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

The City of Vancouver is looking for feedback on the proposed cultural amenity at 889 Drake St

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The City of Vancouver is looking for feedback on the proposed cultural amenity at 889 Drake St

The City is collecting feedback on the 889 Drake St. (formerly 1290 Hornby St.) development application.
This development proposal includes a ~13,000 sq. ft. cultural amenity space. The proposed cultural amenity will be delivered to the City and includes 2 floors of dedicated arts and culture presentation (visual or media arts) and shared artist production space. At a later date, the City will seek to select a non-profit arts and culture operator for the facility.

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BC Culture Days launches its 14th year throughout province

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BC Culture Days launches its 14th year throughout province

To celebrate BC Culture Days from Sept. 22 until Oct. 15, 2023, hundreds of free activities and events are scheduled throughout British Columbia.

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New Report on Understanding the Needs of Performance Creation Spaces

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New Report on Understanding the Needs of Performance Creation Spaces

Determined to draw long-term solutions out of ongoing adversity, C-Space recently released a report titled BACKSTAGE SPACES: Progress Lab 1422 and the Future of Performance Creation Spaces. 

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BC Museums Week, May 14- 20

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BC Museums Week, May 14- 20

For this year's BC Museums Week, join the BCMA in Sharing Stories of How Museums, Galleries, and Heritage Institutions Change Lives. 

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2023 Summer Jobs at the Co-op

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2023 Summer Jobs at the Co-op

The Canadian Musicians Co-operative is a national not-for-profit arts service organization which hosts a variety of employment opportunities for young musicians and those interested in working in the creative economy.

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Business / Arts Speaker Series for Innovative Rural Arts Initiatives

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Business / Arts Speaker Series for Innovative Rural Arts Initiatives

This session features organizations that champion creative projects in rural communities.

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Celebrating Black History Month

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Celebrating Black History Month

Please join us in celebrating Black History Month, a time to acknowledge and applaud the contributions and achievements of Black Canadians throughout history. This observance is an opportunity to educate and raise awareness about the rich cultural heritage of Black Canadians and their impact on the nation’s history, economy, and society.

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Call for Submissions from Artists in British Columbia: Nonreturnable

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Call for Submissions from Artists in British Columbia: Nonreturnable

Two Rivers Gallery invites artists from across BC whose work explores our relationship with plastic to share their perspective through visual art in any medium. Work might consider critiques, solutions, or other themes that speak to plastic and its impact individually, societally, and environmentally.

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Statistics Canada releases data on volunteer recruitment and retention challenges

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New data shows that the majority of organizations in the nonprofit sector are facing challenges related to volunteerism.

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Attend Diálogo: A conversation about Latin American Art in North America

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Attend Diálogo: A conversation about Latin American Art in North America

For this conversation, Latin Expressions brings together artists and curators from two distinct and exciting exhibitions.

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Volunteerism in the Arts Award Goes to Maya Preshyon, Founder Of Vancouver Black Library

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Volunteerism in the Arts Award Goes to Maya Preshyon, Founder Of Vancouver Black Library

We are very happy to announce the 2022 return of BC Culture Days, which debuted in Vernon, on the traditional territory of the Syilx people of the Okanagan Nation.

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Check Out the Upcoming 2022 Culture Days: September 23 – October 16

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Check Out the Upcoming 2022 Culture Days: September 23 – October 16

Culture Days arrives September 23 – October 16 across Canada. Culture Days is an opportunity to celebrate arts, culture, and heritage in your community through free interactive events.

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Applications Are Open for the Jack and Doris Shadbolt Fellowship in the Humanities

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Applications Are Open for the Jack and Doris Shadbolt Fellowship in the Humanities

The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at Simon Fraser University (SFU) is now inviting applications for the Jack and Doris Shadbolt Fellowship in the Humanities for the 2023-24 academic year.

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New, more accessible supports coming to B.C.’s arts, culture sector

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New, more accessible supports coming to B.C.’s arts, culture sector

New arts funding will increase access and remove barriers to funding for equity-deserving arts and cultural organizations to benefit more people in B.C.’s arts sector.

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Small Grants for Cultural Spaces Program Opens August 2nd

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Small Grants for Cultural Spaces Program Opens August 2nd

Does your arts & cultural organization have a space in need of a small renovation?

Does your arts & cultural organization wonder about a plan to run your own space?

Check out the Small Grants for Cultural Spaces program, supporting arts & culture spaces in Vancouver. Applications are open as of August 2nd, 2022.

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The Firehall Arts Centre announces Cindy Reid as new managing director

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

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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

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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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Mentorship: What is It? And How to Mentor

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Mentorship: What is It? And How to Mentor

Whether it’s the first time you’re supervising a student or the hundredth, as a partner in their education, revisiting what it means to be their mentor is an important step.

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

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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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