Deadline Extended for CHRC's Talent2Lead Program
/Cultural Human Resources Council has extended the deadline for Talent to Lead, a 10-month mentorship for mid-career cultural leaders, to January 20.
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Registration Open: DTRC Presents on the MOVE 2017
/Dancer Transition Resource Centre's dynamic career planning and networking conference for dancers entering professional careers takes place February 24 in Vancouver.
Read More20th Annual Canadian Arts Summit Opens to Letters of Interest
/From May 12-14 the Canadian Arts Summit will bring together 150 arts leaders from across the country to imagine the future of Canada’s creative life.
Read MoreNominees Announced for 13th Annual OVATION! Awards
/The musical theatre awards, which represent outstanding productions and individuals from 2016 in BC's Lower Mainland, will be presented in Vancouver on January 29.
Read MoreIn Memory of the Recent Passing of Three Arts Leaders
/The Alliance pays tribute to Heather Hannaford, Catherine Montgomery, and Ann Picking, arts leaders who have passed away in the recent weeks.
Read MoreVancouver Literary Organizations Plan Literary Arts Centre in Chinatown
/The proposal, helmed by the Association of Book Publishers of BC, Arsenal Pulp Press, Talonbooks, Anvil Press, and the Magazine Association of BC, seeks to establish "a dynamic home for the city's vibrant publishing and writing communities."
Read MoreDistrict of West Vancouver Launches New Arts & Culture Strategy
/An overview of the District's new arts and culture strategy, which launches this month and is set to be presented in its final form in June.
Read MoreWhat's New for Arts Education in BC's New Curriculum
/A summary of the changes being made to K-12 arts education as part of the Ministry of Education's new curriculum, which is halfway into its three-year rollout.
Read MoreVancouver Painter Philippe Raphanel Wins Tanabe Prize
/Raphanel has been named as the recipient of the new prize, which is administered by by the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria and comes with $7,500.
Read MoreRegistration Open for On the Road: Touring & Training Workshop
/The BC Touring Council will host a workshop geared to young, aspiring emerging artists interested in enhancing their touring knowledge, to take place February 2 and 3 in Prince George.
Read MoreCreative BC to Hold Regional Information Sessions Across Province
/Creative BC is traveling to communities across British Columbia to announce the launch of new funding opportunities, discuss upcoming deadlines, and build relationships with music industry partners across the province.
Read MoreCACV Accepting Proposals for DTES Community Arts Fund Program
/The Community Arts Council of Vancouver is accepting applications for collaborative community arts projects from Downtown Eastside organizations. The deadline is March 20, 2017.
Read MoreBallet BC's Branislav Henselmann Appointed City of Vancouver's Managing Director of Cultural Services
/A leader in Vancouver's arts community will now play a principal role in shaping the vision of arts and culture in the city.
Read MoreTimeraiser150 Events to Support Canadian Artists and Non-Profits for Canada 150
/The event, a series of large-scale art auctions where attendees place bids by pledging volunteer hours, seeks young professionals/arts leaders in Vancouver for their planning committee.
Read MoreVancouver City Council Unanimously Supports Motion to Include Culture as Fourth Pillar
/On December 14, Vancouver City Council unanimously supported a motion introduced by Councillor Elizabeth Ball asking staff to investigate the opportunity for the City to adopt the Agenda 21 policy statement "Culture: Fourth Pillar of Sustainable Development."
Read MoreRegistration Open For ArtStarts Showcase 2017
/Educators, administrators and community presenters interested in booking performances for young people are invited to attend the annual ArtStarts Showcase, taking place March 6-7, 2017 in Vancouver.
Read MoreCanada Reaffirms Its Commitment to the UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions
/On December 13, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage, announced a contribution of $100,000 to UNESCO’s International Fund for Cultural Diversity to promote cultural projects in developing countries.
Read MorePAARC Launches Letter Writing Campaign to Request Increased Arts and Culture Funding
/The Pacific Association of Artist Run Centres has launched a letter-writing campaign urging artists, cultural workers and supporters of the creative sector to write to elected officials and public servants to request a funding increase in the 2017 provincial budget. Send a letter by December 20!
Read MoreCanada Council for the Arts Launches Portal For New Funding Model
/Applicants must register on the new online portal 30 days in advance of applying for funding.
Read MoreNew North Vancouver Museum Approved by City Council
/The City of North Vancouver Council has voted to approve a 16,000 square foot space to house the North Vancouver Museum and Archives across from the Quay in Lower Lonsdale.
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