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

Nominations Open for 2016 City of Nanaimo Culture & Heritage Awards

The City of Nanaimo invites public nominations for their 2016 Culture & Heritage Awards by the November 17 deadline.

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Emily Carr University Ranked 9th in the World by Red Dot Design Award

Emily Carr University of Art + Design has received a 2015 Red Dot Design Award, placing it within the top ten Design Universities in the Americas and Europe. 

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City of Vancouver Permit Fee Assistance for Cultural Spaces

If you’re renovating, constructing, or adapting the use of a non-profit cultural space, you could be eligible for a grant to help pay for development- or building-permit fees.

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Vancouver Art Gallery Unveils New Design

On Tuesday, September 29, 2015 the Vancouver Art Gallery presented a conceptual design for a new gallery that will be double the size of its current building in downtown Vancouver.

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Save the Date for the 2015 Mayor's Arts Awards

The 2015 Mayor's Arts Awards and City of Vancouver Book Award will be presented by Mayor Gregor Robertson at a public awards ceremony on November 12 at the Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre in Vancouver.  

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Applications Open for City of Richmond's Arts & Culture Grant Program

The City of Richmond allocates grant funding for arts and cultural organizations that provide programming and activities for the benefit of Richmond artists and residents. Apply by the November 20, 2015 deadline.

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New Societies Act Workshop in Nanaimo

Find out what you need to know to effectively transition your organization to the new Societies Act without losing sleep. 

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VSO Announces New President Kelly Tweeddale

Kelly Tweeddale has been announced as the new president of the Vancouver Symphony Society and VSO School of Music Society, beginning this November.

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2015 Election Update: Party Positions on Arts & Culture

2015 Election Update: Party Positions on Arts & Culture

With the federal election less than a month away, members of the arts and culture community are keenly listening for mention of our sector in party platforms. We've provided a summary to help you make an informed decision when you go to the polls. 

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Alliance Recommendations on 2016 Provincial Budget

The Alliance encourages members of the arts and culture community to provide feedback on next year's provincial budget through the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services consultations. We presented to the Committee at a Vancouver public hearing in September and made several recommendations with respect to our sector.

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Final Weeks to Register for 2015 BCACG Symposium

BC Association for Charitable Gaming's annual two-day symposium, held this year on October 6-7, provides an opportunity for community organizations across the province to gather for dialogue, networking and learning. 

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City Opera Receives $127,000 Towards Creation of Missing Women Opera

Vancouver Foundation has provided a grant of $127,000 in support of City Opera's next commission, Missing Women, premiering in November 2017.

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Hill Strategies Research on Arts Statistics and Management

This issue of Arts Research Monitor includes four reports on the situation of the arts and not-for-profit management, including detailed benchmarks of the performance of U.S. arts organizations, a report on management standards for Canadian charities and not-for-profit organizations, an article on the knowledge needs of arts organizations, and a survey of digital marketing by U.S. performing arts organizations.

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Roedde House Museum Appoints New Manager

Annika Penner has been appointed museum manager at the Roedde House Museum, Vancouver’s late-Victorian house museum situated in Vancouver's West End.

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Vancouver Plans For Canada’s 150th Anniversary in 2017

City of Vancouver staff invite you to attend a visioning session to share ideas and thoughts about how to commemorate 2017 in Vancouver.

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Your Invitation to the BC Culture Days Provincial Launch

Now in its sixth year, with more than 500 activities registered to date, BC Culture Days will kick off in the City of Richmond with a free public celebration on September 24 at the Britannia Shipyards in Steveston Village. 

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2015 Federal Budget Analysis

The Canadian Conference of the Arts, the Canadian Arts Coalition and the Saskatchewan Arts Alliance have released an analysis of the 2015 Federal Budget which examines federal funding for the arts and culture sector for the 2015-2016 fiscal year. 

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Limited Time Offer to Double Your Reward Points with Artspoints

If you haven't yet purchased tickets using the new Artspoints secure ticketing site, now is a great time to give it a try. 

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2015 Canada Council Prizes Announced

Each year the Canada Council for the Arts awards five prizes, one each in music, dance, theatre, architecture, and visual arts.

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Registration Open for Free Legal Pitfall Workshop Series

The workshop series, taking place in September and October, includes topics such as Governance (Society Act), Privacy, Employment, Contracts, Leasing and Compliance. Register early - space is limited!

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