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

Upcoming Event: Idea Potluck for Museum Educators in BC's Interior

If you're a museum educator, programmer or presenter working or living in the Interior of BC, you're invited to the first Idea Potluck on September 11 in Vernon.

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2017 Okanagan Arts Awards Winners Announced

The 10th Annual Okanagan Arts Awards were presented Friday, May 12 in Kelowna. Winners include Janet Anderson, Matt Rader and Julia Trops.

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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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Penticton Arts Council Announces New Annual Festival

Penticton Arts Council Announces New Annual Festival

The Penticton Arts Council has announced the launch of Artsrising Penticton, an annual arts festival celebrating the power of art. Artsrising's debut will be held from Thursday, September 21st to Sunday, September 24th, 2017.

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Okanagan Arts Awards Finalists Announced

Okanagan Arts Awards Finalists Announced

The Arts Council of the Central Okanagan announced the finalists of the 10th annual Okanagan Arts Awards at an event on March 9. 

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Flying Arrow Productions to Host Theatre Workshop for International Youth Project

The Revelstoke-based company is seeking participants for an April theatre workshop as part of an international experimental youth participation theatre production undertaken in partnership with dramatist David Glass.

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Register Now for artsVest BC

artsVest works directly with small to mid-sized arts organizations, equipping them with in-depth training, tools and mentorship relationships. Registration has opened in five new regions: Northwest BC, the Sunshine Coast, the South-Central Okanagan, Columbia-Shuswap, and Alberni-Clayoquot.

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New Work Experience Project to Restore Historical Dragon Boats

The BC government is providing more funding to help at least six people gain work experience in wood-working and restoration as they restore six original Taiwanese camphor wood dragon boats.

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Penticton Arts Council Opens Nominations for 4th Annual Art Awards

Nominations are open until 3:00 p.m. on January 31. The awards ceremony will be held March 2.

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Nominations Open For 2017 Okanagan Arts Awards

Recognize the top creative talent in the Central Okanagan by submitting a nomination by January 20 for the 10th Annual Okanagan Arts Awards.

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Kamloops Art Gallery Appoints New Executive Director

After serving as the organization's interim leader for the past year, Margaret Chrumka has officially been appointed as executive director of the Kamloops Art Gallery.

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BC Culture Days Kicks Off This Friday!

More than 600 free activities will be offered across the province, taking the public behind the scenes of local arts and cultural communities.

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Penticton Arts Council Announces New Executive Director

The Penticton & District Community Arts Council has appointed a new executive director – Vaelei Walkden-Brown.

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Arts Council of the North Okanagan Announces New Executive Director Richard Kerton

The ACNO has announced Richard Kerton as its new executive director. Kerton will begin his duties in August.

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First Peoples' Cultural Council Details Community Consultations in Kelowna and Prince Rupert

FPCC seeks feedback from Aboriginal artists, cultural knowledge keepers, and arts organizations in Kelowna and Prince Rupert on their funding and support programs, as well as online feedback from those who cannot attend in person.

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Nominations Open for Kamloops 2017 Mayor's Awards for the Arts

Nominations are now open for the annual awards that recognize and celebrate artists and arts supporters in Kamloops and the Thompson-Nicola Regional District.

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9th Annual Okanagan Arts Awards Recipients Announced

Thirteen award recipients were recognized for their significant achievements and contributions to the arts in the Central Okanagan region at an award ceremony held in Kelowna on May 28. 

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Alliance Presents Kelowna Networking Event and Free Workshop

Members of the arts and culture community in Kelowna and surrounding areas are invited to attend an April 22 networking event and an April 23 gaming grant workshop, hosted by the Alliance in partnership with the Rotary Centre for the Arts and the Arts Council of the Central Okanagan. Both events are free to attend. RSVP now!

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Nominations Open For 2016 Okanagan Arts Awards

Members of the public are invited to nominate an artist or arts supporter for the 9th annual Okanagan Arts Awards, celebrating the creative excellence and achievements of artists and arts supporters in the Central Okanagan region. 

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Invitation to Attend an artsVest Workshop

Registration is now open for artsVest information sessions and sponsorship workshops in Kelowna and across Metro Vancouver.

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