Blog — BC Alliance for Arts + Culture

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

Renfrew Raving Moon Festival looking for artists of all disciplines for light installation

Renfrew Raving Moon Festival looking for artists of all disciplines for light installation

Still Moon is seeking artists for the 20th Annual Renfrew Ravine Moon Festival this September and are currently recruiting performers for the Harvest Fair and artists for the Streamside Lantern Installation.

Read More
Share

Recording artists and film makers encouraged to apply for MVP Project

The MVP Project, a joint initiative of RBCxMusic and the Prism Prize (administered by the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television) is inviting film makers and recording artists to apply to Round 8 of the project, for a chance to be awarded a production grant valued between $5,000 and $15,000.

Read More
Share

Applications open to join Capital Regional District Arts Advisory Council

Live in the greater Victoria area and interested in supporting decision-making in arts funding?

Apply to join the Capital Regional District (CRD) Arts Advisory Council. This volunteer group adjudicates arts funding programs and provides advice on issues relating to arts in the capital region. This year’s initiatives include continuing implementation of equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives on funding programs.

Read More
Share

Canadian theatre artists are invited to pitch their tour-ready work to an audience of colleagues for Edinburgh Fringe

If you are a Canadian independent artist, theatre company, or performance collective, Spotlight Canada: The Pitch 2021 is inviting you to apply to present your Edinburgh Fringe Festival pitch to an audience of colleagues by May 2.

Read More
Share

Artists with theatre experience encouraged to apply for $2,000 award

The John Moffat & Larry Lillo Award is an annual Award, intended to assist mature West Coast theatre artists to further their artistic development, and will take the form of a $2,000 cash award.

Read More
Share

Tri-City arts, music leaders can win upwards of $15,000 through The Lieutenant Governor’s Arts and Music Awards

A total of 20 individual prizes, worth up to $5,000 each, plus up to five organizational awards valued at up to $15,000 each are available for those who meet the eligible criteria.

Read More
Share

Small Neighbourhood Grants available to help communities connect

The Vancouver Foundation is encouraging people throughout the province to come together with friends and neighbours and apply for up to $500 to work together on small projects that build connections in their community.

Read More
Share

Survey: Building Relationships with Indigenous Communities

BC Museums Association is hosting a survey which seeks to uncover Indigenous related barriers experienced within heritage institutions. Your candid and honest perspective will remain anonymous.

The survey has been created in collaboration between the BCMA and the archives department at the Musqueam First Nation.

Submit your answers here by May 31, 2022!

Questions can be directed to Leia Patterson at engagement@museum.bc.ca

Share

Vancouver Civic Theatres (VCT) Grant Program Now Open for Applications

Vancouver Civic Theatres (VCT) Grant Program Now Open for Applications

Applications are now available for the 2022 intake of the Vancouver Civic Theatres (VCT) Grant Program. This in-kind granting program supports meaningful activations of Vancouver Civic Theatres’ well equipped, professional venues.

Read More

Three Port Coquitlam events to showcase grant opportunities, benefits for emerging artists

An invitation is out for Port Coquitlam residents looking to get a foot in the door of the local arts.

The city is welcoming interested participants Thursday night (April 21) to the Michael Wright Art Gallery in Leigh Square.

Read More

Two Day Workshop on Emergency Response and Collections Salvage in Prince George

An Emergency Response and Salvage for Cultural Institutions workshop is available in Prince George,

Culture sector workers, museum professionals and volunteers in Canada with little to no training in responding to emergencies related to collections are especially encouraged to apply.

Read More

Applications now open for ARC, a career building program for B.C. based musicians

Applications now open for ARC, a career building program for B.C. based musicians

Applications from B.C.-based musicians are welcomed until May 15 for a new “artist intensive accelerator” multi-stage program.

Read More

Nominate a director, playwright, or designer you know to win a $100,000 theatre award

Canada’s $100,000 theatre award celebrates the transformative and influential work of directors, playwrights, and designers, and this fall, the 2022 Siminovitch Prize spotlight will shine on directors!

Do you know an exceptional director working in English or French who deserves national recognition, $75,000, and the opportunity to support an emerging artist with mentorship and $25,000?

Read More
Share

New Live Music Professional Training Program Coming to Cowichan Valley’s Laketown Ranch

New Live Music Professional Training Program Coming to Cowichan Valley’s Laketown Ranch

Thanks to a grant from Creative BC and the Province of British Columbia, Lake Cowichan will soon see a new program dedicated to helping more professionals enter the Live Music industry.

Read More

Over $7,000 for Emerging Dance Artists Through Two Dance Awards

Over $7,000 for Emerging Dance Artists Through Two Dance Awards

Dance Victoria will award $7,175 for emerging dance artists wishing to study at recognized institutions outside of Canada. Applications are open for two awards from March 1, 2022 to April 15, 2022, 11:59 pm PDT.

Read More
Share

British Columbia Arts Council Announces Action Plan for 2022—2024

British Columbia Arts Council Announces Action Plan for 2022—2024

On April 8th, 2022, the BC Arts Council announced its Extending Foundations: Action Plan 2022—2024. The plan focuses on reconciliation, equity, diversity, inclusion and access. The BC Alliance for Arts + Culture team will work together to address the needs of the community arising from these recently announced changes.

Read More

Vancouver Needs Your Feedback for the Draft Vancouver Plan

Vancouver Needs Your Feedback for the Draft Vancouver Plan

The city of Vancouver has just presented the draft Vancouver Plan, the first unified city-wide plan to create a more liveable, affordable and sustainable city. Submit your feedback by April 24th.

Read More
Share

Federal Government Announces Budget 2022

Federal Government Announces Budget 2022

On April 7, the federal government released Budget 2022, including 85+ million in new arts and culture investments. Click through for more information!

Read More
Share

Applications Open for $150,000 in Regional Culture Grants

Applications Open for $150,000 in Regional Culture Grants

$150,000 in funding is available via regional project grants, which support creation, production, dissemination, audience development, research, project staff and/or administrative capacity building.

Read More

Lieutenant Governor of BC Announces New Music + Arts Awards

Lieutenant Governor of BC Announces New Music + Arts Awards

This award is open to any British Columbian or B.C.-based individual, group or organization that has shown exceptional commitment to enhancing arts and culture within their communities. Twenty individual awards valued up to $5,000 each will be awarded, and four to five organizational awards will be awarded with a value of up to $15,000.

Read More
Share

©2023 BC Alliance for Arts + Culture. All rights reserved | Privacy Policy