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

Request for Artists: BC Museums Association

Request for Artists: BC Museums Association

The BC Museums Association (BCMA) is seeking a BC-based artist to create a new work to celebrate those recognized by their Annual Awards.

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The BC Alliance for Arts + Culture wishes you happy Pride 2022!

The BC Alliance for Arts + Culture wishes you happy Pride 2022!

The BC Alliance of Arts + Culture would like to wish you a happy Pride!

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B.C. invests in First Nations language, arts, culture and heritage revitalization

B.C. invests in First Nations language, arts, culture and heritage revitalization

New provincial funding will support and strengthen the reclamation and revitalization of First Nations languages, arts, culture and heritage across B.C.

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Recruit Student Talent through ACE-WIL's Post an Opportunity Portal

Recruit Student Talent through ACE-WIL's Post an Opportunity Portal

It may only be June, but now is the perfect time to consider your staffing needs for autumn.

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Call for Presentations: Arts BC Conference 2022

Call for Presentations: Arts BC Conference 2022

Arts BC is currently accepting presentation applications for its 41st Annual Conference.

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BC Culture Days Announces 2022 Ambassadors

BC Culture Days Announces 2022 Ambassadors

BC Culture Days has announced the eight emerging artists selected to be this year’s ambassadors.

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Culture Days Opens for 2022 Activity Registrations

Culture Days Opens for 2022 Activity Registrations

Culture Days, a national celebration of arts and culture, is taking place September 23 to October 16, 2022, and event and activity registration is now open.

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Apply for the Yosef Wosk Publication Grant program before July 29th

Apply for the Yosef Wosk Publication Grant program before July 29th

Do you have an upcoming project relating to heritage in Vancouver? Perhaps an exhibit, book or podcast has been stalling, looking for support. If so, please consider applying to the Yosef Wosk Publication Grant program.

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Nominate an Indigenous artist or organization for BC Achievement Award Programs

Nominate an Indigenous artist or organization for BC Achievement Award Programs

This month BC Achievement opens nominations for three of its award programs:

  • Indigenous Business Award

  • Fulmer Award First Nations Art

  • Carter Wosk Award Applied Art + Design

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Artists and Cultural Practitioners Can Apply Until June 30 for Project Assistance: Professional Development

Artists and Cultural Practitioners Can Apply Until June 30 for Project Assistance: Professional Development

Calling all learners! The Professional Development program is open until June 30. The Professional Development program assists professional artists, cultural practitioners, production and technical personnel, and arts administrators with specific learning opportunities or activities to advance their practice or career.

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Diversity On Screen Audit Report of Canadian Broadcasters 2022

Diversity On Screen Audit Report of Canadian Broadcasters 2022

The Vancouver Asian Film Festival (VAFF), Racial Equity Screen Office (RESO) and Elimin8Hate jointly released its Diversity On Screen Audit Report of Canadian Broadcasters 2022, which specifically reviews Asian representation on four national broadcasters – CBC, Citytv, CTV, Global TV–and one provincial broadcaster, Knowledge Network.

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Emerging Music Talent Can Apply For Demo Recording Program

Emerging Music Talent Can Apply For Demo Recording Program

The Demo Recording program supports new and emerging artists from underrepresented groups living in the Province of B.C. to create demo recordings and engage in mentorship with local music producers.

Artists and producers can apply together for a $2,000 grant to cover 100% of recording expenses for one to two songs.

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Call for Performers, Artists, Nautical Artisans, and Storytellers!

Call for Performers, Artists, Nautical Artisans, and Storytellers!

The 19th Annual Richmond Maritime Festival is getting ready to set sail! The Richmond Arts Coalition, Anigraph Productions, the Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site Society, and the City of Richmond will be artfully celebrating our ocean-side past and present here at the mouth of the river.

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Individual Arts Awards: Media Artists

Individual Arts Awards: Media Artists

Individual Arts Awards: Media Artists assists independent media artists with the creation of specific projects. The BC Arts Council defines media arts as works in film, video, audio/sound art and new media, including new information and communications technologies used for artistic expression.

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Three More Weeks to Apply for Early Career Development Grant

Assistance is available to both arts and culture organizations and to individual art practitioners.

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Grants to help youth in and from care take part in sport and cultural activities

Grants to help youth in and from care take part in sport and cultural activities

The Province is creating a new grant program to help children and youth during and after government care participate in sport, physical and cultural activities.

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Celebrate National Indigenous History Month With These Art + Culture Events 

Celebrate National Indigenous History Month With These Art + Culture Events 

June 1st marks the start of National Indigenous History month. This month is an opportunity for us to immerse ourselves in the distinct histories and cultures of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people. It is also a chance for us to envision dismantling the systemic racism, inequality, and discrimination that Indigenous Peoples continue to face today in the arts and culture sector as well as other sectors.

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Call for applications: Indigenous Studio Art Award

Call for applications: Indigenous Studio Art Award

Griffin Art Projects is committed to providing support, resources, and profile for Indigenous artists. This is a studio-only residency opportunity intended for artists living in the metro-Vancouver area.

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Upcoming Workshop: On a Budget Marketing Tools

Upcoming Workshop: On a Budget Marketing Tools

This Arts BC's workshop On A Budget Marketing Tools could prove to be useful to non-profit organizations, artists looking for marketing tools or small businesses.

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Upcoming Conference On Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the Cultural Sector: The Role of Cultural Organizations

Upcoming Conference On Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the Cultural Sector: The Role of Cultural Organizations

GVPTA and the Université du Québec en Outaouais (UQO) invite you to join them next month for a free pan-Canadian virtual conference on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the Cultural Sector: The Role of Cultural Organizations.

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