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Read MoreThe latest news on BC's arts, culture and heritage sector.
Penticton Arts Committee Seeks Arts Advocate
/The City of Penticton's Arts, Creative and Cultural Innovations Committee has recommended city council consider devoting funding to an advocate for art and cultural activities, following a review of the BC Alliance for Arts + Culture website.
Read MoreFive New Members Appointed to BC Arts Council Board
/Phillip Djwa, an expert in digital technology, and Norman Armour, formerly of the boundary-expanding PuSh International Performing Arts Festival, are among the new appointees.
Read MorePablo Rodriguez Appointed New Minister of Canadian Heritage in Trudeau Cabinet Shuffle
/The Honourable Mélanie Joly, who served in the role from 2015-2018, has been newly appointed as Minister of Tourism, Official Languages and La Francophonie.
Read MoreCity of Kelowna Seeks Public Input on Cultural Plan
/The City of Kelowna encourages its citizens to complete an online survey by August 31 to help dictate its 2020-2025 Cultural Plan.
Read MoreCity of Vancouver Secures $400K in Funding for Music Industry
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The City has also approved four recommendations to support a wide variety of small to large-scale outdoor events.
Read MoreCity of Vancouver Releases "Making Space for Arts and Culture: 2018 Cultural Infrastructure Plan"
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The new report, approved by City Council on July 10, details key gaps in the City’s existing Cultural Infrastructure Plan, along with nine immediate recommendations create and expand cultural space in Vancouver.
Read MoreCity of Vancouver Approves Over $1.6 Million in Cultural Grant Allocations
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On June 5, Vancouver City Council approved four major cultural grant programs that support creative communities, awarding $1.6 million in funding to 134 recipients.
Read MoreCity of Vancouver Staff Provides Updates on Creative City Strategy
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On May 15, City staff presented to Vancouver City Council on the early findings of the Creative City Strategy. The presentation was an update on what the City has heard so far from the community during the preliminary engagement phase.
Read MoreUK Arts & Culture Round-Up: New Funding Research and a New Cultural Plan for London
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Mayor Sadiq Khan introduces a new draft cultural plan for the City of London themed around access, and new research sheds light on repayable finance for arts and culture organizations.
Read MoreBC Government Launches New $7.5 Million Fund for Music Industry
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Creative BC will work over the coming months to design and launch new programs focused on industry development, individual career development and live music events.
Read MoreFederal Government Releases 2018 Budget
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The 2018 federal budget, released February 27, includes support of Indigenous heritage and investment in Canadian content.
Read MoreHow Does BC’s Culture Economy Compare to the Rest of Canada? Annual Report Sheds Light
/The Culture Satellite Account has released the Provincial and Territorial Culture Indicators report, which measures the provincial economic importance of culture and sport, for 2016.
Read MoreProvince Launches Community Resilience Through Arts and Culture Pilot Program
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The Province of British Columbia has launched the Community Resilience Through Arts and Culture Fund, to support arts and culture by and for communities outside both the Metro Vancouver Regional District and the Capital Regional District. The deadline for submissions is March 2.
Read MoreBC Government Increases Funding for International Presence Program
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The Province is increasing its investment in the program, which showcases BC artists internationally, by $100,000 to $350,000.
Read MoreSandra Singh Named Vancouver's New GM of Arts, Culture and Community Services
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Singh, currently chief librarian of the Vancouver Public Library, will take over the role from Kathleen Llewelyn-Thomas in April.
Read MoreMinister Joly Presents Three Main Pillars of Creative Canada
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The priorities include increased funding to the Canada Media Fund, review of the Broadcasting Act and Telecommunications Act, and a five-year, $125 million investment in creative industries.
Read MoreCity of Vancouver Releases Draft 2018 Budget
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Among the planned investments, the City will contribute $580,000 in grants for arts and culture, following recommendations from the initial phase of the Creative City Strategy development.
Read MoreA Message from Our Executive Director
/Last week, NDP MLA Spencer Chandra Herbert told Brenda Leadlay that the NDP plans to keep its election platform promises, including doubling the budget for BC Arts Council.
Read MoreLisa Beare Named New Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture
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Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows MLA Beare was named to the newly created position when the new Executive Council of British Columbia was sworn in on July 18.
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