The impact of COVID-19 on the film and television production industry across Canada – in particular its risk to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion – is the subject of a new research project launched by the Women in Film and Television Canada Coalition.
Read More“If we are going to survive and thrive in a society that is faced with challenges like we’ve never seen before, we need to find where our potential lies,” says BC Alliance executive director Brenda Leadlay. “The work ahead requires collaboration, solidarity and a united front.”
Read MoreWant to learn the nitty-gritty of writing Gaming Grants or filing taxes? Tackling new ways of creating and marketing your art? Do you want to improve your knowledge and approaches around gender diversity? Let’s learn together.
Read MoreThe Canada Council for the Arts has announced a recruitment campaign, with an emphasis on Indigenous, Black, racialized, Deaf and disabled applicants.
Read MoreBusiness / Arts has announced the return of artsvest, a matching incentive and mentorship training program for small and medium arts and cultural organizations.
Read MoreThe federal government has launched a series of consultations called Let’s Talk Budget 2021. The consultations, which run from January 25-February 19, include opportunities for public input on the 2021 budget.
Read MoreGot a burning question you want to ask a digital expert? This is the opportunity for you. Every week, one of our digital faculty members will host an "Ask Me Anything" (AMA) — a chance for you to put your queries directly to them, free for charge.
Read More50 arts and culture organizations across B.C. received nearly $2 million in grants to help improve arts and culture spaces and support the sector’s resilience, with more than $1 million allocated to Metro Vancouver spaces.
Read MoreCity of Vancouver Cultural Services has announced the launch of Communities and Artists Shifting Culture (CASC), a pilot program which combines the programs formerly known as Projects and Community Arts. Click through for more info; the deadline is March 3.
Read MoreCAPACOA has released employment info on arts and culture jobs, acquired via the Labour Force Survey, a monthly survey of approximately 56,000 households. Among the findings: one in four arts workers lost their job in 2020.
Read MoreOn January 19, the City of Vancouver announced the allocation of over $8.4 million in funding to help 144 arts and culture organizations recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreA public hearing is scheduled for by-law amendments to remove barriers for development of artist studios in industrial zones. The discussion takes place online, January 21, and members of the public are invited to give feedback.
Read MoreThe BC Arts Council has announced a new funding program, Pivot for Individuals. Apply by February 16.
Read MoreExecutive 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.
Read MoreThe 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 MoreOn 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 MoreHere 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.
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