Ballet BC's Branislav Henselmann Appointed City of Vancouver's Managing Director of Cultural Services
/A leader in Vancouver's arts community will now play a principal role in shaping the vision of arts and culture in the city.
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Timeraiser150 Events to Support Canadian Artists and Non-Profits for Canada 150
/The event, a series of large-scale art auctions where attendees place bids by pledging volunteer hours, seeks young professionals/arts leaders in Vancouver for their planning committee.
Read MoreVancouver City Council Unanimously Supports Motion to Include Culture as Fourth Pillar
/On December 14, Vancouver City Council unanimously supported a motion introduced by Councillor Elizabeth Ball asking staff to investigate the opportunity for the City to adopt the Agenda 21 policy statement "Culture: Fourth Pillar of Sustainable Development."
Read MoreRegistration Open For ArtStarts Showcase 2017
/Educators, administrators and community presenters interested in booking performances for young people are invited to attend the annual ArtStarts Showcase, taking place March 6-7, 2017 in Vancouver.
Read MoreCanada Reaffirms Its Commitment to the UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions
/On December 13, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage, announced a contribution of $100,000 to UNESCO’s International Fund for Cultural Diversity to promote cultural projects in developing countries.
Read MorePAARC Launches Letter Writing Campaign to Request Increased Arts and Culture Funding
/The Pacific Association of Artist Run Centres has launched a letter-writing campaign urging artists, cultural workers and supporters of the creative sector to write to elected officials and public servants to request a funding increase in the 2017 provincial budget. Send a letter by December 20!
Read MoreCanada Council for the Arts Launches Portal For New Funding Model
/Applicants must register on the new online portal 30 days in advance of applying for funding.
Read MoreNew North Vancouver Museum Approved by City Council
/The City of North Vancouver Council has voted to approve a 16,000 square foot space to house the North Vancouver Museum and Archives across from the Quay in Lower Lonsdale.
Read MoreNominations Open For 2017 Okanagan Arts Awards
/Recognize the top creative talent in the Central Okanagan by submitting a nomination by January 20 for the 10th Annual Okanagan Arts Awards.
Read MoreAuditor General Reports on Community Gaming Grants & Updated Guidelines Are Released
/The report calls for improvements in a number of key areas in order to better understand and measure success of the program as well as to ensure that grants are fair, consistent, well documented, and are used as approved. Revamped guidelines for the program are now available.
Read MoreThe Alliance is Looking for a New Receptionist and Administrative Assistant!
/We're looking for a new face to greet visitors, handle administrative tasks, and complete other duties to ensure the smooth operation of the Alliance.
Read MoreApplications Open For Second Cohort of Talent To Lead Program
/Are you looking to advance your career in the cultural sector? Applications for the second cohort of this CHRC program for mid-career cultural managers close January 15.
Read MoreNew Program Details & Last Chance For Early Bird Registration For Actsafe Event Safety Conference
/Rick Antonsen, author and former CEO of Tourism Vancouver, will be the keynote speaker for the February 20 conference. Register by December 11 to take advantage of early bird rates.
Read MoreSalt Spring National Art Prize Announces 2017 Call for Submissions
/SSNAP issues awards totalling $30,000 to artists whose practice demonstrates originality, quality, integrity and creativity—resulting in significant work with visual impact and depth of meaning.
Read MoreCHRC Announces HR Management Toolkit Update
/The revised Toolkit includes a new guide on succession planning and HR Management 101 with CHRC’s foundational Competency Chart for Cultural Managers.
Read MoreProvince and Creative BC Announce $4.41 Million In Funding for Music Industry
/The money has been allocated to various organizations and programs, including Music BC, who received $1.41 million.
Read MoreCall to Action From City of Vancouver's Arts and Culture Policy Council
/Members of Vancouver's arts and cultural community are urged to register to speak at a special City Council meeting on Wednesday, December 7, 2016 to advocate for increased arts funding in the 2017 Budget.
Read MoreBC Artscape To Open Multi-Tenant Creative Hub in Vancouver's Chinatown
/The non-profit has announced that negotiations are being finalized on approximately 48,000 square feet of vacant space for use as a creative hub. A call for tenants and partners has been issued and a series of open houses will take place over the next week.
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