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The 3rd Edition of the Vancouver International Black Film Festival Returns, December 1-4, 2023

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VIBFF 2023 amplifies Black Voices with Innovative, Diverse and Bold programming. A true celebration of Diverse Black Cinema!

After two successful editions, The Vancouver Intl Black Film Festival is back once again with a hybrid version to amplify the voices of Afro-descendants in British Columbia and to foster accessibility across the country. The third annual Vancouver Intl Black Film Festival #VIBFF23, created by the Fabienne Colas Foundation and co-presented by Global BC, is thrilled to announce its official hybrid program and events lineup, running December 1 – 4, 2023. The In-Person screenings and events will take place at the VIFF Vancity Theatre and Studio Theatre. 

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Vancouver International Women in Film Festival Seeks Submissions

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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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Merritt's Bass Coast Festival returns July 8-11

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Merritt's Bass Coast Festival returns July 8-11

Merritt’s Bass Coast Music and Art Festival is happening this weekend, July 8-11!

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

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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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Call for Performers, Artists, Nautical Artisans, and Storytellers!

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Call for Performers, Artists, Nautical Artisans, and Storytellers!

The 19th Annual Richmond Maritime Festival is getting ready to set sail! The Richmond Arts Coalition, Anigraph Productions, the Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site Society, and the City of Richmond will be artfully celebrating our ocean-side past and present here at the mouth of the river.

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Last chance to apply for Vancouver Outsider Arts Fest!

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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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Here is how you can celebrate, honour and support Asian Heritage Month

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Here is how you can celebrate, honour and support Asian Heritage Month

During this month we take the opportunity to learn, reflect on and celebrate the many achievements, cultures and traditions of the members of our artistic communities who claim Asian heritage. We must also find ways to fight racism and support the organizations which make it their focus.

Below are some some resources, upcoming events and workshops, as well as causes and organizations to which you can donate to to show your support:

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

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

Applications still open for Vancouver Outsider Arts Festival!

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Renfrew Raving Moon Festival looking for artists of all disciplines for light installation

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Renfrew Raving Moon Festival looking for artists of all disciplines for light installation

Still Moon is seeking artists for the 20th Annual Renfrew Ravine Moon Festival this September and are currently recruiting performers for the Harvest Fair and artists for the Streamside Lantern Installation.

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Canadian theatre artists are invited to pitch their tour-ready work to an audience of colleagues for Edinburgh Fringe

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If you are a Canadian independent artist, theatre company, or performance collective, Spotlight Canada: The Pitch 2021 is inviting you to apply to present your Edinburgh Fringe Festival pitch to an audience of colleagues by May 2.

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Culture Days fever takes over 700 cities & towns

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Hundreds of thousands celebrate first annual Canada-wide event
2011 dates announced: September 30 – October 2

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Pugs and Crows Band & Very Good win Jazz Festival's Galaxie Rising Stars Awards

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The TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival and Galaxie are proud to announce the Pugs and Crows Band and Very Good as the winners of the 8th annual Galaxie Rising Stars Awards. Chosen from the artists competing for the Award as the new artist of the year, the winners will each receive a $2500 grant. 

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