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

The Louise Bentall Award for Emerging British Columbia Choreographers

The Louise Bentall Award for Emerging British Columbia Choreographers

The Hawthorne Foundation and DanceHouse are pleased to announce the Louise Bentall Award for Emerging British Columbia Choreographers. The $10,000 biennial Award will financially support an emerging choreographer to research, develop, or produce new work.

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Paid Residency Opportunity with Dance Collection Danse

Paid Residency Opportunity with Dance Collection Danse

Have you ever considered using history and archival sources as part of your choreographic process?

Dance Collection Danse's Artist Researcher-in-Residence opportunity will provide the artist with research support from DCD staff.

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221A Seeks support to create long-term, below market workspaces & housing

221A Seeks support to create long-term, below market workspaces & housing

Cultural spaces are disappearing. Vancouver has lost over 400,000ft² of studio-space over the past decade. ⅓ of cultural spaces are rented month-to-month or leases under a year.

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Community and Artists Shifting Culture (CASC) – Project grant applications close March 8, 2023

Community and Artists Shifting Culture (CASC) – Project grant applications close March 8, 2023

CASC supports eligible organizations with grants ranging from $2,500 up to $20,000 for projects that include a wide range of short-term, one-time, or limited series arts, cultural, & creative projects.

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Funding Available for B.C. Fairs, Festivals and Events

Funding Available for B.C. Fairs, Festivals and Events

The Province is providing $30 million to support B.C.-based events in response to calls from the sector for more help. The B.C. Fairs, Festivals and Events Fund(the BCFFE Fund) provides a one-time grant for up to 20% of your total event budget, up to a maximum of $250,000 per event. Depending on uptake, grant amounts may exceed 20% of the event budget.

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Registration Open for Pacific Contact 2023

Registration Open for Pacific Contact 2023

Pacific Contact is BC Touring Council’s annual showcase festival and conference for the performing arts. 

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Woodhaven Artist in Residence Program

Woodhaven Artist in Residence Program

The FCCS Woodhaven Artist in Residence Program provides a paid residency opportunity for a diverse variety of visiting artists including writers, visual artists, digital media artists and performance artists. Artists will stay between 4 – 8 weeks at our Woodhaven Eco Culture Centre in the summer months.

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Culture Days Call for Ambassadors

Culture Days Call for Ambassadors

BC Culture Days is seeking applications from emerging artists of all mediums.

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AFC Reactivation Funding Deadline Approaching

AFC Reactivation Funding Deadline Approaching

$2,500 per person is available right now for performing arts professionals in Canada.  

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CRD Arts & Culture Grants Are Available

CRD Arts & Culture Grants Are Available

If your organization is in the greater Victoria area, it may be eligible for a CRD Arts & Culture grant.

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The Music Industry Initiatives Program Is Open

The Music Industry Initiatives Program Is Open

The Music Industry Initiatives program supports initiatives that grow and develop British Columbia’s music ecosystem.

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Funding available for all non-profit cultural spaces in Chinatown

Funding available for all non-profit cultural spaces in Chinatown

The City of Vancouver is offering Cultural Infrastructure Grants (CIG), Small Grants for Cultural Spaces and Critical Assistance Grants to support non-profit and co-op cultural spaces in the area.

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Monthly BIPOC Chat & Chew

Monthly BIPOC Chat & Chew

Join CultureBrew.Art each month on Zoom to meet with other BIPOC artists from across Canada and from across disciplines to discuss and explore a curated topic. On February 24th, they will focus on training and learning options for artists.

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Celebrating Black History Month

Celebrating Black History Month

Please join us in celebrating Black History Month, a time to acknowledge and applaud the contributions and achievements of Black Canadians throughout history. This observance is an opportunity to educate and raise awareness about the rich cultural heritage of Black Canadians and their impact on the nation’s history, economy, and society.

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