Vancouver City Council Renews Operating and Annual Assistance Funding
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On January 31, Vancouver City Council renewed its investment in local arts and culture organizations through operating funding and annual assistance funding.
Read MoreThe latest news on BC's arts, culture and heritage sector.
BC Government Increases Funding for International Presence Program
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The Province is increasing its investment in the program, which showcases BC artists internationally, by $100,000 to $350,000.
Read MoreSix Takeaways From the Art At Work and LLME Conferences
/The two conferences, which took place January 27 and 29, delivered lots to think about and put into practice — especially around creating community and collaboration.
Read MoreActSafe Conference Tackles Sexual Harassment in the Arts
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Among the slate of programming for the upcoming Actsafe Event Safety Conference are multiple sessions addressing sexual harassment in the workplace.
Read MoreDiversity and Affordability Key Themes Expressed at City of Vancouver's Creative City Strategy Launch
/If Vancouver's cultural future reflects opinions expressed during the Creative City Strategy launch, it will champion diversity, accessibility, affordability and reconciliation.
Read MoreUpcoming Panel and Networking Event: "Meaningfully Engaging Young People in the Arts"
/The BC Alliance is proud to present "Meaningfully Engaging Young People in the Arts," a free panel discussion and networking event to take place in Vancouver on March 8.
Read MoreFestival and Event Management Masterclass Comes to Vancouver
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The Festival and Event Management Masterclass is a 2 day program designed for anyone involved in creating, supporting or managing festivals and events. The class, which has been run in 20 countries worldwide, will take place in Vancouver at the BMO Theatre Centre on April 5 and 6.
Read MoreApplications Are Open for City of Vancouver Community Arts Grants
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Vancouver-based non-profit organizations, cooperatives, or First Nation band councils are eligible to apply for cash grants to help cover the costs of planning or producing a community art project or event. The deadline is March 7.
Read MoreInformation on Community Gaming Grant Deadlines
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Applications for the Arts and Culture stream of the Community Gaming Grant program are being accepted from February 1 to April 30.
Read MoreYo-Yo Ma on The Place of Culture in a Fractured World
/Renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma has penned an editorial for the World Economic Forum laying out the importance of arts and culture in a world where strong survival mechanisms have become increasingly necessary.
Read MoreMassey Theatre to Host "Artlatch" Event
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Artlatch, taking place January 18, marks the official launch of the Skookum Indigenous Arts Series, a new artistic partnership between Savage Society and Massey Theatre Society.
Read MoreIntroducing Our Winter 2018 Workshop Series
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Check out our Winter 2018 Workshops and Info Sessions, which include programming on digital marketing, digital records management, diversity, equity and inclusion, and a free information session on grant writing.
Read More"Art Is Our Weapon": The Canadian Arts Community Reacts to Sexual Harassment and Misconduct
/Recent instances of sexual harassment in the arts and culture community have seen a swift and powerful response from across Canada.
Read MoreHow To Say Thank You In Sign Language
/Last month, the BC Alliance was fortunate to have a student intern work with us. Min Yuan is a graphic designer who attends Vancouver Community College.
Read MoreMade in BC Announces Jane D. Gabriels as New Executive Director
/Gabriels, who takes the reins of the provincial dance non-profit, has served non-profit arts organizations for nearly 20 years.
Read MoreCanada Council for the Arts Issues Statement on Sexual Harassment and Sexual Misconduct
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"We're currently reviewing our granting policies to [..] fairly and more effectively address situations which involve artists or organizations receiving Canada Council funding," the statement reads, in part.
Read MorePenticton City Council Restores Standing Heritage and Museum Committee
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The committee had been reduced to ad hoc status in May, and was only convened for special tasks.
Read MoreApplications Open for 2018 City of Vancouver Cultural Infrastructure Grants
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Vancouver-based arts and culture organizations can apply to receive funding support of up to $250,000 for costs related to planning, renovations, upgrades, expansion or purchase of cultural space.
Read MoreNew Union of BC Performers Contract Addresses Sexual Harassment
/Members of the Union of BC Performers voted overwhelmingly in favour of a new contract which includes measures against sexual harassment, among other revisions.
Read MoreCurtis Pendleton Named ACT Arts Centre Executive Director
/Curtis Pendleton will take on the role of executive director for The ACT Arts Centre starting in February
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