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

You're Invited to Celebrate The Max Wyman Award For Cultural Commentary

You're Invited to Celebrate The Max Wyman Award For Cultural Commentary

You're invited to a ceremony and gala celebrating the lifetime achievements of Max Wyman, one of Canada’s foremost critics and cultural commentators, and the roll-out of The Max Wyman Award for Cultural Commentary. The new province-wide award will recognize achievement in critical writing and commentary on the visual, performing and literary arts. 

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Announcing The Max Wyman Award For Cultural Commentary

Announcing The Max Wyman Award For Cultural Commentary

The public are invited to attend a ceremony and gala on April 18 in Vancouver to celebrate the lifetime achievements of Max Wyman, one of Canada’s foremost critics and cultural commentators, and the roll-out of a province-wide biennial award named in his honour. 

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Canada Council to Launch $88.5M Arts in a Digital World Fund

Canada Council to Launch $88.5M Arts in a Digital World Fund

The Canada Council for the Arts has announced its $88.5 million "Arts in a Digital World Fund", to be launched in Fall 2017. The fund, set to run until March 31, 2021, will support short-term, small-scale projects up to $10,000, and large-scale initiatives up to $500,000.

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Penticton Arts Council Announces New Annual Festival

Penticton Arts Council Announces New Annual Festival

The Penticton Arts Council has announced the launch of Artsrising Penticton, an annual arts festival celebrating the power of art. Artsrising's debut will be held from Thursday, September 21st to Sunday, September 24th, 2017.

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World Theatre Day is March 27

World Theatre Day is coming up on March 27, so plan your celebrations!

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Upcoming Forum: Creating a Culture Forward Maple Ridge 2027

The City of Maple Ridge and its Cultural Plan Committee invite the public to help chart a roadmap for its community’s cultural and economic growth by participating in a Cultural Plan Forum on February 21.

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Funding Increased for Canada 150 Events in Prince George

The City of Prince George has partnered with the Prince George Community Foundation to support community events celebrating Canada 150, with each organization offering $25,000 for a total of $50,000.

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City of Vancouver Prepares to Acknowledge Indigenous History for Canada 150+

The title Canada 150+ is a response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls To Action, and acknowledges that the Indigenous history of the region predates colonization.

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Nominees Announced for 13th Annual OVATION! Awards

The musical theatre awards, which represent outstanding productions and individuals from 2016 in BC's Lower Mainland, will be presented in Vancouver on January 29.

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Creative BC to Hold Regional Information Sessions Across Province

Creative BC is traveling to communities across British Columbia to announce the launch of new funding opportunities, discuss upcoming deadlines, and build relationships with music industry partners across the province.

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Timeraiser150 Events to Support Canadian Artists and Non-Profits for Canada 150

The event, a series of large-scale art auctions where attendees place bids by pledging volunteer hours, seeks young professionals/arts leaders in Vancouver for their planning committee.

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New Program Details & Last Chance For Early Bird Registration For Actsafe Event Safety Conference

Rick Antonsen, author and former CEO of Tourism Vancouver, will be the keynote speaker for the February 20 conference. Register by December 11 to take advantage of early bird rates.

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2016 Heritage & Cultural Planners & Professionals Meeting

The BC Association of Heritage Professionals (BCAHP), dedicated to the support of heritage in British Columbia, presents its annual Heritage & Cultural Planners & Professionals Meeting on November 25 in Burnaby. 

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Mobilizing the Arts for Community Connection and Change

Registration is open for a free one-day summit, Mobilizing the Arts for Community Connection and Change, that will explore art as a catalyst for sparking community imagination around belonging, trust, and social resiliency in urban centres. The summit takes place October 22 at the Museum of Vancouver.

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BC Culture Days Kicks Off This Friday!

More than 600 free activities will be offered across the province, taking the public behind the scenes of local arts and cultural communities.

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New Study On Arts In Rural Communities Examines Three Regions In Canada

The findings will be shared at the SPARC Symposium in Haliburton, Ontario, October 27-30.

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2016 UBCP/ACTRA Awards Nominees Are Announced

The ceremony, hosted by the Union of BC Performers, is the only peer-adjudicated performer awards show in British Columbia. The presentation will take place November 12 at the Vancouver Playhouse.

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SpaceFinder BC Launches in Metro Vancouver

A reminder to RSVP now to attend the September 15 launch event introducing a valuable new FREE matchmaking tool for artists, arts organizations, and venues. 

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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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