Vancouver Art Gallery Unveils New Design
/On Tuesday, September 29, 2015 the Vancouver Art Gallery presented a conceptual design for a new gallery that will be double the size of its current building in downtown Vancouver.
Read MoreThe latest news on BC's arts, culture and heritage sector.
Save the Date for the 2015 Mayor's Arts Awards
/The 2015 Mayor's Arts Awards and City of Vancouver Book Award will be presented by Mayor Gregor Robertson at a public awards ceremony on November 12 at the Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre in Vancouver.
Read MoreApplications Open for City of Richmond's Arts & Culture Grant Program
/The City of Richmond allocates grant funding for arts and cultural organizations that provide programming and activities for the benefit of Richmond artists and residents. Apply by the November 20, 2015 deadline.
Read MoreNew Societies Act Workshop in Nanaimo
/Find out what you need to know to effectively transition your organization to the new Societies Act without losing sleep.
Read MoreVSO Announces New President Kelly Tweeddale
/Kelly Tweeddale has been announced as the new president of the Vancouver Symphony Society and VSO School of Music Society, beginning this November.
Read More2015 Election Update: Party Positions on Arts & Culture
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With the federal election less than a month away, members of the arts and culture community are keenly listening for mention of our sector in party platforms. We've provided a summary to help you make an informed decision when you go to the polls.
Read MoreAlliance Recommendations on 2016 Provincial Budget
/The Alliance encourages members of the arts and culture community to provide feedback on next year's provincial budget through the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services consultations. We presented to the Committee at a Vancouver public hearing in September and made several recommendations with respect to our sector.
Read MoreFinal Weeks to Register for 2015 BCACG Symposium
/BC Association for Charitable Gaming's annual two-day symposium, held this year on October 6-7, provides an opportunity for community organizations across the province to gather for dialogue, networking and learning.
Read MoreCity Opera Receives $127,000 Towards Creation of Missing Women Opera
/Vancouver Foundation has provided a grant of $127,000 in support of City Opera's next commission, Missing Women, premiering in November 2017.
Read MoreHill Strategies Research on Arts Statistics and Management
/This issue of Arts Research Monitor includes four reports on the situation of the arts and not-for-profit management, including detailed benchmarks of the performance of U.S. arts organizations, a report on management standards for Canadian charities and not-for-profit organizations, an article on the knowledge needs of arts organizations, and a survey of digital marketing by U.S. performing arts organizations.
Read MoreRoedde House Museum Appoints New Manager
/Annika Penner has been appointed museum manager at the Roedde House Museum, Vancouver’s late-Victorian house museum situated in Vancouver's West End.
Read MoreVancouver Plans For Canada’s 150th Anniversary in 2017
/City of Vancouver staff invite you to attend a visioning session to share ideas and thoughts about how to commemorate 2017 in Vancouver.
Read MoreYour Invitation to the BC Culture Days Provincial Launch
/Now in its sixth year, with more than 500 activities registered to date, BC Culture Days will kick off in the City of Richmond with a free public celebration on September 24 at the Britannia Shipyards in Steveston Village.
Read More2015 Federal Budget Analysis
/The Canadian Conference of the Arts, the Canadian Arts Coalition and the Saskatchewan Arts Alliance have released an analysis of the 2015 Federal Budget which examines federal funding for the arts and culture sector for the 2015-2016 fiscal year.
Read MoreLimited Time Offer to Double Your Reward Points with Artspoints
/If you haven't yet purchased tickets using the new Artspoints secure ticketing site, now is a great time to give it a try.
Read More2015 Canada Council Prizes Announced
/Each year the Canada Council for the Arts awards five prizes, one each in music, dance, theatre, architecture, and visual arts.
Read MoreRegistration Open for Free Legal Pitfall Workshop Series
/The workshop series, taking place in September and October, includes topics such as Governance (Society Act), Privacy, Employment, Contracts, Leasing and Compliance. Register early - space is limited!
Read MoreCommunity Arts Council of Vancouver Names Executive Director
/CACV have announced their entry into a new organizational phase with the hiring of Chris Gilpin as executive director.
Read MoreGallery Gachet Plans for Future Following News of Major Funding Loss
/Gallery Gachet has learned that, after 21 years of receiving core funding from the Provincial Ministry of Health, its contract with the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority is being severed, with ninety days notice.
Read MoreCall for Candidates for the Interesting Vancouver Prize
/Interesting Vancouver, the annual community gathering showcasing the region’s most fascinating people and the way they express their creativity, invites submissions for the first IV Prize by the September 15 deadline.
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