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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Application Deadline Approaching for Digital LEAP Playwrighting Program
/Students living in remote communities in BC who are interested in developing their playwriting skills can apply to be part of a free program offered through Arts Club Theatre Company.
Read MoreUBC Presents Free Online Course on Reconciliation Through Indigenous Education
/Learn about engaging with Indigenous knowledge keepers, educational leaders, and resources to enhance understanding and knowledge of practices that advance reconciliation in the places where you live, learn, and work.
Read MoreEarly Bird Registration Open For Actsafe Event Safety Conference
/Actsafe invites those who provide support to the event industry to register to attend its inaugural Event Safety Conference in February.
Read MoreArtists in the Classroom Grants Deadline
/Artists in the Classroom (AIC) grants of up to $3,500 for small to medium scale projects and grants of up to $10,000 for large scale projects are available through ArtStarts in Schools. Apply by October 17.
Read MoreApplications Close Soon for Emily Carr Alumni Association Award
/Are you thinking about returning to Emily Carr to further your studies and practice? Alumni who graduated from ECU or VSA with a degree or diploma in a credit program in 2013 or earlier, and children of alumni are invited to apply for the award valued at $500. Deadline is August 1.
Read MoreAttend an Artists in the Classroom Mentorship Salon
/As part of the development of ArtStarts in Schools' new project to support artists in the classroom, five salons will take place across the province in the coming weeks.
Read MoreVSB Proposed Budget Cuts Would Eliminate Elementary Band & Strings Program and Arts Coordinator Position
/The Vancouver School Board is proposing 2016/17 budget cuts which would include the elimination of the elementary band and strings program and the district’s Fine and Performing Arts Coordinator position. The Coalition for Music Education in BC has written an open letter on the matter to the VSB chair.
Read MorePaul Larocque Rejoins Arts Umbrella as President & CEO
/Arts Umbrella welcomes back Paul Larocque as its president and CEO.
Read MoreRegistration Open for ArtStarts Showcase & Conference 2016
/Teachers, school or district administrators and community presenters are invited to attend the annual ArtStarts Showcase and Conference, taking place February 29 and March 1, 2016 in Vancouver.
Read MoreOnline Info Session for UBC Master of Museum Education Program
/UBC's Faculty of Education will host an online information session on Thursday, December 10 for the Master of Museum Education program, a part-time, 2.5 year graduate degree program open to participants across Canada. The program is delivered 90% online.
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