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

Nominations Open for the 2015 City of Vancouver Mayor's Arts Awards

Celebrate those who have made exceptional contributions to the arts in Vancouver by submitting a nomination for the 2015 Mayor's Arts Awards. Deadline for nominations is noon on July 3, 2015.

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BC Artscape Announces Organizations Selected for Cultural Space Development Projects

BC Artscape has announced the six non-profit organizations which will receive support through the first instance of the BC Artscape Cultural Space Development Mentorship & Coaching Program.

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Shelley Wright Wins Newly Re-imagined Ryga Award

The George Ryga Award for Social Awareness will be presented to author Shelly Wright at the Vancouver Public Library, on June 11, with a $2,000 cash prize and a civic declaration of Author Appreciation Day. 

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Touchstones Nelson Receives National Award for Upcoming Exhibition

The Award of Outstanding Achievement in Exhibitions for museums with less than $1 million in annual operating budgets goes to an upcoming exhibition at Touchstones titled "Roll on Columbia", which has not yet been shown in Nelson. 

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Victoria Arts Administrator Wins Mallory Gilbert Leadership Award

The Professional Association of Canadian Theatres presented the ninth annual Mallory Gilbert Leadership Award to Ivan Habel, and protégés Nadine Carew and Natalie Ackers.

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Richmond’s Arts Awards Winners Announced

The City of Richmond congratulates the six winners of the annual Richmond Arts Awards, announced at a ceremony on May 12.

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Call for Nominations for Governor General's Awards in Visual and Media Arts

Do you know a remarkable Canadian artist who deserves to be recognized? Honour them for outstanding artistic achievement and contributions by nominating them for a Governor General's Award  in Visual and Media Arts. Nomination deadline: June 15, 2015.
 

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YVR Art Foundation Announces 2015 Scholarship Winners

Nine BC First Nations artists have been recognized for creative excellence by the YVR Art Foundation. 

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Westbank First Nation Wins Culture Days 2014 Cities For People Award

Westbank First Nation has been awarded the Culture Days 2014 Cities For People Award.

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Congratulations to the BCTC Award Winners!

Congratulations to the 2015 nominees and recipients of the BC Touring Council annual awards.

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BC Book Prizes 2015 Winners Announced

The West Coast Book Prize Society congratulates all of the winners of the 2015 BC Book Prizes.

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Richmond Arts Awards Finalists Announced

Eighteen finalists are being recognized in the seventh annual Richmond Arts Awards. The winners will be announced at a special ceremony on May 12, at City Hall.

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Call for Nominations: Governor General's Awards in Visual and Media Arts

The nomination period for the 2016 Governor General's Awards in Visual and Media Arts is now open.

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Vancouver Art Gallery Presents BC's Most Prestigious Visual Arts Prizes of 2015

Three distinguished individuals in the field of visual arts in British Columbia will receive the most prestigious awards in this province: the Audain Prize for Lifetime Achievement in the Visual Arts, the VIVA Awards and the Alvin Balkind Curator’s Prize.

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City of Vancouver Invites Submissions for 2015 Book Award

Authors and publishers of books that contribute to the appreciation and understanding of Vancouver’s history, unique character or the achievements of its residents are invited to submit entries for the annual City of Vancouver Book Award.

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Nanaimo Honours Local Artists With the 2015 Culture and Heritage Awards

On April 9, the City of Nanaimo honoured four citizens who have displayed an outstanding dedication to culture in the Nanaimo community. 

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Nominations Open for Betty Webster Award

Orchestras Canada seeks nominations for the prestigious Betty Webster Award. The award celebrates sustained contribution to Canadian orchestras, with a focus on leadership, volunteerism and education. 

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UBCP/ACTRA Announces the Sam Payne Awards Winners for 2014

Each year UBCP/ACTRA presents two Sam Payne Awards to local members: the Sam Payne Lifetime Achievement Award and the Sam Payne Award. The winners for 2014 are Gabrielle Rose and Veena Sood.

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Applications Accepted for 2015 John Moffat & Larry Lillo Award

Applications are being accepted for the 2015 John Moffat & Larry Lillo Award, which is intended to assist mature West Coast theatre artists to further their artistic development.  

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Victoria Painter Among 8 Winners of Governor General’s Awards in Visual and Media Arts

Victoria artist Sandra Meigs is among the eight winners of the 2015 Governor General’s Awards in Visual and Media Arts, announced March 24 by the Canada Council for the Arts.

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