Andrew Wilhelm-Boyles Dies at 74
/Wilhelm-Boyles, who died August 1, was a national figure in music and dance, and a former executive director of the BC Alliance for Arts + Culture.
Read MoreThe latest news on BC's arts, culture and heritage sector.
A Message from Our Executive Director
/Last week, NDP MLA Spencer Chandra Herbert told Brenda Leadlay that the NDP plans to keep its election platform promises, including doubling the budget for BC Arts Council.
Read MoreBC Alliance Celebrates Doubling of BC Arts Council Investment
/As our Premier resigns and a new government takes power, it's time to redouble our advocacy efforts to make sure arts, culture and heritage get the support they deserve.
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"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 MoreThe Alliance Thanks Our REVOLUTION 2017 Sponsors
/As the Alliance's annual conference, REVOLUTION 2017, draws near, the BC Alliance for Arts + Culture would like to take some time to thank our 2017 conference sponsors: Actsafe Safety Association, Best Western Plus Hotel Granville, Downtown Vancouver Business Improvement Association, Emelle's Catering, MAXGuide, NEI Investments, Preferred Interpreters, Southlands Financial and Vancouver Civic Theatres.
Read MoreREVOLUTION Programming Update: Brenda Leadlay on "Leading the Way on Arts Advocacy"
/Brenda Leadlay presents her workshop "Leading the Way on Arts Advocacy" at REVOLUTION: Engaging Human Creativity, the Alliance's annual conference on June 8.
Read MoreNew Faces at the BC Alliance for Arts + Culture!
/We're pleased to introduce our new staff, including director of communications Nancy Lanthier and Indigenous outreach coordinator Shawna Kiesman.
Read MoreREVOLUTION Schedule At a Glance
/The Alliance's annual conference REVOLUTION: Engaging Human Creativity takes place Thursday, June 8. Here's the entire schedule at a glance. Register by noon, May 12, and benefit from our early bird registration discount.
Read MoreREVOLUTION Programming Update: "Cultural Diversity in Artistic Practice"
/Nina Buddhdev will moderate the panel "Cultural Diversity in Artistic Practice" featuring Tom Hunter, Dr. Michelle La Flamme, Sunny Matharu, Sudnya Mulye and Fay Nass at REVOLUTION: Engaging Human Creativity, the Alliance's annual conference on June 8. Early bird registration is open now!
Read MoreREVOLUTION Programming Update: "New Ways of Working Together: The Next Generation"
/Dani Fecko will moderate the panel "New Ways of Working Together: The Next Generation" featuring Kristin Cheung, Natalie Gan, and Sophia Wolfe at REVOLUTION: Engaging Human Creativity, the Alliance's annual conference on June 8. Early bird registration is open now!
Read MoreREVOLUTION Programming Update: "Citizen Engagement" with Franco Boni
/Franco Boni will deliver his workshop, "Citizen Engagement" at REVOLUTION: Engaging Human Creativity, the Alliance's annual conference on June 8. Early bird registration is open now!
Read MoreREVOLUTION Programming Update: "From Art to Action: Building Anti-Racist Solidarity and Allyship Skills for Artists & Arts Organizations"
/Anoushka Ratnarajah, lee williams boudakian and mia susan amir will deliver their workshop, "From Art to Action: Building Anti-Racist Solidarity and Allyship Skills for Artists & Arts Organizations" at REVOLUTION: Engaging Human Creativity, the Alliance's annual conference on June 8. Early bird registration is open now!
Read MoreREVOLUTION Programming Update: Dr. Ray Hsu on "Virtual Reality and the Dark Side of Empathy"
/Dr. Ray Hsu will deliver his workshop, "Virtual Reality and the Dark Side of Empathy," at REVOLUTION: Engaging Human Creativity, the Alliance's annual conference on June 8. We'll be opening early bird registration next week, so stay tuned!
Read MoreREVOLUTION Programming Update: Teara Fraser on "Exploring Reconciliation Through Arts and Culture"
/Teara Fraser of the Raven Institute will deliver her workshop, "Exploring Reconciliation Through Arts and Culture," at REVOLUTION: Engaging Human Creativity, the Alliance's annual conference on June 8. Don't miss it!
Read MoreSave the Date! Alliance's Annual Conference, REVOLUTION: Engaging Human Creativity
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Save the date! The annual conference of the BC Alliance for Arts + Culture will be held Thursday, June 8, 2017 at the Orpheum Annex and VSO School of Music's Pyatt Hall in Vancouver. This year’s event will feature keynote speaker Ben Cameron, a passionate and articulate arts advocate who has been working in the cultural sector for over 35 years.
Read MoreYou're Invited to Celebrate The Max Wyman Award For Cultural Commentary
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You're invited to a ceremony and gala celebrating the lifetime achievements of Max Wyman, one of Canada’s foremost critics and cultural commentators, and the roll-out of The Max Wyman Award for Cultural Commentary. The new province-wide award will recognize achievement in critical writing and commentary on the visual, performing and literary arts.
Read MoreAlliance Launches ArtsVoteBC Campaign For 2017 Provincial Election
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In preparation for the provincial election on May 9, we've re-launched our ArtsVoteBC website to provide a range of resources for voters and candidates. The updated site will keep you informed, help keep arts and culture on the election agenda, and enable you to advocate for increased investment in our sector.
Read MoreAnnouncing The Max Wyman Award For Cultural Commentary
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The public are invited to attend a ceremony and gala on April 18 in Vancouver to celebrate the lifetime achievements of Max Wyman, one of Canada’s foremost critics and cultural commentators, and the roll-out of a province-wide biennial award named in his honour.
Read MoreNew SpaceFinder BC Resources on the Alliance Website
/We’re three months into 2017, and SpaceFinder BC is continuing to grow as the province’s go-to space network for the creative sector! To help support this growing community, your BC Alliance for Arts + Culture is sharing a host of new SpaceFinder resources, now available on the Resources section of our website.
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