artsvest Returns to BC for 2021
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Business / Arts has announced the return of artsvest, a matching incentive and mentorship training program for small and medium arts and cultural organizations.
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Federal Government Launches Pre-Budget Consultations
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The federal government has launched a series of consultations called Let’s Talk Budget 2021. The consultations, which run from January 25-February 19, include opportunities for public input on the 2021 budget.
Read MoreIntroducing Our FREE Digital Ladders "Ask Me Anything" Sessions!
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Got a burning question you want to ask a digital expert? This is the opportunity for you. Every week, one of our digital faculty members will host an "Ask Me Anything" (AMA) — a chance for you to put your queries directly to them, free for charge.
Read MoreProvincial Government Invests in Arts and Culture Spaces
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50 arts and culture organizations across B.C. received nearly $2 million in grants to help improve arts and culture spaces and support the sector’s resilience, with more than $1 million allocated to Metro Vancouver spaces.
Read MoreApplications Are Open for City of Vancouver CASC Grants
/City of Vancouver Cultural Services has announced the launch of Communities and Artists Shifting Culture (CASC), a pilot program which combines the programs formerly known as Projects and Community Arts. Click through for more info; the deadline is March 3.
Read MoreCAPACOA Releases Data from Labour Force Survey
/CAPACOA has released employment info on arts and culture jobs, acquired via the Labour Force Survey, a monthly survey of approximately 56,000 households. Among the findings: one in four arts workers lost their job in 2020.
Read MoreCity of Vancouver Allocates $8.4M to Arts and Culture Orgs
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On January 19, the City of Vancouver announced the allocation of over $8.4 million in funding to help 144 arts and culture organizations recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreVancouver City Council to Meet On Artist Studio Laws
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A public hearing is scheduled for by-law amendments to remove barriers for development of artist studios in industrial zones. The discussion takes place online, January 21, and members of the public are invited to give feedback.
Read MoreNew BCAC Program Supports Individual Artists
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The BC Arts Council has announced a new funding program, Pivot for Individuals. Apply by February 16.
Read MoreThe ED Report, January 2021
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Executive director Brenda Leadlay wishes you a happy new year, and lets you know about the BC Alliance’s unfolding work to support and amplify the benefits of everyday creativity.
Read MoreCanada Summer Jobs Open for Applications
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The annual call for applications for the Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) program launched on December 21, 2020, and will remain open until January 29, 2021.
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