Join the Canada Council for a Town Hall Meeting in Vancouver
/At 3:00 p.m. on Monday, June 3, the Canada Council for the Arts is hosting a town hall meeting at the York Theatre in Vancouver. RSVP before May 28 to make your voice heard.
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Artists: Be a Part of the Vancouver Hub for BC Culture Days
/Culture Days at CBC Vancouver will host free arts and cultural activities by self-producing artists and arts groups in a celebration of local arts, culture and heritage. Apply by June 15 to join this celebration of culture!
Read MoreArts Council of Surrey to Host Roundtable Meeting for Local Arts Organizations
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On June 1, members of Surrey arts organizations are invited to attend an event hosted by the Arts Council of Surrey designed as “a unique opportunity to meet and converse with the City of Surrey’s arts and cultural leaders.”
Read MoreNew Resource Helps Arts & Culture Orgs Working With Gender Diverse Artists
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Australian artists Spence Messih and Archie Barry have compiled a free resource titled Clear Expectations, to help arts and culture organizations better understand best practices around working with trans, non-binary, and gender diverse artists.
Read MoreUpcoming BC Museums Association Workshops to Take Place Across the Province
/This May and June, the BC Museums Association is offering a series of workshops in Rossland, Fort Nelson and Fernie, designed for those working in the museum sector.
Read MoreMake Your Voice Heard on the City of Vancouver Creative City Strategy
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On May 16, attend one of three scheduled 30 minute presentations on the Creative City Strategy’s Action Plan, or drop in to give your feedback one-on-one to a member of the Cultural Services staff.
Read MoreUpcoming Law for Non Profits Workshop: "Recordkeeping and Privacy for Non Profits"
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Learn the ins and outs of privacy law for your non-profit at this workshop, taking place May 30 in Surrey.
Read MoreSign This Petition to Support the Indigenous Theatre Program at the National Arts Centre
/As the NAC indigenous Theatre announces its inaugural season, take the time to sign a petition circulated by the Indigenous Performing Arts Alliance emphasizing the importance of Indigenous voices and stories.
Read MoreCommunity Arts Council of Prince George Announces Creative Hub Facility Feasibility Study
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The Community Arts Council of Prince George & District has announced plans to build a new creative hub as a home for the organization and its members.
Read MoreAdvocacy Update from Nelson: Civic Theatre ED Stresses the Need for Equitable Communities
/Eleanor Stacey of The Civic Theatre recently penned a letter to the BC Arts Council expressing support for a robust approach to equity, diversity and inclusion. Click through to see what our colleagues around the province are doing to advocate for equity in the arts.
Read MoreArts Abroad: A Round-Up of Recent International Arts News
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A global conference looks toward questions of inclusivity, a New Zealand initiative examines the connection between creativity and well-being, and Ireland’s Arts Council debuts a new equality, human rights and diversity plan.
Read MoreMake Content Your Audience Can Find with #DigitalLadders
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On May 14, digital strategist Annelise Larson will explain what discoverablity means, the basic best practices to ensure your content is optimized for search online, as well as other mechanisms for getting found and connecting with your target audience.
Read MoreVancouver Opera to Host Panel Talk on Relaxed Performances
/On May 2, Vancouver Opera hosts a relaxed performance of Rossini’s La Cenerentola, followed by a free panel discussion on the purposes and practices behind relaxed performance.
Read MoreStatistics Canada Releases New Provincial and Territorial Culture Indicators (2010-2017)
/Statistics Canada has released an updated edition of the Provincial and Territorial Culture Indicators, which provide timely economic estimates of culture and sport in Canada. Among the highlights: in BC, the culture GDP constituted roughly $7.1 billion, or 2.7 percent, of the total economy, including 98,050 jobs.
Read MoreMusic BC Announces New Executive Director
/After announcing the departure of Alex Grigg as executive director last week, Music BC has shared that Lindsay MacPherson has been hired as his successor.
Read MoreThis May, Make Succession Planning a Priority
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On May 21 and 22, the BC Alliance is partnering with Realize Strategies to offer a pair of workshops on succession planning for arts, culture and heritage organizations.
Read MoreNorthern BC Indigenous Arts Symposium to Take Place in Prince George
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The Northern Indigenous Artists’ Collective has announced plans for the first annual Northern BC Indigenous Arts Symposium, to be held on April 27 in Prince George.
Read MoreApply for a City of Vancouver Creative Spark Grant by April 23
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Emerging artists across all disciplines living in the City of Vancouver who have an interest in building their careers and working with young people in an arts-based capacity are invited to apply for Creative Spark Vancouver by April 23.
Read MoreGVPTA Accepting Nominations for Two Jessie Awards
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The GVPTA is accepting nominations for both the Patron of the Arts and GVPTA Career Achievement Awards, to be presented at the Jessie Richardson Theatre Awards. The deadline is May 7.
Read MoreCatch Up With #DigitalLadders: Watch "The Podcast Primer" for Free On Demand!
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Learn tips and tricks to get your podcast off the ground from a seasoned expert, and find out more about our next free session, “Case Study of a Scrappy Mobile Exhibit” with Barrie Adleberg, taking place online and at the VPL April 16!
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