An Invitation to Meet the Minister
/Members of the arts and culture community are invited to meet the Hon. Peter Fassbender, BC's Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development, at a special reception on Tuesday, January 12, 2016.
Read MoreThe latest news on BC's arts, culture and heritage sector.
Artspoints Introductory Offer for Alliance Members
/Through the Alliance's Members' Advantage Program, Artspoints Rewards, a new loyalty/ticketing program for the arts, is offering Alliance members a preferred introductory rate of 25% off its service fee for a full year, season, or on a single event. Sign up by January 29 to receive this special offer.
Read MoreBC Museums Association Presents 2015 Awards for Outstanding Achievement
/Two individuals, two BC museums and galleries, and the City of Nanaimo have been recognized for their Outstanding Achievement at the BC Museums Association's annual awards.
Read MoreBC Communities on Culture Days Top Ten of 2015 Lists
/Richmond and West Kelowna/Westbank First Nation top the lists of cities and towns across the country with the highest number of registered Culture Days activities in 2015.
Read MoreHeritage BC Awards Nominations Deadline Extended to January 7
/You now have until January 7, 2016 to nominate an organization, group, business, government or an individual for the 35th Heritage BC Annual Awards Program.
Read MoreNew Arts Initiative Will Support Efforts to Welcome Syrian Refugees
/Starting in April 2016, the Canada Council’s new initiative will support arts organizations that wish to provide free access to refugees to a performance, exhibition or arts event in their communities.
Read MoreVSO Welcomes New Assistant Conductor For 2016-17
/The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra has appointed William Rowson as its new assistant conductor.
Read MoreRegistration Open for ArtStarts Showcase & Conference 2016
/Teachers, school or district administrators and community presenters are invited to attend the annual ArtStarts Showcase and Conference, taking place February 29 and March 1, 2016 in Vancouver.
Read MoreUpdates on Canada Council's New Funding Model
/The Canada Council for the Arts has provided further information and will host webinars in January about the six new funding programs that will replace their current granting programs by 2017.
Read MoreRegistration Now Open for Pacific Contact 2016
/Registration is now open for BC Touring Council's 40th Annual Pacific Contact 2016, March 31 through April 3 in Burnaby.
Read MoreCreative Sector Invited to Attend Inaugural #BCTECH Summit
/#BCTECH Summit, taking place January 18-19, will showcase BC's technology industry, including companies in the creative sector such as visual effects, gaming, digital animation and motion picture production.
Read MoreOnline Info Session for UBC Master of Museum Education Program
/UBC's Faculty of Education will host an online information session on Thursday, December 10 for the Master of Museum Education program, a part-time, 2.5 year graduate degree program open to participants across Canada. The program is delivered 90% online.
Read MoreMore Financial Assistance Available For Heritage Projects in 2016
/Vancouver Heritage Foundation has funds available that will allow them to grant additional projects in 2016. Anyone planning a heritage restoration or maintenance project in Vancouver is encouraged to contact them to find out more.
Read MoreSurveying Artists on Administrative and Promotional Aspects of Creative Work
/The Alliance is working cooperatively with consultants to explore ideas and concepts of building capacity for the creative sector. Artists are invited to complete a survey to test the level of interest in new ways of handling aspects of creative work.
Read MoreSurvey on the Social Impact of Dance
/Dance organizations across the country, at every level of practice and in any dance form, are invited to participate in a survey to provide insight into the way dance impacts Canadians.
Read MoreGet on the Map: War Monuments and Memorials in British Columbia
/Heritage BC is seeking public input for a war memorials and monuments project commemorating Canada’s contribution in the two World Wars from a BC perspective. Information gathered will be used to create an interactive online map.
Read MoreVancouver Art Gallery Welcomes New Chief Librarian
/The Vancouver Art Gallery has announced that Jane Devine Mejía has assumed the role of the Gallery’s chief librarian.
Read MoreTheatre Cares Raises $27,000 For Local Charities
/Theatre Cares has raised $27,000 to be distributed to the Actors’ Fund of Canada, the Performing Arts Lodge, AIDS Vancouver, Positive Living B.C., and the Stephen Lewis Foundation.
Read MoreSooke Arts Community Protests Proposed Grant Cuts
/Sooke arts organizations are rallying against proposed funding cuts from the Sooke District government.
Read MoreNominations Open For YWCA Women of Distinction Awards
/The 2016 Women of Distinction Awards category for Arts, Culture & Design is open for nominations.
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