2015 Mayor's Arts Awards. Deadline for nominations is noon on July 3, 2015.

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Hill Strategies Research on Arts, Health, and Well-being

This issue of Hill Strategies' Arts Research Monitor focuses on the connections between the arts, health, and well-being, including a report on art and the health of Aboriginal Peoples, a presentation on the arts and well-being, a summary of international research into the long-term connections between the arts and health, as well as a study of the neurochemical impacts of music. 

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Vancouver's Year of Reconciliation Public Art Series Receives International Recognition

The Americans for the Arts' Public Art Network recognized the City of Vancouver's Year of Reconciliation Public Art series as one of 31 outstanding projects created in 2014. 

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Put Your #CulturalSpace On the Map

Help illustrate the story of Vancouver's galleries, studios and other visual exhibition spaces!

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Call for Applications: John Hobday Awards in Arts Management

Applications are due Sept. 30 for the John Hobday Awards, which recognize outstanding established and mid-career arts managers in Canadian professional arts organizations.

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