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

GVPTA Launches Updated COVID-19 Impact Survey

GVPTA Launches Updated COVID-19 Impact Survey

GVPTA has released a new version of its COVID-19 Impact Survey, asking artists, arts workers, and arts and culture organizations from all disciplines to report on how they are continuing to fare. Complete the updated survey by November 13.

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Actsafe’s COVID-19 Safety Procedures Course Available Online

 Actsafe’s COVID-19 Safety Procedures Course Available Online

Actsafe’s COVID-19 Safety Course provides a general overview for workers in British Columbia’s arts and entertainment production industries on how to minimize the risk of exposure to COVID-19 on their worksites.

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SEARA Power Share Fundraiser Supports BC's BIPOC Artists

SEARA Power Share Fundraiser Supports BC's BIPOC Artists

In the wake of COVID-19, the Sector Equity Alliance for Anti-Racism in the Arts (SEARA) aims to raise $500,000 to $1 million for BC-based BIPOC Artists facing financial hardship, with $350,000 coming from arts organizations. Donate now to support equity in the arts!

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Email Your MLA Candidates for Arts and Culture

Email Your MLA Candidates for Arts and Culture

Lend your voice and reach out to the candidates of the major provincial parties expressing your support for arts and culture, using our quick and easy email tool.

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BC Arts Council Announces Details On $21M Resilience Funds

BC Arts Council Announces Details On $21M Resilience Funds

The Expanded Arts & Culture Resilience Supplement totals $16 million and is designed to support arts and culture organizations who have been financially impacted by COVID-19, while the $5 million Pivot Program supports arts and culture organizations as they adapt their programs and practices in response to the pandemic.

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PLEO to Host Online Conversation on Sexual Harassment

PLEO to Host Online Conversation on Sexual Harassment

Join PLEO on November 5 for a conversation with Julie Macfarlane and lawyer Clea Parfitt on the details of sexual harassment policy.

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The ED Report, October 2020

With the launch of our ArtsVote BC advocacy campaign and the beginning of our research work on the connections between arts, creativity and well-being, there’s plenty percolating for the BC Alliance.

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On October 20, Join Us for "Black Artists Matter"

On October 20, Join Us for "Black Artists Matter"

On October 20 at 2:00 p.m., join artist Naomi Gracechild and four other Black arts leaders from Metro Vancouver for Black Artists Matter, an online conversation and call to action to explore commitments that organizations can make to become actively anti-racist.

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CAPACOA to Host Town Hall on Environment

CAPACOA to Host Town Hall on Environment

In a special edition of All Access Town Hall, CAPACOA will moderate a discussion about the environment on Tuesday, October 6 at 12:00 p.m. (PDT). This will be the first of a three-part series, discussing rebuilding upon more sustainable and equitable foundations.

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GVPTA Webinar Tackles New COV CICA Grants

GVPTA Webinar Tackles New COV CICA Grants

Non-profit arts and culture organizations are invited to join this presentation and Q&A, including City of Vancouver Cultural Services staff, on Thursday, October 8, 2020 from 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

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Province of BC Launches CERIP Fund to Support Economic Recovery

Province of BC Launches CERIP Fund to Support Economic Recovery

The Community Economic Recovery Infrastructure Program provides fully-funded provincial grants to support economic resilience, tourism, heritage, and urban and rural economic development projects in communities impacted by COVID-19.

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City of Vancouver Announces COVID-19 Cultural Impact Critical Assistance Grants

COVID-19 Cultural Impact Critical Assistance (CICA) grants provide one-time funding to assist Vancouver based non-profit arts and cultural organizations negatively impacted by COVID-19.

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SPRE Launches Space for Community Survey

SPRE Launches Space for Community Survey

Space for Community is a multi-year study seeking to understand the real estate challenges impacting the the arts and non-profit sectors. The Social Purpose Real Estate Collaborative and the Real Estate Institute of BC have commissioned this study and survey to get the facts that will help create actions for change.

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