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

British Columbia's Cultural Ecology: New Research Findings in the Arts and Culture Sector

RSVP to join your Alliance for an engaging FREE presentation by Hill Strategies Research followed by a lively discussion, 3-5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 18 at Pyatt Hall at the VSO School of Music in Vancouver.

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Victoria Artist Sandra Meigs Wins $50,000 2015 Gershon Iskowitz Prize

Painter Sandra Meigs has been named the 2015 recipient of the Gershon Iskowitz Prize at the AGO, presented annually to an artist who has made an outstanding contribution to the visual arts in Canada.

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Fourteen Books Win 2015 Governor General’s Literary Awards

Fourteen must-read books in seven categories have been announced as winners of the Canada Council for the Arts' Governor General’s Literary Awards.

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Canadian Music Centre – BC Region Appoints Sean Bickerton as Director

On October 27, 2015 Canadian Music Centre / Centre de musique canadienne (CMC) announced the appointment of Sean Bickerton as Director – BC Region. 

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Ryan Donn To Lead Lake Country's Cultural Development

Kelowna City Councillor and well-known musician Ryan Donn has been named Lake Country's new cultural development coordinator.

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Register for New Societies Act Workshop (Vancouver)

Find out what you need to know to transition your organization to the new Societies Act without losing sleep. Register now for a workshop in Vancouver on November 18.

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Attend the 2015 Mayor's Arts Awards and Vancouver Book Award Presentations

Plan to attend this year's Mayor's Arts Awards and Vancouver Book Award presentations on Thursday, November 12 at 6 p.m. at the Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre in Vancouver.

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Winners of 2015 Salt Spring National Art Prize Announced

SSNAP announces eight winners in four award categories: the Joan McConnell Award for Best in Show, the Juror's Choice Awards, the ASA Award for best Salt Spring artist, and the Rosemarie Behncke People’s Choice Awards.

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Help Heritage BC Locate and Assess BC's Stop of Interest Signs

Do you have Stop of Interest signs in your community? Take photos and enter them in a Heritage BC competition for the opportunity to win some great prizes.

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Vancouver Museums Win Governor General’s Award for First Nations Exhibition

cə̓ snaʔəm, The City Before the City, winner of the 2015 Governor General’s History Award for Excellence in Museums, is a collaboration between the Museum of Vancouver, the Museum of Anthropology at UBC, the Musqueam First Nation, and Susan Roy from the University of Waterloo.

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GVPTA Coffeehouse Series: Financial Literacy for Theatre Makers

Community, conversation, connection, caffeine. The Greater Vancouver Professional Theatre Alliance invites you to its second Coffeehouse event on Financial Literacy for Theatre Makers on Wednesday, October 28.

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Provincial Multiculturalism Grants Deadline

Organizations whose activities promote BC’s rich multicultural heritage, and nurture empathy and inclusion may be eligible for a project grant of up to $5,000. Application deadline: December 13, 2015.

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Hill Strategies Research on the Benefits of the Arts

The latest issue of Arts Research Monitor includes four reports that take different perspectives on the benefits and impacts of the arts in society, including a Canadian summary of the benefits of music education, a survey of Toronto residents on the value of the arts, an article examining the arts and our shared values, and parallel research from the sports sector regarding the integration of new Canadians via sport.

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Election 2015: Where We Stand With a Liberal Majority

Now that we know which party will be forming our next federal government, here’s a reminder of the Liberal Party's platform promises in relation to arts, culture, and heritage.

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City of Vancouver Bursary Opportunity for National Philanthropy Day Summit

The City of Vancouver Cultural Services is offering up to six bursaries for non-profit small to medium size cultural organizations to attend the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Vancouver Chapter's 18th Annual National Philanthropy Day Summit.

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Kootenay Learning Session for Non-Profits on New Societies Act

Get the information your organization needs to make the transition to the new Societies Act at a learning session in Castlegar, October 27. 

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Are You Ready to Vote on October 19?

The federal election is just around the corner, and the Alliance urges you to be prepared to go to the polls! We've compiled a range of resources to help you to make an informed decision and get out the vote. 

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Arts Community Mourns Passing of Jann LM Bailey

Arts champion and Kamloops Art Gallery executive director Jann LM Bailey passed away on Friday, October 9, following an eight-year battle with leukemia. 

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Aspiring & Emerging Artists Touring & Training Initiative

BC Touring Council in partnership with the BC Arts Council has launched the Aspiring & Emerging Artists Touring & Training Initiative. The goal is to increase opportunities for aspiring and emerging artists to engage in professional performing arts touring and presenting in BC.

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ARTSCO Names New Executive Director

The Arts Council of the Central Okanagan (ARTSCO) has named Katie Brennan as its new executive director.

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