Authors and publishers of books that contribute to the appreciation and understanding of Vancouver’s history, unique character or the achievements of its residents are invited to submit entries for the annual City of Vancouver Book Award.
Read MoreThe City of New Westminster has confirmed its intention to take ownership of the Massey Theatre land and building from School District 40, and work together with the province to invest in seismic upgrades to the theatre.
Read MoreThe Vancouver School Board is proposing 2016/17 budget cuts which would include the elimination of the elementary band and strings program and the district’s Fine and Performing Arts Coordinator position. The Coalition for Music Education in BC has written an open letter on the matter to the VSB chair.
Read MoreArtists, arts organizations, cultural workers and community organizers are invited to participate in a free workshop in preparation for the 2016 Culture Days weekend. Sessions are now scheduled in Abbotsford, Victoria, Kamloops, White Rock, and Smithers.
Read MoreDue to popular demand we've added yet another session! Get the information necessary for your organization to effectively make the transition to the new Societies Act at this April 27 workshop.
Read MoreNominate someone from your team of workers and supporters for a City of Vancouver's Mayor's Arts Award for Volunteerism, Business Support, Philanthropy, or Arts Board Member of the Year. Community nominations close April 25!
Read MoreOver 190 submissions of World War monuments and memorials in communities across the province have been included so far in an interactive map as part of a project initiated by Heritage BC last year.
Read MoreJoin the Alliance on June 9 at Anvil Centre in New Westminster for re:generation / BC Cultural Roundtable 2016, where all generations of cultural leaders will come together to plot the future. Registration is now open!
Read MoreThe Alliance’s Board of Directors regretfully announces the departure of executive director Rob Gloor in mid-June. Rob has accepted the position of executive director at West Vancouver’s performing arts venue, Kay Meek Centre, effective June 21.
Read MoreA busy day in BC book news: Alan Twigg has been named recipient of the Lieutenant Governor's Award for Literary Excellence, and April 13, 2016 will be the third annual BC Book Day.
Read MoreThe Canada Council for the Arts has opened the nomination period for the 2017 Governor General's Awards in Visual and Media Arts. The deadline for nominations is June 1, 2016.
Read MoreArts Umbrella welcomes back Paul Larocque as its president and CEO.
Read MoreThe Conference Board of Canada is conducting a study on the current and emerging skills shortages facing BC employers.
Read MoreOn Tuesday, April 5, Rob Gloor of the Alliance for Arts + Culture and David Sheach of the BC Association for Charitable Gaming will co-host a free information session in Vancouver to update the community on the BC Government’s Community Gaming Grants Program.
Read MoreThe University of British Columbia Library has added two medieval manuscripts - a rare 13th-century “student Bible” and a private devotional book called a Book of Hours - to its rare book holdings.
Read MoreThe 2016 federal budget, announced on March 22, takes essential steps toward growth in arts and culture through a commitment to a $1.9B investment over the next five years.
Read MoreThe award is given annually to English-language literary works for young adults written by First Nations, Inuit or Métis authors. Submission deadline is March 31.
Read MoreThe Vancouver-based society for the support and appreciation of fine books has announced 43 winning titles from 230 entries to its annual competition, from nine provinces and 99 publishers.
Read MoreThe Craft Council of British Columbia is conducting a series of short surveys to learn about the economic impact of the craft sector.
Read MoreNominate an emerging writer in the Kootenay/Boundary region for the 4th Annual Carver Award, presented by the Nelson and District Arts Council and the Elephant Mountain Literary Festival.
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