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

Introducing "BC Creates"

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BC Creates is a communications initiative established to celebrate and engage British Columbia in the story of the Province’s vibrant creative economy. 

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Residents Lead The Way To A More Connected, Creative Future in Vancouver’s West End

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After a very successful (and lively!) first community consultation last month, WE Arts will hold its second of three community events on April 19 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Empire Landmark Hotel on Robson Street.

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Heritage Vancouver Society to Hold Conversations on the Heritage Action Plan

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Heritage Vancouver’s “Shaping Vancouver: Conversations on the Heritage Action Plan” series will give the public a channel to communicate their ideas and opinions on Vancouver’s Heritage Conservation Program.

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Community Cultural Roundtables In Metro Vancouver

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Three Community Cultural Roundtables, in North Vancouver, New Westminster, and Vancouver, have been announced as part of the province-wide series of such events being organized by the Alliance for Arts + Culture and ArtsBC.

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Towards A BC Cultural Policy Framework

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Seven Community Cultural Roundtables have been held in BC communities in March to kick-start a series of up to 20 such events designed to engage British Columbians in an inclusive conversation about creating a cultural policy framework for our province.

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Celebrate World Theatre Day With PACT

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The Professional Association of Canadian Theatres (PACT) invites all Canadians to celebrate World Day of Theatre for Children and Young People (March 20) and World Theatre Day (March 27). 

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City of Vancouver Seeks Input for Budget

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To aid in developing the 2015 annual budget, the City of Vancouver is conducting an online questionnaire to gather feedback about its services and programs that are most important to the public, and you’re invited to have your say. 

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Call for Session & Speaker Proposals: Vancouver Social Purpose Real Estate Conference

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The Social Purpose Real Estate Collaborative and the Non Profit Centres Network invite you to submit session ideas to the 2015 Building Opportunities - Connecting Possibilities conference, taking place in Vancouver on June 1-3, 2015. 

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Your Role in 2014 Civic Elections

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In advance of the November 15 civic elections, the Alliance is inviting mayoral and city council candidates across the province to share their views on arts, culture, and heritage issues in their respective communities - and we need your help!

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Attend the City of Vancouver Cultural Services Community Salon

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The City of Vancouver invites you to join managing director Richard Newirth, the Arts and Culture Policy Council and Cultural Services staff on November 13 for an update on achievements over the past year guided by the City’s Culture Plan with a look forward to how strategies will evolve in the coming years.

The event will also include a discussion about how, as a community, we can best work together to support a dynamic and thriving cultural sector. Watch a brief presentation and participate in a dialogue and social.

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Last Chance for Submissions on Provincial Budget Consultations

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Each fall, the all-party Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services seeks public input on the next year’s provincial budget through public hearings, written submissions and an online survey. The consultations are based on the Budget 2015 Consultation Paper.

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Section 99 of Proposed Societies Act Creates Concern

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The Ministry of Finance is seeking public feedback on the proposed new Societies Act (to replace the existing Society Act which governs all non-profit societies in BC). The draft legislation is outlined in a White Paper and includes a provision that is of particular concern to many non-profits.

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BC Arts Council Announces Community Consultations & Program Review

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In 2014/15 the BC Arts Council is conducting a review of its Operating Assistance and Special Projects programs (Innovations and Capacity and Sustainability) through research and consultation with the arts and culture community and other stakeholders, and you're invited to participate in the review process.

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Arts and Culture “Reverse Debate” Participants Announced

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On September 26, the Alliance for Arts and Culture and SFU Woodward’s Cultural Unit present Vancouver’s first Reverse Debate on arts and culture, a twist on the typical debate format, for the upcoming civic election. Modelled on a similar event held recently in Toronto, this event will focus on the race for Vancouver City Council. It takes place as Culture Days celebrations kick off across Canada.

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Get Involved in the Annual Arts Day on the Hill

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Following last year’s successful Arts 308 campaign, the Canadian Arts Coalition has announced its fourth annual Arts Day on Parliament Hill will take place on Tuesday, October 21, 2014.

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On The Map: Survey on Arts and Health in BC

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Do you lead an arts and health initiative in BC? If so, Arts Health BC wants to hear from you! On The Map: Arts & Health in BC is an online survey to locate arts and health activity in the province.  Survey results will be used to:

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SPARC Network Summit: Call for Participants

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SPARC (Supporting Performing Arts in Rural Communities) invites individuals involved in the performing arts in rural and remote communities across the country to participate in a 2-day Network Summit, November 14-16, 2014, in Ontario's Haliburton Highlands.

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Alliance to Host "Reverse Debate" for Civic Election

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On Friday morning, September 26, the Alliance for Arts and Culture will present Vancouver's first "reverse debate" on arts and culture, a twist on the typical debate format, for the upcoming civic election. Co-hosted by SFU Woodward's Cultural Unit, the event will be held as part of Read More

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Weigh in on Proposed Revisions to the Society Act

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This week the Ministry of Finance released a White Paper containing proposed draft legislation for an updated Society Act. 

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2015 Federal Budget Recommendations

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The Alliance for Arts and Culture endorses the recommendations put forward yesterday by the Canadian Arts Coalition for the 2015 federal budget. 

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