The ED Report, January 2021
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Executive director Brenda Leadlay wishes you a happy new year, and lets you know about the BC Alliance’s unfolding work to support and amplify the benefits of everyday creativity.
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The latest news on BC's arts, culture and heritage sector.
Canada Summer Jobs Open for Applications
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The annual call for applications for the Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) program launched on December 21, 2020, and will remain open until January 29, 2021.
Read MoreDiscoverability for Creative Content
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On November 25, the BC Alliance hosted a workshop on Search Engine Optimization (SEO) for artists and arts organizations, with a focus on reaching artists and audiences with disabilities. Presenter Barb Taylor has shared an in-depth guide on SEO, accessibility best practices, and other rapidly growing technologies like artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things (IoT).
Read MoreA Closer Look at the Fall Economic Statement
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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 MoreThe ED Report, December 2020
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BC 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 MoreAdvocacy Updates: Federal Government Provides $181.5 Million for Arts and Culture
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A 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 MorePremier Horgan Issues Mandate Letter to Minister Mark
/The letter outlines the priorities and responsibilities for the new Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism and Sport.
Read MoreProvincial Government Updates: New Non-Profit Secretary + Opposition Critics Announced
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Niki 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 MoreExtended Deadline: BCAC Expanded Arts & Culture Resilience Supplement
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The BC Arts Council’s Expanded Arts & Culture Resilience Supplement deadline has been extended to Friday, January 29, 2021.
Read MoreMelanie Mark Named New Arts + Culture Minister; Bob D'Eith In As Arts + Film Secretary
/Melanie 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 MoreCity of Vancouver Approves More Than $2 Million in Arts and Culture Support
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Through 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 MoreTake Vantage Point's "No Immunity" Non-Profit Survey
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The survey measures the impacts of COVID-19 on the non-profit sector. Take the survey by November 30.
Read MoreContact the Premier + Ministers to Support Live Performance!
/The 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 MoreSubmit Your Info to the National Arts and Culture Impact Survey
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As 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 MoreNew Arts Research Monitor Tackles Audience Attendance and COVID-19
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The 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 MoreThe ED Report, November 2020
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Executive director Brenda Leadlay checks in with the latest from the Canada Council’s Strategic Planning Community Dialogue sessions.
Read MoreCSA Releases Provincial and Territorial Culture Indicators for 2018
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The 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 Launches Updated COVID-19 Impact Survey
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GVPTA 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 Procedures Course Available Online
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Actsafe’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 MoreSEARA Power Share Fundraiser Supports BC's BIPOC Artists
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In 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!
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