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

Five BC Theatres Among Honourees of International Award Recognizing Gender Parity In Productions

Vancouver’s Firehall Arts Centre, Mitch and Murray Productions, Pacific Theatre, and shameless hussy productions as well as Victoria's Castlereigh Theatre Project have been named recipients of the 2016 International Centre for Women Playwrights 50/50 Applause Award.

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Your Invitation to the 2016 Mayor's Arts Awards and Vancouver Book Award Presentations

RSVP now to get your free ticket for the presentation of the City of Vancouver's 2016 Mayor’s Arts Awards and the Vancouver Book Award. This year's awards take place 6 p.m. on Monday, October 3 at the Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre. 

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City of Vancouver Announces 2016 Book Award Finalists

The award, which will be presented at the Roundhouse in Vancouver October 3, recognizes authors of excellence of any genre who contribute to the appreciation and understanding of Vancouver's history, unique character, or the achievements of its residents.

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34th Alcuin Awards for Excellence in Book Design

The award ceremony for the 34th Alcuin Awards for Excellence in Book Design in Canada will take place September 22 in Vancouver, with tickets open to the public.

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Save the Date for the 2016 Mayor's Arts Awards

Mark your calendar and plan to join us on October 3 for this annual celebration of Vancouver's arts and culture community. 

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Applications Close Soon for Emily Carr Alumni Association Award

Are you thinking about returning to Emily Carr to further your studies and practice? Alumni who graduated from ECU or VSA with a degree or diploma in a credit program in 2013 or earlier, and children of alumni are invited to apply for the award valued at $500. Deadline is August 1. 

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Finalists Announced in 2016 RBC Canadian Painting Competition

Three BC painters are among the 15 finalists in the 18th annual RBC Canadian Painting Competition. 

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Jessie Awards Round-Up: Big Wins for Onegin

Arts Club Theatre's Onegin comes out on top at 2016 theatre awards.

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Nominations Open for Kamloops 2017 Mayor's Awards for the Arts

Nominations are now open for the annual awards that recognize and celebrate artists and arts supporters in Kamloops and the Thompson-Nicola Regional District.

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Call for Submissions: Fred Cogswell Award for Excellence in Poetry

The Royal City Literary Arts Society has announced its Call for Submissions for the 3rd Annual Fred Cogswell Award for Excellence in Poetry.

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Nominations Open for Carter Wosk Awards for Applied Art & Design

The Carter Wosk Awards for Applied Art & Design celebrate British Columbians who, through their creativity, contribute to the cultural economy of the province.

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Canada's Walk of Fame Searches for 'Unsung Hero'

Do you know a Canadian who should be recognized for their outstanding work, project or volunteer efforts in arts or culture in their community? Submit a nomination for Canada's Walk of Fame's Peter Soumalias Unsung Hero Award. 

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George Woodcock and George Ryga Awards To Be Presented at VPL

The "Two Georges" will be awarded at Vancouver Public Library on June 29.

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Vancouver Writer Leah Horlick Wins Dayne Ogilvie Prize for LGBT Emerging Writers

Leah Horlick, author of For Your Own Good and Riot Lung is the winner of the 10th annual Dayne Ogilvie Prize for LGBT Emerging Writers, as announced by the Writer's Trust of Canada.

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9th Annual Okanagan Arts Awards Recipients Announced

Thirteen award recipients were recognized for their significant achievements and contributions to the arts in the Central Okanagan region at an award ceremony held in Kelowna on May 28. 

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Kevin Spacey Foundation Announces KSF Artist of Choices Shortlist and Panels

Included in the shortlist and panelists for the awards are a number of BC-based artists and organizations.

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2016 Jessie Award Nominees Announced

The nominees for the 34th Annual Jessie Richardson Theatre Awards were announced at the Jessie Nominations Party held on Tuesday, May 24.

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City of Richmond Celebrates Recipients of the 2016 Richmond Arts Awards

Six winners of the annual 2016 Richmond Arts Awards were announced at a ceremony on May 17 at Richmond City Hall Council Chambers.

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Margaret Reynolds Receives President's Award from Association of Canadian Publishers

Margaret Reynolds, Executive Director of the Association of Book Publishers of BC, is being recognized for her significant contributions to the Canadian publishing industry and the Association of Canadian Publishers.

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Karen Jamieson Receives Isadora Award for Excellence in Dance

Vancouver choreographer Karen Jamieson has been named the recipient of this year’s Isadora Award for Excellence in Dance.

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