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

Nominations Open for Kamloops Mayor's Awards for the Arts

Nominations have opened for the categories of Emerging Artist, Artist of the Year: Visual Arts, and Business in Support of the Arts. The deadline for nominations is October 11.

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City of Vancouver Partnership Opportunity for 1847 Main Artist Housing and Production Space

The City of Vancouver has issued a Request for Proposals for the operation of social housing and shared production space for low-income artists. Social housing operators will partner with arts and culture groups in both the tenant selection process and the management of the space. Organizations should indicate their interest by August 18.

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Call for Applications: City of Vancouver's 2018-2021 Artist Studio Award

Applications are now open for the Artist Studio Award for the 2018-2021 term. The program offers seven subsidized artist studios for low-income emerging professional artists.

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ArtStarts in Schools Invites Indigenous Artists to Special Arts Integration Learning Lab

ArtStarts in Schools has invited Indigenous artists working in BC in all disciplines to take part in the Arts Integration Learning Lab: Indigenous Artists Edition, a learning series designed to identify the complex relationship between education and decolonization through the perspectives of Indigenous artists.

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BC Museums Association Launches Mentorship Program

The BCMA Mentorship Program pairs emerging museum professionals in the first ten years of their career with experienced museum professionals in mid- or senior-career positions for an eight-month mentorship.

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Applications for Community Gaming Grants Open August 1

Applications for the Province of British Columbia's Community Gaming Grants will be open from August 1 to September 30.

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City of Vancouver Accepting Applications for Critical Assistance Grants

City of Vancouver Accepting Applications for Critical Assistance Grants

If your Vancouver arts and cultural space is facing a critical situation as a result of a facility emergency or urgent life-safety issue, you could be eligible for a grant to help pay for costs associated with emergency repairs or safety upgrades.

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CBC/Radio-Canada Seeks New President/CEO and Board Members

Appointment opportunities at CBC/Radio-Canada, including positions on the board of directors and as president/CEO of the corporation, are now open to the public. Deadlines for each position can be found inside.

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City 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.

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Pacific 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.

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City 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.

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City of Vancouver Seeks Tenants for Downtown Arts Studio Space

The City of Vancouver is looking for a non-profit arts and culture organization (or partnership) to operate and lease a new 10,872 sq. ft. artist production studio facility for nominal rent. Located in downtown Vancouver at 1265 Howe Street, the purpose of the space is to provide affordable, shared artist production space for 20 or more Vancouver-based artists.

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Act Now: Nominations for the City of Vancouver Mayor’s Arts Awards Close May 18

Celebrate those who have made exceptional contributions to the arts in Vancouver by submitting a nomination for the 2017 Mayor's Arts Awards. The deadline for nominations is noon on May 18, 2017.

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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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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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City of Vancouver Releases Information on 2017/18 Theatre Rental Grant Program

The Theatre Rental Grant program offers financial assistance to Vancouver-based, professional, non-profit arts and cultural organizations to rent the centrally-located Vancouver Civic Theatres. The deadline to confirm venue dates is March 3.

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Vancouver Civic Theatres Offers Photography Workshops At Iconic Performing Arts Venues

Vancouver Civic Theatres is conducting photography classes at iconic theatre venues in Vancouver, in an attempt to engage public interest in the performing arts. The classes take place between February 21 and March 21.

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Register Now for artsVest BC

artsVest works directly with small to mid-sized arts organizations, equipping them with in-depth training, tools and mentorship relationships. Registration has opened in five new regions: Northwest BC, the Sunshine Coast, the South-Central Okanagan, Columbia-Shuswap, and Alberni-Clayoquot.

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Upcoming Event: Demystifying Real Estate for Non Profits and Social Enterprise

Participants will learn how to find suitable/affordable space for non-profits, social enterprises and other mission driven organizations. Registration is open for the event, which takes place in Vancouver on February 23.

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Cedric Literary Awards Open for Submissions

The competition awards unpublished writers over 50 from BC, the Yukon, Alberta and Saskatchewan. The deadline for submissions has been extended to June 1, 2017.

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