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

New Policy Requiring Salary Disclosure Incites Flood of Positive Response

New Policy Requiring Salary Disclosure Incites Flood of Positive Response

Since the announcement on October 19 of our new Jobs Board policy, which requires that salary levels be divulged on all employment postings, the BC Alliance has been inundated with positive feedback. 

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BC Culture Days 2017 in Photos

Check out our photo gallery of BC Culture Days highlights from Vancouver, North Vancouver and Whistler.

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How Does a Blind Person Watch a Play?

How Does a Blind Person Watch a Play?

What barriers do blind and partially sighted audience members face at live theatre events, and how do services like VocalEye help?

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Mandate Letter Outlines Responsibilities for BC's Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture

The Premier’s mandate letter to The Honourable Lisa Beare, issued July 24, sets eight priorities for tourism, arts and culture.

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At VIVO, A Theft Leads to Gratitude

The BC Alliance talks with VIVO Media Arts Centre's Karen Knights about the theft that devastated VIVO, the fundraising campaign that helped them rise from the ashes, and the party that comes at the end.

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Arts Club Theatre Company Names Ashlie Corcoran As New Artistic Director

Ashlie Corcoran, who is originally from White Rock, and is currently artistic director at Thousand Islands Playhouse in Ontario, assumes the artistic leadership role at the Arts Club in October.

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Eight Unmissable Things to Do This Week: June 28 - July 5

Check out events presented by our members, including Canada Day festivities on Granville Island and Gabriola, FUSE: 2167, and the opening of a new play at Bard on the Beach.

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An Uninterrupted Conversation with Artist Nettie Wild

The Alliance speaks with Nettie Wild, whose public art film "Uninterrupted" sees giant salmon swimming on the vast underbelly of Vancouver's Cambie Bridge.

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National Aboriginal Day Will Change to National Indigenous Peoples Day Next Year: Here's Why

We take a look at best practices around the terminology for Indigenous Peoples.

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11 Events to Attend for the Week of June 19, 2017

Check out events presented by our members, including Between the Sheets at Pacific Theatre, TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival, and the new exhibition Unbelievable at Museum of Vancouver.

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"Audiences Want to Participate," Ben Cameron Tells Capacity Crowd

During an enthusiastically received keynote speech at REVOLUTION 2017, renowned campaigner for the arts Ben Cameron shed light on new ways to engage audiences.

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"Just Give Us Good Art": Five Questions For REVOLUTION Panel Moderator Dani Fecko

We catch up with agent, producer and consultant Dani Fecko, who will moderate the panel "New Ways of Working Together: The Next Generation," at REVOLUTION: Engaging Human Creativity. REVOLUTION, the Alliance's annual conference, takes place in Vancouver June 8.

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Register Now Before REVOLUTION Sells Out!

Registration for REVOLUTION: Engaging Human Creativity, the Alliance's annual conference happening June 8 in Vancouver, is near capacity – register today!

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It's a REVOLUTION: Ben Cameron On Ways Your Audience Is Changing

It's a REVOLUTION: Ben Cameron On Ways Your Audience Is Changing

Anyone who cares about the arts should pay attention to Ben Cameron. He's one of America's most important arts administrators and he says there's a REVOLUTION going on in the arts world.

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Richmond Arts Award Winners Include a Bee Preservationist and a 91-Year-Old Entertainer

Richmond Arts Award Winners Include a Bee Preservationist and a 91-Year-Old Entertainer

Six awards were granted by the City of Richmond in collaboration with Richmond Arts Coalition on May 16.

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Act Now: Nominations for the City of Vancouver Mayor’s Arts Awards Close May 18

Celebrate those who have made exceptional contributions to the arts in Vancouver by submitting a nomination for the 2017 Mayor's Arts Awards. The deadline for nominations is noon on May 18, 2017.

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REVOLUTION Schedule At a Glance

The Alliance's annual conference REVOLUTION: Engaging Human Creativity takes place Thursday, June 8. Here's the entire schedule at a glance. Register by noon, May 12, and benefit from our early bird registration discount. 

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Call for Artists: Ten Different Things

Call for Artists: Ten Different Things

Ten Different Things is the name of ten projects that will explore ways culture is experienced in Vancouver or provoke new visions of art and civic life. Submissions are open until May 22.

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