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BC COALITION FOR ARTS, CULTURE AND HERITAGE RESOURCES

Download a social media package to help advocate for a brighter future for the arts, culture, and heritage sector.

CAPACOA

Research, digital strategy tools, and sector reports supporting sustainability, accessibility, and innovation in the Canadian arts sector.

ACTSAFE

Actsafe offers a wide range of industry-specific, practical and accessible training, resources, and services to support safer and healthier arts and entertainment workplaces across British Columbia.

IMPACT & EVALUATION TOOLKIT (CANADIAN CULTURAL SECTOR)

Frameworks and tools to help arts organizations measure social impact, community outcomes, and cultural value.

CARFAC

National standards for artists’ fees, fee schedules, and advocacy resources supporting artists’ rights, exhibition fees, copyright, and professional working conditions.

BC MUSEUMS ASSOCIATION

Learning opportunities, resources and BCMA’s tools on a range of subjects, from Advocacy Toolkits to Accessibility Essentials.

CLEAR EXPECTATIONS

Guidelines for Institutions, Galleries, and Curators Working with Trans, Non-Binary, and Gender Diverse Artists.

ARTIST PRODUCER RESOURCE

A free, searchable online encyclopedia of information, resources, tools, and templates for producing independent performance work in Canada.

ARTISTS’ LEGAL OUTREACH

Resources, workshops and a summary advice clinic where low-income artists across BC can meet confidentially with an experienced lawyer.

INDIGENOUS ALLY TOOLKIT

The Indigenous Ally Toolkit is a practical educational resource that explores allyship, accompliceship, and co-resistance, emphasizing self-reflection, relationship-building, and concrete action to support Indigenous communities and challenge colonial and oppressive systems.

YOUR GUIDE TO INDIGENOUS RELATIONS

Indigenous Corporate Training Inc. provides Indigenous relations training for organizations and their website contains resources and free eBooks.

NATIONAL CENTRE FOR TRUTH & RECONCILIATION

The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation is a place of learning and dialogue that educates the public on the impacts and legacy of residential schools, and supports ongoing research, reconciliation, and healing grounded in truth.

RESPECTFUL WORKPLACES IN THE ARTS

Practical tools—including harassment policies, legislative webcasts, and training resources—to help cultural organizations and workers prevent, harassment and bullying in the arts sector.

INCOME TAX FOLIO S4-F14-C1, ARTISTS AND WRITERS

Income Tax Folio S4-F14-C1 explains how the CRA classifies artists and writers as employees or self-employed, how income from artistic activities and grants is taxed, and what expenses and special tax incentives they may deduct under the Income Tax Act.

RESUME TEMPLATE FOR ARTS & CULTURE WORKERS

We’ve worked with Resume Genius to provide you with a free template for a position in Arts Administration. This document can be a useful jumping off point for building your own resume and applying for a job in the arts.

CREATIVE CITY NETWORK OF CANADA TOOLKITS

Toolkits to assist local governments, arts, cultural and heritage organizations with the processes of cultural planning and mapping.

HR INTERVALS

A comprehensive, bilingual online knowledge base to help nonprofit managers, employees and board members better understand, address, and guide people management within their organizations.

CANADIAN CENTRE FOR DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION (CCDI)

Evidence-based tools, training, and research to support equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility within cultural organizations and workplaces.