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

Perry the Poster Man Needs Your Help!

Anyone who has worked with Perry Giguere over the years knows how hard he works to support Vancouver’s arts community. Now is a great time to assist him in ensuring his important poster archives are preserved and shared. 

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City of New Westminster Seeks Next Poet Laureate

The City of New Westminster is seeking its next Poet Laureate to serve as the City's literary ambassador.

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City of Maple Ridge Invites RFPs for Consulting Services on Cultural Plan Update

Qualified and experienced arts and cultural consultants are invited to submit fee proposal submissions to work with the City of Maple Ridge's Culture Steering Committee, stakeholders and city staff to develop a new Cultural Plan Update 2017-2027.

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Applications for CHRC's Talent to Lead Program Due September 15

Cultural Human Resources Council's Talent to Lead program is designed for mid-career cultural managers seeking to take their careers to the next level of leadership.

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First Peoples' Cultural Council to Convene Aboriginal Arts Administrators

The First Peoples’ Cultural Council will convene up to 30 emerging B.C. based Indigenous arts administrators and emergent arts and culture leaders for professional development workshops and networking for two days during October of 2016.

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Anvil Centre Announces 2017 Artists in Residence Program

Anvil Centre is accepting applications for its inaugural artists in residence program, which commences January 2017.

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Cultural Human Resources Council Launches Talent to Lead Pilot Program

CHRC launched its new leadership program, Talent to Lead, on August 8.

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Reminder: Vancouver Transit Shelter Advertising Program Offers Free Space for Arts NPOs

The City of Vancouver, through the Transit Shelter Advertising Program, offers free access to transit shelter advertising space for non-profit arts and culture organizations.

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Dance Scholarship Opportunity

Dancers emerging into the professional community who have recently completed technical training may apply for a training scholarship with Vancouver-based contemporary dance company EDAM.

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ArtStarts 2017 Showcase Applications Open

Performing artists from all disciplines are invited to apply to perform at the annual ArtStarts Showcase and Conference and be positioned to tour BC schools starting September 2017. 

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Register Your 2016 Culture Days Activity Early To Be Included In Publicity Campaign

The time has come to register your 2016 Culture Days activity! Make sure you register before July 31 to be included in the BC Culture Days publicity campaign.

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BCTC Regional Fall Symposium in South East BC

BCTC's regional symposium, taking place in Nelson in September, will examine the value of the arts and artists to communities and residents through a series of discussions and presentations.

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CBC Offers Incubator Program for Diverse Video Creators

CBC offers workshop for up to 12 video creators who identify as part of an Indigenous, disability or visible minority community.

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Webcast + Final Weeks to Register for re:generation!

If you haven't yet registered to attend the Alliance's June 9 conference, re:generation / BC Cultural Roundtable 2016, now's the time! We're also pleased to offer a webcast of the morning's programming to those unable to attend in person. Register now!

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Canada Council for the Arts Announces "New Chapter" Creation Fund

The Canada Council for the Arts is marking the 150th Anniversary of Confederation by creating a special program to support the creation and sharing of exceptional artistic and literary works.

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Proposals Accepted for Vancouver Fieldhouse Activation Program

The Vancouver Park Board is accepting proposals for fieldhouse residencies from individuals and organizations throughout the city who are involved in arts, culture, sport, environment, and local food. 

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Call for 2016 BC Culture Days Ambassadors

Artists across BC are invited to apply to be a 2016 Culture Days Ambassador in their community. Winners receive $1,000 towards community activation and production of a 2016 Culture Days activity. 

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Register an Activity for the 2016 Culture Days Weekend

Give the public a peek behind the curtains to discover your creative process, have them learn something new or engage with other members of the community. Register an activity for Culture Days 2016!

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Activation of Underused Vancouver Civic Theatre Spaces Through Pilot Program

As part of a one-year pilot program, Vancouver Civic Theatres will provide grants of subsidized rental fees to arts organizations and not-for-profit community groups for use of underused VCT spaces such as the Queen Elizabeth Theatre Plaza and the Orpheum Annex. 

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Plan For Arts Day on the Hill 2016

The Canadian Arts Coalition invites arts advocates to participate in an all-member meeting on April 25 to discuss plans for the 2016 Arts Day on the Hill.

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