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

Creative BC Launches BC Music Fund Pilot Program Survey

Creative BC is gathering the input of musicians and other industry professionals to assess the Sound Recording Pilot Program's overall benefit to the community, as well as gain valuable insights to inform the development of additional programs launched to support the BC music sector. 

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Sono Nis Press Forced to Close After Warehouse Fire

A fire has forced the closure of one of Canada's oldest small publishing companies, based in the Slocan Valley.

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Poly Culture Group Brings China Philharmonic Orchestra to Vancouver

Chinese art and culture organization Poly Culture Group, in partnership with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, will bring the China Philharmonic Orchestra to Vancouver this November. The performance will commemorate the opening of Poly Culture Group's North American headquarter offices and flagship art gallery.  

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Cultural Human Resources Council Launches Talent to Lead Pilot Program

CHRC launched its new leadership program, Talent to Lead, on August 8.

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Western Canada Theatre Welcomes Artistic Director James MacDonald

The Board of Directors of Western Canada Theatre has announced that James MacDonald will be assuming the role of Artistic Director at the Theatre.

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Reminder: Vancouver Transit Shelter Advertising Program Offers Free Space for Arts NPOs

The City of Vancouver, through the Transit Shelter Advertising Program, offers free access to transit shelter advertising space for non-profit arts and culture organizations.

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Okanagan Falls Winery Hosts Lecture Series with Canadian Artists

Liquidity Winery in Okanagan Falls is offering an Artist Lecture Series which gives attendees the opportunity to hear Canadian artists expand upon their work.

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Canadian Government Seeks Public Input on Infrastructure Investment

The Government of Canada has laid out a plan to invest more than $120 billion in infrastructure over the next 10 years and seeks input from communities, stakeholders, and Canadians.

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CRD Arts Service Seeks Public Input

The Capital Regional District (CRD) Arts Service is seeking input from the arts community and stakeholders on moving the arts forward in the region as part of a consultation process and campaign called Building Our #ArtsFuture Together. The online survey closes August 23.

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Applications Close Soon for Emily Carr Alumni Association Award

Are you thinking about returning to Emily Carr to further your studies and practice? Alumni who graduated from ECU or VSA with a degree or diploma in a credit program in 2013 or earlier, and children of alumni are invited to apply for the award valued at $500. Deadline is August 1. 

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Canadian Music Centre in BC to Launch Victoria Creative Hub

The Canadian Music Centre in British Columbia (CMC BC) is set to open its first-ever Vancouver Island branch this summer.

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2016 Creative City Summit - The Future Lives Here: Bridging Cultures and Building Communities

Creative City Network of Canada's 2016 Creative City Summit takes place at the Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel in Surrey from October 17 - 19, 2016.

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Register Your Culture Days Activity by July 31 to be Featured in the Georgia Straight

Planning an activity in Vancouver for Culture Days weekend? Vancouver activities registered before July 31 will be featured in the official Culture Days Vancouver Program Guide and in The Georgia Straight.

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Registration Open for Magazines Canada Webinars

Magazines Canada is offering a variety of one-hour webinars focusing on timely and relevant topics to help you run your business. 

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BC Culture Days Announces 2016 Ambassadors

Each ambassador will act as a spokesperson for BC Culture Days leading up to the Culture Days weekend September 30, October 1 & 2, and will be awarded $1,000 towards the production of their own Culture Days activity.

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FPCC to Hold Victoria Community Consultation

Aboriginal artists, collectives, and arts organizations are invited to share experiences and help shape future First Peoples' Cultural Council arts programming by participating in a community consultation in Victoria on Tuesday, July 26 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Open Space. 

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SpaceFinder BC "Soft Launch" Invitation

Arts facility/venue managers are invited to attend the SpaceFinder BC “Soft Launch”, a mixer/Q&A event on July 21 to introduce you to a new online tool to link organizations that have space to rent with those who need space. 

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Dance Scholarship Opportunity

Dancers emerging into the professional community who have recently completed technical training may apply for a training scholarship with Vancouver-based contemporary dance company EDAM.

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City of Vancouver Ends Employment of Managing Director of Cultural Services

The City of Vancouver has terminated the employment of managing director of cultural services, Rich Newirth. Few details about the abrupt change, which took place on July 8, have been made available.

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City of Vancouver Approves Recommendations for Art Gallery Plaza Redesign

The Vancouver city council voted unanimously on June 29, 2016 to approve a redesign of the Vancouver Art Gallery's north plaza.

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