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

Live from the BC Alliance: Announcing Our New Livestreaming Service

Live from the BC Alliance: Announcing Our New Livestreaming Service

Starting with our Fall Workshop series, you'll be able livestream our workshops and events directly to your computer.

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How Does a Blind Person Watch a Play?

How Does a Blind Person Watch a Play?

What barriers do blind and partially sighted audience members face at live theatre events, and how do services like VocalEye help?

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You're Invited: BC Alliance Open Session on Canada Council's Digital Strategy Fund

You're Invited: BC Alliance Open Session on Canada Council's Digital Strategy Fund

Please join us at our office September 27 for an informal brainstorming/information-sharing session about the Canada Council's Digital Strategy Fund.

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Our Reconciliation Lunch & Learn with Lillian Howard is Now Online

Our Reconciliation Lunch & Learn with Lillian Howard is Now Online

Our September 19 lunch and learn with Lillian Howard of the Mowachaht Nation is now available to watch online.

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The BC Alliance is Proud to Offer FREE Workshops on Reducing Barriers to the Arts

The BC Alliance is Proud to Offer FREE Workshops on Reducing Barriers to the Arts

Our upcoming workshops, "Lowering Barriers for Blind and Partially Sighted Audience Members" and "Deaf Culture Without Borders," will be subsidized thanks to support from the Vancity Community Foundation.

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Andrew Wilhelm-Boyles Dies at 74

Wilhelm-Boyles, who died August 1, was a national figure in music and dance, and a former executive director of the BC Alliance for Arts + Culture.

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A 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.

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BC 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.

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That's a Wrap On REVOLUTION 2017

Thanks to everyone who made the Alliance's annual conference, REVOLUTION 2017, a success. If you weren't able to attend, or if you'd just like to relive the magic, here's a brief recap.

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"New Arts Club Hire Must Prioritize Diversity," Alliance ED Brenda Leadlay Tells The Georgia Straight

Leadlay told the Straight that Arts Club hiring committee members must ensure that "they are aware of the national concern that is surrounding [...] cultural diversity in leadership positions."

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The Alliance Thanks Our REVOLUTION 2017 Sponsors

As the Alliance's annual conference, REVOLUTION 2017, draws near, the BC Alliance for Arts + Culture would like to take some time to thank our 2017 conference sponsors: Actsafe Safety Association, Best Western Plus Hotel Granville, Downtown Vancouver Business Improvement Association, Emelle's Catering, MAXGuide, NEI Investments, Preferred Interpreters, Southlands Financial and Vancouver Civic Theatres.

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REVOLUTION Programming Update: Brenda Leadlay on "Leading the Way on Arts Advocacy"

Brenda Leadlay presents her workshop "Leading the Way on Arts Advocacy" at REVOLUTION: Engaging Human Creativity, the Alliance's annual conference on June 8.

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New Faces at the BC Alliance for Arts + Culture!

We're pleased to introduce our new staff, including director of communications Nancy Lanthier and Indigenous outreach coordinator Shawna Kiesman.

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REVOLUTION Schedule At a Glance

The Alliance's annual conference REVOLUTION: Engaging Human Creativity takes place Thursday, June 8. Here's the entire schedule at a glance. Register by noon, May 12, and benefit from our early bird registration discount. 

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REVOLUTION Programming Update: "Cultural Diversity in Artistic Practice"

Nina Buddhdev will moderate the panel "Cultural Diversity in Artistic Practice" featuring Tom Hunter, Dr. Michelle La Flamme, Sunny Matharu, Sudnya Mulye and Fay Nass at REVOLUTION: Engaging Human Creativity, the Alliance's annual conference on June 8. Early bird registration is open now! 

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REVOLUTION Programming Update: "New Ways of Working Together: The Next Generation"

Dani Fecko will moderate the panel "New Ways of Working Together: The Next Generation" featuring Kristin Cheung, Natalie Gan, and Sophia Wolfe at REVOLUTION: Engaging Human Creativity, the Alliance's annual conference on June 8. Early bird registration is open now! 

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REVOLUTION Programming Update: "Citizen Engagement" with Franco Boni

Franco Boni will deliver his workshop, "Citizen Engagement" at REVOLUTION: Engaging Human Creativity, the Alliance's annual conference on June 8. Early bird registration is open now! 

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REVOLUTION Programming Update: "From Art to Action: Building Anti-Racist Solidarity and Allyship Skills for Artists & Arts Organizations"

Anoushka Ratnarajah, lee williams boudakian and mia susan amir will deliver their workshop, "From Art to Action: Building Anti-Racist Solidarity and Allyship Skills for Artists & Arts Organizations" at REVOLUTION: Engaging Human Creativity, the Alliance's annual conference on June 8. Early bird registration is open now! 

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REVOLUTION Programming Update: Dr. Ray Hsu on "Virtual Reality and the Dark Side of Empathy"

Dr. Ray Hsu will deliver his workshop, "Virtual Reality and the Dark Side of Empathy," at REVOLUTION: Engaging Human Creativity, the Alliance's annual conference on June 8. We'll be opening early bird registration next week, so stay tuned!

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REVOLUTION Programming Update: Teara Fraser on "Exploring Reconciliation Through Arts and Culture"

Teara Fraser of the Raven Institute will deliver her workshop, "Exploring Reconciliation Through Arts and Culture," at REVOLUTION: Engaging Human Creativity, the Alliance's annual conference on June 8. Don't miss it!

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