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

Registration Open for Creative Convergence 2021

Registration Open for Creative Convergence 2021

Creative Convergence, the biennial conference presented by the Canadian Network for Arts & Learning, takes place virtually October 28-29, 2021.

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BC Alliance Tackles Housing and Basic Income at Budget 2022 Consultations

BC Alliance Tackles Housing and Basic Income at Budget 2022 Consultations

On September 21, the BC Alliance for Arts + Culture addressed the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services, as part of the committee’s consultations on Budget 2022. Interim ED Howard Jang stressed the need for affordable housing and universal basic income programs.

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BC Culture Days Launches RE:GENERATE Video Series

RE:GENERATE will showcase the creative resilience of five remote or rural B.C. communities, as they adapt to COVID-19 restrictions and re-emerge with inspiring ideas for the future.

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City of Vancouver Seeks Engagement to Redevelop West End Community Hub

City of Vancouver Seeks Engagement to Redevelop West End Community Hub

The City invites the public to attend the virtual launch of W.E. Connect, an engagement process that will help guide future redevelopment of the West End Community Hub, on September 21.

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Canada Council Launches Digital Generator and Digital Greenhouse

Canada Council Launches Digital Generator and Digital Greenhouse

The Canada Council has announced two new programs: Digital Generator, to help arts groups, collectives, and organizations to build digital capacity, and transform their business models and operations; and Digital Greenhouse, to help artists, arts groups and arts organizations develop projects that make use of digital technology to address sectoral and digital challenges.

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All-Parties Town Hall Addresses Audiovisual Industry

All-Parties Town Hall Addresses Audiovisual Industry

On September 8, the Directors Guild of Canada hosted a virtual town hall where candidates from the five major national parties addressed the future of the audiovisual industry — television, music, radio, streaming and more.

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Statistics Canada Issues Report on Arts and Culture in 2020

In August 2021, StatCan released “Financial impacts of the pandemic on the culture, arts, entertainment and recreation industries in 2020.” Click through to find out more.

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Parties Talk Arts and Culture in National Debate

Parties Talk Arts and Culture in National Debate

On September 12, candidates from the major national parties got down to brass tacks on arts and culture in a debate hosted on CPAC by the Coalition for the Diversity of Cultural Expressions.

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Vancouver Arts Organizations Can Now Apply for CASC Grants

Vancouver Arts Organizations Can Now Apply for CASC Grants

Is your organization planning an arts or cultural project? If so, you may be eligible to apply for Communities and Artists Shifting Culture, a grant program which combines the programs formerly known as Projects and Community Arts.

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Province Introduces New Vaccine Card Mandate

Province Introduces New Vaccine Card Mandate

Beginning September 7, British Columbians can apply for the B.C. vaccine card. Click through to find out more.

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BCMA and Heritage BC Seek COVID-19 Data From Heritage and GLAM Sector

Complete this survey to help give a comprehensive idea of COVID-19’s impacts on the heritage and museum sectors.

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Disability Alliance BC Seeks Proposals for Accessibility Projects

Disability Alliance BC Seeks Proposals for Accessibility Projects

Disability Alliance BC has announced a Call for Proposals for projects that promote greater accessibility and inclusivity for people with disabilities in BC communities. Apply by October 2.

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It's Time to Vote with ArtsVote BC!

It's Time to Vote with ArtsVote BC!

Visit artsvotebc.ca to learn about the major parties' platform positions on arts and culture issues, check out a map of all-candidates meetings in your area, find out how to vote safely, and browse resources to help you make the case for the arts.

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