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

New Pilot Training Program for Emerging BIPOC Theatre Reviewers Announced

New Pilot Training Program for Emerging BIPOC Theatre Reviewers Announced

Critical Futures will offer paid journalistic writing training and exposure to a cohort of 4 BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Colour) who are interested in arts criticism.

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Vancouver International Women in Film Festival Seeks Submissions

Vancouver International Women in Film Festival Seeks Submissions

Now in its 18th year, the Vancouver International Women in Film Festival (VIWFF) showcases an impressive line-up of short and feature-length films (narrative, documentary, experimental and animation) by established and emerging women and gender diverse filmmakers from around the world.

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Grant Program Available for Music Venues and Concert Promoters

Grant Program Available for Music Venues and Concert Promoters

Offered as part of the Canada Arts and Culture Recovery Program (CACRP), this grant program at FACTOR aims to keep Canadian-owned music venues and concert promoters operating during this period of continued recovery for the sector.

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100 Collective presents Culture Con 22 in Kelowna, BC

100 Collective presents Culture Con 22 in Kelowna, BC

Culture Con is a 4-day conference style event presented by 100 Collective on July 14-17 in Kelowna, BC. This event is meant to promote local talent and accelerate the careers of independent artists.

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Apply to receive long-term access to fieldhouses for artists and organizations

Apply to receive long-term access to fieldhouses for artists and organizations

The Vancouver Park Board's Fieldhouse Activation Program provides long-term access to fieldhouses in parks across the city for artists and organizations to create a home-base for projects and activities that engage the community. Apply by September 14, 2022!

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Invitation to Artists to participate in a survey about the Concentration of Artists in Urban Centres

  Invitation to Artists to participate in a survey about the Concentration of Artists in Urban Centres

The City of Vancouver/Cultural Services is collaborating with municipal funders in Calgary, Toronto and Montreal in an effort to understand better the factors that impact where artists live and work.

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The Firehall Arts Centre announces Cindy Reid as new managing director

The Firehall Arts Centre announces Cindy Reid as new managing director

The Firehall Arts Centre has a new incoming managing director. Today, the organization’s artistic and executive producer, Donna Spencer, and The Firehall’s board of directors announced the appointment of Cindy Reid to the position. She starts her new role on August 2.

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Call to Artists: Richmond Animal Shelter Public Art Project

Call to Artists: Richmond Animal Shelter Public Art Project

The Richmond Public Art Program is seeking an artist or artist team to create a public artwork as part of the renovation and expansion of the Richmond Animal Shelter (12071 No. 5 Road).

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Free Workshop: Resilience Training for Arts and Culture Organizations

Free Workshop: Resilience Training for Arts and Culture Organizations

From analogue to digital innovations, big budgets to small, organizations across Canada found new ways to deliver their cultural output during the massive challenges brought by the pandemic. On behalf of the Creative City Network of Canada (CCNC), the City of Burnaby and City of Vancouver invite local arts and cultural organizations, collectives and networks to attend a free workshop on crisis planning and resilience for the culture sector.

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Merritt's Bass Coast Festival returns July 8-11

Merritt's Bass Coast Festival returns July 8-11

Merritt’s Bass Coast Music and Art Festival is happening this weekend, July 8-11!

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Individual Micro Grants Available for Emerging BIPOC Artists and Arts Workers

Individual Micro Grants Available for Emerging BIPOC Artists and Arts Workers

Are you an emerging BIPOC artist or arts worker? Do you have lived experience of disability, or are you Deaf or Hard of Hearing, neurodivergent, and/or Mad? Are you interested in media art or exploring the use of digital media in your work? Cinevolution is giving out five $1,000 grants to individual artists and arts workers who have limited access to traditional funding.

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Apply to the Beaumont Studios' Artist to Watch Award

Apply to the Beaumont Studios' Artist to Watch Award

The Beaumont Studios’ Artist to Watch Award is seeking artists and collectives looking for funding, resources and exposure. This award is designed to showcase a diverse array of talent, and help to develop the next wave of creativity in our city.

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2022 CMA Award Winners Announced

2022 CMA Award Winners Announced

The Canadian Museums Association (CMA) has announced the winners of the 2022 CMA Awards. We wanted to shoutout two local award winners.

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Deadline Extended for RISING TIDES, a Mentorship Initiative for IBPOC Arts Administrators

Deadline Extended for RISING TIDES, a Mentorship Initiative for IBPOC Arts Administrators

Calling all emerging and mid-career IBPOC Performing Arts Administrators & Managers - apply to the RISING TIDES Mentorship Initiative by July 10th!

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Fine & Performing Arts Focused Student Recruitment Guide Now Available

Fine & Performing Arts Focused Student Recruitment Guide Now Available

Talent MATCH created a recruitment guide to help arts organizations recruit students for roles and projects in arts administration, visual arts, theatre, film, publishing, and more!

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Chilliwack Arts & Cultural Centre Society presents Purple Haze: Arts Recovery Fundraiser

Chilliwack Arts & Cultural Centre Society presents Purple Haze: Arts Recovery Fundraiser

Chilliwack’s Arts & Cultural Centre Society’s PURPLE HAZE Recovery Fundraiser is a fun way to help support the Chilliwack Cultural Centre.

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Call for Submissions: National Queer & Trans Playwriting Unit

Call for Submissions: National Queer & Trans Playwriting Unit

Zee Zee Theatre is leading a consortium of ten national producing companies searching for five playwrights working towards their best and most ambitious work to date for this first ever, entirely 2SLGBTQQIA+, virtual playwriting unit resulting in a canon of new Canadian intersectional plays being developed for production.

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Broadway Plan Approved by Vancouver City Council

Broadway Plan Approved by Vancouver City Council

Vancouver City Council has approved the Broadway Plan - here’s what that means for the Arts and Culture sector.

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Last chance to register for Speaker Series: Strategies for re-engaging and reconnecting in the arts

Last chance to register for Speaker Series: Strategies for re-engaging and reconnecting in the arts

Join the Business/Arts Speaker Series, as they turn their attention to those who remain reluctant to return to the arts, and consider meaningful strategies for engaging these audiences.

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Call for Submissions: zaagigin imprint by Coach House Books

Call for Submissions: zaagigin imprint by Coach House Books

Coach House Books is currently accepting submissions for their new imprint zaagigin.

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