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Ukrainian Canadian Advocacy Group Announces Exhibit Benefitting Ukrainian Youth

Ukrainian Canadian Advocacy Group Announces Exhibit Benefitting Ukrainian Youth

“War in Living Colour” is a one-day pop-exhibit of Ukrainian wartime illustrations that creates a unique opportunity to learn about the experience of war through the lens of artists directly impacted by Russia’s full scale invasion. Exploring the themes of resistance, evacuation, children during war, daily life in bomb shelters and under shelling, among others, this collection reflects the illustrators’ direct experience of threat, anger, fear and pride. It is a unique and penetrating way to let Ukrainians have their own say about the war.

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The Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver (JCC) named a recipient of the Lieutenant Governor's Arts and Music Awards

The Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver (JCC) named a recipient of the Lieutenant Governor's Arts and Music Awards

Thanks to a citizen who got the ball rolling with a passionate letter of nomination, the Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver (JCC) has been named a recipient of the Lieutenant Governor’s Arts and Music Awards. This prestigious one-time honour, marking the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, recognizes organizations like the JCC that have excelled in fostering wide community engagement through a robust spectrum of arts and culture programs. Most important: the Award emphasizes the JCC’s unwavering commitment to diversity and inclusivity.

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New Pilot Training Program for Emerging BIPOC Theatre Reviewers Announced

New Pilot Training Program for Emerging BIPOC Theatre Reviewers Announced

Critical Futures will offer paid journalistic writing training and exposure to a cohort of 4 BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Colour) who are interested in arts criticism.

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Vancouver International Women in Film Festival Seeks Submissions

Vancouver International Women in Film Festival Seeks Submissions

Now in its 18th year, the Vancouver International Women in Film Festival (VIWFF) showcases an impressive line-up of short and feature-length films (narrative, documentary, experimental and animation) by established and emerging women and gender diverse filmmakers from around the world.

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Apply to receive long-term access to fieldhouses for artists and organizations

Apply to receive long-term access to fieldhouses for artists and organizations

The Vancouver Park Board's Fieldhouse Activation Program provides long-term access to fieldhouses in parks across the city for artists and organizations to create a home-base for projects and activities that engage the community. Apply by September 14, 2022!

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The Firehall Arts Centre announces Cindy Reid as new managing director

The Firehall Arts Centre announces Cindy Reid as new managing director

The Firehall Arts Centre has a new incoming managing director. Today, the organization’s artistic and executive producer, Donna Spencer, and The Firehall’s board of directors announced the appointment of Cindy Reid to the position. She starts her new role on August 2.

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Free Workshop: Resilience Training for Arts and Culture Organizations

Free Workshop: Resilience Training for Arts and Culture Organizations

From analogue to digital innovations, big budgets to small, organizations across Canada found new ways to deliver their cultural output during the massive challenges brought by the pandemic. On behalf of the Creative City Network of Canada (CCNC), the City of Burnaby and City of Vancouver invite local arts and cultural organizations, collectives and networks to attend a free workshop on crisis planning and resilience for the culture sector.

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Apply to the Beaumont Studios' Artist to Watch Award

Apply to the Beaumont Studios' Artist to Watch Award

The Beaumont Studios’ Artist to Watch Award is seeking artists and collectives looking for funding, resources and exposure. This award is designed to showcase a diverse array of talent, and help to develop the next wave of creativity in our city.

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2022 CMA Award Winners Announced

2022 CMA Award Winners Announced

The Canadian Museums Association (CMA) has announced the winners of the 2022 CMA Awards. We wanted to shoutout two local award winners.

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Broadway Plan Approved by Vancouver City Council

Broadway Plan Approved by Vancouver City Council

Vancouver City Council has approved the Broadway Plan - here’s what that means for the Arts and Culture sector.

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Unraveling Colonial Threads: A Virtual Conversation with Rebecca Lyon, Jaime Smallboy, and Aleen Sparrow

Unraveling Colonial Threads: A Virtual Conversation with Rebecca Lyon, Jaime Smallboy, and Aleen Sparrow

Join the Museum of Vancouver (MOV) for this virtual conversation with Rebecca Lyon, Jaime Smallboy, and Aleen Sparrow on “unraveling colonial threads.”

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Music BC and Talking Stick Festival Deliver Day of Indigenous-Led Industry Events on June 25, 2022

Music BC and Talking Stick Festival Deliver Day of Indigenous-Led Industry Events on June 25, 2022

Join Music BC and Talking Stick Festival for Indigenous-led music events on June 25!

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BCC Presents: Juneteenth Black Culture Celebration

BCC Presents: Juneteenth Black Culture Celebration

BCC’s first annual Juneteenth Black Culture Celebration is happening this Sunday, June 19!

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The BC Alliance for Arts + Culture wishes you happy Pride 2022!

The BC Alliance for Arts + Culture wishes you happy Pride 2022!

The BC Alliance of Arts + Culture would like to wish you a happy Pride!

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Apply for the Yosef Wosk Publication Grant program before July 29th

Apply for the Yosef Wosk Publication Grant program before July 29th

Do you have an upcoming project relating to heritage in Vancouver? Perhaps an exhibit, book or podcast has been stalling, looking for support. If so, please consider applying to the Yosef Wosk Publication Grant program.

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BC Alliance Seeking New Tenants/Office Mates

The BC Alliance for Arts + Culture is looking for new office mates at 100-938 Howe St, Vancouver. We are seeking an arts-based organization to be our new tenant.

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Broadway Plan, a land use policy plan, at council May 18

Broadway Plan, a land use policy plan, at council May 18

If you would like to review the Council report and/or share your views with Council, please visit the Council agenda for May 18. Speakers can request to speak to Council until 8:30am on May 18.

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Last chance to apply for Vancouver Outsider Arts Fest!

Last chance to apply for Vancouver Outsider Arts Fest!

If you identify as an outsider, and you are 19 years or older, residing in the Metro Vancouver area, you can still apply for the Vancouver Outsider Arts Festival.

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Support the Artist Survival and Healing Fund this May 18

Vines Art Festival is organizing their first official Fundraiser for the Artist Survival and Healing Fund. For more information about the Fund, please click here

Artists are often under-resourced, subject to debilitating systemic barriers, and are in dire need of space and time for healing from the trauma inherent in navigating all of the above and more. 

Having access to this fund can help artists whose tenuous financial stability makes it hard to bounce back from the emergencies that come up in life.

The fundraiser, held on 18 May 2022 at 6:30 pm will include a delicious meal from Tamam: Fine Palestinian Food and will showcase some of the most enchanting performances from drag artists, poets and musicians alike. There will also be a silent auction throughout the evening, generously donated by local artists, businesses and community members. 

Performers will include Chelsea D.E. Johnson, Maiden China, King Fisher, Toddy, erica hiroko isomura, DJ Kota, Oliver Barnes.

You can get tickets here.

ADDITIONAL WAYS YOU CAN HELP

  • Become an Artist Care Community Partner. $250, $500, $1000. Vines will shoutout and thank all community partners both at the event and on social media. Support via Canada Helps

  • Like to personally support this cause? Donations can be made via Canada Helps or on their website

  • Don’t have capacity for any of the above? Share this information via email, on social media or in your organization’s newsletter.

[copy courtesy of Vines Art Festival]

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Two weeks left to apply to the 2022 Vancouver Outsider Arts Festival

Two weeks left to apply to the 2022 Vancouver Outsider Arts Festival

Applications still open for Vancouver Outsider Arts Festival!

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