Statistics Canada Issues Report on Arts and Culture in 2020
/In August 2021, StatCan released “Financial impacts of the pandemic on the culture, arts, entertainment and recreation industries in 2020.” Click through to find out more.
Read MoreThe latest news on BC's arts, culture and heritage sector.
Parties Talk Arts and Culture in National Debate
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On September 12, candidates from the major national parties got down to brass tacks on arts and culture in a debate hosted on CPAC by the Coalition for the Diversity of Cultural Expressions.
Read MoreVancouver Arts Organizations Can Now Apply for CASC Grants
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Is your organization planning an arts or cultural project? If so, you may be eligible to apply for Communities and Artists Shifting Culture, a grant program which combines the programs formerly known as Projects and Community Arts.
Read MoreProvince Introduces New Vaccine Card Mandate
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Beginning September 7, British Columbians can apply for the B.C. vaccine card. Click through to find out more.
Read MoreBCMA and Heritage BC Seek COVID-19 Data From Heritage and GLAM Sector
/Complete this survey to help give a comprehensive idea of COVID-19’s impacts on the heritage and museum sectors.
Read MoreDisability Alliance BC Seeks Proposals for Accessibility Projects
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Disability Alliance BC has announced a Call for Proposals for projects that promote greater accessibility and inclusivity for people with disabilities in BC communities. Apply by October 2.
Read MoreIt's Time to Vote with ArtsVote BC!
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Visit artsvotebc.ca to learn about the major parties' platform positions on arts and culture issues, check out a map of all-candidates meetings in your area, find out how to vote safely, and browse resources to help you make the case for the arts.
Read More$12.9M in Funding Available Through New Fairs and Festivals Fund
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As of August 27, applications are open to support B.C.-based events through the new Fairs, Festivals and Events Recovery Fund. Apply by October 1.
Read MoreMuseums Assistance Program Open for Applications
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Canadian Heritage’s Museums Assistance Program is now accepting applications for assistance with ongoing operating costs through the Reopening Fund for Heritage Organizations. The deadline is October 20, but funds are limited, so apply early.
Read MoreSubmit Your Feedback On New Arts Space in Fort St. John
/The Fort St. John Community Arts Council has released a survey asking for feedback on a new community arts hub. Respond by September 7.
Read MoreElection 2021: The Major Parties on Arts and Culture
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As Prime Minister Justin Trudeau calls for a federal election in September, here are the positions and statements of the major parties on arts and culture.
Read MoreRE:IMAGINE, RE:CONNECT and RE:GENERATE with BC Culture Days
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After the challenges of this year, BC Culture Days seeks to guide us all out of isolation through creative connection, September 24 - October 24.
Read MoreCity of Vancouver Opens Small Grants for Cultural Spaces
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Applications will open August 18 for the City of Vancouver’s Small Grant for Cultural Spaces program, which aims to support the Arts and Culture sector with their facility projects. Apply by September 15.
Read MoreCanadian Heritage Announces New Committee for Green Shift in Arts, Culture and Heritage
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On August 13, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Heritage, announced the creation of two ministerial consulting committees to help support a green shift in the arts, culture, heritage and sport sectors.
Read MoreArtStarts in Schools Opens Applications for Creative Spark Vancouver Grants
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In partnership with the City of Vancouver, ArtStarts in Schools offers the Creative Spark Vancouver Grant to provide emerging artists with financial resources towards small projects. Apply by September 14.
Read MoreProvince of B.C. Announces 150 Time Immemorial Funding Program
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Indigenous communities, local governments and heritage organizations in British Columbia will soon have access to funding for projects that spotlight the Province’s diverse cultural heritage.
Read MoreShare Your Thoughts on the 2022 City of Vancouver Budget
/Anyone who lives in, or owns or operates a business in Vancouver is invited to share their thoughts by August 22 on municipal spending priorities for 2022, as part of the City’s annual budget engagement process.
Read MoreYou Could Be a Mentor for artsvest!
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The artsvest program is recruiting mentors to share their expertise with participating organizations through group webinars and individualized one-on-one mentorship sessions.
Read MoreGVPTA Announces Digital Connections Program
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GVPTA has announced a new program to provide training to underrepresented theatre artists (specifically, Indigenous, racialized, d/Deaf and disability communities) on effective communication and promotion of their digital or hybrid projects through online platforms. The deadline to apply is September 9.
Read MoreCAPACOA Releases Report on Data Governance in Performing Arts
/CAPACOA has issued its new report, a culmination of exploratory activities to develop a governance framework for open and shared data in the performing arts sector.
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