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

Province Invests $8M in Museums and Heritage Sites to Mark Canada 150

Museums, archives, and heritage organizations may be eligible for up to $100,000 in project grants as part of a new program celebrating BC communities and their contribution to Canada. Application deadline: February 10.

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Registration Open For Community Gaming Grants Workshop in Richmond

Metro Vancouver not-for-profit organizations applying for gaming grants may be interested in this January 27 session hosted by the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development's Community Gaming Grants Branch.

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Heritage BC Tax Credit Call to Action

Heritage BC has issued a Call to Action to the arts, culture, and heritage sector pertaining to a Private Member's Bill for the rehabilitation of historic buildings.

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New Roles and New Faces at the BC Alliance for Arts + Culture!

With the new year comes other exciting changes, and the BC Alliance for Arts + Culture is not immune! We thought we'd take some time to bring you up to speed with some of the role changes that have taken place within the Alliance.

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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. 

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20th 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.

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Nominees 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.

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In 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.

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Vancouver 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."

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District 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.

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What'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.

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Vancouver 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.

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Registration 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.

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Creative 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.

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CACV 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.

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Ballet 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.

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Timeraiser150 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.

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Vancouver 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." 

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Registration 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.

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