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

4th Annual Vancouver International Black Film Festival Returns December 13–17

4th Annual Vancouver International Black Film Festival Returns December 13–17

The highly anticipated 4th Annual Vancouver International Black Film Festival (VIBFF) is set to make a bold return this December! From December 13 to 17, 2024, the festival celebrates Black voices with innovative, diverse, and bold programming.

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Ashi Sakhaeifar: Winner of the 2024 Volunteerism in the Arts Award

Ashi Sakhaeifar: Winner of the 2024 Volunteerism in the Arts Award

We are thrilled to announce that Ashi (Ashrafsadat) Sakhaeifar has been awarded the 2024 Volunteerism in the Arts Award! This recognition celebrates Ashi's remarkable dedication and impactful volunteer work in the arts community at Gordon Neighbourhood House.

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Join the Alliance's Board of Directors!

Join the Alliance's Board of Directors!

The Alliance is currently welcoming expressions of interest from individuals
interested in joining our Board of Directors!

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2024 Volunteerism in the Arts Award!

2024 Volunteerism in the Arts Award!

Do you know an outstanding volunteer who’s making a big impact in BC’s arts and culture community? Nominations are now being accepted for the 2024 Volunteerism in the Arts Award!

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Interesting facts from the British Columbia Coalition for Arts, Culture and Heritage

Interesting facts from the British Columbia Coalition for Arts, Culture and Heritage

BC’s Coalition for Arts, Culture and Heritage shares some statistics about the impact of the sector on BC’s economy and wellbeing.

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BIPOC Chat n Chew: Working With Sound, Video and Media Artists

BIPOC Chat n Chew: Working With Sound, Video and Media Artists

The Alliance invites you to join CultureBrew.Art and Visceral Visions for the March edition of their Monthly BIPOC Chat and Chew series: Working with Sound, Video and Media Artists

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Take a State of the Sector Survey!

Take a State of the Sector Survey!

This survey is a check in on organizations in the non-profit sector, to capture trends and to distinguish those trends between non-profits of different geographies, demographics served, sizes, etc., and also probes deeper into the underlying challenges brought up most in the last report.

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Introducing the BC Coalition of Arts, Culture, and Heritage

 Introducing the BC Coalition of Arts, Culture, and Heritage

Since 2020, the BC Alliance for Arts + Culture has convened bi-weekly meetings with over 30 BC-based arts service organizations (ASOs) to address sector needs. Join for a webinar and Q&A session explaining the Coalition’s advocacy goals for the Arts, Culture and Heritage Sector.

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Announcing Arts on Prescription Pilot Project

Announcing Arts on Prescription Pilot Project

The BC Alliance for Arts + Culture is undertaking a multi-year community engaged research project in collaboration with partners across the province. The project explores the benefits of prescribing arts and culture experiences to enhance people’s health and wellness. This idea is also known as “social prescribing”.  

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Announcing Our Collaboration With The Bandish Network

This week, we'd like to announce a new collaboration between the BC Alliance for Arts + Culture and The Bandish Network. The Bandish Network provides industry support, engagement, representation and advocacy for the pan-Indus Valley community of presenters, artists, cultural workers and organizations.

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BC Culture Days launches its 14th year throughout province

BC Culture Days launches its 14th year throughout province

To celebrate BC Culture Days from Sept. 22 until Oct. 15, 2023, hundreds of free activities and events are scheduled throughout British Columbia.

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Winner of the Volunteerism in the Arts Awards: Issaku Inami

Winner of the Volunteerism in the Arts Awards:  Issaku Inami

Issaku Inami, a dedicated and outstanding volunteer in the arts and culture sector, received the Volunteerism in the Arts Award last weekend, at the launch of Culture Days. 

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An Insightful Workshop on Equity with Jiv Parasram

An Insightful Workshop on Equity with Jiv Parasram

This week we had the absolute honour to attend the workshop organized by Ashley Daniel Foot, and learn from Jiv Parasram, a cultural leader and an award winning multidisciplinary artist and facilitator. 

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Call for Nominations: Volunteerism in the Arts Award

Call for Nominations: Volunteerism in the Arts Award

Nominations are currently being accepted for the 2023 Volunteerism in the Arts Award.

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New Report on Understanding the Needs of Performance Creation Spaces

New Report on Understanding the Needs of Performance Creation Spaces

Determined to draw long-term solutions out of ongoing adversity, C-Space recently released a report titled BACKSTAGE SPACES: Progress Lab 1422 and the Future of Performance Creation Spaces

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Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services Budget 2024 Consultation: Written Submission

Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services  Budget 2024 Consultation: Written Submission

The Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services invites British Columbians to share their ideas and priorities for the next provincial budget. Your continued participation in the annual budget consultation is important and crucial in the development of our province, and we highly encourage you to add your comments.

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New Partnership Between BC Touring Council & the BC Music Festival Collective

New Partnership Between BC Touring Council & the BC Music Festival Collective

The BC Touring Council (BCTC) and the BC Music Festival Collective (BCMFC) are pleased to announce their new strategic partnership that brings both organizations together to support live performing arts presenters and music, arts and cultural festivals in British Columbia.

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CADAC Updated With New Features

CADAC has recenttly added new features to the CADAC system, including new reporting capabilities, a new open-source reporting tool and support materials including videos and guides.

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BC Culture Days Registration Is Open!

BC Culture Days Registration Is Open!

The 14th annual Culture Days will run for three weeks this year from September 22 to October 15, 2023! 

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Theatre critic Jerry Wasserman takes 2023 Wyman Critical Writing prize

Theatre critic Jerry Wasserman takes 2023 Wyman Critical Writing prize

Theatre critic, author and actor Jerry Wasserman is the winner of this year’s Max Wyman Award in Critical Writing.

The annual award celebrates critical commentary on the visual, performing and literary arts in the province of British Columbia.

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