The latest news on BC's arts, culture and heritage sector.

Introducing the Art for Social Change Network

Introducing the Art for Social Change Network

Led by community-engaged arts organizations acting as regional hubs, ASCN is designed to connect and support hundreds of arts for social change organizations and independent artists across Canada.

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Hill Strategies Releases Research on Anti-Black Racism in the Arts

Hill Strategies Releases Research on Anti-Black Racism in the Arts

The latest issue of Hill Strategies’ Arts Research Monitor tackles equity, diversity, inclusion and decolonization — specifically, the signs and effects of anti-Black racism in the arts.

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Hill Strategies Releases Brief On Organizational Stress + Resilience in the Arts

Hill Strategies Releases Brief On Organizational Stress + Resilience in the Arts

Click through for the key findings of Organizational stress and resilience in the arts in Canada.

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New Resources from Mass Culture Tackle Arts + Mental Health, NFP Governance and More

New Resources from Mass Culture Tackle Arts + Mental Health, NFP Governance and More

New resources include the culture chapter of the Alternative Federal Budget, a report back from a conference on arts and mental health, and new ideas in board governance.

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New UK Research: "Culture: The Missing Link to Climate Action"

New UK Research: "Culture: The Missing Link to Climate Action"

The latest international research by Julie’s Bicycle – Culture: The Missing Link to Climate Action – combines data that analyses publicly available national arts policies of 25 countries, a survey to arts and culture bodies with a national mandate and cultural ministries, as well as in-depth roundtables and interviews with leading international arts leaders.

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Take the Fall 2021 COVID-19 B.C. Arts & Culture Sector Impact Survey

Take the Fall 2021 COVID-19 B.C. Arts & Culture Sector Impact Survey

GVPTA is asking artists, arts workers, and arts and culture organizations across British Columbia to complete the Fall 2021 version of the COVID-19 B.C. Arts & Culture Sector Impact Survey. The deadline to respond is November 23.

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Rogers, Creative BC Announce $1M Fund for Indigenous Storytellers in British Columbia

Supported privately by Rogers Group of Funds and administered by Creative BC, the Fund is Canada’s first provincial-national partnership focused on Indigenous creators and will also be the first targeted Indigenous screen fund at Creative BC.

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Writing Your Case for Support with David Love

Writing Your Case for Support with David Love

This Thursday, November 18, learn how to tell your organization’s story speaking to both head and heart. This workshop will outline the ‘must have’ components of your case so that potential funders, donors, sponsors and supporters understand the features and benefits of your work and how they can provide support.

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Province Doubles Supports for Arts and Culture Spaces

Arts and culture groups throughout B.C. can look forward to new and enhanced spaces with $4 million to support the Arts Infrastructure Program.

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Apply for the "Making Cultural Spaces Safe During COVID-19" Fund

Apply for the "Making Cultural Spaces Safe During COVID-19" Fund

The Government of Canada is providing one-time project-based financial support for Canadian arts and heritage organizations to upgrade their space to be able to open safely while following relevant public health guidelines related to COVID-19.

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Vancouver Art Gallery Receives $100M Donation for New Gallery

On November 4, the Vancouver Art Gallery announced it would receive of a $100 million transformational gift from the Audain Foundation, to support the creation of a new building — the largest single cash gift to an art gallery in Canadian history.

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Applications Open for Vancouver Foundation Indigenous Priorities Granting Program

Applications Open for Vancouver Foundation Indigenous Priorities Granting Program

Vancouver Foundation is committing $750,000 to the Indigenous Priorities Granting Program to provide flexible, one-time grants to First Nation, Inuit and Métis communities, and Indigenous-led organizations. Apply by November 29.

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Pablo Rodríguez Back In As Minister of Canadian Heritage

In a shuffling of the cabinet on October 26, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau named Pablo Rodríguez as the new Minister of Canadian Heritage. Rodríguez previously served as the Canadian Heritage Minister from July 2018 through to November 2019.

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Hill Strategies Releases Arts Research Monitor on Deaf and Disability Arts

Hill Strategies Releases Arts Research Monitor on Deaf and Disability Arts

Hill Strategies has released a new volume of its Arts Research Monitor, focusing on Deaf and disability arts. The issue features insights into the arts practices of Deaf and disabled peoples, their accessibility challenges, and suggestions for improvement, based on four recent reports from Canada and the United States.

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Provincial Health Officer Announces Full Capacity for Indoor Seating

Provincial Health Officer Announces Full Capacity for Indoor Seating

Restrictions placed on indoor and outdoor gatherings, including concerts, cinemas, and other cultural events, are being lifted on October 25 in British Columbia for those over 12 with two doses of COVID-19 vaccine.

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An Update on Our Policies Around Our Calls for Artists Board + BC ArtsPost

An Update on Our Policies Around Our Calls for Artists Board + BC ArtsPost

Submission and administrative fees must now be disclosed, and any opportunity with a fee for application must have the potential to recompensate the applicant. Click through to learn more.

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Hill Strategies: "On Precarity in the Arts"

Hill Strategies: "On Precarity in the Arts"

The Canadian arts sector has been one of the hardest hit industries during the COVID-19 pandemic. This has been reflected in decreased employment levels, high stress and burnout among employees, and financial uncertainty among organizations. Click through to learn more.

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221A Launches Tenant Applications for New Artist Housing

221A Launches Tenant Applications for New Artist Housing

221A Artist Housing Society has launched the application process for 30 units of rental housing located at 187 E 3rd in Mount Pleasant, Vancouver. Applications are due October 15.

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Apply for the City of Kelowna's 2022 Grants

Applications for the City of Kelowna’s 2022 General Operating and Project Cultural Grants are now open. The deadline is November 30.

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Registration Open for Creative Convergence 2021

Registration Open for Creative Convergence 2021

Creative Convergence, the biennial conference presented by the Canadian Network for Arts & Learning, takes place virtually October 28-29, 2021.

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