Interesting facts from the British Columbia Coalition for Arts, Culture and Heritage
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BC’s Coalition for Arts, Culture and Heritage shares some statistics about the impact of the sector on BC’s economy and wellbeing.
Read MoreThe latest news on BC's arts, culture and heritage sector.
Introducing the BC Coalition of Arts, Culture, and Heritage
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Since 2020, the BC Alliance for Arts + Culture has convened bi-weekly meetings with over 30 BC-based arts service organizations (ASOs) to address sector needs. Join for a webinar and Q&A session explaining the Coalition’s advocacy goals for the Arts, Culture and Heritage Sector.
Read MorePublic engagement begins for new South Asian Canadian museum
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A new website will provide British Columbians with opportunities to share their vision for a new museum to highlight the history, culture and contributions to B.C. from Canadians of diverse South Asian heritages.
The public engagement process will provide multiple and different opportunities for participation informed by Simon Fraser University’s Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue and the ministerial advisory committee. The committee is made up of appointed members who identify as South Asian selected for their experience in community engagement, lived experience and cultural knowledge. Their role is to inform the development of the engagement plan, share opportunities within their communities and support community-based conversations.
Read MoreCultural Human Resources Council Announces NEW HR toolkit
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The Cultural Human Resource Council (CHRC) is pleased to announce that a new Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Accessibility (IDEA) tool is now available to the cultural sector.
Fill out the B.C. Arts, Culture, & Heritage Sector Insights Survey
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Greater Vancouver Professional Theatre Alliance GVPTA encourages arts, culture, and heritage workers, artists, and organizations from all disciplines across British Columbia to complete the B.C. Arts, Culture, & Heritage Sector Insights Survey to help them better understand, advocate, and inform government, funders, and stakeholders on the current state of the sector.
Read MoreVines Art Society Introduces a Symposium on Strengthening Artist Relations
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The ecosystems Symposium is an introduction to a multi-pronged approach to strengthening artist relations. Each day of the symposium will focus on one of the three pillars of ecosystems: Artist Care, Advocacy and Repair, and Wise Practices. For three days we’ll join in learning and listening from knowledge holders with living and professional experience; we'll share meals, participate in ceremony, and witness art. On the fourth day we will be hosting a community market and show.
Story Money Impact's Mentorship Program for Documentaries in Development
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Many documentarians create a film to increase awareness and understanding of a pressing issue or story by spotlighting, investigating, or humanizing what is happening, in hopes that their films will make a difference. At the core of impact work is a collection of best practices that take into account how a film will be used as a tool for social change once it is complete.
Read MoreVancouver’s Taleeb Noormohamed named Parliamentary Secretary to Canadian Heritage Minister→
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Vancouver Granville Liberal MP Taleeb Noormohamed was named parliamentary secretary to Canadian Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge on Friday, September 23rd, 2023.
Read MoreBC Culture Days launches its 14th year throughout province
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To celebrate BC Culture Days from Sept. 22 until Oct. 15, 2023, hundreds of free activities and events are scheduled throughout British Columbia.
Read MoreWinner of the Volunteerism in the Arts Awards: Issaku Inami
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Issaku Inami, a dedicated and outstanding volunteer in the arts and culture sector, received the Volunteerism in the Arts Award last weekend, at the launch of Culture Days.
Read MoreAn Insightful Workshop on Equity with Jiv Parasram
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This week we had the absolute honour to attend the workshop organized by Ashley Daniel Foot, and learn from Jiv Parasram, a cultural leader and an award winning multidisciplinary artist and facilitator.
Read MoreCall for Nominations: Volunteerism in the Arts Award
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Nominations are currently being accepted for the 2023 Volunteerism in the Arts Award.
Read MoreSelect Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services Budget 2024 Consultation: Written Submission
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The Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services invites British Columbians to share their ideas and priorities for the next provincial budget. Your continued participation in the annual budget consultation is important and crucial in the development of our province, and we highly encourage you to add your comments.
Read MoreNew Partnership Between BC Touring Council & the BC Music Festival Collective
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The BC Touring Council (BCTC) and the BC Music Festival Collective (BCMFC) are pleased to announce their new strategic partnership that brings both organizations together to support live performing arts presenters and music, arts and cultural festivals in British Columbia.
Read MoreBC Culture Days Registration Is Open!
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The 14th annual Culture Days will run for three weeks this year from September 22 to October 15, 2023!
Read MoreTheatre critic Jerry Wasserman takes 2023 Wyman Critical Writing prize
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Theatre critic, author and actor Jerry Wasserman is the winner of this year’s Max Wyman Award in Critical Writing.
The annual award celebrates critical commentary on the visual, performing and literary arts in the province of British Columbia.
Read MoreBC Culture Days Announces its 2023 Ambassadors
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BC Culture Days is pleased to announce the ten emerging artists selected as spokespeople for this year's BC Culture Days.
Read MoreBC Museums Week, May 14- 20
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For this year's BC Museums Week, join the BCMA in Sharing Stories of How Museums, Galleries, and Heritage Institutions Change Lives.
Read MoreWalter Carsen Prize for Excellence in the Performing Arts
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Nominate a performing artist you know for the Walter Carsen Prize, which recognizes and celebrates the highest level of artistic merit, distinguished career achievement, and outstanding contribution by a professional theatre artist in Canada.
Read MoreNew funding announced for BC's creative sector
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New financial support for creative industries was announced by the province on Wednesday, April 19.
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