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

BC Artscape Hosts Report Back Events on Chinatown Arts and Cultural Centre

BC Artscape is hosting a series of 'Report Back to the Community' events to share the results of their expression of interest submission process and the next steps for their planned Chinatown community arts and cultural centre development.

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BC Government Provides Additional $5 Million for Community Gaming Grants

The new funding will be dedicated to capital projects with a total cost of over $20,000, undertaken by eligible not-for-profit agencies, including arts and culture organizations.

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Vancouver Public Library Receives $2 Million to Expand Its Central Branch

The expansion will allow VPL to provide increased services to the public, create arts and heritage spaces for cultural programming and artist-in-residence activities, and produce a community gathering space and publicly accessible rooftop garden.

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Register Now for artsVest BC

artsVest works directly with small to mid-sized arts organizations, equipping them with in-depth training, tools and mentorship relationships. Registration has opened in five new regions: Northwest BC, the Sunshine Coast, the South-Central Okanagan, Columbia-Shuswap, and Alberni-Clayoquot.

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Call for Proposals: City of Vancouver's Public Art Boost

The City of Vancouver invites proposals from professional arts organizations that are currently working on new public art projects or need to boost capacity to commission new artworks for existing projects that can be completed by end of 2018. The deadline for applications is February 22.

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Final Weeks to Register for Actsafe Safety Conference

The work safety conference takes place February 20-22 and offers registrants a free performing arts safety orientation workshop, as well as an Occupational First Aid Level One course.

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Upcoming Event: Demystifying Real Estate for Non Profits and Social Enterprise

Participants will learn how to find suitable/affordable space for non-profits, social enterprises and other mission driven organizations. Registration is open for the event, which takes place in Vancouver on February 23.

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Surrey Cultural Buildings Benefit from Infrastructure Funding

The federal government has earmarked $627,269 in infrastructure funding for Surrey's cultural buildings, courtesy of the Department of Canadian Heritage, as well as $195,000 in celebration of Canada 150.

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Province and Creative BC Allocate $1.5 Million for 'Career of BC Artists' Program

The new program is designed to stimulate economic growth within the music industry by funding marketing initiatives that build audiences for artists, albums, and live performances. Applications open March 1.

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2017 Heritage BC Award Winners Announced

Heritage BC has announced the winners of its annual Heritage BC Awards, who will be honoured at a gala in Vancouver on February 15.

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Cedric Literary Awards Open for Submissions

The competition awards unpublished writers over 50 from BC, the Yukon, Alberta and Saskatchewan. The deadline for submissions has been extended to June 1, 2017.

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Upcoming Forum: Creating a Culture Forward Maple Ridge 2027

The City of Maple Ridge and its Cultural Plan Committee invite the public to help chart a roadmap for its community’s cultural and economic growth by participating in a Cultural Plan Forum on February 21.

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Salt Spring Arts Council Opens Applications for Artist in Residence Program

The program provides an opportunity for artists to work in the vibrant arts environment of Salt Spring Island. Applications can be submitted on or before April 15, 2017 for tenure between October 2017 and April 2018.

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Funding Increased for Canada 150 Events in Prince George

The City of Prince George has partnered with the Prince George Community Foundation to support community events celebrating Canada 150, with each organization offering $25,000 for a total of $50,000.

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ShapeShift Arts Offers Anti-Racism and Allyship Workshop for Artists and Arts Orgs

The two-day workshop, entitled "From Art to Action: Building Anti-Racist Solidarity and Allyship Skills for Artists & Arts Organizations," will take place March 4 and 5 in Vancouver.

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Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Names Otto Tausk as New Music Director

The Dutch conductor will replace Bramwell Tovey when he departs in 2018.

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Upcoming Workshop: 'Indigenous Realities' with Suzanne Keeptwo

The BC Alliance for Arts + Culture, in partnership with Talking Stick Festival and Full Circle: First Nations Performance, is excited to present "Indigenous Realities: A Cultural Sensitivity and Awareness-Building Presentation." This workshop, delivered by teacher, writer, editor and journalist Suzanne Keeptwo, takes place at the Alliance on February 16. Register online today!

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Applications Open for City of Vancouver 2017 Community Arts Grants

Vancouver-based non-profits may be eligible for cash grants to help cover the costs of planning or producing a community art project or event. Attend a Feb. 15 workshop to learn more. 

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13th Annual OVATION! Awards Round-Up

The ceremony for the 13th Annual OVATION! Awards, honouring the best Vancouver musicals of 2016, took place January 29.

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grunt gallery to Turn Iconic Blue Cabin Into Floating Artist Residency

grunt gallery has received $45,000 of Collaborative Spaces funding from the BC government, which will fund the remediation, renovation, and relocation of the structure as a floating artist residency. 

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