The City of Vancouver is seeking Proposals from Proponents interested in leasing City-owned industrial spaces that Proponents would convert and operate as multiple, affordable, accessible artist studios and production spaces.

The City's preference is to support Proposals led by Vancouver-based non-profit arts and cultural organizations. For-profit organizations, artist collectives, or individuals interested in submitting a proposal are strongly encouraged to partner with a Vancouver-based arts and cultural non-profit organization.

The University of British Columbia’s new international Centre for Cultural Planning and Development is pleased to announce the launch of the UBC Certificate in Cultural Planning – a 100% online learning program authored and taught by senior practitioners from around the globe. Courses are 8-10 weeks in length and can be taken individually for professional development purposes. Beginning in 2013, 6 courses can also  be combined to earn the Certificate.

Three online courses are offered in the fall of 2012:

The Vancouver Sun is introducing a new series of op-eds with cultural themes starting in September, and is issuing an invitation for submissions from the community.

This comes as part of a larger restructuring of the Arts and Life sections in the Vancouver Sun, which will bring some valuable new perspectives to our pages.

In this issue of Arts Research Monitor: Four reports that examine the nature of Aboriginal arts and equity issues within the arts in Canada.

For full details on any of these reports, visit Arts Research Monitor Volume 11, Issue No. 3

Understanding Aboriginal Arts in Canada Today

Based on interviews and other research information (both oral and written), this report has the goal of expanding understanding of Aboriginal art in “the mainstream art world”.

Britannia Community Services Centre is interested in collaborating with 2-5 registered non-profit Vancouver based cultural or recreation organizations who may be interested in a short term sub-lease of space in the East Vancouver Commercial Drive area. The Lease period will begin October 2012 and run for approximately 18 - 24 months. The space consists of an approximately 3,000 square foot banquet and dance hall with a commercial kitchen and is suitable for program, performance or rehearsal space.

Want to learn more about how to promote your Culture Days activity to the media in the weeks leading up to the big weekend? Turning your activity into a media event to generate coverage for your activity, practice or organization? For insights on how to generate buzz around your activity, be sure to download the 2012 Culture Days PR Tool Kit now!

The winner of this month’s Alliance Cultural Passport package of arts and culture treats is Danielle Benzon, whose Inspired Coaching offers voice and acting technique workshops and coaching for non-performers who want to make their voice all that it can be.

Danielle’s Cultural Passport package includes:

By Alan Brown, Principal

Why will some people engage with art in one setting, but not another? For example, why will someone watch great drama on television at home, but never darken the door of a theater? Why will someone listen to classical music in a place of worship, but not a concert hall?

Participation in Culture Days provides an excellent opportunity to attract and develop new sponsors and supporters while strengthening relationships with existing ones. This first edition of the Culture Days sponsorship toolkit is geared to help artists and cultural organizations hosting activities during the Culture Days weekend develop their strategy to solicit support.

The Canada Council for the Arts is extending the deadline for registration to the cultural competitions at the Jeux de la Francophonie 2013. You could be selected to be part of the team that will represent Canada at the 2013 games in Nice, France.

Eligible candidates: Canadian artists aged 18-35  

Deadline: September 7

(Vancouver, British Columbia) — Known across Canada as a writer of urban spaces and an innovator of narrative forms, award-winning poet, writer and historian Meredith Quartermain is Vancouver Public Library’s eighth Writer in Residence.

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For Immediate Release 
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Aug. 13, 2012 

Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development 

Following the 2011-2012 season Phoenix embarked upon an international search for a new Artistic Director, searching for that single person to lead us into the 2012-2013 season and beyond. We were looking for an innately musical soul, with a compelling vision for our organization – someone with formidable drive, singular talent, and a deeply passionate heart.

The Greater Vancouver Professional Theatre Alliance is delighted to announce the inaugural GVPTA Conference Fellowships for Theatre Designers.

Our warehouse space is under redevelopment and will soon no longer be available, so we’re throwing open the warehouse doors on Friday August 17th from 10am to 2pm for you to come and give us your best offer! This is your last chance to find unique doors, windows, hardware, sinks, and more! All offers considered so that all items find good homes and nothing goes to the landfill. Come and grab a real bargain!

Each year, the Tsawwassen Sun Festival Society recognizes a community member representing a specific discipline of the arts for their contribution and leadership. The 2012 award recipient is Tsawwassen art teacher, Alii Wright.

Ms. Wright has taught a specialized art program at Boundary Bay Montessori House for 21 years, and is also a painter, currently the feature artist at the Upstart Crow Arts & Crafts in Ladner.

This Key Event Calendar, compiled by your Alliance for Arts and Culture, lists upcoming events in Vancouver through 2012. The list is designed to be a helpful guide to event planners, who will find the roster helpful in avoiding scheduling conflicts.

The list includes major cultural dates, opening nights, festivals, gala fundraisers and significant MetroVancouver community events and activities.

As noted in last month’s Information Bulletin, the Jobs, Growth and Long-Term Prosperity Act, which received Royal Assent on June 29, 2012, amended the Status of the Artist Act to abolish the Canadian Artists and Producers Professional Relations Tribunal (CAPPRT) and transfer its responsibiliti