Another Successful Arts Day on the Hill
/The Alliance's executive director Brenda Leadlay was at Arts Day on the Hill in Ottawa this week along with other arts advocates from across the country.
Read MoreThe latest news on BC's arts, culture and heritage sector.
A Call to Action Concerning the Community-Engaged Arts & the Canada Council
/A team of concerned artists from across the country is urging members of the arts community to take part in a letter-writing campaign as a result of serious concerns about new policies affecting community-engaged arts practice in the context of the Canada Council's New Funding Model.
Read MoreProvince Cuts Red Tape For Organizers of Festivals and Cultural Events
/Changes coming in January to provincial liquor licensing will simplify the application process for organizers of festivals, concerts, and other cultural events, with the goal of creating more events in BC and strengthening patronage of the arts.
Read MoreCity of New Westminster Seeks Community Input For New Arts Strategy
/Residents, business owners, visitors and those working in New Westminster are invited to participate in a survey and a series of focus groups to support an update to the City's Arts Strategy.
Read MorePaul Beatty Wins 2016 Man Booker Prize for 'The Sellout'
/Beatty is the first US author ever to win the prize after rules changed to allow American writers in 2014.
Read MoreNominations Open for 6th Annual Gina Wilkinson Prize
/The $5,000 award, established in memory of director Gina Wilkinson, is intended to recognize an experienced female theatre artist transitioning from one theatre discipline into the discipline of theatre direction.
Read MorePort Alberni to Create Arts, Culture and Heritage Plan
/The plan, which will identify priorities in the arts sector, support development of partnerships and provide community-driven opportunities to develop pride of place and civic identity, is slated for early 2017.
Read MoreCedric Literary Awards Winners Announced
/The awards, which are given to outstanding emerging writers 50 and above, were presented in Victoria on October 15.
Read MoreFANS Tribute to the Arts' 2016 Distinguished Artist Award Recipients Announced
/Visual artist and illustrator Lynn Johnston and dancer/choreographer Jennifer Mascall will be honoured at the FANS Tribute to the Arts event on November 4.
Read MoreGovernor General's Literary Awards Winners Announced
/The winners of the 80th Governor General's Literary Awards, who receive a prize of $25,000, were announced October 25.
Read MoreCity of Vancouver Approves $550,000 Civic Theatre Space Subsidy
/Vancouver arts organizations and non-profit community groups will continue to have access to subsidies on short-term rentals at venues such as the Queen Elizabeth Theatre Plaza and the Orpheum Annex thanks to the approval of the Vancouver Civic Theatres' Underutilized Spaces Grant for another three years.
Read MoreNovember Workshop On The New Societies Act: What You Need To Know
/Due to high demand, we're running another workshop session with Martha Rans of Pacific Legal Education Outreach Society on the New Societies Act on November 9. Register now!
Read MoreBC Touring Council Presents On the Road Touring & Training Workshop
/Aspiring/emerging artists, agents and managers interested in enhancing their knowledge about touring are invited to register for a two-day workshop taking place in Nanaimo on November 12 and 13.
Read MoreHill Strategies Research on Performing Arts
/The latest issue of Arts Research Monitor focuses on Canadian statistics on the performing arts, including a detailed analysis of data on performing companies, a survey of the social impacts of dance organizations, and an article on performing arts attendance in Quebec.
Read MoreApplications Due December 15 for Creative Spark Vancouver Grants for Emerging Artists
/Creative Spark Vancouver grants offer 100% funding for small projects, up to $1,000. Emerging artists across all artistic disciplines are encouraged to apply.
Read MoreDavid Shepheard Appointed As Vancouver's First Film Commissioner
/The Vancouver Economic Commission announced the newly created position on October 18 after two consecutive record years of activity in the film and television industry.
Read MoreShaun Dacey Appointed Director of Richmond Art Gallery
/The curator of Vancouver's Contemporary Art Gallery makes the move to the Richmond Art Gallery effective October 24.
Read MoreBritish Columbians Invited to Submit Places of Historic Significance to South Asian Canadians
/Nominations will be considered for official recognition by the Government of British Columbia and if recognized, will be placed on the BC Register of Historic Places and the Canadian Register of Historic Places.
Read MoreNancy Cottingham Powell Appointed Executive Director of North Vancouver Community Arts Council
/Cottingham Powell, an experienced event producer, is the organization's first new executive director in 20 years.
Read MoreShare Your Highlights From BC Culture Days 2016
/Another successful Culture Days weekend has come to pass and BC Culture Days is inviting anyone who participated as a presenter, volunteer, or attendee to share their feedback and stories.
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