Blog — BC Alliance for Arts + Culture

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

Notes from the Alliance's Pre-Election Call to Action

On December 6, 2016, the BC Alliance for Arts + Culture hosted a pre-election advocacy event in Vancouver as part of our ask for the provincial government to double the budget of the BC Arts Council over the next three years. If you weren't able to make it in person, or you'd like a reminder of the ideas generated, we've compiled the discussion notes for you.

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Alliance Discount to Attend National Arts Marketing, Development and Ticketing Conference

Arts Reach, the US-based Association Of Arts Management, Marketing & Development Professionals, is extending a special offer to Alliance constituents who register for its conference by January 31.

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BC Arts Organizations Receive 2016-17 Collaborative Spaces Investments

Thirteen arts organizations throughout the province will enhance their creative spaces with the support of $499,500 in grants from the British Columbia government.

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Schedule of Upcoming Community Gaming Grant Workshops

The Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development is hosting a series of regional community gaming grant workshop events across British Columbia. Check this schedule to see if any are occurring near you!

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YVR Art Foundation Announces Call for Art Scholarship Applications from First Nations Artists

The YVR Art Foundation has announced announce a call for applications from BC and Yukon First Nations artists interested in applying for youth or mid-career artist scholarships. The deadline is January 27.

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Boca Del Lupo Announces Space Residency Program

Boca del Lupo has announced a call for submissions for their Space Residency Program, which provides successful applicants with up to two weeks of free performance and rehearsal space on Granville Island in Vancouver. The deadline for applications is March 1.

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Five BC Arts Orgs Receive International Presence Funding From Provincial Government

The grants, totaling $250,000, aim to increase international awareness of and exposure to BC artists, culture, creativity and innovation.

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Community Arts Council of Vancouver Welcomes New Executive Director

Eric Rhys Miller, an arts administrator and community-engaged artist with a background in theatre, takes over leadership of the CACV from Chris Gilpin, who departs for the BC Arts Council.

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Nominations Open for Lieutenant Governor's Award for Literary Excellence

Nominations for the award, which honours writers with a substantial body of work who have contributed to BC's literary community/industry, close January 31.

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Canadian Art Appoints Lindsay Nixon As New Indigenous Editor-At-Large

In addition to appointing Nixon, who will lead Canadian Arts Indigenous art and culture content initiatives, the publication announced the installation of Merray Gerges as staff writer.

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Green Thumb Theatre Announces Departure of General Manager Nadine Carew

Carew will be moving to a new role with the BC Arts Council. Green Thumb's board of directors have started the search for the theatre's new general manager.

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Province Invests $8M in Museums and Heritage Sites to Mark Canada 150

Museums, archives, and heritage organizations may be eligible for up to $100,000 in project grants as part of a new program celebrating BC communities and their contribution to Canada. Application deadline: February 10.

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Registration Open For Community Gaming Grants Workshop in Richmond

Metro Vancouver not-for-profit organizations applying for gaming grants may be interested in this January 27 session hosted by the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development's Community Gaming Grants Branch.

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Heritage BC Tax Credit Call to Action

Heritage BC has issued a Call to Action to the arts, culture, and heritage sector pertaining to a Private Member's Bill for the rehabilitation of historic buildings.

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New Roles and New Faces at the BC Alliance for Arts + Culture!

With the new year comes other exciting changes, and the BC Alliance for Arts + Culture is not immune! We thought we'd take some time to bring you up to speed with some of the role changes that have taken place within the Alliance.

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Deadline Extended for CHRC's Talent2Lead Program

Cultural Human Resources Council has extended the deadline for Talent to Lead, a 10-month mentorship for mid-career cultural leaders, to January 20.

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Registration Open: DTRC Presents on the MOVE 2017

Dancer Transition Resource Centre's dynamic career planning and networking conference for dancers entering professional careers takes place February 24 in Vancouver. 

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20th Annual Canadian Arts Summit Opens to Letters of Interest

From May 12-14 the Canadian Arts Summit will bring together 150 arts leaders from across the country to imagine the future of Canada’s creative life.

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Nominees Announced for 13th Annual OVATION! Awards

The musical theatre awards, which represent outstanding productions and individuals from 2016 in BC's Lower Mainland, will be presented in Vancouver on January 29.

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In Memory of the Recent Passing of Three Arts Leaders

The Alliance pays tribute to Heather Hannaford, Catherine Montgomery, and Ann Picking, arts leaders who have passed away in the recent weeks.

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