America’s National Endowment for the Arts has released the full results from the nation’s largest, most representative survey of adult participation in the arts.
Read MoreExpressions of interest are being accepted until March 29 from artists interested in the City of Kelowna’s inaugural Artist in Residence program.
Read MoreWhy Art? Why Now? is the theme of our 2020 conference, taking place June 25 in partnership with SFU Woodward's in Vancouver. We will dive into important conversations about the reasons for and outcomes of artistic practice, and the changes art can create – from personal, to social, to systemic.
Read MoreWhile the budget showed a decrease of $3 million to Tourism, Arts and Culture funding (bringing the total from $164 to $161m), the BC Alliance is happy to report that there will be no cuts to the budget of the BC Arts Council, despite the changing economic outlook of the province and the priorities of this government.
Read MoreThe BC Alliance for Arts + Culture has been featured in an Ezvid Wiki article and video highlighting six organizations supporting culture worldwide.
Read MoreDo you know a cultural leader or arts supporter who deserves recognition? Do you work with a star volunteer or community-minded business that has supported the arts, beyond expectations? If so, you can nominate them for the Richmond Arts Awards until March 23.
Read MoreA pair of new reports have shined a light on the connections between arts, culture and sustainability. Released by UNESCO and Arts Council England, respectively, the reports look at the role of the arts in solving global climate challenges.
Read MorePacific Legal Education & Outreach is hosting a focus group February 24 in Vancouver, facilitated by CPAMO, as part of the project to develop an essential national network of federally funded legal services for artists across Canada.
Read MoreIn an effort to develop an essential national network of federally funded legal services for artists across Canada, Pacific Legal Education and Outreach is conducting an important Needs Assessment Survey to get a full picture of artists’ needs. Complete the survey by February 21 to enter into an exclusive draw to win an iPad Mini!
Read More“Everyone should have a chance to take part in cultural activities,” says executive director Carolyn Holmes. “We have removed financial barriers to encourage people to pay what they can.”
Read MoreThe four guiding principles of “Let’s Create”, which ACE will use to determine which projects it invests in, include ambition and quality, dynamism, environmental responsibility, and inclusivity and relevance.
Read MoreThe City of Vancouver’s Engineering Services department is entering the second phase of its Artist-In-Residence Program. Applications are open until February 28.
Read MoreFebruary is Black History Month in Canada, a time to mark the legacy of Black Canadians, past and present. For the BC Alliance, that means celebrating notable figures in BC’s cultural history, as well as honouring the Black members of our artistic communities.
Read MorePacific Legal Education & Outreach has a pair of upcoming workshops taking place February 26 in Vancouver, on the subjects of record keeping and copyright.
Read MoreBC Alliance members are invited to register by January 31 to score early bird rates for the upcoming arts and entertainment workplace safety conference, taking place March 5-7.
Read MoreBusiness / Arts has announced the launch of its Executive Leadership program, a new one-year program open to 10 arts leaders across Canada who are currently leading organizations with a budget of $1 million or more. Apply by February 24.
Read MoreDemographic Diversity of Artists in Canada, based on the 2016 census, provides insights into the situations of four demographic groups of artists: women, Indigenous people, members of racialized groups, and members of official language minority groups.
Read MoreA robust risk and insurance management strategy is a critical part of an organization’s financial strategy for navigating a crisis. Click through to find out more, and register for our free webinar on February 6.
Read MoreThe BC Museums Association, in partnership with the Province of British Columbia, is offering one-time grants to support local museums, art galleries, historic places, cultural heritage institutions and Indigenous communities in hosting a free community event for Family Day 2020. The deadline is February 10.
Read MoreThe City of Vancouver is accepting applications for 2020 Cultural Infrastructure Grants, with a deadline of March 11. Receive funding support of up to $250,000 for costs related to planning, renovations, upgrades, expansion or purchase of your organization’s cultural space.
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