ArtStarts 2017 Showcase Applications Open
/Performing artists from all disciplines are invited to apply to perform at the annual ArtStarts Showcase and Conference and be positioned to tour BC schools starting September 2017.
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Register Your 2016 Culture Days Activity Early To Be Included In Publicity Campaign
/The time has come to register your 2016 Culture Days activity! Make sure you register before July 31 to be included in the BC Culture Days publicity campaign.
Read MoreBCTC Regional Fall Symposium in South East BC
/BCTC's regional symposium, taking place in Nelson in September, will examine the value of the arts and artists to communities and residents through a series of discussions and presentations.
Read MoreCall for Applications: 2016 John Hobday Awards in Arts Management
/Are you an established or mid-career arts manager interested in professional development or mentorship opportunities? The John Hobday Awards in Arts Management offer up to two distinct awards of $10,000 annually.
Read MoreFirst Peoples’ Cultural Council to Conduct Community Consultation Sessions
/The First Peoples’ Cultural Council (FPCC) invites Aboriginal artists, collectives, and arts organizations to participate in a community consultation as part of the organization's Arts Program Review.
Read MoreApplications Open for 2016-17 BC Collaborative Spaces Program
/Arts and culture organizations now can apply for grants of up to $50,000 for small capital projects through the BC Collaborative Spaces program. Apply for the 2016/17 program by September 1.
Read MoreCity of Vancouver Approves $1.5M in Funding for Public Art
/The Council of the City of Vancouver has approved a boost of $1.5 million in public art funding over two years.
Read MoreFinalists Announced in 2016 RBC Canadian Painting Competition
/Three BC painters are among the 15 finalists in the 18th annual RBC Canadian Painting Competition.
Read MoreGVPTA's July Theatre Management Roundtable
/The Greater Vancouver Professional Theatre Alliance will hold their next facilitated discussion and networking session for management of local theatre companies on July 14, 2016.
Read MoreUpcoming Presentation: The New Societies Act - What to Expect & How to Transition
/Deputy Registrar Debbie Turner, along with representatives from the Ministry of Finance, will guide participants through the critical changes being introduced through the new Societies Act.
Read MorePossible Canada Post Strike May Affect Grant Submissions
/Artists and organizations submitting grants should be wary that an upcoming Canada Post service disruption may affect their ability to meet grant deadlines.
Read MoreJessie Awards Round-Up: Big Wins for Onegin
/Arts Club Theatre's Onegin comes out on top at 2016 theatre awards.
Read MoreBCTC Opens Applications for Pacific Contact 2017
/The BC Touring Council is accepting showcase applications for Pacific Contact 2017, its annual tradeshow and booking conference for the performing arts.
Read MoreCBC Offers Incubator Program for Diverse Video Creators
/CBC offers workshop for up to 12 video creators who identify as part of an Indigenous, disability or visible minority community.
Read MoreValuable First Nations Carving Stolen from UVic
/A valuable First Nations art work has been stolen from the University of Victoria.
Read MoreAudain Art Museum Receives $2 Million Donation
/The Jarislowsky Foundation has donated a $2 million gift to the Audain Arts Museum in Whistler, to be dedicated to the chief curator's salary.
Read MoreABPBC Announces New Executive Director
/As Margaret Reynolds announces her retirement, the Association of Book Publishers of British Columbia welcomes new executive director Heidi Waechtler.
Read MoreNominations Open for Kamloops 2017 Mayor's Awards for the Arts
/Nominations are now open for the annual awards that recognize and celebrate artists and arts supporters in Kamloops and the Thompson-Nicola Regional District.
Read MoreHill Strategies Research on the Economic Benefits of Culture
/The latest issue of Arts Research Monitor includes a detailed examination of various categories and subjects as well as key provincial and territorial statistics from Statistics Canada’s report on Provincial and Territorial Culture Indicators (2010 to 2014), which provides data on the direct economic and employment impacts of the arts, culture, and heritage.
Read MoreCall for Submissions: Fred Cogswell Award for Excellence in Poetry
/The Royal City Literary Arts Society has announced its Call for Submissions for the 3rd Annual Fred Cogswell Award for Excellence in Poetry.
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