As part of the resources provided at ArtsVote BC, we've made the case for the importance of arts and culture, and the need for public and private investment in the cultural sector. Now we want to hear why arts and culture are important to you.
Read MoreIn preparation for the provincial election on May 9, we've re-launched our ArtsVoteBC website to provide a range of resources for voters and candidates. The updated site will keep you informed, help keep arts and culture on the election agenda, and enable you to advocate for increased investment in our sector.
Read MoreThe report summarizes the Ministry of Canadian Heritage's consultations on digital Canadian content, conducted in various communities and online in late 2016.
Read MoreThe City of Maple Ridge and its Cultural Plan Committee invite the public to help chart a roadmap for its community’s cultural and economic growth by participating in a Cultural Plan Forum on February 21.
Read MoreThe BC Alliance for Arts + Culture is excited to announce our winter 2017 workshops and info sessions! This programming covers a broad array of diverse subjects, including community gaming grants, Indigenous realities and arts advocacy. Space for all workshops and info sessions is limited, so please register online!
Read MoreAssociation of Book Publishers of BC members are invited to register for their tables now.
Read MoreOn December 6, 2016, the BC Alliance for Arts + Culture hosted a pre-election advocacy event in Vancouver as part of our ask for the provincial government to double the budget of the BC Arts Council over the next three years. If you weren't able to make it in person, or you'd like a reminder of the ideas generated, we've compiled the discussion notes for you.
Read MoreOn December 14, Vancouver City Council unanimously supported a motion introduced by Councillor Elizabeth Ball asking staff to investigate the opportunity for the City to adopt the Agenda 21 policy statement "Culture: Fourth Pillar of Sustainable Development."
Read MoreThe Pacific Association of Artist Run Centres has launched a letter-writing campaign urging artists, cultural workers and supporters of the creative sector to write to elected officials and public servants to request a funding increase in the 2017 provincial budget. Send a letter by December 20!
Read MoreWe've made some updates to the Call to Action we issued last week to hone in on the matter of requesting increased funding for our sector through the BC Arts Council. If you haven't already done so, register to be part of this important public meeting in Vancouver on December 6!
Read MoreMembers of the public are invited to join a community conversation on November 27 focused on issues concerning New Westminster's performing arts scene.
Read MoreExecutive director Sean Farrell's request for increased multi-year funding for Prince George arts and culture organizations passed muster with City Council and will be reviewed by city staff.
Read MoreWe need your input! The Alliance is taking a leadership role to develop and organize an inclusive and equitable Arts Advocacy Strategy for the upcoming election. Please RSVP to join us at a meeting to discuss a strategy on December 6 at The Scotiabank Dance Centre in Vancouver. The session will be webcast for those unable to attend in person.
Read MoreThe Alliance's executive director Brenda Leadlay was at Arts Day on the Hill in Ottawa this week along with other arts advocates from across the country.
Read MoreA team of concerned artists from across the country is urging members of the arts community to take part in a letter-writing campaign as a result of serious concerns about new policies affecting community-engaged arts practice in the context of the Canada Council's New Funding Model.
Read MoreResidents, business owners, visitors and those working in New Westminster are invited to participate in a survey and a series of focus groups to support an update to the City's Arts Strategy.
Read MoreThe plan, which will identify priorities in the arts sector, support development of partnerships and provide community-driven opportunities to develop pride of place and civic identity, is slated for early 2017.
Read MoreParticipate in upcoming federal government consultations on strengthening Canadian content as well as a dialogue session through the new Digital Innovation Council for the Performing Arts.
Read MoreRegister by October 11 to attend Arts Day on the Hill in Ottawa and meet with MPs in person, or plan to participate online by becoming a social media ambassador.
Read MoreAt a public hearing in Richmond this week, Alliance executive director Brenda Leadlay made a presentation to the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services with respect to the arts and culture sector and the 2017 provincial budget.
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