Upcoming Webinars: GVPTA, CARFAC BC, and PLEO
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Here’s a selection of free weekly programming from our community partners to stay connected and get the latest info during this time of social isolation.
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The latest news on BC's arts, culture and heritage sector.
Canada Council Releases Preliminary Report on COVID-19 Impacts
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To better understand the needs of the professional arts sector to overcome the COVID-19 crisis, the Canada Council for the Arts sent a survey to approximately 30,000 of its clients. Here are the preliminary findings.
Read MoreCanada Summer Jobs Announces Program Changes Due to COVID-19
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The changes to the Canada Summer Jobs program include wage subsidies, job extensions, and ability to hire staff on a part-time basis.
Read MoreVancouver Foundation Announces $1 Million in New Funding for Arts and Culture
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First launched on March 18 to provide essential support to frontline organizations, the In Our Hearts Fund is now expanding its scope with a new injection of $1-million in additional funding from Vancouver Foundation to offer vital support to the arts and culture sector.
Read MoreThe ED Report, April 2020
/In April’s ED Report, BC Alliance executive director Brenda Leadlay catches you up on the Alliance’s latest advocacy efforts, our upcoming projects around digital literacy and climate action, the latest on Why Art? Why Now?, and how we’re working through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreCity of Vancouver Unanimously Passes 2020 Cultural Grants
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We want to express our gratitude to Mayor and Council, as well as to you, the arts community, for coming together as advocates.
Read MoreGVPTA Launches "Working Through This" Webinar Series
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These free sessions will address topics related to supporting through and recovering from the effects of COVID-19 on the arts and cultural sector.
Read MoreTry a New Solution for Remote Performances
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On Monday, April 6, at 10:00 a.m., join us for a live demonstration of weshowup, and learn how to attract new audience for events in an equitable and inclusive way.
Read MoreNAC and Facebook Canada Launch Fund for Online Performances
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The Facebook-National Arts Centre Fund for Performing Artists will provide $100,000 in artists fees to support online performances between now and March 31, 2020 to help ease financial strain for those impacted by the closure of performance venues across Canada related to COVID-19.
Read MorePACT to Host Weekly Online Meeting for Theatre Community
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PACT is convening a weekly Town Hall meeting with PACT staff and special guests every Thursday to discuss the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on Canadian theatre
Read MoreMinister Beare Releases Letter to Arts and Culture Community
/“We are also working on ways to support businesses and organizations affected the most by the restrictions on travel and gatherings,” says the Minister. “I am speaking with my Cabinet colleagues daily so they are well informed of impacts to people and businesses in the arts and culture sector.”
Read MoreGovernment of Canada Releases COVID-19 Economic Response Plan
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On March 18, Prime Minister Trudeau and Finance Minister Bill Morneau unveiled the federal government’s economic response plan to address the increasing and rapid financial impacts of COVID-19. In total, the announcement encompasses an $84-billion package representing 3% of Canada’s GDP.
Read MoreImportant Information on Our Reaction to COVID-19
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Click through for info on our office closure, and how you can help document the impacts of COVID-19 on the arts sector.
Read MoreInformation on COVID-19 for Artists/Arts and Culture Workers
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Click through for a list of resources related to COVID-19 (novel coronavirus). We’ll update this list with new resources as we discover them.
Read MoreNorth Van Arts Introduces North Shore Culture Compass
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The North Shore Culture Compass is a free online map that visualizes the rich cultural landscape of the Lower Mainland’s North Shore.
Read MoreBC Artscape Approved to Operate New Cultural Amenities Space
/On March 10, Vancouver City Council approved BC Artscape as the operator of a future City-owned building at 825 Pacific Street, a new cultural hub for Vancouver-based artists, cultural practitioners, and cultural organizations.
Read MoreGabriola Arts Council Names Carol Fergusson as Executive Director
/Fergusson is a mainstay of the Gabriola arts community, having served as a gallerist and curator for various shows, tours and galleries.
Read MoreWhat's New in the New BC Gaming Guidelines
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The Province of British Columbia has released the 2020 Program Guidelines for Community Gaming Grants. With the updated guidelines come some changes in the way applications are evaluated.
Read MoreThe ED Report, March 2020
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BC Alliance executive director Brenda Leadlay gives updates on Gaming Grant advocacy, creativity and well-being, Digital Ladders 2, and more.
Read MoreCity of Vancouver Accepting 2020/2021 Theatre Rental Grants Applications
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The Theatre Rental Grant program offers financial assistance to Vancouver-based, professional, non-profit arts and cultural organizations to rent Vancouver Civic Theatres. The deadline to apply is March 25.
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