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

Walter Carsen Prize for Excellence in the Performing Arts

Walter Carsen Prize for Excellence in the Performing Arts

Nominate a performing artist you know for the Walter Carsen Prize, which recognizes and celebrates the highest level of artistic merit, distinguished career achievement, and outstanding contribution by a professional theatre artist in Canada.

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New funding announced for BC's creative sector

New funding announced for BC's creative sector

New financial support for creative industries was announced by the province on Wednesday, April 19.

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GVPTA Introduces New Platform for Theatre Performers, Designers, and Production Professionals

GVPTA Introduces New Platform for Theatre Performers, Designers, and Production Professionals

This week, the GVPTA has introduced Hello, a program that offers a platform for theatre performers, designers, and production professionals to get on the radar of local theatre hiring personnel. Applications are now open.

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The Vancouver Art Gallery Launches 'Free First Friday Nights'

 The Vancouver Art Gallery Launches 'Free First Friday Nights'

This Spring, through a new partnership with BMO, the Vancouver Art Gallery will be offering free admission to the public on the first Friday of every month, from 4pm to 8pm. These Free First Friday Nights, will provide visitors with increased access to the Gallery, opening and expanding the world of art to a broader audience, including those who may otherwise not be able to afford the cost of admission.

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Funding Is Available for Podcast Creators

Funding Is Available for Podcast Creators

New funding is available for Podcast creators via Creative BC.

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Yosef Wosk Publication Grant Open for Applications

Yosef Wosk Publication Grant Open for Applications

Assistance for new publications focusing on Vancouver’s heritage places, their stories, and related topics is available.

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Open Call for the Vancouver Outsider Arts Festival

Open Call for the Vancouver Outsider Arts Festival

Applications for the 2023 Vancouver Outsider Arts Festival are now open.

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Last Days to Apply for the Neurodivergent Artist Collective

Last Days to Apply for the Neurodivergent Artist Collective

The Neurodivergent Artist Collective project allows neurodivergent artists in Vancouver to work collaboratively towards a common goal, a final visual arts exhibition.

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An Evening of Dance to Leave You Breathless

An Evening of Dance to Leave You Breathless

New Works has partnered with the Roundhouse Community Centre to present MERGE, a mixed bill showcasing the work of three exceptional artists. 

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Self Care and Zine Workshops Available for Youths

Self Care and Zine Workshops Available for Youths

What is self-care? While this term is sometimes thrown around, the Kamloops Art Gallery wants to delve a little deeper to add some nuance to how we care for ourselves, as well as each other.

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SFU Goldcorp Centre for the Arts and CALTAC Present A National Latinx Theatre Gathering

SFU Goldcorp Centre for the Arts and CALTAC Present A National Latinx Theatre Gathering

Three years after their sold-out inaugural gathering, CALTAC are hosting their second COYUNTURA, a national gathering of Latinx theatre artists, co-presented with SFU Woodward's Cultural Programs, focused on the theme of self-identification in regard to nationality, ethnicity, and cultural competency.

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Assistance for new publications focusing on Vancouver’s heritage places available

Assistance for new publications focusing on Vancouver’s heritage places available

Up to $10,000 is available to support all successful projects annually through the Yosef Wosk Publication Grant.

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ArtStarts’ Creative Spark Grant provides emerging artists with financial resources

ArtStarts’ Creative Spark Grant provides emerging artists with financial resources

In partnership with the City of Vancouver, ArtStarts’ Creative Spark Grant provides emerging artists with financial resources ($3000 for individuals and $5000 for groups) towards small projects in schools.

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A Few Days Left For Theatre Rental Grants

A Few Days Left For Theatre Rental Grants

Does your arts and culture organization need a well-equipped venue to produce a cultural event?

The Theatre Rental Grant (TRG) program offers financial assistance to Vancouver-based, professional, non-profit arts and cultural organizations to rent the centrally-located Vancouver Civic Theatres

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