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

Nomination Period for Japanese Canadian Historic Places Extended

Nominations are being sought from the public for historic places with significance to British Columbians of Japanese descent which reflect the development and history of the province. The deadline is November 30.

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SpaceFinder BC Launches in Metro Vancouver

A reminder to RSVP now to attend the September 15 launch event introducing a valuable new FREE matchmaking tool for artists, arts organizations, and venues. 

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Finance Committee Announces Budget 2017 Public Consultation Schedule

Public hearing registration opened on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 and spaces book up quickly!

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Your Invitation to the Official Launch of SpaceFinder BC

Find a space. List a space. For free! Join us on Thursday, September 15 at CBC's Studio 700 to meet, mingle, and learn more about how SpaceFinder BC will match artists with under-utilized performance, rehearsal, and event spaces. 

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Applications Close Soon for Emily Carr Alumni Association Award

Are you thinking about returning to Emily Carr to further your studies and practice? Alumni who graduated from ECU or VSA with a degree or diploma in a credit program in 2013 or earlier, and children of alumni are invited to apply for the award valued at $500. Deadline is August 1. 

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Register Your Culture Days Activity by July 31 to be Featured in the Georgia Straight

Planning an activity in Vancouver for Culture Days weekend? Vancouver activities registered before July 31 will be featured in the official Culture Days Vancouver Program Guide and in The Georgia Straight.

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Registration Open for Magazines Canada Webinars

Magazines Canada is offering a variety of one-hour webinars focusing on timely and relevant topics to help you run your business. 

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ArtStarts 2017 Showcase Applications Open

Performing artists from all disciplines are invited to apply to perform at the annual ArtStarts Showcase and Conference and be positioned to tour BC schools starting September 2017. 

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ABPBC Announces New Executive Director

As Margaret Reynolds announces her retirement, the Association of Book Publishers of British Columbia welcomes new executive director Heidi Waechtler.

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Summer Workshop: The New Societies Act

Register now for our upcoming summer workshop, another session of The New Societies Act: What You Need To Know: Making The Transition, with Martha Rans of Pacific Legal Education Outreach Society. Note that ASL interpretation will be provided for this session.

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Last Call for Registration for the Alliance Conference, BC Cultural Roundtable 2016!

This Thursday, June 9, your arts, culture and heritage colleagues from across Metro Vancouver and around British Columbia will gather at the Anvil Centre in New Westminster for the Alliance's conference, re:generation / BC Cultural Roundtable 2016. This is your last call to register to take part in this important conversation about emerging leadership in all cultural disciplines and sectors. 

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Last Week to Register for re:generation / BC Cultural Roundtable 2016!

You don't want to miss the presentations and discussions at the Alliance's conference, so register now to join us in person in New Westminster on Friday, June 9 or to watch the livestream of the morning session. 

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Webcast + Final Weeks to Register for re:generation!

If you haven't yet registered to attend the Alliance's June 9 conference, re:generation / BC Cultural Roundtable 2016, now's the time! We're also pleased to offer a webcast of the morning's programming to those unable to attend in person. Register now!

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Province Funds BC’s Artistic Ambassadors on World Stage

The International Presence pilot project will fund 18 projects totalling $237,574, representing a range of artistic disciplines and tour locations in Canada, the United States and Europe.

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2016 Jessie Award Nominees Announced

The nominees for the 34th Annual Jessie Richardson Theatre Awards were announced at the Jessie Nominations Party held on Tuesday, May 24.

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Music BC Names Alex Grigg New Executive Director

Music BC Industry Association has welcomed Alex Grigg as the organization's new Executive Director, effective May 16.

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Call for 2016 BC Culture Days Ambassadors

Artists across BC are invited to apply to be a 2016 Culture Days Ambassador in their community. Winners receive $1,000 towards community activation and production of a 2016 Culture Days activity. 

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Karen Jamieson Receives Isadora Award for Excellence in Dance

Vancouver choreographer Karen Jamieson has been named the recipient of this year’s Isadora Award for Excellence in Dance.

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Early Bird Registration for re:generation Extended!

Full conference details are now available on the Alliance's upcoming conference and the Early Bird Registration deadline has been extended. Register today!

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2016 BC Book Prize Winners Announced

The West Coast Book Prize Society has announced the names of the winners of the 32nd Annual BC Book Prizes.

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