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

BC Budget 2022 Sees $25M in Tourism Recovery

On February 22, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Hon. Selina Robinson, presented Budget 2022: Stronger Together, in which the government pledged an additional $25 million in recovery to the tourism industry.

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An Open Letter from Minister Melanie Mark

An Open Letter from Minister Melanie Mark

On February 18, the Honourable Melanie Mark, Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport, issued a message of support to the arts and culture sector.

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Applications Open for City of Vancouver CASC Grants

Applications are open until March 2 for Communities and Artists Shifting Culture (CASC), a grant program that supports arts and culture projects happening in Vancouver.

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CARFAC Releases New Resource: Indigenous Protocols for the Visual Arts

CARFAC Releases New Resource: Indigenous Protocols for the Visual Arts

CARFAC has released a new resource, Indigenous Protocols for the Visual Arts, to provide practical guidelines for respectful engagement with Indigenous Peoples.

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Hill Strategies on Precarity of Women in Arts

Hill Strategies on Precarity of Women in Arts

Hill Strategies Research has released a new blog highlighting reports that women who work as artists and cultural workers encounter specific forms of precarity in the Canadian cultural sector.

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Theatre Rental Grant Program at Vancouver Civic Theatres is Open For Applications

Applications are now being accepted until March 23, 2022 for the Theatre Rental Grant (TRG) program which offers financial assistance to rent the centrally-located Vancouver Civic Theatres.

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Provincial Health Officer Announces Relaxed COVID Restrictions

On February 15, provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced changes to BC’s COVID-19 restrictions, to come into effect February 16 at 11:59 p.m. These include full capacity for indoor events, while still mandating masks and vaccine cards.

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Federal Government Opens Canada Performing Arts Workers Resilience Fund

Federal Government Opens Canada Performing Arts Workers Resilience Fund

On February 1, the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Canadian Heritage, announced the launch of the Canada Performing Arts Workers Resilience Fund. This new temporary funding program will provide $60 million to help workers in the live performance sector.

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CRD Arts & Culture Grants Open for Applications

CRD Arts & Culture Grants Open for Applications

CRD (Capital Regional District) Arts & Culture is currently accepting applications for its Project, IDEA, Equity and Incubator grants, with deadlines this Spring.

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Rainbow Robert Named New Executive Director of BC Alliance for Arts + Culture

Rainbow Robert Named New Executive Director of BC Alliance for Arts + Culture

The Board of Directors of the BC Alliance for Arts + Culture is pleased to announce the appointment of its new executive director, Rainbow Robert, effective Tuesday, February 22, 2022.

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Apply to Be a BC Culture Days 2022 Ambassador

Apply to Be a BC Culture Days 2022 Ambassador

Up to ten successful applicants from across the province will receive artist fees and a production budget totalling $2,000 to present an activity as part of "Earth Endeavours," an ambassador series of interactive, community-engaged projects to be showcased during Culture Days.

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CKCA Funding Open Until March

Artists in all disciplines — as well as arts and culture organizations — are invited to apply for funding through the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance, which delivers the Arts and Culture Program on behalf of Columbia Basin Trust.

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Apply for Community Gaming Grants Until April 30!

Apply for Community Gaming Grants Until April 30!

Applications are now open for B.C. Community Gaming Grants. Not-for-profit organizations providing programs or services of direct benefit to the broader community can apply until April 30.

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