"Art Is Our Weapon": The Canadian Arts Community Reacts to Sexual Harassment and Misconduct
/Recent instances of sexual harassment in the arts and culture community have seen a swift and powerful response from across Canada.
Read MoreThe latest news on BC's arts, culture and heritage sector.
How To Say Thank You In Sign Language
/Last month, the BC Alliance was fortunate to have a student intern work with us. Min Yuan is a graphic designer who attends Vancouver Community College.
Read MoreMade in BC Announces Jane D. Gabriels as New Executive Director
/Gabriels, who takes the reins of the provincial dance non-profit, has served non-profit arts organizations for nearly 20 years.
Read MoreCanada Council for the Arts Issues Statement on Sexual Harassment and Sexual Misconduct
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"We're currently reviewing our granting policies to [..] fairly and more effectively address situations which involve artists or organizations receiving Canada Council funding," the statement reads, in part.
Read MorePenticton City Council Restores Standing Heritage and Museum Committee
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The committee had been reduced to ad hoc status in May, and was only convened for special tasks.
Read MoreApplications Open for 2018 City of Vancouver Cultural Infrastructure Grants
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Vancouver-based arts and culture organizations can apply to receive funding support of up to $250,000 for costs related to planning, renovations, upgrades, expansion or purchase of cultural space.
Read MoreNew Union of BC Performers Contract Addresses Sexual Harassment
/Members of the Union of BC Performers voted overwhelmingly in favour of a new contract which includes measures against sexual harassment, among other revisions.
Read MoreCurtis Pendleton Named ACT Arts Centre Executive Director
/Curtis Pendleton will take on the role of executive director for The ACT Arts Centre starting in February
Read MoreFay Nass Steps In as New Artistic Director of the frank theatre company
/Nass, a director, devisor, producer and theatre maker, assumes the role of artistic director for the Vancouver-based theatre company.
Read MoreSandra Singh Named Vancouver's New GM of Arts, Culture and Community Services
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Singh, currently chief librarian of the Vancouver Public Library, will take over the role from Kathleen Llewelyn-Thomas in April.
Read MoreWolfBrown Releases Performing Arts Ticket Buyer Media Usage Study
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The study, available for free download, provides a current snapshot of the digital and print media consumption patterns of performing arts patrons, showing a massive trend toward digital consumption.
Read MoreLori Marchand Appointed as Managing Director of NAC's Indigenous Theatre
/Marchand leaves her position as executive director of Western Canada Theatre, which she's held for 18 years.
Read MoreCity of Vancouver Approves 2018 Budget
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On December 13, the City of Vancouver approved its 2018 budget, including an increase of $580,000 to arts and culture funding. The BC Alliance for Arts + Culture, in partnership with Arts and Culture Policy Council, previously sent a letter in support of the increased investment, signed by nearly 200 members of Vancouver's arts and culture community.
Read MoreVictoria Foundation Awards $2.3 Million in Funding to Vancouver Island Non-Profits
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The Victoria Foundation has approved $2,294,724.40 in annual Community Grants to 104 non-profit organizations on Vancouver Island, including over 25 arts and culture-related initiatives.
Read MoreUpcoming Course: "Theatre ASL"
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Theatre Interpreting, a group of Deaf Vancouver-based performing artists and interpreters, will be offering a 10-week ASL course to provide basic communication techniques. Register by February.
Read MoreColumbia Basin Trust Increases Arts, Culture and Heritage Funding
/Columbia Basin Trust is expanding its support for arts, culture and heritage with $11.6 million over three years, through arts and culture venue grants and a number of heritage initiatives.
Read MoreMinister Joly Presents Three Main Pillars of Creative Canada
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The priorities include increased funding to the Canada Media Fund, review of the Broadcasting Act and Telecommunications Act, and a five-year, $125 million investment in creative industries.
Read MoreCanadian Arts and Culture Network Mass Culture to Host Nation-Wide Consultations
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Mass Culture/ Mobilisation Culturelle, an arts and culture network formed in Ottawa, will host a series of 20 nation-wide consultations in 2018.
Read MoreUpcoming Vancouver Networking Event: CARFAC BC's Field Trip
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On December 17, join CARFAC BC in Vancouver for coffee and snacks, followed by a walk to the Contemporary Art Gallery for a complimentary tour of current exhibitions.
Read MoreCoastal Jazz Introduces New Leadership Structure
/Coastal Jazz has announced a new leadership structure. The society, which produces the TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival, will be helmed by a three-person leadership team.
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