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

Attend an Artists in the Classroom Mentorship Salon

As part of the development of ArtStarts in Schools' new project to support artists in the classroom, five salons will take place across the province in the coming weeks. 

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New Grant For Emerging Artists - Creative Spark Vancouver

The City of Vancouver has announced a new grant program for emerging artists, presented in partnership with ArtStarts in Schools. Creative Spark Vancouver supports emerging artists and fosters their capacity to work with young people.

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Cultural Mapping Project Invites Vancouver Island Participants

A new cultural mapping project by Vancouver Island University researchers aims to examine and map areas of Courtenay, Nanaimo, and Port Alberni by inviting residents to talk about the places in which they feel most connected to their community. 

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Applications Open for Kevin Spacey Foundation Artists of Choice Awards 2016

Applications are open to emerging artists residing in the UK, USA, and Canada in the genres of theatre, dance, film, and musical theatre. Deadline to apply is March 4. 

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Applications Accepted for The 3.7% Initiative

Are you a member of the 3.7%? Boca del Lupo is now accepting applications for The 3.7% Initiative, a program named for the low percentage of key creative roles in Canadian theatre held by ethnically and culturally diverse women. 

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BC Artscape Launches 2016 Cultural Space Mentorship & Coaching Program

Does your organization have a cultural space development project that would benefit from mentorship and coaching support? Non-profit arts and cultural organizations in Metro Vancouver may be eligible to apply for the BC Artscape Cultural Space Development Mentorship and Coaching Program.

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Lieutenant Governor's "Sing Me A Song" Initiative Open For Entries

Entries are now open for the third season of "Sing Me A Song," a music program under the aegis of The Honourable Judith Guichon, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia.

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Video Contest to Support BC Charities and Nonprofits

Filmmakers and organizations are invited to a meet-and-­greet event on Sunday, December 6 at the Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre to discuss the opportunity to win a subsidized video short.

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Central Cariboo Arts and Culture Project Grants Available

Annual Project Grants of between $300 and $3,000 are available for non-profit organizations or community groups in Williams Lake and the Central Cariboo to support and develop arts and culture within the region. 

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Provincial Multiculturalism Grants Deadline

Organizations whose activities promote BC’s rich multicultural heritage, and nurture empathy and inclusion may be eligible for a project grant of up to $5,000. Application deadline: December 13, 2015.

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City of Vancouver Bursary Opportunity for National Philanthropy Day Summit

The City of Vancouver Cultural Services is offering up to six bursaries for non-profit small to medium size cultural organizations to attend the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Vancouver Chapter's 18th Annual National Philanthropy Day Summit.

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Aspiring & Emerging Artists Touring & Training Initiative

BC Touring Council in partnership with the BC Arts Council has launched the Aspiring & Emerging Artists Touring & Training Initiative. The goal is to increase opportunities for aspiring and emerging artists to engage in professional performing arts touring and presenting in BC.

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Limited Time Offer to Double Your Reward Points with Artspoints

If you haven't yet purchased tickets using the new Artspoints secure ticketing site, now is a great time to give it a try. 

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Aboriginal Filmmaker Fellowship Call for Applications

The program has now expanded to three days and is open nationally to Aboriginal Canadian film artists.

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International Arts Conference Comes to Vancouver

This year's Western Arts Alliance Annual Conference will be taking place in Vancouver, August 31 - September 3, 2015, at The Westin Bayshore Hotel.

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Applications Being Accepted for Arts Integration Learning Lab Program

The Arts Integration Learning Lab is a fully subsidised professional development experience for artists of all disciplines in the Greater Vancouver area.

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Calling Performing Artists to Tour BC Schools

ArtStarts in Schools invites performing artists from all disciplines to apply to perform at their annual ArtStarts Showcase and Conference, and be positioned to tour BC schools starting September 2016.

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Culture Days Share Your Love of Culture Contest

Take part in Culture Days' national contest for a chance to win a stay at a Fairmont Hotel or Resort in Canada, plus a donation of $5,000 to a Canadian artist or cultural organization of your choice. 

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Artspoints Rewards Rolls Out in BC

The world's first customer rewards program for the arts has launched in BC, enabling the public to earn and redeem points when buying tickets to the arts.

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Last Chance for Applications to Free Arts Mentorship Program for Teens

Young people between the ages of 13-18 who are currently in or have been in the foster care system are invited to take the lead in arts based community projects by participating in this year's YoungStarters program. Program application deadline is July 10, 2015. 

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