Interesting facts from the British Columbia Coalition for Arts, Culture and Heritage
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BC’s Coalition for Arts, Culture and Heritage shares some statistics about the impact of the sector on BC’s economy and wellbeing.
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The latest news on BC's arts, culture and heritage sector.
Introducing the BC Coalition of Arts, Culture, and Heritage
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Since 2020, the BC Alliance for Arts + Culture has convened bi-weekly meetings with over 30 BC-based arts service organizations (ASOs) to address sector needs. Join for a webinar and Q&A session explaining the Coalition’s advocacy goals for the Arts, Culture and Heritage Sector.
Read MorePublic engagement begins for new South Asian Canadian museum
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A new website will provide British Columbians with opportunities to share their vision for a new museum to highlight the history, culture and contributions to B.C. from Canadians of diverse South Asian heritages.
The public engagement process will provide multiple and different opportunities for participation informed by Simon Fraser University’s Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue and the ministerial advisory committee. The committee is made up of appointed members who identify as South Asian selected for their experience in community engagement, lived experience and cultural knowledge. Their role is to inform the development of the engagement plan, share opportunities within their communities and support community-based conversations.
Read MoreThe 3rd Edition of the Vancouver International Black Film Festival Returns, December 1-4, 2023
/VIBFF 2023 amplifies Black Voices with Innovative, Diverse and Bold programming. A true celebration of Diverse Black Cinema!
After two successful editions, The Vancouver Intl Black Film Festival is back once again with a hybrid version to amplify the voices of Afro-descendants in British Columbia and to foster accessibility across the country. The third annual Vancouver Intl Black Film Festival #VIBFF23, created by the Fabienne Colas Foundation and co-presented by Global BC, is thrilled to announce its official hybrid program and events lineup, running December 1 – 4, 2023. The In-Person screenings and events will take place at the VIFF Vancity Theatre and Studio Theatre.
Read MoreCultural Human Resources Council Announces NEW HR toolkit
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The Cultural Human Resource Council (CHRC) is pleased to announce that a new Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Accessibility (IDEA) tool is now available to the cultural sector.
CARFAC National: Indigenous Protocols for the Visual Arts Workshop Series 2023
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CARFAC is excited to announce the release of INDIGENOUS PROTOCOLS dot ART – an essential resource for navigating Indigenous Protocols for visual artists and the artistic community. It is part of an ongoing initiative to strengthen respect for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis visual art and artists, and legal and moral rights in the lands commonly known as Canada.
Read MoreFill out the B.C. Arts, Culture, & Heritage Sector Insights Survey
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Greater Vancouver Professional Theatre Alliance GVPTA encourages arts, culture, and heritage workers, artists, and organizations from all disciplines across British Columbia to complete the B.C. Arts, Culture, & Heritage Sector Insights Survey to help them better understand, advocate, and inform government, funders, and stakeholders on the current state of the sector.
Read MoreVines Art Society Introduces a Symposium on Strengthening Artist Relations
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The ecosystems Symposium is an introduction to a multi-pronged approach to strengthening artist relations. Each day of the symposium will focus on one of the three pillars of ecosystems: Artist Care, Advocacy and Repair, and Wise Practices. For three days we’ll join in learning and listening from knowledge holders with living and professional experience; we'll share meals, participate in ceremony, and witness art. On the fourth day we will be hosting a community market and show.
Story Money Impact's Mentorship Program for Documentaries in Development
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Many documentarians create a film to increase awareness and understanding of a pressing issue or story by spotlighting, investigating, or humanizing what is happening, in hopes that their films will make a difference. At the core of impact work is a collection of best practices that take into account how a film will be used as a tool for social change once it is complete.
Read MorePlatforms: Nine Places for Seeing is Unveiled in Vancouver
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The City of Vancouver Public Art Program is unveiling four Platforms: Nine Places for Seeing projects this month. The first two to be presented are Coming Home To by Robin Roberts and Eagle Woman by Shain Niniwem Selapem Jackson.
Read MoreCADAC Updated With New Features
/CADAC has recenttly added new features to the CADAC system, including new reporting capabilities, a new open-source reporting tool and support materials including videos and guides.
Read More'EDI & Me: The Real Basics' is open for registration!
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T.R.A.I.N – Training Respectful, Adaptive and Inclusive Networks in the Arts, seeks to congregate a nationwide community of arts workers and artists who wish to contribute towards an equitable and sustainable professional sector.
Read MoreReporting Back: Community Feedback on BC Arts Council 2022 Operating Assistance Application
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Based on anecdotal input from members of B.C.’s arts and culture community, GVPTA, in collaboration with a group of B.C. arts service organizations (Arts BC, BC Alliance for Arts + Culture, BC Museums Association, BC Touring Council, CADA/West, Craft Council of BC, Le Conseil culturel et artistique francophone de la Colombie-Britannique, and Heritage BC), developed and disseminated a survey in October 2022 to better understand and identify common experiences with the BC Arts Council’s Operating Assistance grant program with the September 15, 2022 application deadline.
Read MoreMuseum of Vancouver Virtual Food Drive
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Museum of Vancouver is hosting a Virtual Food Drive in support of the Greater Vancouver Food Bank!
Read MoreMuslim charities call for changes to Taxpayer’s Ombudsperson’s CRA investigation
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In a recently released statement, the OTO is raising concerns about their ability to access information necessary for conducting a thorough investigation
Read MoreCanada Council for the Arts releases preview of Accessibility plans
/December 3, 2022 marks the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
Read MoreTrusting the youth: Organizing, building and creating
/Join the Alliance and Maya Preshyon, founder and Executive Director of Vancouver Black Library in a conversation about why it’s so important to trust youth organizers, and give them agency and support in the development of new systems and ways of working together.
Read MoreIndigenous Climate Action's Climate Leadership Program
/This program will focus on how climate change is impacting our communities and our rights and empower and uplift Indigenous peoples to become climate change leaders in their own communities.
Read MoreCultural Summit: Embracing Inclusivity + Resilience
/The Cultural Summit is a bi-annual conference designed to bring together creative and cultural leaders from across the Lower Mainland to explore current trends, ideas and themes in arts, culture and heritage.
Read More221A and the Center for Spatial Technologies launch Vancouver housing access dashboard
/The Centre for Spatial Technologies’ work with 221A concludes with the public launch of an interactive housing accessibility dashboard and heatmap for the city of Vancouver.
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