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

Granting programs available in BC for projects at the intersection of arts and technology

The deadline is approaching for the Interactive Fund, one of the only granting programs available in BC for projects at the intersection of arts and technology.

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Cultivating Student Leadership and Entrepreneurship in Museums, Arts, and Culture: A Webinar

Cultivating Student Leadership and Entrepreneurship in Museums, Arts, and Culture: A Webinar

Talent MATCH hosts Jules André-Brown (Leadership Consultant and appointed member of the BC Arts Council for a discussion about student leadership and entrepreneurship in the museums, arts, and culture sectors.

This free webinar will take place on Wednesday, May 25th at 3:00pm (Pacific). Participants can register here.

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Launch Festival of Emerging Artists deadline approaching

Launch Festival of Emerging Artists deadline approaching

Launch 2022 will take place as a full day masterclass including time for studio sharing of creative work and feedback, and presentations and discussions on the business side of art making. As part of this format, all participating emerging artists will be given 3 minutes to share a sample of their creative work.

Application Deadline: Wednesday, May 17, 2022 at midnight

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Here is how you can celebrate, honour and support Asian Heritage Month

Here is how you can celebrate, honour and support Asian Heritage Month

During this month we take the opportunity to learn, reflect on and celebrate the many achievements, cultures and traditions of the members of our artistic communities who claim Asian heritage. We must also find ways to fight racism and support the organizations which make it their focus.

Below are some some resources, upcoming events and workshops, as well as causes and organizations to which you can donate to to show your support:

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Two weeks left to apply to the 2022 Vancouver Outsider Arts Festival

Two weeks left to apply to the 2022 Vancouver Outsider Arts Festival

Applications still open for Vancouver Outsider Arts Festival!

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BC Arts Council to Provide Accessibility Supports and Information Session May 2

The BC Arts Council is now providing two new accessibility programs, Application Assistance and Access Support, to address barriers for artists and arts and culture practitioners who are Deaf or have a disability.

Join BC Arts Council staff for an overview of these programs, as well as Project funding programs, at an online information session and Q&A on Monday, May 2 from 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. PT (1 p.m. – 2 p.m. MT)

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Two Day Workshop on Emergency Response and Collections Salvage in Prince George

An Emergency Response and Salvage for Cultural Institutions workshop is available in Prince George,

Culture sector workers, museum professionals and volunteers in Canada with little to no training in responding to emergencies related to collections are especially encouraged to apply.

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British Columbia Arts Council Announces Action Plan for 2022—2024

British Columbia Arts Council Announces Action Plan for 2022—2024

On April 8th, 2022, the BC Arts Council announced its Extending Foundations: Action Plan 2022—2024. The plan focuses on reconciliation, equity, diversity, inclusion and access. The BC Alliance for Arts + Culture team will work together to address the needs of the community arising from these recently announced changes.

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Applications Open for $150,000 in Regional Culture Grants

Applications Open for $150,000 in Regional Culture Grants

$150,000 in funding is available via regional project grants, which support creation, production, dissemination, audience development, research, project staff and/or administrative capacity building.

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BC Touring Council Names Miriam Manley As New Executive Director

BC Touring Council Names Miriam Manley As New Executive Director

Congratulations to Miriam, who starts her new role with the Nelson-based BC Touring Council on June 15.

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Statistics Canada Launches Pilot for New Culture and Well-Being App

Statistics Canada is launching a new mobile app to understand the impact of cultural participation on well-being. The Vitali-T-Stat app asks participants in-the-moment questions about their daily activities and feelings. Download the app by March 31 to participate.

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Introducing the BC Alliance's Winter 2019 Workshop Series!

 Introducing the BC Alliance's Winter 2019 Workshop Series!

In the coming weeks, we’re excited to offer sessions on tax preparation, succession planning, Gaming grant applications, and reconciliation through Indigenous art! Click through for more information.

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Prince George Artists Announce Formation of New Indigenous Arts Organization

Prince George Artists Announce Formation of New Indigenous Arts Organization

The Northern Indigenous Artists’ Collective aims to become first non-governmental Indigenous arts council in British Columbia.

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Festival and Event Management Masterclass Comes to Vancouver

Festival and Event Management Masterclass Comes to Vancouver

The Festival and Event Management Masterclass is a 2 day program designed for anyone involved in creating, supporting or managing festivals and events. The class, which has been run in 20 countries worldwide, will take place in Vancouver at the BMO Theatre Centre on April 5 and 6.

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Cultural Human Resources Council Conducts Survey on Not-for-Profit Arts Salaries

Cultural Human Resources Council Conducts Survey on Not-for-Profit Arts Salaries

CHRC has released a survey to gauge the compensation practices of not-for-profit arts organizations. The deadline for completing the survey is November 30.

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Register Your Culture Days 2017 Event by September 18

Register Your Culture Days 2017 Event by September 18

The deadline to register an event for Culture Days 2017, a a cross-Canada celebration of the arts, is September 18 at 11:59 pm EDT. 

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REVOLUTION Schedule At a Glance

The Alliance's annual conference REVOLUTION: Engaging Human Creativity takes place Thursday, June 8. Here's the entire schedule at a glance. Register by noon, May 12, and benefit from our early bird registration discount. 

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Penticton Arts Council Announces New Annual Festival

Penticton Arts Council Announces New Annual Festival

The Penticton Arts Council has announced the launch of Artsrising Penticton, an annual arts festival celebrating the power of art. Artsrising's debut will be held from Thursday, September 21st to Sunday, September 24th, 2017.

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Registration Open For 2014 Culture Days

Registration Open For 2014 Culture Days

Registration is now open for participation in this year’s BC Culture Days, taking place September 26, 27, and 28, and a series of workshops will be offered across the province for event organizers interested in knowing more about this nation-wide initiative.

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