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

Talent MATCH is Here to Help You Hire Students

Talent MATCH is Here to Help You Hire Students

Why would you want to hire a student? What kind of jobs are they capable of? What the heck is work integrated learning and how do you even hire a student? And how can you access up to $7,000 in wage subsidies for hiring a student?

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The ED Report, April 2021

BC Alliance executive director Brenda Leadlay shares the details from recent conversations between arts and culture orgs, Ministers Mark and Bains and other government representatives, and Dr. Bonnie Henry.

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BC Arts Council Opens Applications for Spring Funding Streams

BC Arts Council Opens Applications for Spring Funding Streams

Apply for funding for arts periodicals, performing arts, literary arts, community development, training and more by April 30.

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BC Arts Council Announces $16M in New Resilience Funding

The funding comes through StrongerBC: BC’s Economic Recovery Plan and is in addition to the $21 million in support that was announced by the B.C. Government in September 2020.

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CAPACOA Hosts Town Hall with Minister Steven Guilbeault

CAPACOA Hosts Town Hall with Minister Steven Guilbeault

On March 25, CAPACOA will host a Town Hall with the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Heritage, on funding and support for the sector.

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Global Public Affairs Releases New Data on Vaccinations and Charitable Donations

Global Public Affairs Releases New Data on Vaccinations and Charitable Donations

Global Public Affairs and Leger have partnered to release updated data on vaccination and COVID-19 perceptions, as well as charitable and non-profit donations.

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Applications Open: PCH Support for Workers in the Live Arts and Music Sectors Fund

Applications Open: PCH Support for Workers in the Live Arts and Music Sectors Fund

This new funding will support the planning and presentation of COVID-19 safe events in the arts and music sectors – including both live and digital – and provide work opportunities in these sectors. It includes the one-year renewal of an additional $25 million initially provided in Budget 2019 to help stabilize the overall environment for the arts and music sectors.

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Applications Open for Geoff McMurchy Artist Development Grant

The grant is given annually to an artist that identifies as living with a disability, residing in British Columbia, working in any media to support them directly with marketing and financial support. Applications are due April 1.

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Talent MATCH Program Matches Arts, Culture and Hospitality Orgs with Student Talent

Talent MATCH Program Matches Arts, Culture and Hospitality Orgs with Student Talent

Museums, Arts, Tourism, Culture, and Hospitality (MATCH) organizations have been hit hard by the pandemic. The Talent MATCH Program is here to support them in their recovery with help from the student workforce.

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Applications Open for City of Vancouver Theatre Rental Grants

Applications Open for City of Vancouver Theatre Rental Grants

Does your arts and culture organization need a well-equipped venue to produce a cultural event? The Theatre Rental Grant program offers financial assistance to Vancouver-based, professional, non-profit arts and cultural organizations to rent the centrally-located Vancouver Civic Theatres.

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"Together, The Future Will Be Brighter": Melanie Mark Introduces Herself to the Arts and Culture Community

Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport Melanie Mark has issued a letter introducing herself to the arts and culture community, and details the past, present and future of supporting the sector during the pandemic.

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Applications Now Open for $300,000 Vancouver Music Fund

Applications are now open for the second round of the Vancouver Music Fund, which provides direct support to Indigenous and underrepresented musicians, artists and groups in Vancouver’s music sector. Apply by April 28.

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The ED Report, March 2021

The ED Report, March 2021

BC Alliance ED Brenda Leadlay provides updates on our recent projects and advocacy efforts.

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Details on $181.5M in Federal Arts and Culture Funding Emerge

The funding, originally announced last December, will be invested into complementary programs to support artists, technicians, cultural workers, and arts groups and organizations.

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