The World Health Organization has released the largest evidence report ever published on arts and health. Covering the findings from over 3,500 published studies, the report aims to give an overall picture of the role the arts play in supporting health globally.
Read MoreGuilbeault, who was elected as an MP for Laurier—Sainte-Marie in 2019, is an experienced environmental advocate.
Read MoreThe BC Arts Council recently circulated a message from its chair, Susan Jackson, providing updates on the operations of the BCAC and providing a link to the BCAC’s annual report.
Read MoreVancouver City Council has approved Culture|Shift, the new 10-year cultural plan prioritizes affordable and accessible spaces, cultural equity, accessibility, reconciliation and decolonization.
Read MoreAfter more than a decade as the executive director of the Bowen Island Arts Council, Jacqueline Massey will step down on December 31.
Read MoreWeaving Wellness, the BC Alliance’s annual conference, focuses this year on the connections between art, creativity, health and well-being. Join us September 30-October 1 at the Roundhouse in Vancouver.
Read MoreThe Professional Association of Canadian Theatres and the Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts have both made salary disclosures mandatory on their job listings, echoing a measure put in place by the BC Alliance in 2017.
Read MoreRosario assumes her new role having recently guided the organization through a period of transition as Interim Artistic Director, from May 2018 through June 2019.
Read MoreTen artists have been selected to represent BC Culture Days in 2019. Each ambassador will be awarded $1,000, work with professional mentors, present a free Culture Days activity, and act as a spokesperson for BC Culture Days–which takes place on September 27, 28, and 29.
Read MoreBallet BC announced yesterday that Artistic Director Emily Molnar has accepted the role of Artistic Director of Nederlands Dans Theater (NDT). Emily will remain with Ballet BC until June 2020 and will be a part of the search committee for the new Artistic Director, which is to begin as soon as possible.
Read MoreErica Mattson, who has served as BCMA’s Executive Director since September 2016, will be departing the role in early July. Theresa Mackay, who was Erica’s predecessor in the role, will be joining the organization as interim Executive Director.
Read MoreThe Nordic Council of Ministers for Culture has announced the initiative will be held in Canada in 2021, and will focus on on artistic innovation, inclusion, sustainability and boosting relationships with the Nordic Region in multiple Canadian cities.
Read MoreThe Canadian Senate has issued a new report entitled Cultural Diplomacy at the Front Stage of Canada's Foreign Policy, featuring eight recommendations on how the country must improve its incorporation of arts and culture into its foreign relations.
Read MoreTweeddale, who also serves as President of the VSO School of Music, will take on a new role with the San Francisco Ballet, effective September 3.
Read MoreAfter 18 years, Kathleen Bartels is stepping down as the director of the Vancouver Art Gallery “to pursue other professional and personal interests."
Read MoreThe Canada Council for the Arts and CBC/Radio-Canada have announced plans to launch a new $1 million catalyst tool to amplify digital creation in Canada. Full guidelines and details will be revealed in late June.
Read MoreThe Community Arts Council of Prince George & District has announced plans to build a new creative hub as a home for the organization and its members.
Read MoreA global conference looks toward questions of inclusivity, a New Zealand initiative examines the connection between creativity and well-being, and Ireland’s Arts Council debuts a new equality, human rights and diversity plan.
Read MoreAfter announcing the departure of Alex Grigg as executive director last week, Music BC has shared that Lindsay MacPherson has been hired as his successor.
Read MoreBC Alliance members are among the 195 organizations receiving $5.85 million in cultural grants.
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