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

Just One Week to Arts Summit 2015!

Next week’s Arts Summit is an essential check-in on the issues, initiatives, and ideas that are emerging to shape the future of culture in BC. 

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StatsCan Releases Economic Figures for Culture in BC

Statistics Canada released this week new Culture Satellite Account (CSA) statistics about the economic importance of culture in Canadian provinces and territories. 

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Nine BC First Nations Artists Recognized for Creative Excellence

The YVR Art Foundation (YVRAF) has announced the nine BC First Nations artists who will each be awarded $5,000 for their creative excellence and commitment to further develop their art practice. 

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2015 Local Culture Days Ambassadors Announced

BC Culture Days ambassadors will act as spokespeople for Culture Days in their community and are awarded $1,000 towards the production of their own event for Culture Days weekend in September.

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Photographs Donated to the West Vancouver Museum

Acclaimed Canadian architectural photographers Selwyn Pullan and John Fulker donate their photographic archives to the West Vancouver Museum.

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Showcase Applications open for Pacific Contact 2016

The deadline for completed applications to BC Touring Council's annual tradeshow and booking conference for the performing arts is June 26, 2015.

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Alliance Member Discount Available for 2015 Western Arts Alliance Conference

Alliance members attend the 2015 Western Arts Alliance Conference at a 36% discount on the published non-member rates. 

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2015 Spotlight Award Winners Announced

Established in 1999, the Spotlight Awards™ are presented by Women In Film and Television. The awards bring together the BC Film community to celebrate the outstanding achievements of BC women in screen-based media.

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Musqueam Cultural Exhibition Wins Canadian Public History Prize

c̓əsnaʔәm: the city before the city has won the 5th annual Public History Prize from The Canadian Committee on Public History.

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Arts Summit 2015 / Richard Evans Presentation & Workshop Details

Don't miss a full day of programming on New Pathways for the Arts with EmcArts' president Richard Evans at Arts Summit 2015! Learn more about the sessions he'll present plus get details of the afternoon workshop.

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Nominations Open for the 2015 City of Vancouver Mayor's Arts Awards

Celebrate those who have made exceptional contributions to the arts in Vancouver by submitting a nomination for the 2015 Mayor's Arts Awards. Deadline for nominations is noon on July 3, 2015.

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BC Artscape Announces Organizations Selected for Cultural Space Development Projects

BC Artscape has announced the six non-profit organizations which will receive support through the first instance of the BC Artscape Cultural Space Development Mentorship & Coaching Program.

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Canada Council Unveils New Funding Model

Canada Council announces six new funding programs that will replace their current granting programs by 2017.

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Shelley Wright Wins Newly Re-imagined Ryga Award

The George Ryga Award for Social Awareness will be presented to author Shelly Wright at the Vancouver Public Library, on June 11, with a $2,000 cash prize and a civic declaration of Author Appreciation Day. 

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