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

CAPACOA + Partners to Launch Cultural Venues Datathon

CAPACOA + Partners to Launch Cultural Venues Datathon

Starting April 25, the Cultural Venues Datathon will bring participants together to work in a relaxed and informal environment to populate Wikidata with information about the many cultural venues we know and love.

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Heritage BC Announces 150 Time Immemorial Grant Recipients

Heritage BC Announces 150 Time Immemorial Grant Recipients

Heritage BC is announcing the results of the 150 Time Immemorial Grant Program (150 TIGP), intended to raise cultural awareness, educate people about B.C.’s colonial past and its ongoing impacts, advance reconciliation and promote inclusivity and diversity as a foundational aspect of BC’s future.

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Community Input Sought for Surrey Music Strategy

Community Input Sought for Surrey Music Strategy

Input will help create sustainable, actionable, and measurable recommendations that support the short and long-term development of music in Surrey.

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BC Touring Council Names Miriam Manley As New Executive Director

BC Touring Council Names Miriam Manley As New Executive Director

Congratulations to Miriam, who starts her new role with the Nelson-based BC Touring Council on June 15.

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Province of B.C. Celebrates 20th Francophonie Day

Province of B.C. Celebrates 20th Francophonie Day

In advance of B.C. Francophonie Day and International Francophonie Day, March 20, Minister Adrian Dix hosted a virtual celebration with the francophone community, and honoured the francophone arts and culture sector.

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Applications Open for ArtStarts Creative Spark Grant

Applications Open for ArtStarts Creative Spark Grant

In partnership with the City of Vancouver, ArtStarts’ Creative Spark Grant provides emerging artists with financial resources ($3000 for individuals and $5000 for groups) towards small projects in schools.

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Hill Strategies Arts Research Monitor Highlights Pandemic Recovery

Hill Strategies Arts Research Monitor Highlights Pandemic Recovery

Hill Strategies’ Arts Research Monitor gathers four recent articles that offer interesting perspectives and visions of the role of artists and the arts in a post-pandemic future where the goal is to “build back better”.

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Submissions Open for City of Vancouver Book Awards

Submissions are now open for the 2022 City of Vancouver Book Awards. The winning author will receive a $3,000 prize. Apply by April 22.

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Applications Open for Two Dance Awards via Dance Victoria

Applications Open for Two Dance Awards via Dance Victoria

In 2022, Dance Victoria will award $7,175 for emerging dance artists wishing to study at recognized institutions outside of Canada.

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