Here are some of the revelations from Supporting Canadians and Fighting COVID-19: Fall Economic Statement 2020, issued by the federal government November 30 — including information on wage subsidies, new funding for the live performance sector, support for radio and film, and more.
Read MoreBC Alliance executive director Brenda Leadlay shares on the projects we’ve wrapped up for 2020, and the things we’re looking forward to, including our ongoing research project on everyday creativity and a commitment to decolonization.
Read MoreA communication from Global Public Affairs outlines the latest in federal arts and culture news, including a pledge of $181.5 million in 2021-22 to the Department of Canadian Heritage and the Canada Council for the Arts.
Read MoreThe letter outlines the priorities and responsibilities for the new Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism and Sport.
Read MoreNiki Sharma assumes the new position of Secretary of Community Development and Non-Profits, and Teresa Wat takes over as Opposition Critic for Tourism, Arts and Culture.
Read MoreThe BC Arts Council’s Expanded Arts & Culture Resilience Supplement deadline has been extended to Friday, January 29, 2021.
Read MoreMelanie Mark has been named as BC’s new Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture. She assumes the role from Lisa Beare, who will now serve as Minister of Citizens’ Services. In addition, Bob D’Eith has been appointed Parliamentary Secretary - Arts and Film.
Read MoreThrough the new COVID-19 Cultural Impact Critical Assistance program, 103 arts and cultural non-profit organizations will receive one-time funding and in-kind access to Vancouver Civic Theatres facilities to support their restart planning and equity initiatives.
Read MoreThe survey measures the impacts of COVID-19 on the non-profit sector. Take the survey by November 30.
Read MoreThe Provincial Health Order effective November 20 allows every business already operational under the previous order to remain so with the exception of live performance. Contact our premier and ministers to lend your support!
Read MoreAs we approach the nine-month mark in this complex new landscape, new data is needed to inform medium- and long-term policies that will shape the Canadian cultural sector for years to come. The National Arts and Culture Impact Survey (NACIS) was designed to capture a snapshot in time. Submit your data by November 23.
Read MoreThe latest Arts Research Monitor features insights into entertainment spending expectations as well as digital and in-person arts participation during the COVID-19 pandemic, based on two Canadian and two American surveys.
Read MoreExecutive director Brenda Leadlay checks in with the latest from the Canada Council’s Strategic Planning Community Dialogue sessions.
Read MoreThe Culture Satellite Account has released information about the economic role of arts and culture in Canada in 2018. The cultural GDP continued to steadily rise in 2018, with strong growth in interactive media and design, but significant declines in non-digital publishing.
Read MoreGVPTA has released a new version of its COVID-19 Impact Survey, asking artists, arts workers, and arts and culture organizations from all disciplines to report on how they are continuing to fare. Complete the updated survey by November 13.
Read MoreActsafe’s COVID-19 Safety Course provides a general overview for workers in British Columbia’s arts and entertainment production industries on how to minimize the risk of exposure to COVID-19 on their worksites.
Read MoreIn the wake of COVID-19, the Sector Equity Alliance for Anti-Racism in the Arts (SEARA) aims to raise $500,000 to $1 million for BC-based BIPOC Artists facing financial hardship, with $350,000 coming from arts organizations. Donate now to support equity in the arts!
Read MoreLend your voice and reach out to the candidates of the major provincial parties expressing your support for arts and culture, using our quick and easy email tool.
Read MoreThe Expanded Arts & Culture Resilience Supplement totals $16 million and is designed to support arts and culture organizations who have been financially impacted by COVID-19, while the $5 million Pivot Program supports arts and culture organizations as they adapt their programs and practices in response to the pandemic.
Read MoreJoin PLEO on November 5 for a conversation with Julie Macfarlane and lawyer Clea Parfitt on the details of sexual harassment policy.
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