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

Vancouver Organizers: Register for Culture Days!

Vancouver Organizers: Register for Culture Days!

In partnership with Vancouver Civic Theatres, BC Culture Days is offering free space to artists and cultural groups interested in presenting their Culture Days activity at šxʷƛ̓exən Xwtl'a7shn (formerly QET Plaza) from September 28-30, 2018.

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Creative BC and CBC Launch Digital Production Fund

Creative BC and CBC Launch Digital Production Fund

On June 25, CBC and Creative BC announced the launch of a new $300,000 Digital Production Fund. The joint fund will support the creation of short-form digital content from emerging BC producers and creators.

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Remembering Perry the Poster Man

The BC Alliance takes a moment to recognize the life and work of Perry Giguere (1950-2018), better known as Perry the Poster Man, an invaluable community member and a dear friend.

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Comox Valley Arts Launches Arts and Culture Advocacy Campaign

Comox Valley Arts Launches Arts and Culture Advocacy Campaign

Comox Valley Arts has launched an advocacy statement and campaign aimed at emphasizing the value of arts and culture in the region and ensuring continued and sustainable support from local governments, agencies and institutions.

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Cultural Human Resources Council Launches Year Three of Talent to Lead Program

Cultural Human Resources Council Launches Year Three of Talent to Lead Program

Talent to Lead (T2L) is designed for mid-career cultural managers seeking to take their careers to the next level of leadership. T2L will focus on selecting 20 cultural managers from Indigenous, culturally diverse and minority language communities across Canada to participate in the program. Applications launch in August; the deadline is September 15.

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2019 Magnetic North Theatre Festival Will Take Place in Metro Vancouver, Opens for Submissions

2019 Magnetic North Theatre Festival Will Take Place in Metro Vancouver, Opens for Submissions

The Magnetic North Theatre Festival will return after a two-year hiatus from presenting work, taking place June 6–16, 2019 in the Vancouver area. The deadline for submissions is September 1.

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Emily Carr University Announces New President

Emily Carr University Announces New President

The board of governors of Emily Carr University of Art + Design has named Dr. Gillian Siddall as the University’s next president and vice-chancellor. 

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Business for the Arts Releases Culture Track: Canada Report

Business for the Arts Releases Culture Track: Canada Report

The national survey polled 6,444 cultural consumers nationwide on their attitudes, motivators, and barriers to participation around cultural events and initiatives.

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"A Labour of True Collaboration": BC Alliance's Brenda Leadlay Reflects on Transformation, Decolonization and Connections Without Restriction

As we reflect on the lessons learned and relationships forged at Unrestricted, our joint conference with the GVPTA, we asked our executive director, Brenda Leadlay, for some of her takeaways from two days of connections and collaborations.

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City of Vancouver Welcomes Thoughts on Draft Capital Plan

City of Vancouver Welcomes Thoughts on Draft Capital Plan

Capital planning includes maintaining and renewing existing infrastructure, as well as making investments for new infrastructure, including arts and culture facilities. The draft capital plan for 2019-2022 proposes an investment of $173 million for existing and new arts and cultural facilities.

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BC Government Announces Funding for Respectful Creative Sector Workplaces

BC Government Announces Funding for Respectful Creative Sector Workplaces

The $175,000 fund will be used to deliver respectful work-culture training for the board and leadership levels of creative industry associations and regional film commissions.

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Canada Council Seeks Deaf and Disabled Artists for Study on Arts Practices

Canada Council Seeks Deaf and Disabled Artists for Study on Arts Practices

Led by a team composed of Deaf, disabled, and allied researchers and artists from various universities, this research will contribute to a better understanding of Deaf and disability arts practices.

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Time is Running Out to Register for Unrestricted

Time is Running Out to Register for Unrestricted

You’ve only got until Monday, June 11, to register for Unrestricted — sign up before it’s too late!

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City of Vancouver Approves Over $1.6 Million in Cultural Grant Allocations

City of Vancouver Approves Over $1.6 Million in Cultural Grant Allocations

On June 5, Vancouver City Council approved four major cultural grant programs that support creative communities, awarding $1.6 million in funding to 134 recipients.

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Applications Open for Pacific Contact 2019

Applications Open for Pacific Contact 2019

Pacific Contact, which takes place over four days from April 4-7 in Burnaby, is the BC Touring Council’s annual showcase and booking conference for the performing arts. The deadline to apply is Saturday, June 30.

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