Department of Canadian Heritage Invests $2.6 Million in Victoria Arts and Culture Organizations
/The Government of Canada provided $2.6 million in funding to 14 arts and culture and official-language organizations in Victoria.
Read MoreThe latest news on BC's arts, culture and heritage sector.
National Arts Centre Names Kevin Loring as Indigenous Theatre Artistic Director
/Nlaka’pamux actor and playwright Kevin Loring, who is originally from Lytton, will be the first artistic director of the NAC's newly formed Indigenous Theatre when it launches in 2019.
Read MoreFederal Government Suspends Private Right of Action Provision in Anti-Spam Legislation
/The private right of action provision of the Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL), which would have allowed class action lawsuits against individuals and organizations in violation of the legislation, has been suspended. CASL comes into effect on July 1.
Read MoreThat's a Wrap On REVOLUTION 2017
/Thanks to everyone who made the Alliance's annual conference, REVOLUTION 2017, a success. If you weren't able to attend, or if you'd just like to relive the magic, here's a brief recap.
Read More"Audiences Want to Participate," Ben Cameron Tells Capacity Crowd
/During an enthusiastically received keynote speech at REVOLUTION 2017, renowned campaigner for the arts Ben Cameron shed light on new ways to engage audiences.
Read MoreCity of Port Coquitlam Hosts Cultural Roundtable
/The City invites all members of the creative and cultural sector, City staff, businesses, community organizations and educational institutions to the event, which takes place June 15.
Read MoreCity of Vancouver Cultural Services and Vancouver Civic Theatres Host Open Meet and Greet
/City of Vancouver Cultural Services and Vancouver Civic Theatres invite you to meet their respective staffs at The Annex in Vancouver on June 20.
Read MoreSurrey Mayor's Art Awards Winners Announced
/The awards were presented by the Surrey Board of Trade at a ceremony on June 9.
Read MoreBC Culture Days Names 2017 Ambassadors
/BC Culture Days has named seven people to act as arts and culture ambassadors for their communities, leading up to Culture Days weekend September 29-October 1.
Read MoreCity of Vancouver Releases Liquor Policy Review
/The review includes new recommendations for arts and culture spaces as well as live music events.
Read More"Just Give Us Good Art": Five Questions For REVOLUTION Panel Moderator Dani Fecko
/We catch up with agent, producer and consultant Dani Fecko, who will moderate the panel "New Ways of Working Together: The Next Generation," at REVOLUTION: Engaging Human Creativity. REVOLUTION, the Alliance's annual conference, takes place in Vancouver June 8.
Read MoreUpcoming Law for Non Profits Workshop: "The New Societies Act"
/Law for Non Profits will be hosting a session of their workshop, "The New Societies Act: What You Need to Know," at the Alliance in Vancouver on June 7. Bursaries are available for registered non-profit societies delivering community social services within the City of Vancouver.
Read MorePacific Contact 2018 Opens Showcase Applications
/The BC Touring Council has opened online showcase applications for its annual touring conference, Pacific Contact 2018. The deadline for applications is June 30.
Read MoreRegister Now Before REVOLUTION Sells Out!
/Registration for REVOLUTION: Engaging Human Creativity, the Alliance's annual conference happening June 8 in Vancouver, is near capacity – register today!
Read MoreCity of Vancouver Issues Open Call for Public Art Proposals
/This open call to artists requests approaches to artwork of any scale for public spaces in Vancouver. The deadline is July 5.
Read More"New Arts Club Hire Must Prioritize Diversity," Alliance ED Brenda Leadlay Tells The Georgia Straight
/Leadlay told the Straight that Arts Club hiring committee members must ensure that "they are aware of the national concern that is surrounding [...] cultural diversity in leadership positions."
Read More"This Panel Reflects a Rise for REVOLUTION": An Interview with South Asian Heritage Arts Advocate Nina Buddhdev
/Check out this Q&A with Nina Buddhdev, the moderator of REVOLUTION 2017's feature panel, "Cultural Diversity in Artistic Practice."
Read MoreVancouver Indigenous Fashion Week Launches in July
/The new event, which takes place July 26-29, aims to bring global recognition to local Indigenous fashion designers.
Read MoreJessie Awards Announce 2017 Nominees
/Arts Club's Angels in America dominates the Large Theatre category, while diverse productions battle it out for the Small Theatre and Theatre for Young Audiences awards. The ceremony will take place in Vancouver June 26.
Read MoreIt's a REVOLUTION: Ben Cameron On Ways Your Audience Is Changing
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Anyone who cares about the arts should pay attention to Ben Cameron. He's one of America's most important arts administrators and he says there's a REVOLUTION going on in the arts world.
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