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

Westbank First Nation Wins Culture Days 2014 Cities For People Award

Westbank First Nation has been awarded the Culture Days 2014 Cities For People Award.

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Introducing "BC Creates"

BC Creates is a communications initiative established to celebrate and engage British Columbia in the story of the Province’s vibrant creative economy. 

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New Initiative: The Canada 150 Fund

The new Canada 150 Fund supports initiatives that will be delivered during the 150th anniversary period in 2017.

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One Week Until TRACKS: 7th Canadian Community Play & Arts Symposium!

The TRACKS: 7th Canadian Community Play & Arts Symposium brings together indigenous and settler/immigrant artists who collaborate to create art with, for and about community.

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Congratulations to the BCTC Award Winners!

Congratulations to the 2015 nominees and recipients of the BC Touring Council annual awards.

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BC Book Prizes 2015 Winners Announced

The West Coast Book Prize Society congratulates all of the winners of the 2015 BC Book Prizes.

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Creative City Summit Call for Presentations

CCNC invites members and non-members to submit peer-to-peer presentations for the upcoming Creative City Summit in Kelowna, BC, from October 27 to 29, 2015

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Richmond Arts Awards Finalists Announced

Eighteen finalists are being recognized in the seventh annual Richmond Arts Awards. The winners will be announced at a special ceremony on May 12, at City Hall.

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Countdown to Culture Days National Congress!

Save the Date for Culture Days' National Congress 2015 in Edmonton, Alberta.

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Call for Nominations: Governor General's Awards in Visual and Media Arts

The nomination period for the 2016 Governor General's Awards in Visual and Media Arts is now open.

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Residents Lead The Way To A More Connected, Creative Future in Vancouver’s West End

After a very successful (and lively!) first community consultation last month, WE Arts will hold its second of three community events on April 19 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Empire Landmark Hotel on Robson Street.

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Vancouver Art Gallery Presents BC's Most Prestigious Visual Arts Prizes of 2015

Three distinguished individuals in the field of visual arts in British Columbia will receive the most prestigious awards in this province: the Audain Prize for Lifetime Achievement in the Visual Arts, the VIVA Awards and the Alvin Balkind Curator’s Prize.

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Emily Carr Unveils Great Northern Way Campus Plan

On Wednesday, architects presented the new design of the Emily Carr University of Art + Design's Great Northern Way campus to the city’s Urban Design Panel. 

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Nanaimo Honours Local Artists With the 2015 Culture and Heritage Awards

On April 9, the City of Nanaimo honoured four citizens who have displayed an outstanding dedication to culture in the Nanaimo community. 

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Nominations Open for Betty Webster Award

Orchestras Canada seeks nominations for the prestigious Betty Webster Award. The award celebrates sustained contribution to Canadian orchestras, with a focus on leadership, volunteerism and education. 

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UBCP/ACTRA Announces the Sam Payne Awards Winners for 2014

Each year UBCP/ACTRA presents two Sam Payne Awards to local members: the Sam Payne Lifetime Achievement Award and the Sam Payne Award. The winners for 2014 are Gabrielle Rose and Veena Sood.

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Heritage Vancouver Society to Hold Conversations on the Heritage Action Plan

Heritage Vancouver’s “Shaping Vancouver: Conversations on the Heritage Action Plan” series will give the public a channel to communicate their ideas and opinions on Vancouver’s Heritage Conservation Program.

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Bursaries Available to Attend Building Opportunities Conference

Are you an artist or arts and culture organization looking for space? Looking to share space? Needing help understanding leasing negotiations? Apply for a bursary to attend the 2015 Building Opportunities conference in Vancouver.

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Open House on Housing Proposal for Low Income Artists

Applicants are putting together a proposal to develop the first "low income" artist housing project in Vancouver in decades. This new building venture would allow artists space to live and work, while remaining part of a vibrant and growing neighbourhood.

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Culture Days Issues Call For Ambassadors

Artists and cultural workers can apply for the role of BC Culture Days Ambassador to win $2,500 towards the production of their Culture Days event and attend the National Congress in Edmonton.

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