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

Upcoming Law for Nonprofits Workshops in March

Upcoming Law for Nonprofits Workshops in March

Law for Nonprofits is offering a trio of upcoming workshops this month, including one on record keeping on March 6 in Nanaimo, and sessions on record keeping and the BC Societies Act in Vancouver on March 13 and 20.

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City of Vancouver to Host Broadway Plan Open Houses

City of Vancouver to Host Broadway Plan Open Houses

The City of Vancouver is hosting a series of open houses for you to make your thoughts known on arts and culture in the area around the new Broadway Subway. Sessions take place from March 7-14.

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City of Kelowna Seeks Input On Cultural Plan

The City of Kelowna continues to seek input on its Cultural Plan via discussions and an online survey, which closes at the end of March.

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City of Vancouver Issues Call for Murals and Digital Printed Artwork

City of Vancouver Issues Call for Murals and Digital Printed Artwork

Three artist calls aim to celebrate the creativity of Vancouver’s rich and varied cultural communities, including Chinatown, the Black Canadian community, and the Musqueam, Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh, and urban Indigenous communities. The deadline to apply is March 20.

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This April, Join Us for Three Free Salons Courtesy of #DigitalLadders and the VPL

We've partnered with the Vancouver Public Library to present three free April Salons at the VPL's Central Library in downtown Vancouver, including sessions on podcasting, bootstrapping your big idea, and finding digital tools to help you create right on your phone or mobile device.

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Franco Boni Appointed Artistic and Executive Director of PuSh International Performing Arts Festival

Franco Boni Appointed Artistic and Executive Director of PuSh International Performing Arts Festival

Franco Boni will assume the role of artistic and executive director of Vancouver’s PuSh Festival on June 1, 2019.

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City of Vancouver Creative City Strategy Symposium Taking Place March 4

City of Vancouver Creative City Strategy Symposium Taking Place March 4

The symposium will be a significant component in the development of the Creative City Strategy, a culture plan to guide the City of Vancouver’s efforts to support art, culture and creative work and life.

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BC Alliance ED Issues Statement on BC Budget 2019

BC Alliance ED Issues Statement on BC Budget 2019

The new BC budget, unveiled February 19, allots an additional $15 million to the BC Arts Council over the next two years. “Please take a moment to thank your MLA for their support,” says BC Alliance executive director Brenda Leadlay.

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BC Touring Council Offers "On the Road 2.0" Touring Workshop

On April 2-3 in Burnaby, the BC Touring Council is offering the "On the Road 2.0" Touring Workshop for young, aspiring emerging performers, agents, managers and administrators. The deadline to register is March 27.

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CHRC Releases Quick Reference Guides for Harassment

CHRC Releases Quick Reference Guides for Harassment

The Cultural Human Resources Council has released 13 Quick Reference Guides to assist cultural organizations with implementing and sustaining compliance with harassment legislation by province and territory.

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Actsafe Safety Association Appointments New Executive Director

Actsafe Safety Association Appointments New Executive Director

Manu (Manobhiram) Nellutla will be the new executive director of Actsafe. He starts March 11.

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BC Arts Council Seeks Equity Consultant

BC Arts Council Seeks Equity Consultant

The BC Arts Council has posted an RFI as the first step in contracting an Equity Consultant to support the implementation of New Foundations: Strategic Plan for the British Columbia Arts Council, specifically focused on Equity, Diversity, and Access. The deadline for responses has been extended to March 11.

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What Are the Best Ways to Collaborate Online?

What Are the Best Ways to Collaborate Online?

We're excited to present our latest #DigitalLadders Salon, Digital Tools to Collaborate Online, March 12. This session will provide an overview introduction, case studies and an adaptable list of tools to help your organization better collaborate with outside stakeholders from a distance.

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CAPACOA Launches New Digital Literacy Initiative for Performing Arts Sector

The BC Alliance for Arts + Culture will be a regional partner for the Linked Digital Future Initiative, which includes coaching programs and digital literacy solutions, and will explore new ways to digitize the performing arts.

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Upcoming Workshop: "Copyright 101 in Victoria" with Artists' Legal Outreach

Upcoming Workshop: "Copyright 101 in Victoria" with Artists' Legal Outreach

How do we know what’s fair to use, or what others can use of ours? The Artists’ Legal Outreach tackles the nuances of copyright, fair use and more in Victoria on February 25.

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House of Commons Releases Report On Gender Parity in Arts Organizations

A new report from the House of Commons Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage sheds light on issues around gender parity in arts and culture organizations.

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Let Us Know Your Thoughts on Cannabis Sponsorship of Arts and Culture

Let Us Know Your Thoughts on Cannabis Sponsorship of Arts and Culture

The government is currently consulting on the regulatory framework for cannabis and has asked for “additional comments to share regarding the legalization and strict regulation of cannabis in Canada.” The BC Alliance is interested in the arts, culture and heritage sector’s thoughts on the current restrictions around cannabis sponsorship. Send us your feedback by February 20.

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Hill Strategies Research Releases New Report on Demographic Patterns in Arts Participation

The report examines the influence of a wide range of demographic factors on Canadian arts participation rates, including education, family income, language, sex, age, and many others.

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Arts Umbrella Launches Program to Bring Arts Education to Remote Communities

Arts Umbrella Launches Program to Bring Arts Education to Remote Communities

Northern Arts Connection, Arts Umbrella’s new partnership with TakingITGlobal, will deliver theatre and visual arts workshops to remote Canadian communities via two-way video.

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CHRC Issues Call for Proposals for Sector Trainers on Harassment

CHRC Issues Call for Proposals for Sector Trainers on Harassment

Cultural Human Resources Council and the Coordinating Committee of Respectful Workplaces in the Arts are seeking proposals from individuals interested in delivering training sessions on workplace harassment in the arts. Send in your application by February 22.

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