US-based organization Americans for the Arts has released The Arts + Social Impact Explorer, an online tool that draws together more than 1,000 data points on how the arts integrate into—and impact—26 different sectors.
Read MoreThe CAPF remains under-funded and over-subscribed, affecting our entire touring and presenting ecosystem. Ask your MPs to increase the Fund today!
Read MoreThis year, more than 95 representatives from the cultural sector across Canada met in Ottawa to represent 13,000 individual artists and 4,000 arts and culture organizations. Our executive director, Brenda Leadlay, was among the crowd.
Read MoreMayoral candidates held forth on arts and culture at the October 2 Mayors’ Candidate Forum in Vancouver, hosted by the DVBIA.
Read MoreThe Philanthropist has published an article highlighting four case studies on the importance of networks for non-profit organizations, featuring the BC Alliance for Arts + Culture.
Read MoreWith ArtsVote BC, send auto-generated letters to your candidates letting them know that arts and culture are vital to you and your community.
Read MoreEvery person in BC has the opportunity to ask the government to make arts, culture and heritage a priority in its next budget. Here’s the link.
Read MoreThe City of Kelowna is seeking input for its second phase of Cultural Plan engagement. Fill out the survey until December 31.
Read MoreA less restrictive theatre environment welcomes people with learning or intellectual disabilities, parents with infants and toddlers and others to see The Curious Case of the Dog in the Night-Time, on September 30.
Read MoreThe BC Alliance has been asked to host a Mass Culture gathering in Vancouver in October. What is Mass Culture?
Read MoreThe City of Penticton's Arts, Creative and Cultural Innovations Committee has recommended city council consider devoting funding to an advocate for art and cultural activities, following a review of the BC Alliance for Arts + Culture website.
Read MoreWould you like to join the Canadian Arts Coalition as an arts advocate for Arts Day on the Hill on Tuesday, October 2 in Ottawa?
Read MorePhillip Djwa, an expert in digital technology, and Norman Armour, formerly of the boundary-expanding PuSh International Performing Arts Festival, are among the new appointees.
Read MoreHeritage advocates, make your voices heard! Sign this petition calling on the Minister of Environment and Climate Change to ensure substantial funding for historic places in Federal Budget 2019.
Read MoreThe City of Kelowna encourages its citizens to complete an online survey by August 31 to help dictate its 2020-2025 Cultural Plan.
Read MoreScotland has introduced a new cultural strategy that holds culture as essential to Scotland's social and economic prosperity, and emphasizes the creative potential of every individual.
Read MoreThe City has also approved four recommendations to support a wide variety of small to large-scale outdoor events.
Read MoreBy far, more people experience public parks and street festivals than "traditional" art forms. So why not present classical music, theatre, and opera at those high-traffic cultural locations? Julie Fossitt of the City of Kingston takes on this and other findings from this month’s Culture Track report.
Read MoreThe Director of Cultural Services at the City of Vancouver hosts a round table conversation about arts, culture and creativity.
Read MoreUNESCO is launching a global survey on policies and measures taken around the world to support the economic and social rights of artists, to be completed by member states and relevant national and international NGOs.
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