The latest news on BC's arts, culture and heritage sector.
New Museum at the Shipyards Receives Federal Funding
/The North Vancouver Museum and Archives has received a $2.2-million grant from the federal government’s Canada Cultural Spaces fund.
Read MoreBC's Theatre Community Mourns the Passing of Antony Holland
/Antony Holland, a beloved actor, acting teacher, and founder of Studio 58, died on Wednesday (July 29) at the age of 95.
Read MoreTwo BC Classical Musicians named in CBC's 30 Under 30
/Every year CBC releases a list of 30 hot Canadian classical musicians under 30. This year two BC musicians have made the cut: Jared Miller of Burnaby, and Avan Yu of Vancouver.
Read MorePresentation House Gallery Raises Funds for New Location
/After more than 30 years of tight living in a shared heritage building, Presentation House Gallery has met its fundraising goals and is moving on to the next phase of their planned relocation.
Read MoreCalling Performing Artists to Tour BC Schools
/ArtStarts in Schools invites performing artists from all disciplines to apply to perform at their annual ArtStarts Showcase and Conference, and be positioned to tour BC schools starting September 2016.
Read MoreNew Arts Hub Officially Named the BMO Theatre Centre
/The Arts Club Theatre Company and Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival have unveiled the name of their new facility: the BMO Theatre Centre.
Read MoreRemembering Geoff McMurchy
/Geoff McMurchy, founding artistic director of the KickstArt Society for Disability Arts and Culture, died on July 19 in Victoria due to complications of life in a quadriplegic body.
Read MoreSalt Spring National Art Prize Announces Finalists
/Twenty-three British Columbians are among the 52 Canadian artists selected as finalists for Canada’s newest national art prize.
Read MoreInternational Symposium on Electronic Arts Returns to Canada
/One of the world's most prominent international arts and technology events takes place this year in Vancouver, August 14-19.
Read MoreRenegade Productions and City of Vancouver Work Together
/Renegade Productions is looking forward to some renovations that will both address the safety concerns of the city, and also bring added functionality and comfort to their clients.
Read MoreNew Societies Act Workshop
/The NPCLO will be hosting a workshop to help guide your organization through the New Societies Act transition.
Read MorePort Moody Arts Centre Appoints New Executive Director
/The Port Moody Arts Centre Society is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephen Torrence as Executive Director, effective July 2, 2015.
Read MoreStella Harvey Named 2015 Whistler Champion of Arts & Culture
/Stella Harvey, founder and organizer of the Whistler Writers Festival, has been named the 2015 Whistler Champion of Arts & Culture.
Read MoreThéâtre la Seiziéme sweeps Jessie Richardson Theatre Awards
/The 33rd annual Jessie Richardson Theatre Awards were held Monday, June 22 at the Commodore Ballroom.
Read MoreVancouver's Year of Reconciliation Public Art Series Receives International Recognition
/The Americans for the Arts' Public Art Network recognized the City of Vancouver's Year of Reconciliation Public Art series as one of 31 outstanding projects created in 2014.
Read MorePut Your #CulturalSpace On the Map
/Help illustrate the story of Vancouver's galleries, studios and other visual exhibition spaces!
Read MoreCall for Applications: John Hobday Awards in Arts Management
/Applications are due Sept. 30 for the John Hobday Awards, which recognize outstanding established and mid-career arts managers in Canadian professional arts organizations.
Read MoreartsVest Brings Big Boost to Kelowna’s Arts Community
/Kelowna’s arts community received a boost of more than $300,000 thanks to the artsVest program, a national sponsorship training and matching incentive program.
Read MoreVancouver Art Gallery’s Director Honoured with DVBIA Award
/Vancouver Art Gallery’s Director Kathleen S. Bartels has been selected as a recipient of the 24th annual DVBIA Appreciation Award for Outstanding Individual, in recognition of her significant contribution and commitment to downtown Vancouver.
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