I’ve had the weekend to reflect, and have had several conversations about and received feedback on Arts Summit 2010, which was held June 24/25 at the Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre in Surrey, BC.
Thanks again to all of you who participated as presenters, volunteers, and registrants.
Vanessa Richards guided us in her charismatic and gentle way through the two days, and for that, I am grateful.
Read MoreThanks to everyone who participated in the Arts Summit last week. We believe that important ideas and some practical action plans were discussed and hatched. It was great to see everyone who turned out; there were so many arts leaders in the house. Special thanks to Arlene Goldbard for her keynote and workshop. We look forward to sharing the text with our members as soon as we can. It was great to see Spencer Chandra Herbert attend this event and we regret not being able to convene a provincial panel, but Minister Krueger was not available. We know that Spencer Chandra Herbert is a strong advocate for our sector and we hope to work with him and any other elected officials who want to engage in dialogue.
Financial support for costs related to pre-planning, feasibility assessments, acquisition, renovation and development of cultural spaces.
Deadline: Friday, September 24, 2010, 4:30pm
June 25, 2010 – Vancouver, BC….It is with deep sorrow that the Vancouver Playhouse Theatre Company announces that Colin Campbell passed away this morning after a long, inspiring battle with cancer.
Colin, who retired from his position of Production Manager at the Playhouse last month, died peacefully at home in the company of loved ones.
Read MoreNote: The City of Vancouver is holding a series of open houses to determine the future of Hastings Park and the PNE. This will have an impact on CircusWest Performing Arts Society, as they make their home in the Garden Auditorium. If you've seen the magic CircusWest brings to kids and adults, please show your support by filling out the questionnaire in the link below.
From the City of Vancouver website:
Read MoreShirley Barrie, President of the National Council of Playwrights Guild of Canada, announced the appointment of Robin Sokoloski as the Guild's new Executive Director.
Having worked with Playwrights Guild of Canada for over four years, Robin already knows the organization well, and her passion, commitment and new ideas will be invaluable as PGC moves forward, said Barrie.
Read MoreDeadline: September 10, 2010
Cultural Services is pleased to announce a new pilot program which provides grants to community groups to support projects that celebrate and promote Vancouver's communities and neighbourhoods through arts and cultural activities ranging from amateur to professional practices.
Read MoreVancouver, BC: The Board of Directors for the Vancouver International Children's Festival Society is pleased to announce the appointment of Katharine Carol as its new Artistic and Executive Director.
It is our pleasure to welcome Katharine to this key position. As we move forward with a new strategic direction for the Children’s Festival, we are confident that she will make a significant contribution to the revitalization of this world-renowned event,” said Paul Dumontet, Chair, VICFS Board of Directors.
Read MoreRECHARGE, ENTER THE DIALOGUE & SHARE!
Walk-Up Registrations Accepted
The Alliance for Arts and Culture, with the support of 2010 Legacies Now and the City of Surrey, is pleased to present Arts Summit 2010, Thursday, June 24 and Friday, June 25 at Surrey's Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre (see photo below).
Advance registration is now closed, but walk-up registrations, at the regular rates, will be accepted.
Read MoreThe attached PDF document contains a Notice of Rezoning Application and Public Open House for 777 Pacific Blvd. (BC Place).
Read MoreMake Your Voice Heard ...
by Amir Ali Alibhai, Executive Director, Alliance for Arts and Culture
This is a critical time in the life of the arts and cultural sector across this province, and it is, as we should not forget, a critical time for many other sectors that comprise our civil society.
It seems that our efforts to engage the provincial government in dialogue have failed, and we continue to be met with bewildering decisions about funding and support for arts and culture.
Read MorePROJECT DEVELOPMENT FUND AND *NEW* DIGITAL MEDIA DEVELOPMENT FUND NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS
Read MoreJune 3, 2010
Read MoreOttawa, Tuesday, June 8th, 2010 – Visual artists are happy to see progress being made in the copyright bill tabled last week in parliament but have some concerns that the proposal to expand fair dealing to educational use in Bill C32 could be costly for visual artists. Bill C32 has also missed the opportunity to create a Resale Right as has been done in 56 other countries.
On May 28, 2010, Hank Bull, executive director of Centre A, announced to the board of directors his intention to leave the position at the end of the year.
As the founding director, Hank Bull has played a leading role in establishing Centre A. He makes this decision in order to open the way to renewal and growth for the organization. After working as a curator and administrator for many years, he intends to return to his own personal artistic practice.
Read MoreRe: Arts Festivals Cut Off From Gambling Funds--Vancouver Sun, May 29, 2010
On Saturday, May 29, the Vancouver Sun published a comprehensive report of major, though unannounced, changes to the administration of gaming funds in British Columbia, which are administered by Housing and Social Development Minister Rich Coleman (Arts festivals cut off from gambling funds / A7).
Read MoreThe Chan Centre presents a new leadership model effective immediately
The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts at the University of British Columbia (UBC) announces a change in leadership effective immediately. Sid Katz, Managing Director, begins his transition to other roles at UBC following a one-year administrative leave of absence as long-time Chan Centre staff members Joyce Hinton and Cameron McGill prepare to take centre stage as Co-Managing Directors of the arts organization and award-winning facility.
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