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

Request for Artists: BC Museums Association

Request for Artists: BC Museums Association

The BC Museums Association (BCMA) is seeking a BC-based artist to create a new work to celebrate those recognized by their Annual Awards.

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Nominate an Indigenous artist or organization for BC Achievement Award Programs

Nominate an Indigenous artist or organization for BC Achievement Award Programs

This month BC Achievement opens nominations for three of its award programs:

  • Indigenous Business Award

  • Fulmer Award First Nations Art

  • Carter Wosk Award Applied Art + Design

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Call for applications: Indigenous Studio Art Award

Call for applications: Indigenous Studio Art Award

Griffin Art Projects is committed to providing support, resources, and profile for Indigenous artists. This is a studio-only residency opportunity intended for artists living in the metro-Vancouver area.

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Deadline approaching for Individual Arts Awards for Professional Performing Artists

Individual Arts Awards: Professional Performing Artists supports initiatives in the development, creation, production, realization, dissemination and/or live performance of classical, experimental, original, traditional and contemporary performing art forms from all world cultures. Performing Arts includes dance, music, theatre, multidisciplinary or other performing arts practices such as circus and comedy.

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How To Nominate an Artist For Governor General's Awards in Visual and Media Arts

Know someone with great artistic achievement and outstanding contributions in visual and media arts and fine craft?

The GGArts awards are part of the Canada Council’s suite of prizes recognizing excellence in the arts.

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Recording artists and film makers encouraged to apply for MVP Project

The MVP Project, a joint initiative of RBCxMusic and the Prism Prize (administered by the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television) is inviting film makers and recording artists to apply to Round 8 of the project, for a chance to be awarded a production grant valued between $5,000 and $15,000.

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Tri-City arts, music leaders can win upwards of $15,000 through The Lieutenant Governor’s Arts and Music Awards

A total of 20 individual prizes, worth up to $5,000 each, plus up to five organizational awards valued at up to $15,000 each are available for those who meet the eligible criteria.

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Three Port Coquitlam events to showcase grant opportunities, benefits for emerging artists

An invitation is out for Port Coquitlam residents looking to get a foot in the door of the local arts.

The city is welcoming interested participants Thursday night (April 21) to the Michael Wright Art Gallery in Leigh Square.

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Applications now open for ARC, a career building program for B.C. based musicians

Applications now open for ARC, a career building program for B.C. based musicians

Applications from B.C.-based musicians are welcomed until May 15 for a new “artist intensive accelerator” multi-stage program.

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Nominate a director, playwright, or designer you know to win a $100,000 theatre award

Canada’s $100,000 theatre award celebrates the transformative and influential work of directors, playwrights, and designers, and this fall, the 2022 Siminovitch Prize spotlight will shine on directors!

Do you know an exceptional director working in English or French who deserves national recognition, $75,000, and the opportunity to support an emerging artist with mentorship and $25,000?

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Lieutenant Governor of BC Announces New Music + Arts Awards

Lieutenant Governor of BC Announces New Music + Arts Awards

This award is open to any British Columbian or B.C.-based individual, group or organization that has shown exceptional commitment to enhancing arts and culture within their communities. Twenty individual awards valued up to $5,000 each will be awarded, and four to five organizational awards will be awarded with a value of up to $15,000.

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Submissions Open for City of Vancouver Book Awards

Submissions are now open for the 2022 City of Vancouver Book Awards. The winning author will receive a $3,000 prize. Apply by April 22.

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Nominations Open for Richmond Arts Awards

Do you live in Richmond and know an artist, cultural leader or arts supporter deserving of recognition for their arts contributions? Submit your nominations for this year’s Richmond Arts Awards.

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Nominate an Indigenous Artist or Businessperson for the B.C. Achievement Awards

Nominations are now open for the Indigenous Business Award, the Fulmer Award in First Nations Art, and the Carter Wosk Award in Applied Art and Design.

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BC Indigenous Writers Win Top Governor General’s Literary Awards

BC Indigenous Writers Win Top Governor General’s Literary Awards

Two Indigenous authors took home Governor General’s Literary Awards for 2020: Kim Senklip Harvey won the Drama category for her book Kamloopa: An Indigenous Matriarch Story, and Michelle Good won the fiction category for Five Little Indians.

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Submissions Open for 2020 + 2021 City of Vancouver Book Award

Submissions Open for 2020 + 2021 City of Vancouver Book Award

To be eligible, books must have been published in either 2019 or 2020 and should demonstrate excellence in content, illustration, design, or format. Submitted books will also increase our understanding of Vancouver. Apply by June 18.

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Theatre Artist Corey Payette Wins BC Reconciliation Award

Oji-Cree artist Corey Payette has won a BC Reconciliation Award, which recognizes extraordinary individuals and organizations furthering reconciliation with Indigenous peoples in the province of British Columbia.

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BC Heritage Awards Now Open for Nominations

BC Heritage Awards Now Open for Nominations

The BC Heritage Awards celebrates outstanding achievements and best practices that have impacted and strengthened all forms of heritage as valued cultural resources in communities throughout British Columbia.

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2020 Richmond Arts Awards Winner Announced

The City of Richmond and Richmond Arts Coalition have announced the recipients of the 2020 Richmond Arts Awards.

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Nominations Open for Richmond Arts Awards

Nominations Open for Richmond Arts Awards

Do you know a cultural leader or arts supporter who deserves recognition? Do you work with a star volunteer or community-minded business that has supported the arts, beyond expectations? If so, you can nominate them for the Richmond Arts Awards until March 23.

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