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

Canada Council to Launch $88.5M Arts in a Digital World Fund

Canada Council to Launch $88.5M Arts in a Digital World Fund

The Canada Council for the Arts has announced its $88.5 million "Arts in a Digital World Fund", to be launched in Fall 2017. The fund, set to run until March 31, 2021, will support short-term, small-scale projects up to $10,000, and large-scale initiatives up to $500,000.

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Updated Canada Council Grant Deadlines for May and April

Updated Canada Council Grant Deadlines for May and April

Canada Council for the Arts, the government of Canada's arts funder, has extended some May and April deadlines for grant applications. The following deadlines have changed.

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Ballet BC Announces New Executive Director

Ballet BC Announces New Executive Director

Ballet BC is welcoming John Clark as their new Executive Director. Clark has an extensive history of working in the arts and non-profit sectors. 

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Penticton Arts Council Announces New Annual Festival

Penticton Arts Council Announces New Annual Festival

The Penticton Arts Council has announced the launch of Artsrising Penticton, an annual arts festival celebrating the power of art. Artsrising's debut will be held from Thursday, September 21st to Sunday, September 24th, 2017.

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Okanagan Arts Awards Finalists Announced

Okanagan Arts Awards Finalists Announced

The Arts Council of the Central Okanagan announced the finalists of the 10th annual Okanagan Arts Awards at an event on March 9. 

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Upcoming Alliance Workshops on Managing Human Resources

Our latest suite of professional development offerings are geared those who manage HR within your organization. Sessions include: Best Practices in HR, Labour Relations, and Harassment & Bullying. Discounted rates apply when registering for multiple sessions! 

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Alliance Seeks New Board Members

Are you passionate about arts, culture or heritage, and want to lend your voice to the efforts of a dynamic group of arts champions? Consider joining our board!

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BC Artscape Issues Call for Tenants for Chinatown Space

BC Artscape is calling for tenants for BC Artscape at the Sun Wah Centre, which will be used as a multi-tenant hub for artists and creative organizations. The deadline for applications is March 24.

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City of Fort St. John Calls for Proposals for Public Art Policy

The City of Fort St. John is currently accepting proposals for the creation of a public art policy. The deadline is April 4.

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City of Surrey Updates: Cultural Grants Program Review and PRC Ideas Fairs

Information about upcoming cultural initiatives in the City of Surrey, including a review of the Cultural Grants Program and consultations about the Parks, Recreation and Culture Strategic Plan.

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Flying Arrow Productions to Host Theatre Workshop for International Youth Project

The Revelstoke-based company is seeking participants for an April theatre workshop as part of an international experimental youth participation theatre production undertaken in partnership with dramatist David Glass.

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BC Touring Council Offers Professional Development Intensive

The BC Touring Council is offering a suite of intensive professional development programming, to be delivered March 30 in Burnaby. Registration closes March 20.

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Upcoming Law for Non Profits Workshop: The New Societies Act: What You Need to Know

Law for Non Profits is offering an upcoming session of its workshop, "The New Societies Act: What You Need to Know," on March 20.

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Registration is Open for HERITAGE: Imagining Futures

Heritage BC has opened registration for its 2017 conference, HERITAGE: Imagining Futures, to take place in Victoria May 4-6, 2017.

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Welcome to Our Newest Alliance Members!

We're pleased to welcome a batch of new members from across the province! Members join a diverse community that connects across disciplines to build a stronger arts, culture, and heritage sector in British Columbia. 

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2017 John Hobday Awards in Arts Management Winners Announced

Paola Poletto from the Art Gallery of Ontario in Toronto will receive The Professional Development and Renewal Award, and Holly Bright from the Crimson Coast Dance Society in Nanaimo, BC will receive The Mentorship Award.

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musica intima Welcomes Siri Olesen as New Artistic Manager

In her role as artistic manager, Olesen will collaborate with the ensemble, the board of directors and the general manager to develop and facilitate musica intima's artistic vision and goals.

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World Theatre Day is March 27

World Theatre Day is coming up on March 27, so plan your celebrations!

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Call for Participants: Global Cultural Leadership Programme

The Cultural Diplomacy Platform has issued a call for participants for its upcoming second Global Cultural Leadership Programme. The Programme will take place June 19-23, 2017 in Athens, Greece. The deadline for applications is March 25.

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Provincial Government Gives Boost to DOXA and C2U

The Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation is contributing funds to the DOXA 2017 Audience Development Project, as well as C2U Expo, through its Community and Employer Partnerships program

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