January 27, 2016

Call For Proposals for Joint Heritage BC And ArtsBC Conference

January 27, 2016/

Heritage BC and ArtsBC have issued a call for workshop and presentation proposals for their joint conference, "Placemaking: Where Arts and Heritage Collide", May 5 - 7 on Granville Island. The proposal deadline is February 15.

January 25, 2016

Submissions Sought For YouthWrite Play Writing Competition

January 25, 2016/

The Association of BC Drama Educators (ABCDE) YouthWright play writing competition is on again, and winning plays will be invited to perform at this year's Sears BC Provincial Drama Festival.

January 21, 2016

Victoria Names 2016 Youth Poet Laureate

January 21, 2016/

University of Victoria student Ann-Bernice Thomas has been named Victoria’s Youth Poet Laureate.

January 20, 2016

You're Invited To Help Launch Black History Month In Vancouver Council Chambers

January 20, 2016/

Celebrate the launch of Black History Month at a special event in Vancouver City Council Chambers on Friday, January 29, at 5 p.m. RSVP required.

January 18, 2016

Grant Support Available For Arts Oasis Residency In Italy

January 18, 2016/

ArtUniverse and the International University Global Theatre Experience (IUGTE) have announced several grants for accommodation and meals for participants in Arts Oasis International Residency for Performers in Tuscany, Italy. Arts Oasis takes place May 25 to June 1, 2016.

January 14, 2016

Nominations Open For 2016 Order Of British Columbia

January 14, 2016/

Nominations are now open for the 2016 Order of British Columbia, and this is a great opportunity for our sector to give recognition to distinguished members of the arts, culture, and heritage community.

December 14, 2015

Heritage BC Awards Nominations Deadline Extended to January 7

December 14, 2015/

You now have until January 7, 2016 to nominate an organization, group, business, government or an individual for the 35th Heritage BC Annual Awards Program.

December 01, 2015

Sooke Arts Community Protests Proposed Grant Cuts

December 01, 2015/

Sooke arts organizations are rallying against proposed funding cuts from the Sooke District government.

November 30, 2015

Nominations Open For YWCA Women of Distinction Awards

November 30, 2015/

The 2016 Women of Distinction Awards category for Arts, Culture & Design is open for nominations.

November 25, 2015

Norman Armour Receives National Arts Centre Award

November 25, 2015/

Norman Armour has been awarded the 2015 National Arts Centre Award for Distinguished Contribution to Touring in the Performing Arts,

November 24, 2015

Inaugural Cedric Literary Award Winners Announced

November 24, 2015/

Four unpublished writers of a certain age were each presented with a $3,000 prize at the inaugural Cedric Awards.

November 23, 2015

Bramwell Tovey Honoured with Oskar Morawetz Award

November 23, 2015/

Bramwell Tovey, music director of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, is the recipient of the 2015 Oskar Morawetz Award for Excellence in Music Performance.

November 23, 2015

Lieutenant Governor's "Sing Me A Song" Initiative Open For Entries

November 23, 2015/

Entries are now open for the third season of "Sing Me A Song," a music program under the aegis of The Honourable Judith Guichon, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia.