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

Arts Club Theatre's Relaxed Performance: Achievable Inclusivity

A less restrictive theatre environment welcomes people with learning or intellectual disabilities, parents with infants and toddlers and others to see The Curious Case of the Dog in the Night-Time, on September 30.

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A Vancouver Tech Start-Up Builds Tactile Shared Experience 

Musician Dan Mangan spoke of his online platform Side Door to a sold-out audience at Creative Mornings. It’s high-tech but the result is face-to-face connectivity for musicians and fans.

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To Charge or Not to Charge? That is the Question 

A recent discussion on the BC Museums Association listserv broached the question of best pricing strategies for museums and galleries to engage new audiences.

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Five New Members Appointed to BC Arts Council Board

Phillip Djwa, an expert in digital technology, and Norman Armour, formerly of the boundary-expanding PuSh International Performing Arts Festival, are among the new appointees.

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You Need to Read This: A Brief, Thoughtful Synthesis of Culture Track: Canada

You Need to Read This: A Brief, Thoughtful Synthesis of Culture Track: Canada

By far, more people experience public parks and street festivals than "traditional" art forms. So why not present classical music, theatre, and opera at those high-traffic cultural locations? Julie Fossitt of the City of Kingston takes on this and other findings from this month’s Culture Track report.

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Speak Your Mind at Open Talk With Vancouver's Cultural Services

Speak Your Mind at Open Talk With Vancouver's Cultural Services

The Director of Cultural Services at the City of Vancouver hosts a round table conversation about arts, culture and creativity.

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BC Government Launches New $7.5 Million Fund for Music Industry

BC Government Launches New $7.5 Million Fund for Music Industry

Creative BC will work over the coming months to design and launch new programs focused on industry development, individual career development and live music events. 

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In the UK, A New National Alliance for Culture, Health and Wellbeing

The British membership organization, which held its official launch this week, aims to provide a clear, focused voice to articulate the role creativity can play in health and wellbeing.

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Youth Engagement Panel Wrap-Up: Youth Are the Future — Count Them In Now

Youth Engagement Panel Wrap-Up: Youth Are the Future — Count Them In Now

On March 8, the BC Alliance hosted a panel on best practices around meaningfully engaging youth in the arts. Here are some of the highlights.

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Asking People For Money: Free Online Course

"This short course covers the basics of setting up an individual giving strategy, cultivating relationships, communicating with supporters, and managing donation schemes and events."

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How Does BC’s Culture Economy Compare to the Rest of Canada? Annual Report Sheds Light

The Culture Satellite Account has released the Provincial and Territorial Culture Indicators report, which measures the provincial economic importance of culture and sport, for 2016.

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At Post-Budget Meeting, A Call for Visionary Advocacy Strategy

The NDP Government’s increased investment to the arts is cause for celebration. But there’s much more advocacy work to be done by our community. 

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Presentation on Gaming Grants Set for March 5

Presentation on Gaming Grants Set for March 5

Given changes to this year's Gaming Grants, BC Alliance hosts a presentation on the Community Gaming Grants Program

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BC Culture Days Seeks Ambassadors 

Up to eight selected applicants from across BC will receive $1,000 each to act as a Culture Days spokesperson and to present an activity during the Culture Days weekend (September 28-30, 2018).

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Curator Glenn Alteen and Photographer Sandra Semchuk Win GG Awards for Visual and Media Arts

Vancouver curator Glenn Alteen and photographer Sandra Semchuk are among this year’s winners of the $25,000 Governor General’s Awards in Visual and Media Arts.

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Six Takeaways From the Art At Work and LLME Conferences

The two conferences, which took place January 27 and 29, delivered lots to think about and put into practice — especially around creating community and collaboration.  

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Diversity and Affordability Key Themes Expressed at City of Vancouver's Creative City Strategy Launch

If Vancouver's cultural future reflects opinions expressed during the Creative City Strategy launch, it will champion diversity, accessibility, affordability and reconciliation. 

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"Art Is Our Weapon": The Canadian Arts Community Reacts to Sexual Harassment and Misconduct

Recent instances of sexual harassment in the arts and culture community have seen a swift and powerful response from across Canada.

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How To Say Thank You In Sign Language

Last month, the BC Alliance was fortunate to have a student intern work with us. Min Yuan is a graphic designer who attends Vancouver Community College.

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Coastal Jazz Introduces New Leadership Structure

Coastal Jazz has announced a new leadership structure. The society, which produces the TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival, will be helmed by a three-person leadership team.

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