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

City of Vancouver Approves $550,000 Civic Theatre Space Subsidy

Vancouver arts organizations and non-profit community groups will continue to have access to subsidies on short-term rentals at venues such as the Queen Elizabeth Theatre Plaza and the Orpheum Annex thanks to the approval of the Vancouver Civic Theatres' Underutilized Spaces Grant for another three years. 

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

Due to high demand, we're running another workshop session with Martha Rans of Pacific Legal Education Outreach Society on the New Societies Act on November 9. Register now!

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BC Touring Council Presents On the Road Touring & Training Workshop

Aspiring/emerging artists, agents and managers interested in enhancing their knowledge about touring are invited to register for a two-day workshop taking place in Nanaimo on November 12 and 13.

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Hill Strategies Research on Performing Arts

The latest issue of Arts Research Monitor focuses on Canadian statistics on the performing arts, including a detailed analysis of data on performing companies, a survey of the social impacts of dance organizations, and an article on performing arts attendance in Quebec.

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Applications Due December 15 for Creative Spark Vancouver Grants for Emerging Artists

Creative Spark Vancouver grants offer 100% funding for small projects, up to $1,000. Emerging artists across all artistic disciplines are encouraged to apply. 

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David Shepheard Appointed As Vancouver's First Film Commissioner

The Vancouver Economic Commission announced the newly created position on October 18 after two consecutive record years of activity in the film and television industry.

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Shaun Dacey Appointed Director of Richmond Art Gallery

The curator of Vancouver's Contemporary Art Gallery makes the move to the Richmond Art Gallery effective October 24.

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British Columbians Invited to Submit Places of Historic Significance to South Asian Canadians

Nominations will be considered for official recognition by the Government of British Columbia and if recognized, will be placed on the BC Register of Historic Places and the Canadian Register of Historic Places.

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Nancy Cottingham Powell Appointed Executive Director of North Vancouver Community Arts Council

Cottingham Powell, an experienced event producer, is the organization's first new executive director in 20 years.

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Share Your Highlights From BC Culture Days 2016

Another successful Culture Days weekend has come to pass and BC Culture Days is inviting anyone who participated as a presenter, volunteer, or attendee to share their feedback and stories.

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Digital Canadian Content: National Consultations and Dialogue

Participate in upcoming federal government consultations on strengthening Canadian content as well as a dialogue session through the new Digital Innovation Council for the Performing Arts.

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Nominations Open for Nanaimo's 2017 Culture and Heritage Awards

The public are invited to nominate organizations and individuals whose significant contributions make Nanaimo a culturally vibrant city. Nomination deadline is November 15 at 4:30 p.m. 

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New Executive Director for Prince George & District Community Arts Council

Sean Farrell's appointment as executive director coincides with the Council's 40th year.

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Applications For 2017 City of Vancouver Cultural Grants Open October 24

Vancouver-based non-profit arts groups, projects, and events in any artistic discipline that contribute to discourse, practice, or art forms or support heritage or services to the arts sector are eligible to apply.

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Nominations Open For Yulanda M. Faris Young Philanthropist Award

The Community Arts Council of Vancouver (CACV) has launched the Yulanda M. Faris Young Philanthropist Award to recognize leaders in fundraising for the arts under 35 years old. 

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Get Ready for Arts Day on the Hill on October 25

Register by October 11 to attend Arts Day on the Hill in Ottawa and meet with MPs in person, or plan to participate online by becoming a social media ambassador.

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Library and Archives Canada to Offer Services from VPL

Thanks to a new arrangement between Library and Archives Canada and the Vancouver Public Library, historians, researchers and the public on the West Coast will have easier access to services and extensive online collections from the national archive. 

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2016 City of Vancouver Book Award Goes to Lawrence Paul Yuxweluptun: Unceded Territories

The award was presented to artist Lawrence Paul Yuxweluptun and editors Karen Duffek and Tania Willard on October 3 at the Mayor's Arts Awards.

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Five Directors Shortlisted for 2016 Siminovitch Prize

Five directors are in the running for the $100,000 prize, which recognizes exceptional theatre artists and encourages emerging talent by highlighting the importance of mentorship. 

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Mobilizing the Arts for Community Connection and Change

Registration is open for a free one-day summit, Mobilizing the Arts for Community Connection and Change, that will explore art as a catalyst for sparking community imagination around belonging, trust, and social resiliency in urban centres. The summit takes place October 22 at the Museum of Vancouver.

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