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

What to Expect at Weaving Wellness, the BC Alliance's Annual Conference!

What to Expect at Weaving Wellness, the BC Alliance's Annual Conference!

We've worked with our partners at the Vancouver Park Board and the Roundhouse to create an innovative framework for Weaving Wellness (Sept. 30-Oct. 1 in Vancouver), which incorporates Indigenous protocols and practices, and reflects this year's theme: Arts, Health and Well-Being.

Read More

CARFAC to Host National Gathering in Vancouver

CARFAC to Host National Gathering in Vancouver

CARFAC will host its annual National Gathering in Vancouver on September 27 and 28. It will also give the Tony Urquhart Advocacy Award to a BC professional visual artist who is an outstanding arts advocate; you can nominate until August 16.

Read More

Register Now for Weaving Wellness, the BC Alliance's Annual Conference!

Register Now for Weaving Wellness, the BC Alliance's Annual Conference!

Weaving Wellness, the BC Alliance’s annual conference, focuses this year on the connections between art, creativity, health and well-being. Join us September 30-October 1 at the Roundhouse in Vancouver.

Read More

Pacific Contact 2020 Opens Showcase Applications

Performing artists are encouraged to apply for the showcase, which takes place April 4-5, 2020 in Burnaby.

Read More

Arts Abroad: A Round-Up of Recent International Arts News

Arts Abroad: A Round-Up of Recent International Arts News

A global conference looks toward questions of inclusivity, a New Zealand initiative examines the connection between creativity and well-being, and Ireland’s Arts Council debuts a new equality, human rights and diversity plan.

Read More

Northern BC Indigenous Arts Symposium to Take Place in Prince George

Northern BC Indigenous Arts Symposium to Take Place in Prince George

The Northern Indigenous Artists’ Collective has announced plans for the first annual Northern BC Indigenous Arts Symposium, to be held on April 27 in Prince George.

Read More

The BC Alliance is Looking for an Indigenous Curator!

 The BC Alliance is Looking for an Indigenous Curator!

The BC Alliance is seeking applications for an Indigenous curator to develop and deliver the content of our annual conference in the fall of 2019. Apply by March 31!

Read More

Young Professionals: Register to Attend boardLink Vancouver 2018

Young Professionals: Register to Attend boardLink Vancouver 2018

Are you a young professional seeking volunteer board opportunities in the arts and culture sector in Vancouver? Attend boardLink Vancouver on December 4 to connect with arts organizations looking for folks like you!

Read More

Registration Open for 2019 Actsafe Event Safety Conference

Registration Open for 2019 Actsafe Event Safety Conference

Registration is now open for the 2019 Actsafe Event Safety Conference, which takes place March 7-8. BC Alliance members can register at a special discounted rate.

Read More

Time is Running Out to Register for Unrestricted

Time is Running Out to Register for Unrestricted

You’ve only got until Monday, June 11, to register for Unrestricted — sign up before it’s too late!

Read More

Brush Up On Best Practices for Your Organization at Unrestricted

Brush Up On Best Practices for Your Organization at Unrestricted

In addition to emphasizing networking, connection and collaboration, Unrestricted (June 13-14 in Vancouver) has myriad sessions that will highlight best practices for your arts, culture or heritage organization.

Read More

Take a Look at Some of the Breakout Sessions on Offer at Unrestricted

Take a Look at Some of the Breakout Sessions on Offer at Unrestricted

Unrestricted takes place June 13-14 in Vancouver. In addition to feature panels on collaboration, the future of arts funding, sexual harassment, and diversity, delegates can choose between a variety of breakout sessions over the two-day conference, allowing you to customize your Unrestricted experience.

Read More

Check Out the Schedule-at-a-Glance for Unrestricted

Check Out the Schedule-at-a-Glance for Unrestricted

Check out the schedule for Unrestricted for a glimpse at programming delivered by more than 40 arts and culture luminaries including Margo Kane, Marcus Youssef, Monica Gattinger, Jeanne LeSage and Prem Gill.

Read More

Professor Monica Gattinger Presents a Discussion on the Future of Arts Funding at Unrestricted

Professor Monica Gattinger Presents a Discussion on the Future of Arts Funding at Unrestricted

We're excited to announce that Monica Gattinger (Institute for Science, Society and Policy, University of Ottawa) will host a panel discussion on “The Past, Present and Future of Arts Funding in Canada” at Unrestricted, our joint conference with the Greater Vancouver Professional Theatre Alliance.

Read More

A Sneak Peek at the Line-Up for Our Upcoming Conference, Unrestricted

A Sneak Peek at the Line-Up for Our Upcoming Conference, Unrestricted

As we look forward to Unrestricted, our joint conference with the Greater Vancouver Professional Theatre Alliance, we're excited to share with you some of the great minds in arts, culture, heritage and beyond who will be contributing to our discussions June 13-14 in Vancouver.

Read More

Early Bird Registration Opens for Unrestricted

Early Bird Registration Opens for Unrestricted

Early bird registration is open for Unrestricted, the BC Alliance's annual conference, held this year in collaboration with the Greater Vancouver Professional Theatre Alliance. Unrestricted takes place June 13-14 in Vancouver.

Read More

Announcing the BC Touring Council 2018 Award Winners

Announcing the BC Touring Council 2018 Award Winners

The BC Alliance was in attendance at Pacific Contact on April 7 in Burnaby, where the BC Touring Council Annual Awards were presented.

Read More

Six Takeaways From the Art At Work and LLME Conferences

The two conferences, which took place January 27 and 29, delivered lots to think about and put into practice — especially around creating community and collaboration.  

Read More

ActSafe Conference Tackles Sexual Harassment in the Arts

ActSafe Conference Tackles Sexual Harassment in the Arts

Among the slate of programming for the upcoming Actsafe Event Safety Conference are multiple sessions addressing sexual harassment in the workplace.

Read More

Register by December 31 for the Actsafe Event Safety Conference

Register by December 31 for the Actsafe Event Safety Conference

The second Actsafe Event Safety Conference will take place February 21-23, 2018, in Burnaby.

Read More

©2023 BC Alliance for Arts + Culture. All rights reserved | Privacy Policy