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

CBC/Radio-Canada Seeks New President/CEO and Board Members

Appointment opportunities at CBC/Radio-Canada, including positions on the board of directors and as president/CEO of the corporation, are now open to the public. Deadlines for each position can be found inside.

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BC Liberals Pledge to Double BC Arts Council Budget in Throne Speech

BC Liberals Pledge to Double BC Arts Council Budget in Throne Speech

In the BC Liberal Party's throne speech delivered at the B.C. Legislature on June 22, Lieutenant Governor Judith Guichon pledged that the government would double the budget of the BC Arts Council, in line with the BC Alliance for Arts + Culture's recommendations.

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Federal Government Suspends Private Right of Action Provision in Anti-Spam Legislation

The private right of action provision of the Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL), which would have allowed class action lawsuits against individuals and organizations in violation of the legislation, has been suspended. CASL comes into effect on July 1.

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City of Vancouver Releases Liquor Policy Review

The review includes new recommendations for arts and culture spaces as well as live music events.

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Vancouver City Council Puts Forward Motion for New Creative City Strategy

The motion comes as the existing Culture Plan, established in 2008, comes to the end of its ten-year term.

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Government of BC Makes Additional $5 Million Investment in Community Gaming Grants Program

The Government of BC has released information regarding a new $5 million investment in the Community Gaming Grants program for capital projects. The funding is available to "not-for-profit organizations providing programs or services of direct benefit to the broader community", and will support capital projects with a total cost of over $20,000.

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You're Invited to City of Port Coquitlam Cultural Roundtable

You're Invited to City of Port Coquitlam Cultural Roundtable

The City of Port Coquitlam invites the community to join their Cultural Roundtable on Thursday April 6, 4:30 – 6:30pm at the Michael Wright Art Gallery in the Gathering Place. The focus for April’s meeting is PoCo’s Festival Development Action Plan.

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Federal Budget 2017 Promises More Funding for Arts and Culture

Federal Budget 2017 Promises More Funding for Arts and Culture

The Government of Canada released the federal budget for 2017 on Wednesday, March 22. The budget promises $1.8 billion for cultural and recreational infrastructure over 10 years starting in 2018–19, on top of the $1.9 billion over five years allocated in the 2016 budget.

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City of Surrey Updates: Cultural Grants Program Review and PRC Ideas Fairs

Information about upcoming cultural initiatives in the City of Surrey, including a review of the Cultural Grants Program and consultations about the Parks, Recreation and Culture Strategic Plan.

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Report: "What We Heard Across Canada: Canadian Content in a Digital World"

The report summarizes the Ministry of Canadian Heritage's consultations on digital Canadian content, conducted in various communities and online in late 2016.

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The State of Arts and Culture in BC Budget 2017

The budget made no mention of increases to the BC Arts Council, underscoring the need for a unified arts advocacy strategy for the upcoming provincial election.

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Applications Open for City of Vancouver 2017 Community Arts Grants

Vancouver-based non-profits may be eligible for cash grants to help cover the costs of planning or producing a community art project or event. Attend a Feb. 15 workshop to learn more. 

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Councillor Elizabeth Ball Seeks BC Liberal Nomination in Vancouver-Fairview

The Vancouver city councillor, who has a long history in the local arts community, hopes to challenge NDP MLA George Heyman in the upcoming provincial election.

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Provincial Government Announces Employment Project to Remunerate Aboriginal Artists

The project will provide jobs for unemployed Fraser Valley residents to manufacture replicas of works by local Aboriginal artists, with the artists being offered royalty payments upon the sale of the works.

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Notes from the Alliance's Pre-Election Call to Action

On December 6, 2016, the BC Alliance for Arts + Culture hosted a pre-election advocacy event in Vancouver as part of our ask for the provincial government to double the budget of the BC Arts Council over the next three years. If you weren't able to make it in person, or you'd like a reminder of the ideas generated, we've compiled the discussion notes for you.

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Five BC Arts Orgs Receive International Presence Funding From Provincial Government

The grants, totaling $250,000, aim to increase international awareness of and exposure to BC artists, culture, creativity and innovation.

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Province Invests $8M in Museums and Heritage Sites to Mark Canada 150

Museums, archives, and heritage organizations may be eligible for up to $100,000 in project grants as part of a new program celebrating BC communities and their contribution to Canada. Application deadline: February 10.

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Heritage BC Tax Credit Call to Action

Heritage BC has issued a Call to Action to the arts, culture, and heritage sector pertaining to a Private Member's Bill for the rehabilitation of historic buildings.

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District of West Vancouver Launches New Arts & Culture Strategy

An overview of the District's new arts and culture strategy, which launches this month and is set to be presented in its final form in June.

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Vancouver City Council Unanimously Supports Motion to Include Culture as Fourth Pillar

On December 14, Vancouver City Council unanimously supported a motion introduced by Councillor Elizabeth Ball asking staff to investigate the opportunity for the City to adopt the Agenda 21 policy statement "Culture: Fourth Pillar of Sustainable Development." 

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