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

Save the Date for the 2016 Mayor's Arts Awards

Mark your calendar and plan to join us on October 3 for this annual celebration of Vancouver's arts and culture community. 

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CAPACOA Initiative to Explore Digital Innovation in the Performing Arts

Are you passionate about digital innovation in the performing arts? CAPACOA is embarking on a new national initiative to identify and investigate opportunities for emerging digital technologies in the performing arts. 

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BC Cultural Roundtable 2017: Help Us Make Up Our Minds!

Help us make up our minds! The 2016 BC Cultural Roundtable at New Westminster's Anvil Centre was a tremendous success, and the Alliance is starting now to plan for the 2017 conference. We have the venue and are now asking for your help in choosing the date and possible themes.

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September Workshop On The New Societies Act: What You Need To Know

Due to high demand, we're running another session of this popular workshop on the New Societies Act this September.

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Registration Open for 'Leading From Beside' Community-Engaged Dance Symposium and Exhibition

This September, Made in BC and the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation present State of the Practice: Leading from Beside, a two-day celebration of current, community-engaged dance, including an exhibition, panel discussions, movement workshops, and dialogue circles.

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Registration Open for BCTC Fall Symposium

BC Touring Council, in partnership with the BC Arts Council, Columbia Basin Trust and Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance is hosting its free regional fall symposium on The Impact of the Arts: Enhancing Creative and Economic Vitality in Rural Communities on September 16 and 17 in Nelson.

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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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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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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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BCTC 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.

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Call 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. 

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First 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.

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Applications 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. 

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GVPTA'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. 

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Nominations 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.

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Hill 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.

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Survey of Professional Dancers in Canada

Hill Strategies Research is conducting a survey for the Dancer Transition Resource Centre (DTRC) to better understand the working situation, career and transition needs of dancers across the country. Professional dancers are invited to complete the survey before June 30 

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Summer Workshop: The New Societies Act

Register now for our upcoming summer workshop, another session of The New Societies Act: What You Need To Know: Making The Transition, with Martha Rans of Pacific Legal Education Outreach Society. Note that ASL interpretation will be provided for this session.

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