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

CARFAC National: Indigenous Protocols for the Visual Arts Workshop Series 2023

CARFAC National: Indigenous Protocols for the Visual Arts Workshop Series 2023

CARFAC is excited to announce the release of INDIGENOUS PROTOCOLS dot ART – an essential resource for navigating Indigenous Protocols for visual artists and the artistic community. It is part of an ongoing initiative to strengthen respect for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis visual art and artists, and legal and moral rights in the lands commonly known as Canada.

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Province approves $2.2 million towards the revitalization of Vancouver's Chinatown

Province approves $2.2 million towards the revitalization of Vancouver's Chinatown

This week, on May 12, the province of BC approved $2.2 million in funding towards the revitalization of Vancouver's Chinatown

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Funding Is Available for Podcast Creators

Funding Is Available for Podcast Creators

New funding is available for Podcast creators via Creative BC.

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Monthly BIPOC Chat & Chew

Monthly BIPOC Chat & Chew

Join CultureBrew.Art each month on Zoom to meet with other BIPOC artists from across Canada and from across disciplines to discuss and explore a curated topic. On February 24th, they will focus on training and learning options for artists.

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Open Call for Performing Artists at Pacific Contact 2023

Open Call for Performing Artists at Pacific Contact 2023

The BC Touring Council (BCTC) invites artists interested in touring in BC in 2023-2024 or 2024-2025 to apply to showcase at Pacific Contact 2023.

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Program Available for Artists Interested in XR Technologies 

Program Available for Artists Interested in XR Technologies 

Centering artists with an embodied practice, New Works XR encourages new voices in the development of augmented (AR), virtual (VR), and mixed reality technologies. This year’s program will support a group of dance and movement based artists interested in integrating extended reality (XR) technologies into their existing movement practices through workshops, mentorship, and residencies.

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Deadline approaching for Individual Arts Awards for Professional Performing Artists

Individual Arts Awards: Professional Performing Artists supports initiatives in the development, creation, production, realization, dissemination and/or live performance of classical, experimental, original, traditional and contemporary performing art forms from all world cultures. Performing Arts includes dance, music, theatre, multidisciplinary or other performing arts practices such as circus and comedy.

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

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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New SpaceFinder BC Resources on the Alliance Website

We’re three months into 2017, and SpaceFinder BC is continuing to grow as the province’s go-to space network for the creative sector! To help support this growing community, your BC Alliance for Arts + Culture is sharing a host of new SpaceFinder resources, now available on the Resources section of our website.

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Staff Changes at the Alliance (We're Hiring!)

The BC Alliance for Arts + Culture is saying farewell soon to our Director of Communications, Amanda Peters. We will all miss her greatly, but are happy and excited for her as she begins the next stage of her career. Do you have what it takes to fill the role? Apply now! 

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Province Invests $8M in Museums and Heritage Sites to Mark Canada 150

Museums, archives, and heritage organizations may be eligible for up to $100,000 in project grants as part of a new program celebrating BC communities and their contribution to Canada. Application deadline: February 10.

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Heritage BC Tax Credit Call to Action

Heritage BC has issued a Call to Action to the arts, culture, and heritage sector pertaining to a Private Member's Bill for the rehabilitation of historic buildings.

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New Roles and New Faces at the BC Alliance for Arts + Culture!

With the new year comes other exciting changes, and the BC Alliance for Arts + Culture is not immune! We thought we'd take some time to bring you up to speed with some of the role changes that have taken place within the Alliance.

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Registration Open: DTRC Presents on the MOVE 2017

Dancer Transition Resource Centre's dynamic career planning and networking conference for dancers entering professional careers takes place February 24 in Vancouver. 

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New Program Details & Last Chance For Early Bird Registration For Actsafe Event Safety Conference

Rick Antonsen, author and former CEO of Tourism Vancouver, will be the keynote speaker for the February 20 conference. Register by December 11 to take advantage of early bird rates.

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Application Deadline Approaching for Digital LEAP Playwrighting Program

Students living in remote communities in BC who are interested in developing their playwriting skills can apply to be part of a free program offered through Arts Club Theatre Company. 

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Registration Open For BCTC's Pacific Contact 2017

Early bird registration rates are in effect until March 12. 

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Alliance Professional Development Planning Survey

We're seeking input from the arts, culture and heritage sector as we plan our 2017 professional development programs. Please take a few moments to complete our online survey!

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Arts and Culture Recommendations for 2017 Provincial Budget

The Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services has released its report on its Budget 2017 consultations, which includes recommendations pertaining to the arts and culture sector.

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Kamloops Art Gallery Appoints New Executive Director

After serving as the organization's interim leader for the past year, Margaret Chrumka has officially been appointed as executive director of the Kamloops Art Gallery.

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