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

The Alliance's Kevin Dale McKeown "Retires"

After seven years on staff with the Alliance for Arts + Culture, Kevin Dale McKeown has retired as our director of community engagement.

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Alliance Winter Workshop: The New Societies Act (Added Session)

Due to popular demand we've added a second session! Get the information necessary for your organization to effectively make the transition to the new Societies Act at this March 10 workshop. 

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Vancouver Opera Appoints Next General Director

Vancouver Opera has announced the appointment of Kim Gaynor as its next general director, replacing Jim Wright following his retirement at the end of this season. 

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Canada Council Info Session on New Funding Model

The Canada Council for the Arts is conducting an information session and a grant writing workshop in Vancouver for First Nations, Inuit and Métis artists and arts organizations. 

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Invitation to Attend an artsVest Workshop

Registration is now open for artsVest information sessions and sponsorship workshops in Kelowna and across Metro Vancouver.

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Premier Announces $15M For BC Music Fund

On February 11, Premier Christy Clark announced a $15-million grant toward the creation of a BC Music Fund to help support various activities in the music industry.

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Provincial Government Announces Creative Economy Strategy

The Province has allocated $1.5 million over three years towards shared creative spaces and a $300,000 investment over two years in artsVest BC.

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Alliance Winter Workshop: Foundations of Strategic Planning

Learn what strategic planning may look like for your organization and what additional resources are available to support those driving the process at our upcoming workshop, February 18.

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Patrick Street Productions Welcomes New General Manager

Patrick Street Productions has welcomed the organization's first general manager, Tammy Hampel. 

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Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden Appoints New Executive Director

Vincent Kwan has been appointed the new executive director of the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden in Vancouver. 

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Apply for 2016 Vancouver Cultural Infrastructure Grant

Vancouver-based non-profit organizations may be eligible to apply for funds to buy, build, renovate, or expand a cultural space. Deadline to apply is April 8. 

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Nominations Open For BftA Canadian Arts and Business Awards

Business for the Arts invites you to celebrate Canadian arts and business leaders' contributions to the arts by submitting a nomination for the 2016 Canadian Arts and Business Awards.

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Recipients of Kamloops 2016 Mayor’s Awards for the Arts Announced

Three artists and a business were named this year's recipients of the annual awards, which recognize artists and arts supporters in Kamloops and the Thompson Nicola Regional District,

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Hill Strategies Report on Volunteers and Donors

A new report by Hill Strategies Research examines the volunteer time and donations given to Canadian arts and culture organizations in 2013. 

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Call For Submissions to the 2016 Richmond Arts Awards

Do you know an artistic leader in the City of Richmond that deserves recognition? Is there a business or individual that has supported the arts in Richmond above and beyond the call of duty? Nominations are now open for the 2016 Richmond Arts Awards.

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BMO Theatre Open House

The Arts Club Theatre Company and Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival invite the public to experience the new BMO Theatre Centre in Vancouver at a free open house on Monday, February 15 from 4–8 p.m.

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City of Nanaimo Announces 2016 Culture & Heritage Award Recipients

Four individuals are being recognized for their significant contributions to making Nanaimo a culturally vibrant city. 

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Vancouver 2016 Cultural Infrastructure Grant Review

Vancouver arts and culture non-profit organization are invited to have their say on the Cultural Infrastructure Grant program and offer suggestions for improvement. Survey closes February 15! 

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Canada Council Seeks Input on Strategic Plan 2016-2021

The Canada Council for the Arts is conducting a survey of stakeholders to help guide decision-making about what its priorities should be for the next five years.

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Applications Accepted for The 3.7% Initiative

Are you a member of the 3.7%? Boca del Lupo is now accepting applications for The 3.7% Initiative, a program named for the low percentage of key creative roles in Canadian theatre held by ethnically and culturally diverse women. 

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