The 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.

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Make Your Voice Heard: Support City of Vancouver Draft Budget 2018

The BC Alliance for Arts + Culture encourages the arts, culture and heritage community in the City of Vancouver to sign a letter expressing support for draft budget 2018, and its recommended increase of $580,000 to the budget of City of Vancouver Cultural Services.

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BC Alliance's New Salary Disclosure Policy Highlighted by CBC

BC Alliance's New Salary Disclosure Policy Highlighted by CBC

The new policy, whereby employers will be required to list a salary range or hourly rate in their Jobs Board postings, will be implemented effective December 1.

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Arts & Culture Information at Your Fingertips: Check Out Our New and Improved Research and Resources Pages!

Arts & Culture Information at Your Fingertips: Check Out Our New and Improved Research and Resources Pages!

We've overhauled our Research and Resources pages to give you an easier and more comprehensive experience finding the arts, culture and heritage information and resources you need.

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Introducing BC ArtsPost, the BC Alliance's New Publicity Service

Introducing BC ArtsPost, the BC Alliance's New Publicity Service

BC ArtsPost is the BC Alliance for Arts + Culture's new publicity service. We build and circulate your press release to provincial media contacts, as well as print and digital media outlets in your region of British Columbia. We'll also advertise your event via our social media channels, including Twitter and Facebook.

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New Policy Requiring Salary Disclosure Incites Flood of Positive Response

New Policy Requiring Salary Disclosure Incites Flood of Positive Response

Since the announcement on October 19 of our new Jobs Board policy, which requires that salary levels be divulged on all employment postings, the BC Alliance has been inundated with positive feedback. 

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BC Alliance Takes Lead: Salary Disclosure Required On Our Jobs Board

BC Alliance Takes Lead: Salary Disclosure Required On Our Jobs Board

As of December 1, 2017, we will not accept job postings that do not include specifics about remuneration.

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Announcing the Winners of the 2017 City of Vancouver Mayor's Arts Awards

Announcing the Winners of the 2017 City of Vancouver Mayor's Arts Awards

The winners of the 2017 City of Vancouver Mayor's Arts Awards have been announced, and include 25 of the best and brightest creative minds in Vancouver. The awards will be conferred at a public ceremony on October 11.

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Live from the BC Alliance: Announcing Our New Livestreaming Service

Live from the BC Alliance: Announcing Our New Livestreaming Service

Starting with our Fall Workshop series, you'll be able livestream our workshops and events directly to your computer.

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How Does a Blind Person Watch a Play?

How Does a Blind Person Watch a Play?

What barriers do blind and partially sighted audience members face at live theatre events, and how do services like VocalEye help?

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You're Invited: BC Alliance Open Session on Canada Council's Digital Strategy Fund

You're Invited: BC Alliance Open Session on Canada Council's Digital Strategy Fund

Please join us at our office September 27 for an informal brainstorming/information-sharing session about the Canada Council's Digital Strategy Fund.

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Our Reconciliation Lunch & Learn with Lillian Howard is Now Online

Our Reconciliation Lunch & Learn with Lillian Howard is Now Online

Our September 19 lunch and learn with Lillian Howard of the Mowachaht Nation is now available to watch online.

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The BC Alliance is Proud to Offer FREE Workshops on Reducing Barriers to the Arts

The BC Alliance is Proud to Offer FREE Workshops on Reducing Barriers to the Arts

Our upcoming workshops, "Lowering Barriers for Blind and Partially Sighted Audience Members" and "Deaf Culture Without Borders," will be subsidized thanks to support from the Vancity Community Foundation.

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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.

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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.

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BC 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.

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That'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.

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"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."

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The 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.

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REVOLUTION 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.

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