Get Ready for Arts Day on the Hill 2017
/Arts Day on Parliament Hill is Thursday, Nov. 2. Even if your organization can’t be in Ottawa, it’s crucial that we make our voices heard in BC and across Canada.
Read MoreThe latest news on BC's arts, culture and heritage sector.
Global Advocacy Update: Sydney Cultural Orgs Form Coalition
/In Sydney, Australia, 27 cultural organizations have come together to form the Sydney Culture Network.
Read MoreCultural Human Resources Council Conducts Survey on Not-for-Profit Arts Salaries
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CHRC has released a survey to gauge the compensation practices of not-for-profit arts organizations. The deadline for completing the survey is November 30.
Read MoreArtsProfessional Launches Survey on Sexual Harassment in the Arts
/The survey emerges as artists and arts organizations pledge to stop sexual abuse in the arts.
Read MoreHill Strategies Issues Report On Arts and Heritage Access and Availability in Canada
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The report, commissioned by the Department of Canadian Heritage, highlights information about arts and heritage attendance, personal arts participation, as well as perceptions of cultural activities and government arts support.
Read MoreVancouver City Council Candidates Field Questions from Creative Community
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Mark Busse of CreativeMornings/Vancouver put four questions to the candidates ahead of the October 14 by-election.
Read MoreFederal Government Announces New Creative Canada Strategy and $500M Netflix Deal
/Heritage Minister Mélanie Joly announced the federal government's new Creative Canada strategy September 28. She also announced a five-year, $500 million agreement with Netflix to produce Canadian content.
Read MoreVancouver City Council to Hold Public Hearing Around False Creek Flats Area Plan
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Vancouver City Council will hold a public hearing around policy and by-law amendments to the False Creek Flats Area Plan on September 19 at 6:00 p.m. This hearing will be of interest to those artists who work and live in False Creek Flats, a popular area for studios and live-work space.
Read MoreWhat's Up in Alberta: artsVest Goes Provincial; Creative Calgary Asks for Arts Funding Boost
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The BC Alliance takes a look at some recent items of interest from the province next door.
Read MoreOntario Arts Council Receives $20 Million Investment
/Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne announced that the Ontario Arts Council will receive a 30% infusion over the next four years, bringing the total budget to $80 million.
Read MoreMandate Letter Outlines Responsibilities for BC's Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture
/The Premier’s mandate letter to The Honourable Lisa Beare, issued July 24, sets eight priorities for tourism, arts and culture.
Read MoreA Message from Our Executive Director
/Last week, NDP MLA Spencer Chandra Herbert told Brenda Leadlay that the NDP plans to keep its election platform promises, including doubling the budget for BC Arts Council.
Read MoreBC Alliance Celebrates Doubling of BC Arts Council Investment
/As our Premier resigns and a new government takes power, it's time to redouble our advocacy efforts to make sure arts, culture and heritage get the support they deserve.
Read MoreBC Liberals Pledge to Double BC Arts Council Budget in Throne Speech
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In the BC Liberal Party's throne speech delivered at the B.C. Legislature on June 22, Lieutenant Governor Judith Guichon pledged that the government would double the budget of the BC Arts Council, in line with the BC Alliance for Arts + Culture's recommendations.
Read MoreNational Aboriginal Day Will Change to National Indigenous Peoples Day Next Year: Here's Why
/We take a look at best practices around the terminology for Indigenous Peoples.
Read MoreCity of Port Coquitlam Hosts Cultural Roundtable
/The City invites all members of the creative and cultural sector, City staff, businesses, community organizations and educational institutions to the event, which takes place June 15.
Read MoreIt's a REVOLUTION: Ben Cameron On Ways Your Audience Is Changing
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Anyone who cares about the arts should pay attention to Ben Cameron. He's one of America's most important arts administrators and he says there's a REVOLUTION going on in the arts world.
Read MoreRead Candidates' Survey Responses on ArtsVote BC Website Now
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After a month of collecting responses from the candidates for the provincial election, there are over 70 responses available to read on the Candidates' Survey page of the ArtsVote BC website.
Read MoreAlliance Hosts All Candidates Meeting for the Arts
/The Alliance, in partnership with SFU's School of Contemporary Arts, hosted the All Candidates Meeting for the Arts in Vancouver on May 1. Spencer Chandra Herbert (NDP MLA, Vancouver-West End), Sam Sullivan (BC Liberal MLA, Vancouver-False Creek) and Amanda Konkin (Green candidate, Vancouver-Point Grey) participated in the event, which was moderated by arts activist Melody Ma.
Read MoreSpencer Chandra Herbert: BC NDP Will Double BC Arts Council Budget
/"The arts will be a key part of our sustainable economy plan," said Chandra Herbert during a Vancouver Co-Op Radio interview, where he also promised a capital infrastructure fund for arts and culture.
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