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

Aboriginal Filmmaker Fellowship Opportunity

Canadian Aboriginal writers/filmmakers based in Western Canada (British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Yukon) are invited to apply to the Whistler Film Festival Aboriginal Filmmaker Fellowship, a creative and business immersion experience to be held in Whistler from December 5 to 6, 2014. 

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Nominations Open for 2014 Culture Days Awards

Following the launch of Culture Days' inaugural annual awards program last year, nominations are now being accepted for the 2014 awards. 

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2015-2017 Fieldhouse Studio Residency Application Deadline

The Vancouver Park Board Fieldhouse Studio Program provides studio space to artists with community engaged/social practices at no charge. Six fieldhouse artist studio residencies are available from February 1, 2015 to December 31, 2017

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Call For Nominations For 2015 BC Community Achievement Awards

The British Columbia Community Achievement Awards celebrate British Columbians who go above and beyond in their dedication and service to others and who devote time and energy to making their communities more caring, dynamic, beautiful, healthy, and unique. They inspire by their example. 

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It's Not Too Late to Register for Culture Days!

The 5th Annual Culture Days weekend on September 26, 27, 28 is fast approaching, but there's still time for you to register an activity and take part in this exciting Canada-wide celebration of arts and culture! Fun new activities are being registered

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Call for Applications for 2014 John Hobday Awards in Arts Management

Are you an established or mid-career arts manager? Are you looking for professional development or mentorship opportunities? The John Hobday Award in Arts Management offers up to two awards of $10,000 annually. 

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City of Richmond Manhole Cover Art Contest

Here's your chance to help turn ordinary manhole covers in Richmond into public art on city streets! The City of Richmond invites you to create a design that reflects Richmond’s cultural heritage for its Cover Stories Manhole Cover Art Contest.

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City of Vancouver Offers Professional Development Opportunities With Vantage Point

Arts and cultural organizations currently assisted by the City of Vancouver through grants or who are primary tenants of City-owned or controlled spaces may be eligible for several learning opportunities with Vantage Point at no cost. 

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Giant LED Screen Offer For Arts Groups

The folks who provided the giant LED screen you may have seen at this year’s Jazz Festival are making the arts community an introductory offer on spots on their screen at this year’s at this year's Pacific National Exhibition. Cultural organizations mentioning they heard about it through the Alliance will get a 65 percent discount off the regular rates. The catch is, you need to move fast.

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ArtStarts Showcase Application Now Open

ArtStarts in Schools is inviting performing artists from all disciplines to apply to perform at its annual ArtStarts Showcase and Conference and be positioned to tour BC schools starting September 2015.

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2015 Canada Winter Games Seeks Artists

The 2015 Canada Winter Games is seeking artists in a variety of disciplines to take part in a national arts and cultural festival as part of the Games in Prince George next year.

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Vancouver Island Regional Library Offers Free Space To Culture Days Participants

Four branches of the Vancouver Island Regional Library (VIRL) are inviting artists and arts groups to apply for free space to present their Culture Days activity during the weekend of September 26, 27 and 28.

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Help Find Vancouver's Next Poet Laureate

The City of Vancouver, Vancouver Public Library and the Vancouver Writers Fest are accepting nominations and Letters of Intent for Vancouver’s next Poet Laureate.

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City of Vancouver Artist Studio Awards Program

The City of Vancouver’s Artist Studio Awards Program is offering two- and three-year residencies in live/work and work/only studios starting February 2015. Artists currently residing in Vancouver who can demonstrate financial need are eligible to apply. Eligible artists will be evaluated on the artistic merit of their work.

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Long Term Space Lease Opportunity: Artist/Production Studio

The City of Vancouver's Cultural Services has an immediate opportunity for a long term space lease of approximately 2,254 usable square feet at 2050 Scotia Street within “The Artiste” artist live/work development in Mount Pleasant.

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Improvements to Vancouver's Arts Event Licence Pilot Program

The Arts Event Licence is a City of Vancouver pilot program for occasional performances in studios, warehouses, and other unconventional event spaces without full building upgrades. Thanks to valuable participation and feedback, the City of Vancouver has made mid-pilot improvements to the program such as faster processing times, lower fees for event series, and more.

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StepUp BC Hosts Free HR Workshop for Non-Profits

StepUp BC is offering a free one-day workshop to help you solve your human resources challenges in Vancouver on Thursday, July 24, 2014.

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Culture Days 2014 Summer Registration Promotion

Take action now and register an activity for the 5th Anniversary Culture Days weekend on September 26, 27 and 28! 

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Orchestral Institute for Young Musicians Opening in Whistler

The official public announcement won't be made until Tuesday, but the Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) is already serenading BC residents with plans for the creation and development of a new facility where youth will be trained in classical music.

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Call for Submissions: The John Moffat & Larry Lillo Award

Call for Submissions: The John Moffat & Larry Lillo Award

The John Moffat & Larry Lillo Award is an annual Award, established in memory of John and Larry, intended to assist mature West Coast theatre artists...

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