What's New for Arts Education in BC's New Curriculum
/A summary of the changes being made to K-12 arts education as part of the Ministry of Education's new curriculum, which is halfway into its three-year rollout.
Read MoreThe latest news on BC's arts, culture and heritage sector.
Creative BC to Hold Regional Information Sessions Across Province
/Creative BC is traveling to communities across British Columbia to announce the launch of new funding opportunities, discuss upcoming deadlines, and build relationships with music industry partners across the province.
Read MoreRegistration Open For ArtStarts Showcase 2017
/Educators, administrators and community presenters interested in booking performances for young people are invited to attend the annual ArtStarts Showcase, taking place March 6-7, 2017 in Vancouver.
Read MorePAARC Launches Letter Writing Campaign to Request Increased Arts and Culture Funding
/The Pacific Association of Artist Run Centres has launched a letter-writing campaign urging artists, cultural workers and supporters of the creative sector to write to elected officials and public servants to request a funding increase in the 2017 provincial budget. Send a letter by December 20!
Read MoreAuditor General Reports on Community Gaming Grants & Updated Guidelines Are Released
/The report calls for improvements in a number of key areas in order to better understand and measure success of the program as well as to ensure that grants are fair, consistent, well documented, and are used as approved. Revamped guidelines for the program are now available.
Read MoreProvince and Creative BC Announce $4.41 Million In Funding for Music Industry
/The money has been allocated to various organizations and programs, including Music BC, who received $1.41 million.
Read MoreAlliance Benefits Plan Representative Change
/After more than fifteen years as the Alliance's insurance representative, our beloved Donna Peerless will be retiring in 2017 and will pass the reins to our new insurance advisor, Saskia Vermeulen.
Read MoreSouth Asian Heritage Learning Tools Receive Boost From Province
/The B.C. government has awarded the Indus Media Foundation a one-time grant of $248,500 to share South Asian heritage through exhibition displays and learning tools intended for B.C. schools and community spaces.
Read MoreUpdate and Reminder to RSVP: Alliance Call to Action
/We've made some updates to the Call to Action we issued last week to hone in on the matter of requesting increased funding for our sector through the BC Arts Council. If you haven't already done so, register to be part of this important public meeting in Vancouver on December 6!
Read MoreHill Strategies on Provincial and Territorial Arts Research Reports
/The latest issue of Hill Strategies' Arts Research Monitor features four provincial and territorial arts research reports, including the multifaceted research project conducted for us at the Alliance, research on artists in Saskatchewan, a survey of municipal cultural expenses in Quebec, and a study of arts administration resources in Nunavut.
Read MoreAlliance Workshop Registration Open for The New Societies Act: Making the Transition
/Building on the basic framework of the The New Societies Act: What You Need to Know, this session will demonstrate the mechanics of the transition and will address the key bylaw changes that may be required by societies under the new Societies Act. Workshop attendees will also be introduced to the new BC Registries and Online Services website.
Read MoreCall to Action for the 2017 Provincial Election
/We need your input! The Alliance is taking a leadership role to develop and organize an inclusive and equitable Arts Advocacy Strategy for the upcoming election. Please RSVP to join us at a meeting to discuss a strategy on December 6 at The Scotiabank Dance Centre in Vancouver. The session will be webcast for those unable to attend in person.
Read More2016 Heritage & Cultural Planners & Professionals Meeting
/The BC Association of Heritage Professionals (BCAHP), dedicated to the support of heritage in British Columbia, presents its annual Heritage & Cultural Planners & Professionals Meeting on November 25 in Burnaby.
Read MoreBC Museums Association Welcomes New Executive Director & Presents Outstanding Achievements Awards
/At its annual conference this October, the BCMA introduced Erica Mattson as its new executive director and presented awards recognizing two cultural significant projects, an Abbotsford museum, and the curator of a Prince George art gallery.
Read MoreUBC Presents Free Online Course on Reconciliation Through Indigenous Education
/Learn about engaging with Indigenous knowledge keepers, educational leaders, and resources to enhance understanding and knowledge of practices that advance reconciliation in the places where you live, learn, and work.
Read MoreApplications Open for 2017-2018 Aboriginal Languages Initiative
/The program supports the preservation and revitalization of Indigenous languages through community-based projects and activities that include documentation and immersion strategies.
Read MoreEarly Bird Registration Open For Actsafe Event Safety Conference
/Actsafe invites those who provide support to the event industry to register to attend its inaugural Event Safety Conference in February.
Read MoreProvince Cuts Red Tape For Organizers of Festivals and Cultural Events
/Changes coming in January to provincial liquor licensing will simplify the application process for organizers of festivals, concerts, and other cultural events, with the goal of creating more events in BC and strengthening patronage of the arts.
Read MoreArtists in the Classroom Grants Deadline
/Artists in the Classroom (AIC) grants of up to $3,500 for small to medium scale projects and grants of up to $10,000 for large scale projects are available through ArtStarts in Schools. Apply by October 17.
Read MoreFirst Peoples' Cultural Council Accepting Applications for 2016/17 Arts Funding Programs
/The FPCC grants support First Nations and Aboriginal arts through five programs: Individual Emerging Artists, Organizations and Collectives, Sharing Traditional Arts Across Generations, Arts Administrator Internships and Mentorships, and Aboriginal Youth Engaged in the Arts.
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