One of Canada's 100 most powerful women, a nuclear disarmament specialist, and a celebrated Canadian poet are among the distinguished individuals to receive honorary degrees from Simon Fraser University.
Read MoreCongratulations to the authors and illustrators on the shortlists for this year's BC Book Prizes. With five finalists in each of seven categories, the 31st Annual BC Book Prizes celebrates the best of BC books published in 2014.
Read MoreFour Vancouver arts organizations have opened a new cultural space called The Post at 750. Located at 750 Hamilton Street, it's a downtown home for an exciting new cooperative arts organization and a vibrant and much-needed creation space for the arts community at large.
Read MoreIf you are a classical musician, instrumentalist or conductor under the age of 32, consider submitting an application to the Virginia Parker Prize, which annually awards $25,000 to a young artist.
Read MoreMassey Helps provides free access to theatre space four times per calendar year, to organizations who prove they can make use of the theatre’s scale, technical capabilities and large seating capacity.
Read MoreThe Neighbourhood Small Grants program funds individuals to fulfill projects that connect and engage residents (typically up to $500) in 17 communities across Metro Vancouver.
Read MoreThe deadline is approaching for the City of Vancouver Theatre Rental Grant program, which offers financial assistance to non-profit arts and cultural organizations to use the Vancouver Civic Theatres.
Read MoreThe Ministry of Finance is seeking public feedback on the proposed new Societies Act (to replace the existing Society Act which governs all non-profit societies in BC). The draft legislation is outlined in a White Paper and includes a provision that is of particular concern to many non-profits.
Read MoreThe official public announcement won't be made until Tuesday, but the Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) is already serenading BC residents with plans for the creation and development of a new facility where youth will be trained in classical music.
Read MoreZipcar is out enjoying some summer sunshine, and they want Alliance Members to share some summer joy. Get out and about this weekend with your exclusive access to $30 of free driving credits.
Read MoreNon-profit arts organizations, sports clubs, and community groups that deliver services or provide programs of direct benefit to BC residents are invited to attend an info session on how to apply for a BC Community Gaming Grant.
Read MoreFreedom of expression vs workplace harassment: that's the issue currently being debated between Capilano University and George Rammell, and it has the public engaged in a fierce debate about the arts in our community.
Read MoreThe BC Arts Council is introducing a new streamlined application process for many of the organizations that currently receive operating support. This streamlined application process was originally introduced as a pilot initiative in the spring of 2014, but only performing arts, professional arts training, and literary organizations were eligible; the streamlined application process will now continue as a pilot initiative for operating programs serving arts service organizations, media arts organizations, professional arts festivals, public museums, and visual arts organizations.
Read MoreThe Vancouver Art Gallery has selected Herzog & de Meuron to design its new and expanded home in downtown Vancouver. The new facility will be the first project in Canada for the Pritzker Prize–winning firm. Based in Basel, Switzerland, Herzog & de Meuron have had a longstanding engagement with the visual arts, working with institutions and artists around the world on such renowned buildings as the Tate Modern in London and the Schaulager in Basel.
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