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

REVOLUTION Schedule At a Glance

The Alliance's annual conference REVOLUTION: Engaging Human Creativity takes place Thursday, June 8. Here's the entire schedule at a glance. Register by noon, May 12, and benefit from our early bird registration discount. 

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REVOLUTION Programming Update: "Cultural Diversity in Artistic Practice"

Nina Buddhdev will moderate the panel "Cultural Diversity in Artistic Practice" featuring Tom Hunter, Dr. Michelle La Flamme, Sunny Matharu, Sudnya Mulye and Fay Nass at REVOLUTION: Engaging Human Creativity, the Alliance's annual conference on June 8. Early bird registration is open now! 

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New Chinese History Museum Opens in Lytton

The museum, which opens May 13, "will bring recognition to the early Chinese influence in Lytton and the Fraser and Thompson Canyons, and will create a greater awareness of the historic links between the Chinese community, the First Nations community and other local residents."

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City of Vancouver Unveils More Details on Canada 150+ Celebrations

The City of Vancouver has revealed more details on its upcoming Canada 150+ celebrations, which commemorates the 150th anniversary of confederation while acknowledging the long history of Canada's First Nations, including Vancouver's Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations. Events run from July until September.

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Sechelt Council Approves Three-Year Grant Agreement with Arts Orgs

District of Sechelt Council voted April 19 to approve a three-year standing grant agreement with five non-profit organizations in the district, including two arts organizations: Sunshine Coast Arts Council and the Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts.

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Call for Artists: Ten Different Things

Call for Artists: Ten Different Things

Ten Different Things is the name of ten projects that will explore ways culture is experienced in Vancouver or provoke new visions of art and civic life. Submissions are open until May 22.

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REVOLUTION Programming Update: "New Ways of Working Together: The Next Generation"

Dani Fecko will moderate the panel "New Ways of Working Together: The Next Generation" featuring Kristin Cheung, Natalie Gan, and Sophia Wolfe at REVOLUTION: Engaging Human Creativity, the Alliance's annual conference on June 8. Early bird registration is open now! 

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Read Candidates' Survey Responses on ArtsVote BC Website Now

Read Candidates' Survey Responses on ArtsVote BC Website Now

After a month of collecting responses from the candidates for the provincial election, there are over 70 responses available to read on the Candidates' Survey page of the ArtsVote BC website.

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Upcoming Law for Nonprofits Workshop: The New Societies Act

Law for Nonprofits will be hosting their workshop, "The New Societies Act: What You Need to Know," in Vancouver on May 10.

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artsVest Returns to Metro Vancouver For New Round of Programming

artsVest, which enables mid-sized arts organizations to build business relationships that lead to sponsorships, has returned to Metro Vancouver for 2017.

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Nominations Open: Carter Wosk Award for Applied Art and Design

Nominations Open: Carter Wosk Award for Applied Art and Design

The Carter Wosk Awards celebrate British Columbians who, through their creativity, contribute to the cultural economy of the province. Those producing art and design with a functional or practical application are encouraged to apply. Nominations are due by July 14.

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Nominate Now for the Surrey Mayor's Arts Awards

Nominations are open for the inaugural Surrey Mayor's Arts Awards, which represent the best individuals and businesses in Surrey's creative industry. Nominations close May 12.

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Announcing the 2017 BC Book Prize Winners

Winners of the provincial book prizes include Jennifer Manuel, Deborah Campbell and Adèle Barclay

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Alliance Hosts All Candidates Meeting for the Arts

The Alliance, in partnership with SFU's School of Contemporary Arts, hosted the All Candidates Meeting for the Arts in Vancouver on May 1. Spencer Chandra Herbert (NDP MLA, Vancouver-West End), Sam Sullivan (BC Liberal MLA, Vancouver-False Creek) and Amanda Konkin (Green candidate, Vancouver-Point Grey) participated in the event, which was moderated by arts activist Melody Ma.

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