Finance Committee Announces Budget 2017 Public Consultation Schedule
/Public hearing registration opened on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 and spaces book up quickly!
Read MoreThe latest news on BC's arts, culture and heritage sector.
Canadian Arts Coalition Releases 2017 Federal Budget Recommendations
/The Canadian Arts Coalition has issued its list of the recommendations it will submit in a brief to the Standing Committee on Finance.
Read MoreRegister For re:generation By May 15 Early Bird Deadline!
/It's the final week to register for our June 9 conference, re:generation / BC Cultural Roundtable 2016, at early bird registration rates! Purchase your ticket by Sunday, May 15 to save.
Read MorePlan For Arts Day on the Hill 2016
/The Canadian Arts Coalition invites arts advocates to participate in an all-member meeting on April 25 to discuss plans for the 2016 Arts Day on the Hill.
Read MoreVSB Proposed Budget Cuts Would Eliminate Elementary Band & Strings Program and Arts Coordinator Position
/The Vancouver School Board is proposing 2016/17 budget cuts which would include the elimination of the elementary band and strings program and the district’s Fine and Performing Arts Coordinator position. The Coalition for Music Education in BC has written an open letter on the matter to the VSB chair.
Read MoreCount Yourself In! Join the BC Artist Registry
/Calling all BC artists! We invite all British Columbian adults who are artists in any discipline to be counted in the BC Artist Registry.
Read MoreElection 2015: Where We Stand With a Liberal Majority
/Now that we know which party will be forming our next federal government, here’s a reminder of the Liberal Party's platform promises in relation to arts, culture, and heritage.
Read MoreAre You Ready to Vote on October 19?
/The federal election is just around the corner, and the Alliance urges you to be prepared to go to the polls! We've compiled a range of resources to help you to make an informed decision and get out the vote.
Read More2015 Election Update: Party Positions on Arts & Culture
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With the federal election less than a month away, members of the arts and culture community are keenly listening for mention of our sector in party platforms. We've provided a summary to help you make an informed decision when you go to the polls.
Read MoreAlliance Recommendations on 2016 Provincial Budget
/The Alliance encourages members of the arts and culture community to provide feedback on next year's provincial budget through the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services consultations. We presented to the Committee at a Vancouver public hearing in September and made several recommendations with respect to our sector.
Read MoreRegistration for Standing Committee on Finance Presentations Now Open
/Register now to take part in this year’s Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services public hearings.
Read MoreMusic Industry Rallies Against Cuts To CBC
/Canadian Musician magazine has launched an online petition and PR campaign to rally the Canadian music industry to oppose funding cuts to the CBC.
Read MoreAlliance's Federal Election Toolkit Available Now
/The Alliance’s Federal Election Toolkit is a free, non-partisan resource for getting the vote out, engaging your candidates, and being informed about the arts and culture in Canada in preparation for October 19.
Read MoreEconomic Benefits of Culture
/Hill Strategies Research Inc has released their new report on the economic benefits of culture. This special issue of their monthly Arts Research Monitor takes an extended look at data from the 2010 Provincial and Territorial Culture Satellite Account.
Read MoreElection 2015 - Charities Go on Offence!
/Imagine Canada will be hosting a FREE webinar on September 16, at 1 p.m. EDT, about charity engagement in the upcoming election.
Read MoreStatsCan Releases Economic Figures for Culture in BC
/Statistics Canada released this week new Culture Satellite Account (CSA) statistics about the economic importance of culture in Canadian provinces and territories.
Read MoreA Few Seats Left At Final Community Cultural Roundtables
/There are still a few seats available at two of the remaining Community Cultural Roundtables, in Vancouver on May 26 from 6 to 9 p.m. and in Victoria, also on May 26, from 7 to 10 p.m.
Read MoreAttend the Final West End Art Plan Consulation
/After gathering extensive input from residents and stakeholders, WE Arts will hold the final West End Art Plan consultation event on May 31, 2015 at Vancouver's Empire Landmark Hotel.
Read MoreEarly Bird Registration for Arts Summit 2015 Closes May 15
/Get your Arts Summit tickets early to take advantage of discounted pricing!
Read MoreRegister to Attend Victoria or Metro Vancouver Community Cultural Roundtables
/Second session in Vancouver added! RSVP now to join your arts, culture, and heritage colleagues in a province-wide conversation in your community about the development of a cultural policy framework for British Columbia.
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