We sat down with visionary entrepreneur Vicki Cummings to talk about the formative experiences of the past, how she found herself building a new life in Vancouver in the present, and how she helps arts organizations look toward the future.
Read MoreA new Interim Business Property Tax Relief program will allow local governments to provide immediate property tax relief for the 2020 tax year, which will apply to small businesses and non-profits, as well as arts and culture organizations.
Read MoreThe City of Vancouver is providing grants of up to $100,000 to fully fund public art projects. The application deadline is March 18.
Read MoreArtStarts in Schools has announced the departure of its executive director Navida Nuraney as of March 11, 2020. Nuraney will take on a new role with City of Vancouver Cultural Services.
Read MoreAmerica’s National Endowment for the Arts has released the full results from the nation’s largest, most representative survey of adult participation in the arts.
Read MoreExpressions of interest are being accepted until March 29 from artists interested in the City of Kelowna’s inaugural Artist in Residence program.
Read MoreWhy Art? Why Now? is the theme of our 2020 conference, taking place June 25 in partnership with SFU Woodward's in Vancouver. We will dive into important conversations about the reasons for and outcomes of artistic practice, and the changes art can create – from personal, to social, to systemic.
Read MoreWhile the budget showed a decrease of $3 million to Tourism, Arts and Culture funding (bringing the total from $164 to $161m), the BC Alliance is happy to report that there will be no cuts to the budget of the BC Arts Council, despite the changing economic outlook of the province and the priorities of this government.
Read MoreThe BC Alliance for Arts + Culture has been featured in an Ezvid Wiki article and video highlighting six organizations supporting culture worldwide.
Read MoreDo you know a cultural leader or arts supporter who deserves recognition? Do you work with a star volunteer or community-minded business that has supported the arts, beyond expectations? If so, you can nominate them for the Richmond Arts Awards until March 23.
Read MoreA pair of new reports have shined a light on the connections between arts, culture and sustainability. Released by UNESCO and Arts Council England, respectively, the reports look at the role of the arts in solving global climate challenges.
Read MorePacific Legal Education & Outreach is hosting a focus group February 24 in Vancouver, facilitated by CPAMO, as part of the project to develop an essential national network of federally funded legal services for artists across Canada.
Read MoreIn an effort to develop an essential national network of federally funded legal services for artists across Canada, Pacific Legal Education and Outreach is conducting an important Needs Assessment Survey to get a full picture of artists’ needs. Complete the survey by February 21 to enter into an exclusive draw to win an iPad Mini!
Read More“Everyone should have a chance to take part in cultural activities,” says executive director Carolyn Holmes. “We have removed financial barriers to encourage people to pay what they can.”
Read MoreThe four guiding principles of “Let’s Create”, which ACE will use to determine which projects it invests in, include ambition and quality, dynamism, environmental responsibility, and inclusivity and relevance.
Read MoreThe City of Vancouver’s Engineering Services department is entering the second phase of its Artist-In-Residence Program. Applications are open until February 28.
Read MoreFebruary is Black History Month in Canada, a time to mark the legacy of Black Canadians, past and present. For the BC Alliance, that means celebrating notable figures in BC’s cultural history, as well as honouring the Black members of our artistic communities.
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