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

Mercer Issues Revision On Arts Compensation Study

Mercer Issues Revision On Arts Compensation Study

The revision recalculates the average yearly wage increase from minus .1% to 6.7% — a noticeable increase, but still below the all industry average real wage growth of approximately 10%.

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City of Richmond Seeks Input on Arts Strategy

City of Richmond Seeks Input on Arts Strategy

The City of Richmond is seeking public input for an updated Richmond Arts Strategy and Cultural Facilities Needs Assessment.

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National Compensation Study Shows Decrease in Arts Sector Wages Since 2008

National Compensation Study Shows Decrease in Arts Sector Wages Since 2008

Findings show there have been only minimal compensation improvements, particularly for the small and mid-sized organizations which make up the majority of the arts organizations in the sector, while since 2008, real wages actually decreased.

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Martha Rans of PLEO Issues Letter to Minister Beare Seeking Support

Martha Rans of PLEO Issues Letter to Minister Beare Seeking Support

Pacific Legal Education and Outreach offers legal services and education to countless arts and culture organizations, but has faced trouble finding ongoing funding.

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New Data from U.S. Emphasizes Economic Value of Arts and Culture

New Data from U.S. Emphasizes Economic Value of Arts and Culture

The arts and cultural sector contributed over $763.6 billion to the American economy in 2015—more than the agriculture, transportation, or warehousing sectors, according to new U.S. government data.

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In the UK, A New National Alliance for Culture, Health and Wellbeing

The British membership organization, which held its official launch this week, aims to provide a clear, focused voice to articulate the role creativity can play in health and wellbeing.

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Federal Government Releases 2018 Budget

Federal Government Releases 2018 Budget

The 2018 federal budget, released February 27, includes support of Indigenous heritage and investment in Canadian content.

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How Does BC’s Culture Economy Compare to the Rest of Canada? Annual Report Sheds Light

The Culture Satellite Account has released the Provincial and Territorial Culture Indicators report, which measures the provincial economic importance of culture and sport, for 2016.

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At Post-Budget Meeting, A Call for Visionary Advocacy Strategy

The NDP Government’s increased investment to the arts is cause for celebration. But there’s much more advocacy work to be done by our community. 

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Celebrate or Demonstrate, February 21

Celebrate or Demonstrate, February 21

The BC Alliance for Arts + Culture and SFU Woodward's request your presence at a meeting from 3:00 to 5:00 pm on February 21 at SFU's Goldcorp Centre for the Arts, to help us formulate a timely response to the provincial budget allocation for BC’s creative sector.

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Diversity and Affordability Key Themes Expressed at City of Vancouver's Creative City Strategy Launch

If Vancouver's cultural future reflects opinions expressed during the Creative City Strategy launch, it will champion diversity, accessibility, affordability and reconciliation. 

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Yo-Yo Ma on The Place of Culture in a Fractured World

Renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma has penned an editorial for the World Economic Forum laying out the importance of arts and culture in a world where strong survival mechanisms have become increasingly necessary.

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"Art Is Our Weapon": The Canadian Arts Community Reacts to Sexual Harassment and Misconduct

Recent instances of sexual harassment in the arts and culture community have seen a swift and powerful response from across Canada.

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How To Say Thank You In Sign Language

Last month, the BC Alliance was fortunate to have a student intern work with us. Min Yuan is a graphic designer who attends Vancouver Community College.

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City of Vancouver Approves 2018 Budget

City of Vancouver Approves 2018 Budget

On December 13, the City of Vancouver approved its 2018 budget, including an increase of $580,000 to arts and culture funding. The BC Alliance for Arts + Culture, in partnership with Arts and Culture Policy Council, previously sent a letter in support of the increased investment, signed by nearly 200 members of Vancouver's arts and culture community.

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Canadian Arts and Culture Network Mass Culture to Host Nation-Wide Consultations

Canadian Arts and Culture Network Mass Culture to Host Nation-Wide Consultations

Mass Culture/ Mobilisation Culturelle, an arts and culture network formed in Ottawa, will host a series of 20 nation-wide consultations in 2018.

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Make Your Voice Heard: Support City of Vancouver Draft Budget 2018

The BC Alliance for Arts + Culture encourages the arts, culture and heritage community in the City of Vancouver to sign a letter expressing support for draft budget 2018, and its recommended increase of $580,000 to the budget of City of Vancouver Cultural Services.

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North Shore Cultural Mapping Project Receives Federal Funding

The federal government will grant $421,000 towards a North Shore cultural mapping project led by the North Vancouver Community Arts Council in cooperation with local partners.

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Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services Issues 2018 Budget Report

Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services Issues 2018 Budget Report

Among the recommendations outlined in the report, the Committee recommends doubling the BC Arts Council budget, increasing funding to Creative BC, funding Indigenous cultural centres, and creating a capital arts infrastructure fund.

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WE Arts Seeks Committee for Community Arts Spaces Policy

WE Arts Seeks Committee for Community Arts Spaces Policy

WE Arts is looking to form a committee of volunteers to lobby City of Vancouver staff and council to create a Community Art Spaces Policy as part of the Affordable Housing Policy. You're invited to a meeting on November 14 to be part of this working group.

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