Canada Council Launches Diversity Recruitment Campaign
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The Canada Council for the Arts has announced a recruitment campaign, with an emphasis on Indigenous, Black, racialized, Deaf and disabled applicants.
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The latest news on BC's arts, culture and heritage sector.
Provincial Government Invests in Arts and Culture Spaces
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50 arts and culture organizations across B.C. received nearly $2 million in grants to help improve arts and culture spaces and support the sector’s resilience, with more than $1 million allocated to Metro Vancouver spaces.
Read MoreCity of Vancouver Allocates $8.4M to Arts and Culture Orgs
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On January 19, the City of Vancouver announced the allocation of over $8.4 million in funding to help 144 arts and culture organizations recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreA Closer Look at the Fall Economic Statement
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Here are some of the revelations from Supporting Canadians and Fighting COVID-19: Fall Economic Statement 2020, issued by the federal government November 30 — including information on wage subsidies, new funding for the live performance sector, support for radio and film, and more.
Read MoreMelanie Mark Named New Arts + Culture Minister; Bob D'Eith In As Arts + Film Secretary
/Melanie Mark has been named as BC’s new Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture. She assumes the role from Lisa Beare, who will now serve as Minister of Citizens’ Services. In addition, Bob D’Eith has been appointed Parliamentary Secretary - Arts and Film.
Read MoreBC Arts Council Announces Details On $21M Resilience Funds
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The Expanded Arts & Culture Resilience Supplement totals $16 million and is designed to support arts and culture organizations who have been financially impacted by COVID-19, while the $5 million Pivot Program supports arts and culture organizations as they adapt their programs and practices in response to the pandemic.
Read MoreBusiness / Arts Appoints New CEO
/Business / Arts has appointed Aubrey Reeves, currently the National Executive Director of Culture Days, as incoming CEO of Business / Arts. She will begin October 19.
Read MoreJesse Wente Named Chair of Canada Council for the Arts
/On July 28, Jesse Wente was named chairperson for the Canada Council for the Arts, the first Indigenous chairperson within the Canadian Heritage portfolio.
Read MoreCity of Kelowna Names First Ever Artist in Residence
/Local artist Melany Nugent-Noble will be sharing her project When it is necessary to stand still beginning in early July, exploring this year’s theme of social inclusion.
Read MoreCanadian Heritage Shares Details On Emergency Support Fund for Cultural, Heritage and Sport Organizations
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On May 8, Minister Guilbeault shared further details regarding the Government of Canada’s April 17 announcement of temporary relief measures to support the culture, heritage and sport sectors.
Read MoreEvergreen Cultural Centre Appoints New Executive Director
/Coquitlam’s Evergreen Cultural Centre has announced appointment of Philip Hartwick as its new executive director.
Read MorePhilanthropist Yosef Wosk Donates $100,000 to BC Arts Community
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Vancouver philanthropist Yosef Wosk has donated $100,000 to help British Columbia's struggling artists and members of the cultural community navigate the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreVancouver Foundation Announces $1 Million in New Funding for Arts and Culture
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First launched on March 18 to provide essential support to frontline organizations, the In Our Hearts Fund is now expanding its scope with a new injection of $1-million in additional funding from Vancouver Foundation to offer vital support to the arts and culture sector.
Read MoreGabriola Arts Council Names Carol Fergusson as Executive Director
/Fergusson is a mainstay of the Gabriola arts community, having served as a gallerist and curator for various shows, tours and galleries.
Read MoreArtStarts in Schools Executive Director Departing
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ArtStarts in Schools has announced the departure of its executive director Navida Nuraney as of March 11, 2020. Nuraney will take on a new role with City of Vancouver Cultural Services.
Read MoreArts Council England Releases New Ten-Year Strategic Plan
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The four guiding principles of “Let’s Create”, which ACE will use to determine which projects it invests in, include ambition and quality, dynamism, environmental responsibility, and inclusivity and relevance.
Read MoreGordon Smith Dies At 100
/West Vancouver artist and philanthropist Gordon Smith died January 18, 2020 at the age of 100.
Read MoreChutzpah! Festival Announces New Artistic Managing Director
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The Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver has announced Jessica Mann Gutteridge as the new Artistic Managing Director of the Norman and Annette Rothstein Theatre and Chutzpah! Festival.
Read MoreMatthew Hyland to Step In As Contemporary Art Gallery Executive Director
/Vancouver’s Contemporary Art Gallery has announced its new executive director: Matthew Hyland. Hyland will assume the position effective March 16.
Read MoreGabriola Arts Council Executive Director to Depart in 2020
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Gabriola Arts Council executive director Michelle Benjamin has announced that she’s leaving the organization in 2020 to take a new position with the BC Arts Council in Victoria.
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